George Washington Parke Custis to Jno. Warden, 1856

Containers:
Box 14
Creator:
Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857
Scope and content:

A.L.S. from Arlington House. Glad model of Bastille has been given "a better locality." Made of stone of the Bastille, presented to GW by Lafayette. After Martha Washington's death, G.W. Parke Custis placed model in Alexandria museum for safe keeping, from when transferred to care of Government. Auth File W-402.

Language:
English.

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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POC: Reference services
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Parent restrictions:
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Parent terms of access:
Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from library staff.