Benson J. Lossing to Nancy Halsted

Containers:
Box 83
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891
Scope and content:

A.L.S. The Ridge, Dover Plains, New York. Glad land bill for wharf was defeated. Her positive attitude concerning contributions is the secret to success in life. Does not agree with the idea of adding a view of Mount Vernon to the portrait of Mary Washington as it will take away from the main subject and also she did not live at Mount Vernon. ER-7, p. 286

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.