Pellet, Susan L., 1808-1893

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A.L.S. Portland. Has her instructions re "resuming reports of Assn", cannot comply with Regent's request because of pressure of her own business, hopes to make full report in October. Organizing Maine has been slow, started only recently but has reached every county and many towns. Needs pictures for sale, and for exhibition. ER-19, p.8

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. American Literary Union of Richmond will devote its Feb. meeting to benefit of MV purchase fund - one of the largest halls engaged, will have orchestra and address. ER-13, p. 121

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A.L.S. Wilmington. List of Lady Managers and amount collected. ER-14, p. 113

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A.L.S. Wilmington. Sends list of subscribers; collections come in slowly. ER-14, p. 115

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A.L.S. Richmond. Reports depositing $2000 collected in 10 counties in North Carolina. ER-3, p. 91

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A.S. Telegram on original telegraph form, New York and New Orleans Magnetic Telegraph Company. Signed A Southern Matron. $40 for Charleston. ER-1, p. 74

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A.L. Charleston. Will send Constitution and Bylaws to Governor, thus preventing Legislature from blocking Charter. Problems of accurate representation to Legislature, exact sums collected and by whom, prevention of loss by transfer of funds, certified statements before purchase payments. Suggests each state representative be asked for one day's pay as for Calhoun. (pencil comment: Important on purchase.") ER-1, p. 91

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A.L.S. Charleston. Re: report on funds collected to be sent Virginia legislature. Instruct Macfarland to turn over funds in his possession to State Treasury. Important to show financial crisis is not stopping collections. Call from Senator Yulee and Ex-Governor Broone of Florida. Will offer Mrs. Yulee Vice Presidency, though Mr. Y. is "bitterly prejudiced" against Mr.Washington. ER-1, p. 89

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Telegram. Raised $200 in 2 days in Nashville.

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A.L.S. Re updates to something Pellet wrote for Miss Cunningham. Thanks her for enclosed letters. ER-1, p. 69. Undated 009.

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A.L.S. Received her letter regarding Coupon Bonds. References a letter from Edward Everett who praises her and all their efforts. Give her list of influential people to write to on behalf of Mount Vernon. ER-1, p. 77. Undated 010.

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.S. Telegram on original telegraph form, New York and New Orleans Magnetic Telegraph Company. Signed Southern Matron. Reports Everett fund as $29,000. ER-1, p. 72

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A.L.S. Re: $205 and purchase of relics by Col. Gettings for the Association - spyglass and "other" sold together. ER-3, p. 107

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A.L.S. Jackson, Mississippi. Sends $340.75 and account of state work. Complies with Regent's request that each state give an address on Feb. 22. Will try selling pictures later. ER-14, p. 75

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Philadelphia. Send "monies" to Regent which will be properly transferred. "Record" not yet self-sustaining nor adequate to demands made on it. Requests from Virginia Archives, names from Tenn. and N.C. and names from Ga. Sent to Miss Eve. ER-1, p. 111

Scope and Contents This newspaper clipping contains the report of Mrs. Susan L. Pellet, MVLA Secretary. She discusses the progress of the MVLA since signing the contract last April. She gives notice of state organizations and the MVLA Vice Regents appointed, reporting that correspondence has been opened with every state in the Union. Mrs. Pellet also gives special mention to California and the Charleston Navy Yards, where residents have shown particular interest in helping to preserve Mount Vernon. She...

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A.L.S. Boston. Cannot accept invitation at this time as his family, business and the building of the public library keep him busy at home. Has been away much since speaking in St. Louis in April, repeated oration 40 times this season. ER-9, p. 133

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A.L.S. Boston. Re: misunderstandings about his proposed orations in Richmond. ER-9, p. 137

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Boston. Apologizes for confusion of date to speak in Richmond. Much too busy to do so.

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A.L.S. Boston. "Private." Reports total cash received $24,000 and interest on its investment bring it to $36,000. Has placed his Mount Vernon fund under Board of 5 which he names, and gives details of method of investing same. Has delivered oration 64 times. ER-9, p. 143

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A.L.S. Boston. Encloses certified statement of funds collected and how invested. Advises no publicity be given this statement. ER-9, p. 149

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A.L.S. Boston. Thanks her for copy of Bill, sorry the "South" is attacking it. Hopes to be in Richmond by 19th. Public Library duties necessitate his return to Boston from Philadelphia engagement before going to Richmond. ER-9, p. 155

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Telegram. Philadelphia. "Your request shall be complied with." ER-9, p. 158

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A.L.S. Boston. Has received her letter, copy of Miss Hamilton's sensible letter enclosed and Regent's receipt. Corrects their accounting and asks for a corrected receipt to replace one returned. ER-9, p. 187

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A.L.S. Boston. Returns drafts which lack Regent's signature. Corrects statements and accounts rendered on Charleston and Augusta orations and Selma contribution. Also statement re: Mr. Wilcox's contribution… "the most scrupulous accuracy is requisite." Sorry Christie Johnson is sick. ER-9, p. 189

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A.L.S. Boston. Pleased to hear Mount Vernon's encouraging prospects. Hopes nothing will be done to antagonize Governor for whom he has great regard. The vacancy on board for Everett's Mount Vernon fund is replaced by deceased's brother. Lists engagements in East including New York Opera House. ER-9, p. 151

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A.L.S. Chicago. Pictures being circulated. Depression makes it difficult to make much money for the cause. Optimistic about results in Illinois. ER-5, p. 149

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A.L.S. John A. Washington gives him Constitution of MVLA; notes of heads for a contract of sale of property, which he will throw into form for Regent to submit to Mr. Macfarland. ER-3, p. 125

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A.L.S. Cambridge. Sends report of slow progress, advises not printing sums yet. E. Everett says $150 belongs to Mass. fund. ER-12, p. 47