Arete Johnson to unknown recipient

Containers:
Box 12
Creator:
Johnson, Arete E., 1829-1904
Scope and content:

Autograph letter signed. Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina. Arete Johnson, a lady manager for the MVLA, writes to another woman entreating her to help with the cause of raising money for the purchase of Mount Vernon. She explains that she has been assigned this duty as the "Presiding Lady" of Franklin County but needs the help of others. Johnson places emphasis on collecting money from other women and girls.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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Parent terms of access:
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