Brown, David Paul, 1795-1872

Draft letter in writing of a secretary. Writes in reference to the recent news of the MVLA's signed agreement with John Augustine Washington III. Defends certains aspects of the agreement. ER-1, p. 97

Draft letter in writing of a secretary. Thanks him profusely for his service to Mount Vernon and discusses funds raised by his lectures. Recounts Miss Cunningham's efforts also on behalf of Mount Vernon. ER-1, p. 99. Undated 034.

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Asks him to make a final settlement with Miss Johnson's guardian, Mr. Stimpson, for her retirement as secretary. ER-1, p. 125

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re daily boat service between Washington and MV. ER-13, p. 181

A.L.S. written by Christie Johnson on behalf of Miss Cunningham. Draft. Re: his proposal to deliver oration on Tomb, will send information. Richmond benefit excursion to be soon. Mr. Washington refuses to allow monument to be erected over Tomb. ER-11, p. 22

Handwritten copies of several letters between David Paul Brown, Christie Johnson, James Stimpson, and Ann Pamela Cunningham (through Mary McMakin). Most letters dated June 4, 1859. Concerns in part Miss Johnson's resignation as private secretary. MSS-681

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Alludes to his suggestion that Regent have an office in Philadelphia similar to Miss Hamilton's in N.Y. - elaborate plan, $2000 would take care of annual expenses of office. ER-3, p. 157

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Advice about signatures to documents. ER-3, p. 159

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of Report. E-3, p. 161

A.L.S. Philadelphia. ER-3, p. 225

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Believes she has true patriotism, but Mr. Washington does not. Contemplates who should be Vice Regent for Pennsylvania. Wants to deliver an address on the tomb of Washington. ER-3-133

A.L. written for Brown, signed J.R.H. "The above is a list os gentlemen, which should desire their appointment from you for the approaching ceremony, and they should be written to..." List of men for the Committee on Arrangements. ER-11, p. 39

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regrets the Regent does not agree with his ideas of the Committee and presentation of his lecture. ER-3, p. 145

Philadelphia. People in and around Philadelphia are in bad financial situations. Postpone meeting there.

A.L.S Philadelphia. Alternative ways deed for MV maybe handled. ER-3, p. 169

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Offers gift of 2 engravings of MV framed in wood from MV if she does not have them already. ER-3, p. 191

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re: his views on monument to Washington, declares his support and will be active in cause. ER-3, p. 95

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Asks for accurate description of Mount Vernon, especially tomb of GW; is preparing Address for July 4th, at Academy of Music. Regent's graceful apologies for J.A.W. do not pardon him. ER-3, p. 135

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Asks for reply to his suggestion of a Washington monument. ER-3, p. 139

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Fears delay in receiving answer to suggestion for December 14 address may now make plan impossible of results desired. ER-3, p. 85

A.L.S. Returns the original note and Account of the Devereux's--they are safer in her possession--will bring the suit at once--papers will be out for this month and for July. ER-D-40

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Reports his action in Devereux Case - judgment served for $2000. ER-3, p. 239

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Refer applicants to Derrickson business to him--discusses responsibility of Mr. Riggs in regard to forged papers he passed. ER-D-22

A.L.S. Has declined another appointment which might conflict with his assistance to MVLA.

A.L.S Philadelphia. Opinion on proposed agreement with Messrs. Devereux. ER-3, p. 207

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Replies to Regent's request re amount of salary to pay Miss Johnson, suggesting $50.00 a month exclusive of expenses. ER-3, p. 211

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Subscribes to the cause and its methods. Suggests a discourse at Mount Vernon on anniversary of death of George Washington which would raise funds. Enclose a signed note suggesting Mr. Brown make such a request through newspapers. 3-83

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Accepts Miss Cunningham's position of "Knight of Mount Vernon" and stands ready to act in any exigency that may arise. ER-3, p. 115

Philadelphia. Thinks Washington's terms of sale not good. He keeps Mount Vernon while Association must pay him until full amount is paid.

A.L.S. Philadelphia. In a secretary's hand, letter to Cunningham through Christie Johnson. Re: his oration; qualification for membership in Association, desires every American to contribute his "mite"; argues at length for plan he suggested. ER-3, p. 141