Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888

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Print copy of the address by Margaret Ann Comegys, Vice Regent of Delaware, to the Masons. She sent it from Dover, Delaware to the Worshipful Master and Wardens of the Masonic Order of Delaware. An appeal for funds for the purchase of Mount Vernon. It includes a clear statement regarding payments made to John A. Washington.

ER 17; p. 10

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regent pleased with progess in Del; now equals Maine (which is handicapped by powerful body of Abolitionists who are violently opposed to Assn.) ER-17, p. 20

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regrets scarcity of MV Records, plans on publication of Jan. number. List of names arrived in time for publication; space does not allow continuing publishing names and contributions less than $1.00. ER-17, p. 21

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Knows Mrs. C is "ready for the Legislature"; gratified with Del.'s progress, regrets delay and errors in MV Record. ER-17, p. 25

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regents finds Pennsylvania difficult to organize. Declares herself only "a private Asst." as Miss Johnson is private sec. to the Regent. Regent rec'd Mrs. C's letter re portraits by Mr. Butler, of whom she has not heard. ER-17, p. 31

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Asks her to note Rule printed on p. 38, Nov. no. of MV Record, re names to be published. Mass list in Jan. no. to be regretted. ER-17, p. 31

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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. 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. 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. 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. Philadelphia. Private. ER-17, p. 24, 25

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Reports Pennsylvania progress under Miss Lily Macalester; large subscriptions to date from Mass. and N.Y.; $20,000 of the needed $25,000 now in GW. Riggs' hands. ER-1, p. 115

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. Philadelphia. "Strictly private." Wishes confidential talk with Mrs. Comegys before conference with Miss Hamilton, Miss Macalester and Mrs. C. re payments, calling Council and legal affairs. Solicits Mr. Comegys' aid in legal affairs and as general counsel. ER-1, p. 127

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A.L.S. Note. Philadelphia. Urges Mr. Comegys to accompany her on visit. ER-17, p. 50

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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. 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. 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

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. 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