Margaretta Morse to "Dear Cousin", 1868

Containers:
Box 65
Creator:
Morse, Margaretta Wederstrandt, 1816-1893
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Willard Hotel, Washington. She is representing the MVLA in their claim to Congress for loss by discontinuance of boat for 2 years and 9 months during War; gives basis for the amount they are asking for. Congress clogged with impeachment proceedings. Mount Vernon needs gift of modern agricultural implements. Mr. Herbert finds labor desired scarce. Visitors increasing, average 40 per day, yielding 40 cents each. ER-11, p. 128

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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