Elizabeth Barry to Margaret Comegys, 1881 June 30
Scope and Contents
A.L. Incomplete letter. Shelter Island, New York. Heard reports of Council, gave her proxy to Mrs. Ball. Regent presided with great dignity. Northern Vice Regents think there is "none her equal" in all respects. Wants to be at Mount Vernon meeting in October when French delegation is received and accompany them to Yorktown. Papers say Mr. Corcoran offers to pay expenses. Mrs. Ball denies this. Asks Mrs. Comegys to go with her. ER-17, p. 256
Dates
- 1881 June 30
Creator
- Barry, Elizabeth Willard, 1814-1883 (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
- Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888 (Recipient)
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 USA
703-799-3600
