Magdalen Blanding to Elizabeth Barry, 1874

Containers:
Box 80
Creator:
Blanding, Magdalen Gordon, 1823-1885 and Barry, Elizabeth Willard, 1814-1883
Scope and content:

A.L.S. San Francisco. Is unable to attend Council in June but encloses proxy as election of Regent is of great concern to her. Hopes choice will not be made by a minority present even if proxies of others are obtained. Question needs discussion of merits of those best adapted to office. Brings up constitutional rights of this election. Favors Mrs. Harper for Regent, gives reasons for choice. Regrets Miss Cunningham's resignation, suggests an honorary office for her which would give her privileges of Council so far as Constitution would permit this. ER-8, p. 255

Language:
English.

Access and use

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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