There are two documents. The "Washington" Treaty of 1871, which this addresses. And the Organic Act of 1871 that deals with the formation of the present municipality of Washington D.C. They both occurred in 1871...and coincidences are a fact of life.
There are two documents. The "Washington" Treaty of 1871, which this addresses. And the Organic Act of 1871 that deals with the formation of the present municipality of Washington D.C. They both occurred in 1871...and coincidences are a fact of life.