Murat, Catherine Willis, 1803-1867

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Draft of letter. Acknowledges Mrs. Murat's acceptance of Vice-Regency of Fla., sends credentials, and authorization to appoint local boards for collecting funds for purchase of MV. For letter see p. 205. ER-4, p. 211

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A.L. Philadelphia. Acknowledges Mrs. Murat's acceptance of the Vice-Regency for Fla. (for draft of letter, see p. 211). ER-4, p. 205

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The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Floridians not patriotic enough to celebrate Feb. 22. Will send $50 to G.W. Riggs as directed. Reports on village festival. Floridians getting luke warm and she will probably not raise more than $2000 in state. ER-4, p. 259

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A.L.S. Bellevue, Florida. Sends G.W. Riggs $160; will attempt a second Festival; will try to sell 12 copies of G/W portrait at a small profit; thinks Floridians interest has revived since Regent's last favorable statement. ER-4, p. 281

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A.L.S. Florida. Masons to have a big meeting and General Call to address them. Sends $100 making state contributions $2000. ER-4, p. 279

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A.L.S. Florida. Acknowledges recipt of letter re arrangements with J.A. Washington. Reports slight progress, funds from Masonic meeting, subscriptions. Sent draft for $224 to G.W. Riggs, funds from sale of GW portraits small. ER-4, p. 277

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Poor returns from General Call's lecture make it difficult to plan for Edward Everett's lecture. Sends $161.39. ER-4, p. 255

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Reports funds received from various Managers, will distribute 24 copies of Record; General Call zealous and will speak June 14th at Masonic celebration. ER-4, p. 275

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A.L.S. Bellevue, FL. Last Appeal came too late for publication in Sentinel. Is busy with a festival in a small village where a nephew of General Call will speak. ER-4, p. 257

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Agrees with Regent on date considered for Council. Sends $30 for fund but thinks not much more will be subscribed in state. ER-4, p. 273

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Encloses Major Ward's Poem, which has brought in $61. Reports other sums collected by Lady Managers. People's interest has dropped but Mrs. Murat hopes to continue sending small sums. ER-4, p. 269

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A.L.S. Mrs. Long's draft has not yet arrived but she sends on $100, and subscribers' names will follow. ER-4, p. 223

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A.L.S. St. Nicholas Hotel, New York. ER-4, p. 227

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Sends $55 and request for 12 portraits of Washington which they will sell. ER-4, p. 237

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Enclosed $153 from Marianna. ER-4, p. 241

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Acknowledges money from Mrs. Finley; finds she has been so thoroughly canvassed she cannot hope for more subscribers for Record. Has issued an Appeal to the Masons. General Call will speak December 14. ER-4, p. 245

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Encloses $116.50 from Key West and $100 more from Quincey. General Call to speak December 14. ER-4, p. 247

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A.L.S. Delayed sending money as requested because of high rate of exchange. ER-4, p. 249

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Sends $251.99 and announces good prospects for more. ER-4, p. 209

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Acknowledges receipt of credentials for MVLA. Also includes facsimile of letter, MV Neg. #3392. ER-4, p. 203

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Has received Regent's instructions: with Mrs. Long's assistance has appointed "agents" in all towns and counties, but not much can be done until Floridians return in Oct. Asks Regent to request Mrs. Long's father, General Call, to make speeches for MV fund. ER-4, p. 215

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. Will send collected funds as soon as she recovers from illness. Only $135.15 from General Call's lecture. ER-4, p. 251

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A.L.S. Tallahassee, FL. At lasts gets communication in local paper which is now absorbed with controversy of North and South. Comments on Maj. George T. Ward's poem. Reports small sums collected. (Major Ward's poem, p. 131) ER-4, p. 271

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A.L.S. Small note. Check for $33 enclosed. ER-23, p. 159

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Encloses $61.50 toward Mound Vernon fund. ER-23, p. 187

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A.L.S. Encloses payment for fund. ER 23, p. 205

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A.L.S. From Catherine Murat and the Committee for selection of an orator for MV benefits asks Governor. Call to speak for them. Signed by C.D. Murat, Mary Robertson, C.G. Shepard, E.S. Gamble, S.S. Williams. ER-4, p. 141

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...