The original cornerstone, with its text drafted by Benjamin
Franklin, can still be viewed. It is located at the southeast
corner of the East wing of the Pine Building under a plexiglass
cover. The text reads:
In the year of Christ
MDCCLV.
George the second happily reigning
(for he sought the happiness of his people)
Philadelphia flourishing
(for its inhabitants were publick spirited)
this building
by the bounty of the government,
and of many private persons,
was piously founded
for the relief of the sick and miserable;
may the God of mercies
bless this undertaking.
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