Mary McMakin to James Petigru

Containers:
Box 56
Creator:
McMakin, Mary A. and Petigru, James Louis, 1789-1863
Scope and content:

A.L. Draft. Acknowledges receipt of "opinions" he has sent. Regent concerned that enthusiasm to continue contributions wanes now that purchase has been made. Mount Vernon plans await Lincoln's Declaration. Exultation in accomplishing purchase is now overshadowed by uncertainty of the country's future. ER-11, p. 111

Language:
English .

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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