Washington.
1793. “A lottery for the improvement of the Federal City” is advertised in the Gazette of the U.S., Phila., June 12.
1795. Situated upon the banks of the Patowmac, there are already two towns, both in the vicinity of the federal city.—Isaac Weld, ‘Travels through North America,’ p. 40 (Lond., 1799).
1801. The whole conduct of affairs, relative to the Federal City, has been, &c…. I have employed nearly two numbers, upon this single subject, the Federal City.—The Port Folio, i. 26, 34 (Phila.).
