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Out of the Ashes: A New Library for Congress and the Nation
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  • George Munger (1781–1825). [U.S. Capitol after Burning by the British], 1814. Ink and watercolor. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
  • The Taking of the City of Washington in America. London: G. Thompson, 1814. Wood engraving. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress (001.00.00)
  • James Madison (1751–1836). “Observations of the Capture of Washington, D.C., by British Troops,” August 24, 1814. Manuscript memorandum. James Madison Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (008.00.00)
  • William Thornton (1759–1828). [Waterfront fire, probably burning of the Washington Navy Yard, 1814, Anacostia River, Washington, D.C.], [ca. 1815]. Watercolor and wash drawing. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress (006.00.00)
  • Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) to Samuel H. Smith (1772–1845), May 8, 1815. Manuscript letter. Thomas Jefferson Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (002.00.00)
  • Thomas Jefferson. Manuscript inventory list [recto and verso], 1815. Thomas Jefferson Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (003.00.00)
  • An Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of the U.S. for the Year 1810. . . . Washington: A & G Way, Printers, 1812. Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress (007.00.00)
  • John Freeman Mitford, Baron Redesdale (1748–1830). A Treatise on the Pleadings in Suits in the Court of Chancery, by English Bill. London: W. Owen, 1780. Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress (004.00.00)
  • Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, June 10, 1815. Manuscript letter. Thomas Jefferson Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (011.00.00)

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