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Fitzhugh Lee to Margaret Sweat, 1877 Box 90

A.L.S. Richland Mills, Stratford County, Virginia. Re relics in Mr. Lewis' collection. He rates Mr. Lewis highly. Relics are joint property of Henry Lewis and his brothers. Cannot decide on a division of same. Wants them back at Mount Vernon, and regrets that circumstances will not permit them to donate relics to Mount Vernon. Knows Association's policy is to let Congress alone, but thinks value of relics at Mount Vernon worth allowing Mr. Lewis to present his plan to a meeting of the Association. Understands Smithsonian Institution wants the relics. Asks her to communicate facts to Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Townsend and other Vice Regents. ER-20, p. 79

  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, 1877/1878

Margaret Sweat to Fitzhugh Lee, 1877 Box 90

Copy. Portland. Received his letter re Lewis relics and has given information to several members of Executive Committee. Gives reason why they will not act. Will not ask Congress for money, price exorbitant, expects too much of Vice Regents. A special meeting of the board seems impractical. Plan might also jeopardize endowment fund plan. ER-20, p. 80

  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, 1877/1878

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