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Elizabeth Barry to Margaret Comegys, 1881 June 30

 File — Box: 94

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

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository

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