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Congress Debates Washington Mausoleum Cost and Plans
December 23 1800 House divided over erecting a mausoleum for George Washington with bids for 149 000 to 260 000 dollars. Debate centers on estimates from Philadelphia versus Washington plans and whether to fund a pyramid or statue.
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Congress
United States
House of Representatives
Mr. H. Lee
George Washington
House
Morris
H. Lee
Archite&t
Harper
America
Philadelphia
Bank of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Macon
South Carolina
Virginia
West
Cstitate
Mr. Smilie
Mr. Harper
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