Laughton, Lily Macalester Berghmans, 1832-1891

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Sends copies of corrected Minutes. Also credential card with vignette of Washington at top. Has sent some to Miss Cunningham to fill in and send her appointees. ER-8, p. 242

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Has written Dr. Lossing inviting him to visit her, and enclosed Hollingsworth's letter. Articles for the Observer. Wrote Col. H. concerning lawsuit. ER-5, p. 22

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Encloses Dr. Lossing's note and Hollingsworth's letter. Mr. Hollingsworth reports new boat withdrawn and nothing more on threatened lawsuit. Must advance money to Hollingsworth for expenses because of poor receipts. ER-5, p. 23

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Mrs. Halsted's uneasiness over exposure to a "dreadful disease." ER-5, p. 25

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Regrets Mrs. Halsted's illness and absence from last Council. Miss Patterson did declare her purpose to raise money for restoration of "portico." Suggests using Mrs. Fitch's $50 toward restoration of barn. Each Vice Regent asked to raise $50. Chandelier for Council Room acceptable. ER-7, p. 63

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Mr. Bates' offer of Mrs. Otis portrait better be put before Council. She is pleased with gift of Bolingbroke chair. The Vice Regents efforts to celebrate Washington's birthday. Interest on endowment fund to be sent to Hollingsworth. ER-7, p. 74

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A.L.S. Washington. Write to Hollingsworth to see if architect, Mr. Taylor, can be made comfortable at Mount Vernon. New Vice Regent for Kansas. ER-7, p. 61

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A.L.S. Recommendation for Harrison Dodge, but no Superintendent's family can live at Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 41

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Calls a meeting of committee on selection of a Superintendent for June 23. Several applications for job. Committee consists of Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Halsted and herself. ER-5, p. 41

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Meeting postponed until 25th to oblige Mrs. Mitchell. Five applicants for job of Superintendent. Believes experience in farming is necessary to the job. ER-5, p. 42

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A.L.S. Repairs to cellar, roof repaired. Need new lightning rods. ER-5, p. 43

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Sarah has agreed to cook for them at Mount Vernon. Dislikes having a caterer. Meals at the lunch room are abominable. ER-5, p. 45

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Torrisdale. Visited Mount Vernon, grounds in order, house neat. Withdrew Masonic fund of $822.04 from J. Cooke & Co and invested in government bonds. Commends her not voting on Miss Cunningham's salary. Supposed her dependent on salary. Mrs. Eve recommends a Vice Regent for Tennessee and Mrs. Halsted one for Virginia. Asks propriety of making appointments while Regent is pro tem. Hollingsworth reports $26.69 balance. Will start rebuilding Summer House only if Mr. Corcoran...

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Mr. Corcoran's intention to rebuild Summer House. Appointing a new Vic e Regent for Virginia. Finding a purchaser for a painting. Death of Miss Cunningham's mother in South Carolina. Miss Cunningham to be in Washington until November and then to go South. ER-5, p. 11

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Mrs. Washington writes that Governor Walker of Virginia will visit Mount Vernon on November 19, asks Mrs. Halsted and her husband to join her there at that time. Mrs. Ball accepts as Vice Regent for Virginia and Mrs. Brown for Tennessee. Finds Miss Cunningham invited Governor to visit Mount Vernon in November. ER-8, p. 231

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Printed Miss Cunningham's Farewell Address on slips at her own expense and sends to Miss Cunningham for distribution as she sees fit. Mr. Sykes' bill for Miss Cunningham, maid, secretary and friend from 1869-71, $227.37 to be settled. Salary in arrears of $501 paid. ER-8, p. 221

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Philadelphia. Thanks her for 1872 and 1873 reports, also vignette of Mount Vernon. Chronical article about appropriation from Congress and efforts to have appropriation from Congress. Financial condition of the Association. Most of funds used up in paying Miss Cunningham's arrears salary and Mr. Sykes' bills. Securities safe. Unsettled condition of Washington banks since crash. Appointment of a treasurer to be delayed. Hopes Mr. Riggs will again take office. Also includes extracts of...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Torrisdale. No money to rebuild Summer House and colonnades. Superintendent's receipts only offset expenditures. Bank balance was $20 at last Council. To meet amount owed Miss Cunningham she borrowed from the endowment gift of her father. Suggests Vice Regents become active for endowment to provide for needed repairs. Mrs. Thomson promises $250 and expects more subscriptions. Miss Cunningham misunderstood Mr. Corcoran in re to rebuilding Summer House. Her report seems to have...

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A.L.S. Proposed endowment fund. ER-5, p. 15

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A.L.S. Washington. Restoration of colonnades ER-5, p. 17

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A.L.S. Washington. Masonic appeal discussed. ER-5, p. 19

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A.L.S. Regent has named May 14, 1873 for meeting of Council. Will not mention Mrs. Mitchell and "prospects of departure." ER-8, p. 213

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A.L.S. Incomplete letter. Mentions previous gifts of Mrs. Lee to Mount Vernon. Thanks her for list of vacant rooms. Promise of further contributions to endowment fund. Has finished her report. ER-8, p. 219

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A.L.S. Washington. Breaking up her home. Note thanking Mr. Hungerford for "generous and valuable gift. Mrs. Halsted's appeal to Mason. Her father's death ends her usefulness to Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 13

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Representation of Mount Vernon at the Centennial Exposition. Appeal to Philadelphia Board of Brokers for contribution for endowment fund. Gift of old furniture and an Association seal for Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 25

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A.L.S. In writing of a secretary. Re gift of $50 toward barn restoration from Mrs. Ward of Kansas. ER-7, p. 89

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Has sent letter to New York Mount Vernon Aid Society. Suggests small donations be kept for repairs, larger sums for endowment fund. Riggs advanced money for barn roof. New York Centennial Committee contributes to restoration of balustrade. Portico and porch repairs about completed. ER-7, p. 87

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Re State Committees. Doubts advisability of allowing permanent committees. ER-5, p. 28

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A.L.S. Torrisdale. Unable to obtain minutes from Secretary of Council. Ladies must endeavor to influence Congressmen in favor of appropriation for Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 29

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A.L. Incomplete. Re burglar alarm. ER-5, p. 34