Ann Pamela Cunningham to John Augustine Washington III, 1860

Containers:
Box 49
Creator:
Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875 and Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Marked "Private." Thanks him for the papers he previously forwarded. Discusses the importance of protecting the Mansion from fire and mentions a suggestion from a Vice Regent to photograph each room to ensure they could be properly reconstructed if necessary. Discusses the best time to take possession of the property. Speaks of the politics between the North and South, and certain "warlike intentions on the future on an Asso'n of women!!" She goes on "As if man ever came off conqueror in a contest with with a woman! As you can testify!!" Discusses her wish for Virginia to make the Association free from taxes and able to acquire more land. Inquires after the Superintendent who has not been answering her letters. Includes a handwritten tract. ER-4269, RM-523

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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Parent restrictions:
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Parent terms of access:
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