Thomas Ball to the Regent of the MVLA, 1879 April 20
Scope and Contents
A.L.S. Offers Joseph Ball's (father of Mary Ball Washington) liquor case with one of the decanters and the horn tumbler to the Association for $150. Gives dimensions of case. Holds 9 decanters. Rose wood. Knows the location of Washington's card table. Mahogony lined with sun base. Small cups to the right of each player.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 April 20
Creator
- From the Collection: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Organization)
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
Subject
- Laughton, Lily Macalester Berghmans, 1832-1891 (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