James Hollingsworth to Margaret Sweat, 1878 August 13
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Received her checks for $200 each. July receipts at Mount Vernon were $823.07. Total expenditure for repairs Council ordered and Gardner's bill are $1220.33. A detailed statement of amounts by voucher number follows. Outstanding grocery bills since May 1st, including extras for Council, ice bill, hardware, bricks, cement, etc. Cistern for hydraulic ram completed, at four times old capacity. Urges a new heating plant for greenhouse, approved by last Council. Estimated cost $200. ER-20, p. 174
Dates
- Creation: 1878 August 13
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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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
Subject
- Sweat, Margaret J.M. (Margaret Jane Mussey), 1823-1908 (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 USA
703-799-3600