S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869

Containers:
Box 69
Creator:
Tiffey, S.W. and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Reports that repairs to the colonnades and painting have not started because the interior painting "in status quo." She reviews the painter's urgent requests for a color decision and reasons given to him for delay. Mr. Craig's letter leaves her without instructions. The droughts in the area are severe. Mrs. Halsted asks Regent's advice regarding the "good fashion" of using gas pipe around walls for hanging pictures, and of obtaining portraits of all Presidents and other important national pictures. Mr. Follansbee declares he must finish his paint work and will use old colors unless instructions come before Thursday. ER-16, p. 193

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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Parent terms of access:
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