Index for Ten Years in Washington by Mary Clemmer

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"Ten Years in Washington" by Mary Clemmer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers an insightful perspective on the life, politics, and social dynamics of Washington D.C. from a woman’s viewpoint, detailing the inner workings and marvels of the nation’s capital during her time. It is likely to interest readers who are curious about political history, societal norms of the era, and the transformation of a fledgling government into a prominent national center. At the start of the book, Clemmer discusses the early vision of George Washington for the nation’s capital, detailing his prophetic insights while camped during the American Revolution. She recounts the challenges faced as leaders debated the optimal location for the capital, demonstrating the complexities and rivalries among states and their representatives. The narrative captures the ambiance of an emerging city during its formative years, archiving the significant decisions, political struggles, and personal struggles of its inaugural leaders, all of which are pivotal in understanding the establishment of Washington D.C. as a lasting symbol of American governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofTen Years in Washington
• CONTENTS.
• CHAPTER I.FROM THE VERY BEGINNING.
• CHAPTER II.CROSS PURPOSES AND QUEER SPECULATIONS.
• CHAPTER III.THE WORK BEGUN IN EARNEST.
• CHAPTER IV.OLD WASHINGTON.
• CHAPTER V.THE CAPITAL OF THE NATION.
• CHAPTER VI.THE WASHINGTON OF THE PRESENT DAY.
• CHAPTER VII.WHAT MADE NEW WASHINGTON.
• CHAPTER VIII.BUILDING THE CAPITOL.
• CHAPTER IX.INSIDE THE CAPITOL.
• CHAPTER X.OUTSIDE THE CAPITOL.
• CHAPTER XI.ART TREASURES OF THE CAPITOL.
• CHAPTER XII.WOMEN WITH CLAIMS.
• CHAPTER XIII.THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.
• CHAPTER XIV.A VISIT TO THE NEW LAW LIBRARY.
• CHAPTER XV.THE HEAVEN OF LEGAL AMBITION—THE SUPREMECOURT ROOM.
• CHAPTER XVI.THE “MECCA OF THE AMERICAN.”
• CHAPTER XVII.THE CAPITOL—MORNING SIGHTS AND SCENES.
• CHAPTER XVIII.FAIR WASHINGTON—A RAMBLE IN EARLY SPRING.
• CHAPTER XIX.INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE—SHADOWS OF THE PAST.
• CHAPTER XX.LADIES OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
• CHAPTER XXI.WIVES OF THE PRESIDENTS—LIFE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
• CHAPTER XXII.NOTED WOMEN OF WASHINGTON—A CHAPTER OF GOSSIP.
• CHAPTER XXIII.SCENES AT THE WHITE HOUSE—MEN AND WOMEN OF NOTE.
• CHAPTER XXIV.THE WHITE HOUSE DURING THE WAR.
• CHAPTER XXV.THE WHITE HOUSE NOW.
• CHAPTER XXVI.RECEPTION DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE—GLIMPSES OF LIFE.
• CHAPTER XXVII.INAUGURATION DAY AT WASHINGTON.
• CHAPTER XXVIII.A PEEP AT AN INAUGURATION BALL.
• CHAPTER XXIX.THE UNITED STATES TREASURY—ITS HISTORY.
• CHAPTER XXX.INSIDE THE TREASURY—THE HISTORY OF A DOLLAR.
• CHAPTER XXXI.THE WORKERS IN THE TREASURY—HOW THE MONEY IS MADE.
• CHAPTER XXXII.THE LAST DAYS OF A DOLLAR.
• CHAPTER XXXIII.THE GREAT CASH-ROOM—THE WATCH-DOG OF THE TREASURY.
• CHAPTER XXXIV.WOMAN’S WORK IN THE DEPARTMENTS—WHAT THEYDO AND HOW THEY DO IT.
• CHAPTER XXXV.WOMEN’S WORK IN THE TREASURY—HOW APPOINTMENTSARE MADE.
• CHAPTER XXXVI.GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL LIFE—HOW PLACE AND POWER ARE WON.
• CHAPTER XXXVII.THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE—ITS MARVELS AND MYSTERIES.
• CHAPTER XXXVIII.THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR—UNCLE SAM’SDOMESTIC ARRANGEMENTS.
• CHAPTER XXXIX.THE PENSION BUREAU—HOW GOVERNMENT PAYS ITSSERVANTS.
• CHAPTER XL.TREASURES AND CURIOSITIES OF THE PATENT OFFICE—THEMODEL ROOM—ITS RELICS AND INVENTIONS.
• CHAPTER XLI.THE BUREAU OF PATENTS—CRAZY INVENTORS ANDWONDERFUL INVENTIONS.
• CHAPTER XLII.THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
• CHAPTER XLIII.THE ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM—ITS CURIOSITIES AND WONDERS.
• CHAPTER XLIV.“OLD PROBABILITIES’” WORKSHOP—HOW WEATHER CALCULATIONSARE MADE.
• CHAPTER XLV.THE NAVY DEPARTMENT—THE UNITED STATES OBSERVATORY—THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
• CHAPTER XLVI.INSIDE THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE—THE STORY OF A “PUB. DOC.”—WOMEN WORKERS.
• CHAPTER XLVII.INSIDE THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION—ITS TREASURES OF ART AND SCIENCE—THE LARGEST COLLECTION IN THE WORLD.
• CHAPTER XLVIII.OLD HOMES AND HAUNTS OF WASHINGTON—MEMORIES OF OTHER DAYS.
• Chapter 51
• CHAPTER XLIX.MOUNT VERNON—MEMORIAL DAY—ARLINGTON.
• CHAPTER L.THE LIFE AND CAREER OF JAMES A. GARFIELD, THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT.
• CHAPTER LI.THE HISTORY OF THE ASSASSINATION AND DEATH OF PRESIDENTJAMES A. GARFIELD—THE GREATTRAGEDY OF THE AGE.
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• Chapter 56

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