reprint it, as the first edition had been nearly all
presented to his friends and acquaintances. He was one
of the active founders of the Columbian Institute in
Washington, in conjunction with a few other Scientific men.
This Society has borne testimony to his Worth at his
Decease, by resolving to wear Crape and have a {Desconise}
read to his memory (see the Resolution).
He designed the Plan of the Capitol, for which he
received the premium, and had Genl. Washington lived, he
would have had the satisfaction to see his plan, rigidly
adhered to, but Mr Jefferson used him very ill by allowing
W Latrobe to make what alterations he pleased, without
consulting him, because L flatters his Vanity
and pleased him by planning a roof to the Representatives
Chamber like his favorite Hal-au-bled in Paris-
Even of this hour they wish to deprive him, by attributing
the plan to { ?}--Latrobe--Bulfinch--any body
but him!
He was a friend to the oppressed of all Nations and colors
and zealouly forwarded to the utmost of his ability (and
as far as his allegiance to this Government would allow)
EN