James Hollingsworth to Nancy Halsted, 1877 August 21
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Re greater security for Tomb. Suggests a military guard or placing sarcophagus in granite. Would be pleased to have Vice Regents visit Mount Vernon more often. Recommends a fire extinguisher. Encloses diagram of Tomb with measurements. ER-7, p. 127
Dates
- Creation: 1877 August 21
Creator
- Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889 (Person)
- Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891 (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.
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
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 USA
703-799-3600