A nice collection of seven documents from the celebration of the Centennial of the establishment of The First Federal Congress in the District of Columbia on March 4, 1789. Includes: a handsome engraved invitation for a reception at the Corcoran Gallery of Art given "in honor of the Governors of the States and Territories" on December 12, 1900; a copy of the printed text of "General Orders No. 2", 7pp. 5.5" x 9", December 1900, for the "organization, movement, and dismissal of the Centennial parade and escort to the President of the United States"; a listing of the chairs and vice-chairs for various centennial committees; and a 5p. red, white and blue ribbon-bound program for the receptions at the White House, Capitol, and Corcoran Art Gallery, printed in color on heavy cardstock with last three pages regrettably detached. In overall very good to fine condition.On December 12, 1900, Congress held a joint meeting to commemorate the 100th anniversary of establishing Washington, D.C. as the nation's capital, replete with displays and celebrations worthy of the historically important event.This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!