Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891

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A.L.S. Agrees with Regent and others that it is not the best time to approach Congress with bill. ER-7, p. 117

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Copy. Washington, D.C. Hollingsworth has ignored all his requests for payment. He can no longer be photographer for MVLA. ER-6, p. 12

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. His bill must paid, whether or not he gives them the negatives. He intends making them a gift of the negatives. P.S. Hollingsworth's messenger just brought $200 and says he will try to raise balance by Monday. ER-6, p. 213

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A.L.S. Atlantic Hotel, Cape May. Fire protection plans, funds collected for it. Furnace bill can be paid. Did not approve of all Mrs. Eve's policies in Council during Regent's absence. Regrets loss of the Vice Regent of Iowa who could have written history of Association. ER-2, p. 187

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A.L.S. Cape May. Completing arrangements for fire department. Craig digs drains to connect 3 springs. Tank to be on kitchen side. Plan also to water greenhouse. Boat profits poor - equals that of one month in 1868. Collecting funds for water system. ER-2, p. 189

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Cape May. Irregularity of mail. Mount Vernon health problem. Labor is difficult. Have bricks enough for 2 cisterns. Government work on dormer windows unsatisfactory. Colonnade roof too flat. Boat did not make expenses since Jan 1. Vice Regent for West Virginia helps "fire protection fund." General Halsted's water system for Mansion and garden most practical. Filling southern Vice Regent vacancies difficult. Mrs. Tiffey inefficient, unadaptive, looks for a new secretary. ER-2,...

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A.L.S. Is "sick and feeble" and receiving medical care. May not return to Mount Vernon until after frost on account of sickness there. ER-2, p. 193

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A.L. Draft. Thanks Mrs. Halsted for kindness to her niece. Wants work to begin on colonnade, dormer windows and cistern. Vice Regent of Delaware is at Mount Vernon. Re planting peach trees. Reports on Mrs. Tiffey's unfortunate trials. Successor must be able to write and know about management of a country estate. ER-11, p. 156

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Problems of sickness at Mount Vernon considered. Asks about prices of fruit trees. ER-2, p. 193

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A.L.S. New York. Meets various "wealthy" people in interest of endowment fund. Will visit Mrs. Brooks. ER-2, p. 195

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Sees "artist" twice. Warm weather prevents her return to Mount Vernon. Mr. Craig is sick. Digging in preparation for cisterns continues. ER-2, p. 195

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A.L.S. Willard's Hotel, Washington. No frost yet at Mount Vernon. Not safe to sleep there. Give Mr. G. a bed in Mansion but other workmen in outhouses without heat. Regent calls on Mr. Corcoran, who is ill but will attend to trees later. ER-2, p. 199

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A.L.S. Rosemont. Is pleased with Mr. G's work on cistern - plans to extend pipes to vegetable garden and stables. Fears hydraulic ram may not be powerful enough. Funds low, gate receipts not good. No postmaster in her region. Letters carried by farmers. Uncertainty and delay of mails. ER-2, p. 201

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A.L.S. Mails still greatly delayed. Commends Mr. G.'s work on cistern and his voluntary contributions.

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Hands burned extinguishing fire. $1500 due Mr. Greenhalgh for water system. Mr. Corcoran's 700 trees for waterfront are a tax to the Association's low funds. Regent's mother ill. Thinks their poverty due to her daughter's neglect. Painting gutters. ER-2, p. 205

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A.L.S. Rosemont. Re Mr. Herendeen's bill for trees - draft for enclosed. Regent must move her mother from Rosemont. Nathan and Sarah will prepare for Mrs. Halsted's visit to see how Mount Vernon affairs are progressing in Regent's absence. ER-2, p. 207

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A.L.S. Rosemont. Receives word from Mr. Craig re Herendeen bill for trees. Mrs. Chase collected $230. Miss Harper gives $200. ER-2, p. 209

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A.L.S. Rosemont. Trouble receiving mail. Hose purchased for fire protection. Vacancy in Massachusetts Vice Regency not yet filled. Mr. Corcoran starts movement to finish monument in Washington. ER-2, p. 211

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Mr. Herendeen's contribution of $100 worth of trees of little value. Mrs. Tiffey's irregular reports of proceedings of Council sent to Vice Regents. She leaves with 10 days notice, cannot locate important papers. ER-2, p. 213

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regent in an accident but unhurt. Sister-in-law dies suddenly. Craig announces he must leave on account of family's health. Writes fully of unfavorable climate at Mount Vernon. Suggestions for new gardener. ER-2, p. 215

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A.L.S. Cape May. Hopes to hear favorably re Masonic aid. A former efficient secretary may join Regent. ER-2, p. 219

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re results of Mrs. Phelps' article. Cites article in Philadelphia Ledger and a Washington paper. Suggests they get subscribers for "True Woman." ER-2, p. 245

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Plans for Mrs. Halsted's coming visit. ER-2, p. 251

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A.L.S. Disappointed Mrs. Halsted cannot come for consultation. Miss McMakin may take a government position. Regrets Mrs. Barry's absence from next session. ER-2, p. 253

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A.L.S. In writing of Mary McMakin. Washington, D.C. Formal call to Grand Council May 14. ER-2, p. 264

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Suggests Peale painting presentation have "national air." Invitations to the Governor and Virginia Board. Mrs. Washington of West Virginia helps adjust difficulties from publicity given "illegal set" of legislature and Mr. Sykes employs ex-governor Welles for same. ER-2, p. 267

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Securing glass cases for a room to be a permanent museum. Estimate to be secured for painting Banquet Room. Discusses heating Greenhouse by hot water and "not smoke". New secretary is "affectionate, gentle" but "too timid." ER-2, p. 81

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. French grey chosen to go with green cornices. Varnishes furniture - mahogany cases and harpsichord painted. East parlor is grey - "our" room much improved. Lafayette Room finished. Discourages using white curtains. ER-2, p. 129

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Mrs. Halsted's activities will stimulate other Vice Regents. The Banquet Hall is fixed and the Hall floor mended. Carpet has been laid in the Lafayette room and there are 13 stars on the window cornices. Discusses curtains, framed embroideries, high poster bed, whitish cottage furniture, bureau, stand, and chairs. Some letters have been lost. She lacks funds for a furnace and may buy a stove. They will have publicity for the Washington papers when New Jersey and New...

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Appointments of Vice Regents for Massaschusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Ohio. Recommends investment of funds in government bonds. Concurs with furnace plans. ER-2, p. 159