The history of the seal of the United States

E PLURIBUS UNUM ]

THE HISTORY OF THE SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, D. C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1909

WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1909

CONTENTS

PAGE. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 5 I. THE FIRST DEVICE 7 II. THE LOVELL COMMITTEE 18 III. WILLIAM BARTON’S DESIGNS 23 IV. THE SECRETARY’S DEVICE 33 V. THE ARMS ADOPTED...