Levi Lowell Blake to Susan Hudson

Containers:
Box 93
Creator:
Blake, Levi Lowell, 1830-1904
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Steamer Mary Washington. Had not time to go to Stratford. Boat launched on September 21. Expects to furnish next week, wants her help. Boat constructed by George Quintard, will be ready for Mount Vernon route on November 1, carrying capacity 800. Has mail contract and Quarter Master's contract, both will pay about $1600 a year. Hollingshead assisted in securing contracts, is a friend to Association. ER-18, p. 98

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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