Hollister, Paul M. (Paul Merrick), b. 1890, Preston, Ja. (James) · Philadelphia, David McKay company · leaf 77
stions. It is to him largely that the excellent administration ofthe house is due. It is he who can bid you close your eyes, make a fewpasses, and translate you into the presence of Mary Philipse, or bringyou to attention before George Washington, or open a secret panelthat you may peep at Madame… … Mount Vernon THE First President once wrote a letter to a Charleston gentlemannamed Thomas Pinckney, who was then American ambassadorat the British court. His words were for Thomas Pinckney, not forposterity, so posterity finds it refreshing to see a president writing aspecific letter to his envoy…
