Ann Pamela Cunningham to Edward Everett, 1856

Containers:
Box 15
Creator:
Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875 and Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. (draft of letter). Charleston. Acknowledges receipt of his Albany address; conferences with John Augustine Washington and Gov. Wise; difficulties in bringing J.A. Washington to terms for sale of Mount Vernon. On trip from Richmond she meets nephew of General Winfield Scott who pledges his support and suggests that Army make first contribution to Tomb. Hon. Albert Pike, New Orleans, pledges support of Louisiana masons. Places charter in hands of Attorney who will draw up Constitution and Bylaws. ER-1, p. 57-59

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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