Blanding, Magdalen Gordon, 1823-1885

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Draft in writing of her secretary. Re the Vice Regents' work and general condition of Mount Vernon cause. ER-11, p. 100

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Various news clippings and one printed circular, appeals by Magdalen Blanding, Vice Regent for California.

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A.L.S. San Rafael. Illness interrupts her work. Will publish every statement that can do justice to Mount Vernon cause. Received report of last Council. ER-8, p. 252

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Received call to Council, and Capt. Meigs' plan of wharf which she approves. Reports John A. Washington has been "bitterly denounced in all our papers for…hard terms imposed," have reported also his failure. VR Blanding has given a "positive public denial" to latter. ER-8, p. 250

Scope and Contents A.L.S. San Francisco. Was glad to hear from Miss Cunningham through Miss Sparnick. Assures her of "safety of the interesting letters committeed…to my care." Appreciates her wish to transfer them to Mrs. Snowden, suggests their being rewritten by Miss Cunningham as soon as possible. Received a "charming" reply to letter sent by Vice Regent Barry before Council endorsing her views. Quotes from the Vice Regent's letter stating Mrs. Berghmans' appreciation of Miss Cunningham's work and...

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Realized arduous duties of Regent had encroached too much on her time and health, but still was "startled" at idea of change of Regent. Assures Miss Cunningham her official and personal relations with her have been most pleasant. ER-8, p. 253

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Devereux mistaken in statement that the Vice Regent of California ordered 1000 cop. of Washington portrait--it was 200. Rec'd 200 "Everett's no." which were distributed among Lady Managers, also some boxes from Devereux, 500 (portraits?) lacking and she has kept accurate accts. Two illuminated Addresses paid for and not rec'd. "Shocked and pained Congress refuses aid". ER-8, p. 251

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Received Miss Cunningham's letter, wrote immediately to Vice Regents Harper and Barry, encloses copy of letter. Miss Cunningham's confidence is sacred and her letter destroyed, regrets her troubles and is indignant that her labors are so poorly rewarded. Pamphlets not yet arrived. Hopes Miss Cunningham will approve the course she has taken. ER-8, p. 254

Scope and Contents A.L.S. San Francisco. Is unable to attend Council in June but encloses proxy as election of Regent is of great concern to her. Hopes choice will not be made by a minority present even if proxies of others are obtained. Question needs discussion of merits of those best adapted to office. Brings up constitutional rights of this election. Favors Mrs. Harper for Regent, gives reasons for choice. Regrets Miss Cunningham's resignation, suggests an honorary office for her which would give her...

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Tells him what a wonderful idea the acquisition of Mount Vernon in private hands was. Tells of the solicitation of contributions in small sums from the whole people of the United States. Talked of Edward Everett who delivered many addresses on Washington to raise money. Started an endowment fund for the care and maintenance of the grounds. Wishes him to make a contribution toward restoring Washington’s tomb.

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Sends her belated condolences and looks forward to meeting all the ladies of the Council.

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A.L.S. San Rafael. Not able to attend next Council so asks Mrs. Comegys to be her proxy. ER-17, p. 186

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Pleased to receive word the Council approves gateway and awaits drawings promised, to take matter in hand. To have work harmonize with surroundings must leave choice of form, dimensions, and material to those closely in touch with Mount Vernon. Work must be done in East, but desires estimate of cost be sent with drawings. Asks also if there is to be a celebration of surrender at Yorktown. ER-8, p. 259

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A.L.S. San Francisco. Appoints Mrs. Halsted her proxy at coming Council. ER-8, p. 150

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Draft. Each session of MVLA Council opened with readings from Bible and Episcopal Prayer book. All votes unanimous, save one: the embellishing of the Mount Vernon Banquet Hall with Rembrandt Peale's "Washington Before Yorktown." Asks Mrs. Blanding to aid in appeal for funds for this.

Scope and Contents The bulk of this collection is correspondence to Mrs. Laughton concerning Mount Vernon and the work of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Other material includes correspondence from Mrs. Laughton, formal reports and papers of the MVLA, personal correspondence and memoirs, photographs, printed material, and ephemera. The overall dates range from 1850 to 1891 with the bulk of the collection dating from the 1860s-1880s.This collection contains correspondence from a significant...

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Receipt for payment from Magdalen Blanding, Vice Regent for California, to Ann Pamela Cunningham for $1163.64.

ER 1; p. 135, AS

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The bulk of this collection is correspondence to Mrs. Laughton concerning Mount Vernon and the work of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Other material includes correspondence from Mrs. Laughton, formal reports and papers of the MVLA, personal correspondence and memoirs, photographs, printed material, and ephemera. The overall dates range from 1850 to 1891 with the bulk of the collection dating from the 1860s-1880s.This collection contains correspondence from a significant...