Nancy Halsted to Benson J. Lossing

Containers:

Box 81

Creator:

Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891 and Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891

Scope and content:

Copy. Two fragments cut from letter. Reply to each item of attack in D.P. Smith's letter sent to Lossing with emphatic statement that every cent collected was used for Mount Vernon's care and restoration. Disputed boundary line necessitated re-survey and decision favorable to Mount Vernon. Mismanagement charges before Virginia legislature cost Association $200. U.S. money of "$7000 Claim," funds never turned over to Association. General Michler of Public Works had charge of work. Attack on Miss Cunningham, no longer Regent, unjustifiable. An intense sufferer from a spinal injury, physicians prescribed narcotics. Dr. Howland had no opportunity to prove his charges. Mr. Hollingsworth believes neighbors for 40 miles around wish to possess Mount Vernon for "beer garden" or worse. The "Arrow" is a government inspected boat carrying freight and mail under the competent Captain Hollingshead. James Sykes, descendant of distinguished surgeons, has been one of MVLA's most intelligent supporters. The Association has no intention of violating its 3 year wharf contract. Mrs. Emily Edson Briggs of the Associated Press, a writer of unfavorable articles, was never officially connected with Mount Vernon. ER-7, p. 25

Language:

English .

Names:

Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891

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