Mary McMakin to Margaret Comegys, 1860

Containers:
Box 49
Creator:
McMakin, Mary A. and Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Asks about Del. Population as Regent wishes to apportion amount each state is expected to contribute. Asks her to procure account for sarcophagus from Mr. Struthers for Mount Vernon Record. No news from Maryland. Regent wishes to build a "Council Fire" when she goes to Washington in February. Hopes to have several Vice Regents present and wants to see Mrs. Comegys before, re affairs not easily put in correspondence, and which bare to be kept in strict confidence. ER-17, p. 73

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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