Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson

Containers:
Box 96
Creator:
Mitchell, Martha Reed, 1818-1902
Scope and content:

A.L.S. Fears a feeling of "North and South" creeping into MVLA. Suggests resolution for each to defray her own expenses to and from Mount Vernon until income is increased, and also that committees be restored. Have Finance and Greenhouse Committees, but Mansion Committee was discharged as house is furnished. Wishes a "wise woman could be found to superintend affairs" at Mount Vernon. Suggests abolishing or curtailing proxies. Approves Mrs. Sweat's ability and Regent as presiding officer. ER-18, p. 275

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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