THE EXECUTIVE MANSION was commenced in 1792 and was first occupied in Tre architect, Hoban, took his design from the house of 1800 by John Ada 16 the Duke of Lein ter in Dublin, and its cost up to date, inclusive of alterations, additors, etc, exceed. $1,500,000. In spite of its size, 170 x 86 feet, it con. tains enl seven leeping rooms, the rest be ng devoted to State and business

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