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Image Title: United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Floor Plan, circa 1793

Creator: Thornton, William, 1759-1828, architect

Date: Between 1793 and 1800

Notes: Inscription on recto: Mr. Jefferson on putting this plan into my hands stated, that he had communicated with Dr. Thornton on the plan submitted by me for putting a story of offices under the Hall of Representatives, & that Dr. Thornton had in consequence given him this plan as showing how the project might be effected. But at that time my plan was already in progress. BHLatrobe Feby. 11 1805. - Recd by BHLatrobe from President U. States, Jany. 12 1805.

Original Media: Drawing

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