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Calvin Heckler to Lily Macalester Laughton, 1890 August 25

 File — Box: 100

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Quakertown, PA. Justice of the Peace. Just returned from pilgrimage to Mount Vernon. He is profoundly impressed with sacredness of the place, excellent preservation of grounds and buildings, accommodations and courtesies shown by subordinates. Suggests a flag to fly at the Tomb. Asks that Washington Camp No. 456, POS of America (Pennsylvania) be allowed to place a flag on Tomb. ER-14, p. 166

Dates

  • 1890 August 25

Creator

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

Repository Details

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

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