Emma Read Ball to Lily Macalester Laughton, 1887 April 11

File — Box: 98

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Encloses newspaper clipping regarding bills introduced to legislature. Proposed railroad and their desire to purchase land from Mr. Burke as a protection against it. Falls Church and Potomac Railroad Co. Urges her to apply to Virginia legislature for right to purchase more land. Recommends William Wirt Henry as an able Richmond lawyer if needed in fight to restrict railroads crossing into Mount Vernon land. ER-6, p. 262

Dates

1887 April 11

Creator

Ball, Emma R., 1838-1918 (Person)

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