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Voyage Letters Describe Washington Scenes and Ocean Liner
A correspondent writes from Washington describing government offices and a trip by train to New York. They detail visits to the Treasury, Navy and War departments, a ride near Roosevelt’s former paths, and a trip to the Smithsonian Zoological Garden. The letter then moves to the Cunard liner Mauritania, noting its vast size, decks, dining saloon, staterooms, mahogany woodwork, sterling silver, and onboard amenities including a printing office and telegram service. The writer mentions fare, passenger capacity, engine power, and the comfort of first and second cabins on this impressive ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Building
State
Navy
War Departments
Smithsonian Institution
Roosevelt
Imuch
Mc‘Widsness
Wooda
Fe Haugan
Gronna
Ronna
Gronga
Dak-ota
Washington
New York
14Th Street
Cunard Co
Giteman
Mitt
Mauritania
Lusitania
Windsor
Graettinger
Deel