James Hollingsworth to Margaret Sweat, 1878

Containers:
Box 93
Creator:
Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889
Scope and content:

A.L.S. and copy written by Mrs. Sweat. Mount Vernon. Received her check for $200. Asks for a reconsideration of Mr. Gardner's contract for Mount Vernon photographs. Mr. Jouy's terms are higher and he dictates when he shall be paid. He suggests changing contract to Mr. Jarvis, who controls majority of all views sold in Washington. Makes suggestions for a contract with him, including his acting as sales agent for pictures in Washington. Mr. Garder's bill is $285. Post Office matter not yet settled. Has had continuous need since Council for carpenter, plumber, bricklayer or tinner. Lunch room cement floor being laid and walls plastered. Furnace is repaired. Asks for $200. Not so much danger of having his mail opened on Mary Washington as on Arrow. Paid Mr. Gardner's bill. (copy ER-20, p. 167)

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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