Letter, Benson Lossing to George Washington Parke Custis

Containers:
Box 73, Folder 1854.04.04
Creator:
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891 and Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the "Alpha and Omega" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a "professed original painting" of GWashington at office of the "Albion" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of "Being the clear blue of the chief"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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