A monumental collection of essays, articles, and historical documents compiled by the Columbia Historical Society of Washington, D.C. First published in 1895, 'Records of the Columbia Historical Society' offers a wealth of information and insights into the history of the American capital, from its founding to the late 19th century. With contributions from some of the leading historians and writers of the day, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of Washington, D.C. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.