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Start Over Collection Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875 Date range 1870

Betsey Mason to S.W. Tiffey, 1870 Box 71

Copy. Colross. Urges Mrs. Tiffey not to expose herself to needless fatigue in trips to Alexandria. Mrs. Mason wishes she had the home conveniences to have cared for the Regent properly that winter. Mr. Strider called and told of Mr. Lewis's Washington relics which Mrs. Mason thinks the Regent might obtain, but does not want her to deal with an agent. Mentions prominent women who might be interested in Mount Vernon. Comments on Mr. Lossing's satisfaction with Mount Vernon and profits he has made on his book, contracting the latter with the Regent's service without monetary recompense. ER-16, p. 218

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1870

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