Benson J. Lossing to S.W. Tiffey

Containers:
Box 70
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Tiffey, S.W.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Dover, New York. Consulted General Garfield on best method of asking Congress for an appropriation for Mount Vernon. Plans to send petition to Congress in March. Postscript just added to "Mount Vernon" book, urges the estate be made attractive and the Mansion made "an unrivalled museum of momentos of that classic age." Hopes to visit Mount Vernon on March 1st. ER-8, p. 158

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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