Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Philadelphia. Christie Johnson is quite ill. Will send nos. of Record desired. MV Record suitable for binding. Suggests family subscription of $1.00 so name may be printed and handed down in family records. G.W.Riggs paid $10,000 making more than $28,712 paid since Fe.22. VR-NY will send $5500. Had G/W's Birthday been one month later, funds would have been ready. Wants accts of Feb. 22nd celebration for MV Record. Desires MV paid for and possession taken before Regent's birthday,...

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Expressed copies of last Record. Comments on legislators that enroll as members. Some in Illinois refuse. ER-1, p. 117

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Comment on Delaware's fine work. N.Y. 7th regiment gives $2000. Trying to get returns to report raising $50,000 since 22nd: paid off 3rd installment of $41,666.66 due in '61 with interest. ER-1, p. 119

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A.L.S. Washington. Bought 40 copies of ''Intelligencer'' to send to various parts of U.S. Great need for more publicity in editorials, etc. ER-1, p. 137

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A.L.S. Washington. Miss May offers concert for Easter week; will try to get Edward Everett also; invites Mrs. Comegys; great efforts to make it a success. ER-1, p. 139

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A.L.S. Washington. Mrs. Comegys is ill, yet they urge her to help in Washington. Difficulties in obtaining supporting musicians, etc. for Miss May's concert. Mr. Murdock's reading to be given Friday evening. ER-17, p. 78

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Typed partial transcript. Interest and enthusiasm for the cause is low. "This is our Valley Forge!" Needs to reignite passion for Mount Vernon. ER-17, p. 80

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A.L.S. Washington. Partial typed transcript included. Urges Mr. and Mrs. Comegys to come and aid in making Mount Vernon excursion a success. Rev. Dr. Hankas of N.Y. asked to deliver address on character of Washington. ER-1, p. 143

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Washington. "Private. Burn this." Members of Congress with families invited on excursion to Mount Vernon, Sat. p.m. Mrs. Riggs issued the cards which forces her into a prominent position, but she will not attend. News of various VRs. Mrs. Fitch eager to have Mrs. Comegys at Mount Vernon. Plans to leave Washington in its apathy, next week, calls it MVLA's Valley Forge. Need for strong workers in Washington. Dr. Hawkes to deliver address on Washington. Mrs. Mary Chesnut, VR-SC,...

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A.L.S. Washington. Excursion successful. Fine day, more than 200 present. Marine Band played. Reports speakers favorably, invited reporters. Mrs. Comegys detained by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Riggs attend. Mrs. Eve (VR-Ga) expected soon. ER-1, p. 145

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A.L.S. In writing of Sarah Tracy. Washington. Refers to clauses 3 and 4 of Constitution re Regent's powers in filling vacancies. Mrs. Dickinson, VR-NC, resigned to be replaced by Mrs. Letitia H. Walker. ER-17, p. 84

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Copy, extracts from letter. Sec. McMakin had written for Mr. Comegys' opinion on legality of "Charter having been made amendment of first one passed by Legislature", gives explanation of action, asks how far and in what way it places Association under control of first charter. ER-11, p. 115

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Pleased to find Mrs. Comegys so interested in MV, explains some of duties and responsibilities of a VR. ER-17, p. 2-3

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A.L.S. and with facsimile. Philadelphia. Expresses her gratification that Mrs. Comegys accepts the Vice-Regency for Delaware. ER-17, p. 4

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Refers to Constitution, article 8, reappointment of local Boards of Managers; Regent's decision to leave appointments to VRs in their respective States. ER-17, p. 5

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sends VR letter authorizing her to "take charge of the organization" of Del. VR may take organization expenses from funds raised; in various states much has been donated, such as printing, paper, binding etc. Credentials, Nov. no. MV Record (furnished in quantities to VRs), subscription books, for Lady Managers , will be sent soon. Suggests cooperation with other VRs. ER-17, p. 7

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sends credentials for VR, copy of contract with John A. Washington, Act of Incorporation, Constitution and By-laws, Appeals, Reports, which give history of Assn since Mar when Assn gained title to MV. States aims of MVLA, "design" of Constitution, plan for collecting funds, VR' duties and reports made to Regent, method of paying installments. N.Y.'s plan of organization. Relations with Press. Success of MV Record. ER-17, p. 12-13

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regent pleased with progress in Del. Mrs. Comegys' Appeal will be published in next Record. ER-17, p. 15

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. Regent just learned by telegram that G.W. Riggs made first payment to John A. Washington with interest, on 5th anniversary of publication of 1st Appeal. ER-17, p. 18

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Confides to VR-Del that she plans to defer first installment John A. Washington. Selects Dec. 2 as day for payment, 5th anniversary of 1st Appeal. Mr. Riggs cooperates in plan. ER-17, p. 15

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. Just mailed a check to G.W. Riggs for $500 which with other money transferred makes over $41,000, "ready for the grand event of the morrow". ER-17, p. 17

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Confidential. Hopes to pay next installment of $41,000 on Jan. 1, some returns will not be made before Feb. 1. Assn may pay in sums of $5000. Asks for MV Record item by Dec. 23. ER-17, p. 19

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"Monday, 11." Letter meant to be a postscript to another letter. Discusses the work of Miss Hamilton and the New York ladies. Wishes to keep politics and opposing parties out of Mount Vernon business. ER-11, p. 119

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A.L.S. Private. Portion of letter clipped off. Rosemont. Sec. Tracy fails to locate Alexandria Gazette item (see p. 172). Mother opposes Regent's going to Mount Vernon. Refuses to resign. Plan for railroad from Alexandria to Mount Vernon unsuccessful. Sec. Tracy lives with Washington friends 2 1/2 mos. Reducing Association expenses. ER-1, p. 181

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Reports severe snow storm; discomfort living in Mansion; first to ride over new road; Mr. Herbert's fine service; repairs on out buildings, Mansion window sills, and Portico; need for protection. Alexandria gate closed, river entrance (25 cents) used. Financial crisis ends railroad problem. War prospects alarming. ER-1, p. 169

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. "Burn this." Also includes handwritten extract of the letter. Much of the letter has been crossed out. Miss Mrs. Comegys greatly and wishes she could visit. Daily boat a success and boat receipts have increased despite bad weather. They are short two servants, have only one woman to wash, attend house and dairy. Mrs. Morse is at Mount Vernon. Receipts for month are $486.56 against $302 last year, sales increased, made $75 on photographs, $44 for flowers. Compares her...

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Arrived Saturday evening with Bridget. Went to Mr. Lambdin's, told him of Mrs. Comegys's kind offer. Sat for him 2 hours, returns Tuesday morning. Little she has seen of the portrait she does not like. Refers to a photograph she liked taken 13 years ago, side view. Showed him this and realized Mr. Lambdin appreciated unfortunate change in her appearance. ER-17, p. 167

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A.L. fragment, incomplete. Regent is "charmed" with Mr. Lambdin, hopes Mrs. Comegys will make arrangements with him for her. Mount Vernon is "very sickly." Mrs. Craig's baby ill, fears Craig will leave on this account. Boat is "doing miserable business". ER-17, p. 165

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A.L.S. Rosemont. On resignation of Mrs. Davis, she offers Mrs. Sweat the position. As a Grand Council will soon be held, when nomination will be presented, asks for a prompt reply. ER-19, p. 91

Scope and Contents Draft. Dated January 27, no year. She is pleased with Mrs. Sweat as Vice Regent of Maine and wishes she were closer to Washington so they could meet and talk more. Says there is only $107 in the MVLA treasury and they are not receiving enough from visitors, wharfage, etc. They are in debt to Mr. Herbert, Miss Tracy, and others. They have only 25 acres of land in cultivation for their needs. Visitors are destructive and this requires men to watch over certain areas of the estate. Even ivory...