Benson J. Lossing to Ann Pamela Cunningham

Containers:
Box 71
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875
Scope and content:

A.L.S. La Grange, New York. Urges patience, an "antidote" in the Observer to Dr. Prince's letter published promptly. Thinks public will not subscribe for purchase of high price relics Mr. Washington offers. Refers to Washington's Farewell Address, rough draft and perfected copy owned by Mrs. Lennox of New York to be given to his library (paid $2500). Thinks authenticity of Frederick's sword would be questioned. Urges an endowment fund be obtained. ER-8, p. 158

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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