Benson J. Lossing to Nancy Halsted

Containers:
Box 81
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Dover. Re D.P. Smith's criticism of Mount Vernon management. Wrote an article for New York Observer. Bonner refused one for Ledger. Refers to Mrs. Lossing's work as Lady Manager. Went to Mount Vernon in fall of 1858 to make drawings and notes. Article published in Harper's Magazine v. 18, "Mount Vernon As It Is." Declares his continued interest in Mount Vernon. Regrets D.P. Smith's criticism of Miss Cunningham after her retirement. 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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
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.