Benson J. Lossing to Nancy Halsted

Containers:
Box 82
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L.S. The Ridge, Dover Plains. Advises restoring Mansion to original condition in form and materials, balustrade of wood, porch, refers to his sketch. Sees no need for restoring outbuildings. Comments on barns, fences, tomb, planting trees. His first visit to Mount Vernon was in 1844 when John A. Washington's mother owned it. Took notes on Morse's portrait of Mary Ball, he gave a complete history of the portrait, will try to get permission to have it copied, did not know Mrs. Morse had deposited it in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 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
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.