Nancy Halsted to Margaret Sweat, 1877

Containers:
Box 89
Creator:
Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891 and Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

A.L.S. and copy. Newark. Received hers of the 23rd and copies of Sweat to Davis regarding Hollingsworth's difficulties. Sends letter from Newark Transportation Co. which may help Major Blake and Mount Vernon. Has given marble cutters dimensions of sarcophagus for estimate of Quincy granite with directions for cutting to give needed protection. Inventor of electric alarm will go to Mount Vernon soon and give estimate for installation. Knight Templars wish to erect monument in form of a Greek temple over old Tomb (cost $200,000). Miss Harper opposes this plan which Dr. Alvoid and Mr. Stansbury presented to Council in 1873. Asks if Mr. Sweat will write boat contract including wharf problems, so there can be no defaulting in amount paid to MVLA. Approves Mrs. Hudson's suggestions for tolling bell, uniforms for crew and officers, flying U. S. flag, etc. ER-20, p. 29 and copy, ER-6, p. 174

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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