New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Testament of Martha Wash
ington Should Go to
Ladies of Mt. Vernon.
ASSERTS COURTHOUSE
is NOT FIREPROOF
Daughters of Revolution Cheer
When They Hear Letter
Congress Closes.
fFrom Tho tribune Rureau.

Washington, April 25-The twenty-third
Continental Congress OF the Society Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
was closed to-day. and II Is thought by the
majority Of the members that the affairs
OF the organization are in a more pros
porous and peaceful condition than at
any time since the society was founded.
Many OF the thousand and more dele
gates left Washington this morning but
others will remain here for several days.
The contention over the will OF Martha
Washington. which was taken from the
Courthouse OF Fairfax County. Virginia,
and is now In the possession OF J. Pier
pont Morgan. and over which a squabble
was expected. resulted in a vote OF
thanks TO Mr. Morgan for his care Of the
instrument and his generous effort TO
meet the Governor OF Virginia half way
I'm Offering 10 take the Will from his pri-
waite collection and place It where il may
be seen by greater number OF citizens.
The correspondence between Mr. Nor
gan and Governor II. g. Stuart OF Viz
ginla was given in full The first letter
read was one from the Governor 10 Mr..
Morgan. in which he stated that he
thought il best 10 place the matter Of
negotiations for the VIII in the hands Of
Walter J.. McCorkle, president OF the
Southern Society OF New York.
Mr.. Morgan stated in his reply that he
had been Informed that the Fairfax
County Courthouse was not freproof. nor
were documents kept there in such way
as 20 make them available. TO any large
number OF people. He said that he also
understood that the will Of George Wash
ington was stored in the courthouse.
lie suggested that the Commonwealth
OF Virginia cause the will OF Washington
10 be put on view at Mount Vernon
where il would be available for the IN
struction OF many persons and where II
would have the great care and protection
against FIRE given that building. II this
were done, he said, he would be glad TO
present the will OF Martha Washington
TO the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
/ for permanent exhibition. He urged the
I historic benefit Of having both documents
side by side.
Put It in Library.
Mr.. Morgan further wrote that II the
State OF Virginia did not wish to do this,
/ he would be glad to present the VIII OF
| Martha washington TO the Congressional
| Library TO be stored with its public rec
ords. II the Governor would have the VIII
OF George Washington also placed there.
The Governor rejected both plans, after
stating that he thought Mr.. Morgan mad
been misinformed as TO the unsafe con-
dition Of Fairfax courthouse, and further,
/ that the people of Virginia considered tho
document a part OF the records OF that
/ county.
| He hoped Mr.. Morgan would reconsider
the matter, but so far no adjustment Of
the matter has been made. Mr.. Morgan
still has the will
There are many valuable Washington
relies at Mount Vernon. presented by the
| late ]. Pierpont Morgan
Cyclones of disapproval from the Anti
Saloon League attended the action OF the
daughters at their 1913 congress in passing
a resolution urging the restoration Of the
canteen in the army
Change Their Minds.
To-day they rescinded the resolution.
Another matter which brought flood