Ann Pamela Cunningham address to Council, 1873

Containers:
Box 78
Creator:
Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

Feels that unless her health improves, she must resign as Regent. Officially announces she is no longer able to reside at Mount Vernon. Did so originally only on a temporary basis. Mentions her yielding to Vice Regents. She received the $7000 grant from Congress in 1871 and by 1872 when Hollingsworth became Superintendent she left to his care $1272.54 without any debt. Still just need for funds to keep Mount Vernon adequately maintained. Agrees Mount Vernon will prosper under care of Hollingsworth.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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