Nancy Halsted to Abby Chace, 1878 April 26
Scope and Contents
Copy. Newark. Now a decided change for floors at Mount Vernon, reports several opinions, discussed also at executive meeting in New York. Mrs. Farnsworth offers to furnish Hall and coat of arms for her state. Decided to put new supporters under Hall, arch to support floor above, a heavy pine floor with oak floor on top, also simple black walnut border inlaid around edge. Refers to things stolen at Mount Vernon. ER-6, p. 193
Dates
- Creation: 1878 April 26
Creator
- Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891 (Person)
- Chace, Abby Wheaton Pearce (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