Margaret Sweat to James Hollingsworth, 1877

Containers:
Box 90
Creator:
Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908 and Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Sends $29.75 for plumber's bill, advises against allowing bills to get in arrears. Must use contingent fund during "bad months." Wants no demands on his own purse. Questions whether lunch table is truly profitable. Receipts for October $277 while disbursements for provisions are over $300. Asks if letter includes servants' supplies. Pleased with success of Ice House drain. Asks when his salary is due. Association will not sign or endorse any petitions. ER-18, p. 145

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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