Account of Margaret Sweat's visit to Mount Vernon, 1864

Containers:
Box 61
Creator:
Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908
Scope and content:

Typescript copy. Account of her visit to Mount Vernon during the War, Feb. 24, 1864. Account of trip by boat; 14 persons including Miss Tracy; describes camps along the river; Mount Vernon neutral ground; welcomed by Mr. Herbert; Mary McMakin also there. Walked about grounds with Herbert who talked of experiences there during War. Only portion or rooms "made fit for occupancy". Dined in Library, gives bill of fare. Registered in "big" book, paid $1.00. Herbert gave each bouquet of evergreens, departed at 4 p.m.

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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