Susan Hudson to James Hollingsworth

Containers:
Box 74
Creator:
Hudson, Susan Edwards Johnson, 1825-1913 and Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Stratford. Sends his letter to other members of the committee. Suggests he write once a week to some member of the committee, a letter to be circulated and retained by Mrs. Mitchell. Gives him names of members with comments. Asks him to cut expenses and increase sales. Suggests bees, poultry, cut flowers, dairy products, setting out grapes. Association now depends on boat receipts, sale of photographs, etc. for funds. He must keep accounts carefully. McMakins must go at once as Vice Regents wish the Mansion lived in the least possible. Asks wages of gardener. Cellar to be cleaned of wood, kerosene to be kept in outhouses. Asks him to investigate insurance. Greenhouse pipes repaired. "As an old friend" advises him about unhealthy conditions of Mount Vernon. ER-18, p. 3

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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain material for preservation purposes.
Parent terms of access:
Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from library staff.