Cutts, Mary Pepperell Sparhawk Jarvis, 1809-1879

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A.L. Draft by Christie Johnson on behalf of Miss Cunningham. Philadelphia. Pleased she accepts vice-regency. ER-11, p. 54

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...

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A.L.S. February 8. Encloses an appeal her daughter Anna wrote years ago in support of Mount Vernon which she only recently discovered. ER-11, p. 232.

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A.L.S. N. Hartland. Received nothing from Masons as yet. Minor details of progress. ER-11, p. 250

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Thinks little more money can be raised in her state, Masonic Order not responsive. ER-11, p. 230

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A.L.S. Vermont will soon have $1000; delighted with portraits to sell. (Part of letter written by daughter). ER-11, p. 230

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Re Regent's father death and declining health of her own father. ER-11, p. 229

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A.L.S. Brattleboro. Not able to attend Council on account of her health. Asks Mrs. Comegys to act as her proxy. Fear from Regent's not residing at Mount Vernon "that something has taken place that is not agreeable" to her. ER-11, p. 232

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Minor points of progress, interest in Vermont has flagged. Lady Managers think they should resign, political news crowds out Mount Vernon news. ER-11, p. 230

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A.L.S. North Hartland, Vermont. Reports on money received, but interest in Mount Vernon seems to have waned. Wants more portraits from Devereux, both Washington and Everett. ER-11, p. 231

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A.L. North Hartland, Vermont. End of letter missing. Sends $75, irregular billing and delivery of MV Record settled. Orders to Devereux not filled, will write new firm, regrets Devereux' conduct. Looks forward to meeting the MV Ladies in person when Council meets and possession is taken of MV; suggests timne of inauguration good date for meeting. ER-11, p. 231

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Re date for meeting and taking possession of Mount Vernon. Hopes Congressional aid will be given MVLA. Gives views on impending civil difficulties, John Brown, etc. ER-11, p. 231

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Accepts honor offered--appointment as VR-Vt. Will proceed to organize state promptly, to enlist interest of Vermont's distinguished sons and the Masonic Order. Is already selecting Lady Managers. ER-11, p. 228

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A.L.S. North Hartland, Vermont. Re organization of work in state. Send Regent's Appeal and statement of appointment of VR-Vt to editors; have had tardy response in some cases. Gives various details of her work. ER-11, p. 229

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A.L.S. Weathersfield. Reports details of state organization, is enthusiastically devoting most of her time to it. Mrs. Cutts' Appeal republished in all counties. ER-11, p. 229

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A.L.S. North Hartland. Sends report of work in Rutland, Co., collection of $92.60. ER-11, p. 229

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A.L.S. Brattleboro, Vermont. Sends small amount of money, reports on Lady Manager who refuses to send funds until war is over. Asks if Miss Tracy is at Mount Vernon and what conditions are there. Encloses a short note to Miss Tracy. ER-11, p. 232

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A.L.S. Brattleboro, Vermont. Reports on her work. Presents resignation because of "increasing years and…infirmities," so that a more vigorous person may take up the work. She had resigned before but it was not accepted. ER-20, p. 15

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A.L.S. Brattleboro. Her delayed letter, with notice of VRs' meeting Feb. 22. Has written Miss Hamilton she highly approves of meeting, make right disposition of funds in G.W. Riggs' hands, pay salaries due, to try to start MV boat again, etc. Returned this week from attending her daughter's funeral. If she is needed to make the 5th necessary for quorum, please notify her and she will make every effort to attend. ER-11, p. 232

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A.L.S. Brattleboro. Glad to get Sec's letters as they gave information that allowed her to contradict reports circulating re Regent and future of Mount Vernon. Comments on war problems. Asks how much has been paid John A. Washington and if Mount Vernon is now held by MVLA. Asks for facts re repairs, improvements, etc., so she may have them published. ER-11, p. 231

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News clippings with appeals by Ann Pamela Cunningham and Mary Cutts, Vice Regent for Vermont.