Unknown author to James Hollingsworth, 1872 December 10

File — Box: 76

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A.L. Incomplete. Written on House of Representatives letterhead. Probably written by Mrs. Mitchell. Asks about Mr. Cooke as the Association's banker. Executive Committee has the right to know what funds the Association has. The Regent's health prevents her attending to future business. She has written several of the Ladies to raise money "to keep you along - until you can make more income." Efforts to get Washington's clothing and other articles from Patent Office. Professor Henry promised to send model of Bastille and other articles. There is now a business committee who hold themselves responsible for proper use and care of any articles acquired. Boxes in outbuildings may contain some of Washington's papers and books. ER-5, p. 62

Dates

Creation: 1872 December 10

Creator

Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889 (Recipient, 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.