Nancy Halsted to Susan Hudson

Containers:
Box 79
Creator:
Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891 and Hudson, Susan Edwards Johnson, 1825-1913
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Newark. Received copies of Minutes which have been requested by several Vice Regents. Hopes death of Regent's father will not cause her to resign. Suggests Mr. Hollingsworth write notes of thanks for gifts. Much pleased he has been so competent. Glad she approves plan for collecting fund for colonnades. Will ask about red chair of Washington. Window curtain in Patent Office corresponds with the upholstery on chair. Suggests covering whole Mansion with matting. Lists Vice Regents who will join Regent in furnishing Mrs. Washington's bedroom. Old Mansion furniture can be moved to cottage. New carpet placed in past Regent's bedroom. Is busy with Appeal to Masons. Mentions articles sent by free freight. ER-6, p. 21

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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