Corcoran, W.W. (William Wilson), 1798-1888

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Typed transcript copy. (Library of Congress original) Offers the magnolia tree grown from seed planted by Washington for his Oak Hill, and cutting from willows grown at Bonaparte's grave. ER-2, p. 150

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Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington “and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…”

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Photostat. The Regent is requesting that the Advisory Committee be present when the Governor of Virginia comes to visit Mount Vernon on June 2. RM-86, PS-2234

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Copy. Portland. Executive Committee of MVLA asks his permission to name Major Blake's new boat, to start running to Mount Vernon on June 1, the Corcoran or the W.W. Corcoran if he prefers. ER-20, p. 55

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First letter – wants to know if Mount Vernon Estate will be sold. Second letter – understands the government might become the owner of the estate and wants to meet.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection of 80 photographs which belonged to Miss Sarah C. Tracy (later Mrs. Upton H. Herbert), resident secretary at Mount Vernon during the Civil War years. The pictures most of which are cartes de visite were collected by Miss Tracy; some were obviously presented to her, after the fashion of the day, and are inscribed. Besides the one of herself there are three of Mount Vernon which must date from the years of her residence. Others include Leeds Castle, the English seat of Thomas, Lord...

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Pleased with compliment MVLA offers him in naming Major Blake's new boat, the Corcoran. ER-20, p. 57

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Mr. Ward restored plaster bust of Lafayette found at Mount Vernon, made bronze copy of same. Are now ready to be delivered to Mount Vernon. H-167

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A.L.S. Washington. Will come to Mount. Vernon to give advice on matters mentioned when health and travel are improved. ER-6, p. 90

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. A. Jackson, publisher of Washington's Will, is at Woodstock, Virginia. W.W. Corcoran owns copyright, all stereotype plates and several thousand copies of document. Sent latter to Mount Vernon for sale, but retained plates. ER-18, p. 182

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Recommends Mr. Dodge as Superintendent to replace Hollingsworth. ER-18, p. 298