George W. Riggs to Ann Pamela Cunningham

Containers:
Box 58
Creator:
Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881 and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Scope and content:

A.L.S. with typed transcripts. Washington, D.C. Does not believe southern army will get near enough to shell the city--does not believe letters are being opened--cannot ask authorities to move General Washington's effects to Mount Vernon--rumor Virginians have removed Washington's body--finances will not permit hiring guards at Mount Vernon--no "reign of terror" here--cannot get to see Genl. Scott to ask that Mount Vernon be made sacred ground--boat not running, but mails come through. ER-22, p. 179, transcripts ER-3210, RM-328

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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