Susan Hudson to James Hollingsworth, 1872 July 24

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Letter, Susan Hudson to James Hollingsworth, 1872 July 24

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Stratford. Sends his letter to other members of the committee. Suggests he write once a week to some member of the committee, a letter to be circulated and retained by Mrs. Mitchell. Gives him names of members with comments. Asks him to cut expenses and increase sales. Suggests bees, poultry, cut flowers, dairy products, setting out grapes. Association now depends on boat receipts, sale of photographs, etc. for funds. He must keep accounts carefully. McMakins must go at once as Vice Regents wish the Mansion lived in the least possible. Asks wages of gardener. Cellar to be cleaned of wood, kerosene to be kept in outhouses. Asks him to investigate insurance. Greenhouse pipes repaired. "As an old friend" advises him about unhealthy conditions of Mount Vernon. ER-18, p. 3

Dates

Creation: 1872 July 24

Creator

Hudson, Susan Edwards Johnson, 1825-1913 (Person)
Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889 (Recipient, Person)

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