George Thornburn to Lydia Sigourney

Containers:
Box 52
Creator:
Sigourney, L.H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865
Scope and content:

Copy in two different hands. "Extracts from a private letter of George C. Thornburn to Mrs. Sigourney." Superintendent's appointment must be made at Grand Council. States what he thinks should be done at Mount Vernon. "Let nothing be altered that Gen. Washington made," lawn, trees,…gardens, orange trees. Claims he could get plants from all parts of world...nothing but restoration and keeping in order; with 6 or 8 men he can keep place in good condition when restored. ER-4, p. 55

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 terms of access:
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