Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1858

Containers:
Box 21
Creator:
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Washington. Repeats oration in Wilmington, Trenton, and Harrisburg. Compares the returns to those on his Charity lecture where tickets are $1.50 instead of .50 Will start on southern trip, 6 places in Virginia, through North Carolina to Charleston. Hopes bill does not pass. Country will prefer ownership by MV Ladies. Suggests contract can be made before Charter is granted, can hold money in trust. Urges her to take best legal advice. J.A. Washington "wholly the gentleman in feeling and principle... but keen." If large payment expected, should waive interest. Wishes to put Tomb in repair before it is turned over. Can rely on Mssrs. Macfarland and Petigen, Richmond. Gives his plans for turning over cash and investment funds. Is considering another discourse which will bear repetition widely. ER-9, p. 163

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