Fitzhugh Lee to Margaret Sweat

Containers:
Box 90
Creator:
Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905 and Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Richland Mills, Stratford County, Virginia. Re relics in Mr. Lewis' collection. He rates Mr. Lewis highly. Relics are joint property of Henry Lewis and his brothers. Cannot decide on a division of same. Wants them back at Mount Vernon, and regrets that circumstances will not permit them to donate relics to Mount Vernon. Knows Association's policy is to let Congress alone, but thinks value of relics at Mount Vernon worth allowing Mr. Lewis to present his plan to a meeting of the Association. Understands Smithsonian Institution wants the relics. Asks her to communicate facts to Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Townsend and other Vice Regents. ER-20, p. 79

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.