Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson

Containers:
Box 95
Creator:
Mitchell, Martha Reed, 1818-1902
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Hurried through her work at Mount Vernon. Council was harmonious, regrets Mrs. Hudson was absent. Miss Longfellow and Mrs. Herbert agreeable additions. Mrs. Eve was ill. Superintendent has changed, looks worn and old. Council did not raise his salary but voted him $100 and 2 weeks vacation. Will invite him to Wisconsin. Rooms definitely assigned permanently. Mrs. Hudson had not stuck to one room on main floor but had name over bedroom door and also room in cottage. Mrs. Eve had parlor. Mrs. Yulee took room next to hers. Mrs. Herbert took room next to Hudson. Will build old road used by Washington from Milwaukee school children's money. Wants him to use money given to build West Gate. Mount Vernon never looked as lovely as now. ER-18, p. 265

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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