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Benson J. Lossing to Ann Pamela Cunningham Box 72

A.L.S. Dover, New York. Glad she liked New York Observer's article. "Home of Washington" will be published next week. Suggests selling it at Mount Vernon; to be sold by subscription only. Gives terms of publishers offer MVLA. ER-3, p. 292

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Benson J. Lossing to Edwin Greble Box 70

A.L.S. Dover, New York. Plans to go to Philadelphia on his way to Mount Vernon and spend Saturday at Historical Society rooms, acquiring material for new edition of "Mount Vernon." Explains that his time and money have been spent on building up his farm, what he has written, increase in sale of his books and magazine articles, lectures to be given. Hopes to complete Mount Vernon book before Feb. 20. Refers to a biography to be written. ER-3, p. 293, A-258

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Benson J. Lossing to Edwin Greble Box 70

A.L.S. Washington. Went to Alexandria by rail and in a rickety carriage to Mount Vernon. Regent not back from S.C. Spent day with Mrs. Tiffey, dined in Library. "Something must be done to make Mount Vernon credible to the nation." Attended General Sherman's reception. Describes Prince Arthur of England. ER-3, p. 293, A-258

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Benson J. Lossing to Eliza Schuyler Box 24

A.L.S. Poughkeepsie. Calls on Harper Bros. and will try to have an illus. article in Harper's Weekly. Lossing visited MV in July 1854, describes careful drawings of Mansion including some of outbuildings and stables "which stand as Washington left them"; also drawing of Vaughan mantel. Reports Harper's favorable to MV plan. Describes Mrs. Lossing's plan to organize children's campaign for funds. p. 210

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

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