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Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1858 March 14

 File — Box: 21

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Washington. Repeats oration in Wilmington, Trenton, and Harrisburg. Compares the returns to those on his Charity lecture where tickets are $1.50 instead of .50 Will start on southern trip, 6 places in Virginia, through North Carolina to Charleston. Hopes bill does not pass. Country will prefer ownership by MV Ladies. Suggests contract can be made before Charter is granted, can hold money in trust. Urges her to take best legal advice. J.A. Washington "wholly the gentleman in feeling and principle... but keen." If large payment expected, should waive interest. Wishes to put Tomb in repair before it is turned over. Can rely on Mssrs. Macfarland and Petigen, Richmond. Gives his plans for turning over cash and investment funds. Is considering another discourse which will bear repetition widely. ER-9, p. 163

Dates

  • 1858 March 14

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet (117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box )

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository

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