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. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Henry Lewis giving inventory of interesting relics of Washington. They have had severe rains, Potomac highest known. Large amounts of drift wood washed ashore at Mount Vernon, about 100 cords secured for winter use. Cost in salvaging came to $20.75 including a boat. Also gained some valuable timber. November had few passengers and people afraid to travel on old boat. ER-21, p. 139

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:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain material for preservation purposes.
Parent terms of access:
Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from library staff.