Letter, Lawrence Lewis to William Yeaton

Containers:
Box 59, Folder 1835.04.00
Creator:
Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to." describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as "Law. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, docketed "Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon", laminated.

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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