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 Pyramids.

The material I should propose to be of granite, which abounds in the Potomac, the walls of the chamber and the columns of white marble, either from Pennsa or from the county of Loudon in Virginia.

The site which stuck me as the best, is an elevated spot on the bank of Potomak, in the federal City, where a fort is planned in the map of the city. As the spot is commanded from all sides, I presume no fort will ever be erected there.

With these remarks, I beg leave to submit my design to the Committee, and am with true respect


 * Your faithfull


 * (Signed) B. H. Latrobe, Archt & EngN to


 * the city of Philadelphia