Letter, Henry Wise to Lewis William Washington, 1855

Containers:
Box 74, Folder 1855.12.02
Creator:
Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876 and Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of "the Father's Family" to [Va.] on condition "that it shall be kept sacred."--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility." Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as "Henry A. Wise."

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
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (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 items for preservation purposes.