Benson J. Lossing to Nancy Halsted

Containers:
Box 78
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Dover. Seconds her views re Mount Vernon restorations. Sends picture of Summer House which he carefully made in 1855. Can depend upon its accuracy in form, proportions, etc. Comments on his drawings and engravings of South end of Mansion with portico. May have original drawing. Asks if Miss Cunningham has retired. Advocates reproducing original colonnade, also Summer House. ER-7, p. 284

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 restrictions:
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Parent terms of access:
Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from library staff.