Draft appeal by Nancy Halsted to the "Patriotic Ladies" of New York, 1876

Containers:
Box 87
Creator:
Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L. Incomplete. New Jersey and New York have funded the restoration of the two colonnades, south end portico, Alexandria front port, balustrade on piazza. Will be completed by opening of the National Centennial. Mr. Van Campen Taylor of Newark, went to Mount Vernon and made drawings of those items to restore them immediately. Also drew plans and elevations of Mansion and surroundings that may be rebuilt if destroyed by fire. Taylor did this gratis. ER-7, p. 34

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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