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Director of Smitiuouian
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During the senior governmnet dines one afternoon the teacher, Mr. Link, askd the question: What is a sarcophagus? Although we curiously searched the encyclopedia and dictionaries for information, the class decided that they would like to find out more. about this subject Therefore, J*aul Bennett wrote the director of Smithsonian Institution and received the following information:
The sarcophagus about which you inquire undoubtedly refers to '41m one toasted on the grounds of . the Unitd States National MuThis
sarcophagus was believed to he the repository off1 the remains °? the Rcftnan (Emperor, Alexander S^hxws, add procured at Beyroot, In Syria, by'Oonnnodore Jesse t). fiHhrtt. -Oommanderyare.-OjitThe Elliott. The Commodore brought 4t ho the United Statin in IS3® 'tm'hoatd the Erigate Constitution, ‘•nd presented , it to the National , Institute Us a resting place for the ^rehfiahis * erf Qeftarlil' Slackife..^"—s ’ ?Ucks<#n, however, declined the acceptance of' this surcqphigus, and as quoted from Ids letter of *4edinaffohr ’
^WT^h the warmest sensations that can inspire a greatful heart, ylpust decline accepting the honor - intended to he bestowed. I cannot consent fhai my mortal body shall .Tie laid in * repository prepared for an emperor or lcing.”
(See OffXDS and ENDS, page 81
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