James Hollingsworth to Margaret Sweat, 1877

Containers:
Box 89
Creator:
Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889 and Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908
Scope and content:

A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Details about John L. Owen's grocery bills and other expenses for lunch table. Difficulties in meeting expenses when few paid visitors. Centennial year helped with income. Present reduction in fares and lack of sales in photographs and canes has reduced income. Lunch table for last 10 months averaged $200 per month but some months much better than others. Employees boarded by Association which saves 25% to 50% on payroll. Alarm telegraph from Tomb to his office, successful, installed. ER-20, p. 135

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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