Mitchell, Martha Reed, 1818-1902

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Envelope only, letter removed. Note reads "letter with envelope removed by Mrs. Fede, Dec. 25, 1953 - no index card made for this." Perhaps removed to curatorial files.

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A.L.S. Hoffman House. Discusses her opinions on the worsening condition of the estate and grounds. Has tried to explain to the press and others that Miss Cunningham suffers from poor health but it is true that Mount Vernon suffers. She should let the other Vice Regents deal more with the business of the estate. ERL-58. Undated 104.

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A.L.S. Arlington Hotel. June 6. Is on her way home, but will stop briefly by Mount Vernon on Thursday to say "how do you do." ERL-59. Undated 105.

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A.L.S. Sunday evening. Did not go to Mount Vernon because the bad weather affected her rheumatism. She and Mrs. Eve must write to her about current events. ERL-60. Undated 106.

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A.L.S. Friday evening. Today she is dining with a friend but she will visit Miss Cunningham tomorrow for as long as she likes. ERL-61. Undated 107.

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A.L.S. She will visit her tomorrow unless it rains, then it will not be good for either of them to go out. ERL-39. Undated 108.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Encloses appeal she has made to people of Wisconsin.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. She set up her Committee before the letters confirming her appointment as VP were received--Mrs. Hoyt, an acquaintance of A.P.C.'s, is too zealous in the cause & has perhaps injured the Mt. Vernon movement--they open their campaign for money with a lecture this week--money much scarcer in west than 18 months earlier--encloses letters from Mrs. Hoyt.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Check for $700. Cause becoming popular and some prejudices against Association are being overcome. Mrs. Hoyt continues to make the cause unpopular in certain quarters. Hopes whole $200,000 will be paid this year.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Subscribers list sent with check -- Managers anxious to get their "Records" -- small subscription lists coming in.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Sends check for $102.55. Mrs. Hoyt has materially interfered in Association affairs, making Mount Vernon cause unpopular in places. Mr. Everett cannot come now.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Changes in her list of Committee and Managers--will forward her Ladies' money as soon as received--Challons' picture of Edward Everett--money scarce in West.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Efforts to interest people in state in their cause. Will make a grand effort in the autumn at the Fair. (Envelope dated June 8, 1859, addressed to Philadelphia, Pa.)

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Approves immediate repairs at Mount Vernon. Monetary trouble in West. Elderly gentleman, N.B. Brown of Manitowoc, is devoted to Mount Vernon cause. Requests Miss Cunningham to give him a place in her arrangements if possible.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Has been advised by friends not to try to collect any funds until after harvest time. Has appointed no Manager for Capitol, where Mrs. Hoyt has made the cause so unpopular. Hopes to overcome this influence (Envelope dated July 8, 1859, addressed to Philadelphia, Pa.)

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Building a new pier. Newspaper article saying John A. Washington swindled the Ladies because they cannot get clear title. Hard time interesting people in Mount Vernon. (Envelope addressed to Philadelphia, Pa. and dated Dec. 3)

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Poor monetary condition of the state. Thinks if Everett would come west to lecture, people would pay to hear him even in hard times.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. They did not succeed very well in collecting money at entertainment, but added to popularity of the fund--people in west not very patriotic--too mixed a population.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Must overcome much ignorance and prejudice in state. Lack of interest. Mrs. Hoyt has had very bad influence. Hopes to get something by a Promenade concert. Trying to enlist Masons' help.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Believes people in state are beginning to awaken to Mount Vernon cause. Miserable affair at Harper's Ferry.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Approves Mrs. Letitia H. Walker as VR for N. Carolina--leaves for Europe July 4, and will appoint a lady to take her place (Envelope dated May 4, 1860, and addressed to Washington, D.C.)

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Rejoices at prospect of Congressional appropriation--unable to attend first Council--leaves her duties in hands of a Lady Manager--hard times--their cause no longer meets with ridicule.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Sends Report with checque for $511.45--leaves Mount Vernon matters in hands of Mrs. A.J. Aikens (Envelope addressed to Philadelphia, Pa.)

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Saddened by such communication as the enclosed--wishes some word from A.P.C. so she can speak and write intelligently of the present situation.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Sympathizes with her sorrows--hopes conservative councils will soon prevail in Washington--hears better accounts from Mount Vernon--Mount Vernon Record shown to Mr. Peabody--trying to get support of Masons without public appeal.

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A.L.S. Introduces a friend--"let her rest in your little room at Mt. Vernon"-- (Envelope addressed "Miss A.P. Cunningham or E. W. Tiffey, Mt. Vernon, introducing Miss Hallett of New York" and on the back, "Miss Hallett regrets not seeing Miss Cunningham - but hopes to have that pleasure in Washington - at 1531 14th St., bet. P. & Q. Sts."

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Feels it is a bad time to petition Congress for assistance. Better to wait until after elections of 1868. Notes Mrs. Judd is to represent her at the MVLA meeting. Little hope of getting funds in Wisconsin.

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A.L.S. Milwaukee. Leaves for the South. Encloses letter from Senator Howe (see under Feb. 14, 1868) and believes their prospects don't look good this session.