Susan Hudson to James Hollingsworth

Containers:
Box 76
Creator:
Hudson, Susan Edwards Johnson, 1825-1913 and Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Had committee meeting at Hoffman House, and a legal meeting to prepare the Superintendent's commission. Vice Regents from Georgia, Connecticut, and Wisconsin present. Commission prepared by Mr. Sweat and Mr. Halsted of the Advisory Committee, latter was presen. Comments on its relation to the Regent's powers at Mount Vernon. Superintendent is to have provisions from the estate, one room in Mansion or Office, draw his salary monthly. Comments on prospects for bequests. Judge and Mrs. Comegys agree with Committee. Asks him to burn this letter. Will send copy of his commission. ER-18, p. 19

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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