J.J. Halsted to Nancy Halsted, 1873

Containers:
Box 78
Creator:
Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Reply to her letter of the 4th to the Secretary of the Interior, re moving relics from Patent Office to Mount Vernon. Understands Vice Regents favor returning to Arlington House those taken from there during Civil War. Liggett favors sending all to Mount Vernon with understanding none be returned to Lee family. Asks MVLA for such statement. Note in pencil says Vice Regents refused. W-94

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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