Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1858 March 3
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. Washington. He urges that no matter how great the provocation, no offense be given the legislators. Passed night with Mr. Washington at Mount Vernon and discussed terms of purchase - objection to reservation of Tomb and demand for interest. If he adjusts the purchase could be made at once. Plans of woeful dilapidation. Repairs will be $15-20,000. New York Central Bonds are 11 cents over price paid. Governor of Pennsylvania and other administrators invite him to repeat oration on Mar 13. Also, one photostat, ER-499 of letter book copy and typescript of part of letter. ER-9, p. 161
Dates
- 1858 March 3
Creator
- Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box )
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 (Person)
- Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
