TURKEY.

"So as to strengthen the friendship between the two countries,

Abdul-Majid Kahn has also had his name written on the Monument to

Washington."

These words form a chronogram--"1269-1779 of the Hegira." Above the

inscription is a monogram signifying "Abdul-Majid, son of Mahomet Kahn."

Upon a lower corner, "Written by the court poet, Mustapha Izyt."

Block is of white marble, highly polished, and ornamental.

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