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. Dover, New York. Comments on Commodore Vanderbilt's wife's refusal to contribute to Mount Vernon. Discourages attempt to raise fund for relics at high price offered, but rather to continue attempts for restoration. Questions Washington's statements re high prices offered him for relics. Statement made by Mr. Strider, reasons for secrecy in sale, part played by Union League in New York. Refuses to be party to any secret attempt to raise funds. ER-3, p. 292

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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