Sarah Tracy to Margaretta Morse, 1859

Containers:
Box 48
Creator:
Tracy, Sarah, 1820-1896 and Morse, Margaretta Wederstrandt, 1816-1893
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regent planned to make an Appeal to public for money needed for restoration and repairs. Awaits Treasurer Riggs' exact statement of Assn's financial status. Now must first contradict false statements being published of mortgage against estate by a statement from Fairfax Recorder that none such has ever existed. Hopes to raise $120,000. Some states have already given their quota, but new member states have not had time to raise it. Hopes E. Everett will lecture in southern cities. Asks VRs to renew their invitations to E.E. for lectures in their respective localities. ER-16, p. 71

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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