John H. Elliott to Margaret Sweat, 1891
- Containers:
- Box 101
- Scope and content:
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A.L.S. Secured from Reverend Smith, his assistant, the purchase money for the chair sold by the venerable Lucy Harrison, pensioner of the Church of Ascension during the past 19 years. It was kind of Mrs. Hearst to pay such a liberal price. Mrs. Sweat states that Mrs. Hearst obtained proper certificate for the little wooden chair which stood by Washington's death bed with open bible on it from which Martha Washington read aloud. History of chair authenticated and old black serving woman's reputation established. Receipt for $100 signed by Augustine J. Smith, Jr. assistant minister. ER-19, p. 205
- Language:
- English.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain material for preservation purposes.
- Parent terms of access:
- Material can be reproduced for study or personal use upon written approval from library staff.