Memoir of White House visit and Democratic National Convention, 1860

Containers:
Box 3
Scope and content:

Talked about a dinner with Southern governors and Miss Lane which was quite light and gay in response to events in Charleston. The President was quite worried about what it all meant and later urged his Cabinet to remain in their posts, if Lincoln was elected, and not to return to the south.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.