Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1857

Containers:
Box 16
Creator:
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Boston. Acknowledges receipt of her letter with exchange of letters between her and Mr. Washington enclosed. Part of unfavorable impression of Mr. Washington removed but he is not at point of cooperating yet - does not approve of publishing any part of correspondence - avoid irritating Mr. Washington; organize under charter and get funds to buy ready. Hopes to realize $1500 from repetition of address in Boston. Likes idea of Mrs. Hale to purchase part of Estate for Agricultural Society. Mr. Pryor, late of Richmond Enquirer, now on Mercury, has uncordial attitude toward Everett which he asks Miss Cunningham not to let interfere in Mount Vernon cause. ER-9, p. 117

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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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