Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Offers her the Vice Regency of New Jersey to fill vacancy caused by death of Miss Ogden. ER-22, p. 188

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A.L.S. In writing of her secretary. ount Vernon. Received her list of subscribers. Mount Vernon Records were packed away in 1860, but will try to locate number she wishes. Hopes to make her personal acquaintance soon. ER-11, p. 189

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A.L.S. In writing of her secretary. Mount Vernon. Asks for "Appeal to the Rich" and each Vice Regent to individually address those in her state included as "rich" in "Notice of Income Tax" and others likely to donate to endowment fund. ER-11, p. 191

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A.L.S. In writing of her secretary. Mount Vernon. Commends her zeal and leaves methods of collecting funds in New Jersey to her judgment. Masonic and Union League suggestions good. Looks for mower. Twenty acres in cultivation, twelve in clover, remainder in garden, etc. ER-11, p. 193

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Commends her zeal and acknowledges gift. Wishes General Halsted to visit Mount Vernon. Emphasizes fact - as Regent she adheres strictly to limits of her official position at Mount Vernon. ER-2, p. 29

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Is to "receive" a millionaire who will make the "handsome" gift needed to start large subscriptions. Refers to Mount Vernon Records of May 1859. Commends Mrs. Halsted's work. ER-2, p. 23

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Desires a conference. The public is "a most unreasonable Master to some, never just and seldom generous." ER-11, p. 199

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A.L.S. Cape Island, Cape May. Directions for distributing appeals only to the rich. Do not print in newspapers. ER-2, p. 21

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A.L.S. Washington. Private. Bill passed Senate almost without dissent due to Reverdy Johnson. Explains how money for claim was placed under Commissioner of Public Buildings ($1000), Gen. Michler in charge, offers cooperation. Mrs. Morse's behavior disconcerting. ER-11, p. 197

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Received gift of Leighton's writings. Mrs. Morse leaves Washington and Regent goes to Washington to save "claim" Bill. Gets it passed by Senate. Hon. Reverdy Johnson introduces it in House. Returns for hearing Thursday. Does not have not all the items new Vice Regents should receive. Shall call a Council - voting can be done by proxy. ER-11, p. 165

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Calls for Grand Council meeting on November 17 at Mount Vernon. ER-8, p. 69

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Unsafe condition in South prevents her return home. Sent out call for Council meeting for Nov. 17; few Vice Regents expected, each asked to bring her own table silver. Directions for coming by boat "Arrow". Vice Regency of Massachusetts to be filled; Michigan has good start on endowment fund. Difficulties in securing a secretary. ER-2, p. 27

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Concerning gardener at Mount Vernon. U.S. Bureau of Agriculture offers aid. Vice Regent of Rhode Island settles Miss Tracy's salary account. Mrs. Halsted suggests Washington period furnishings for Mansion. Mr. Herbert leaves, owned half of Mansion furniture. Lists needs, suggests Mrs. Morse buy in N.Y., perhaps at auction. Vice Regent for Michigan and friends visit Mount Vernon. Wrote Richard Washington re $20 due on deed. Harness received. Mrs. Eve at Mount...

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Commends her endowment activities. Gift of harness used for publicity. List of "needs" and list of "comforts" for Mansion that Mrs. Eve and Mrs. Halsted will submit to N.Y. merchants. New Jersey will furnish Lafayette room. New roof first expenditure from claim bill fund. Entertains Fort Washington's Commandant and wife. Plans opening whole Mansion to visitors on Dec. 14. Mrs. Eve will be there, and Gen. Thomas, and Marine Band, etc. ER-2, p. 37

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Private. Regent may be forced to return home to save her property. Wishes to settle gardener's appointment before leaving. House opened Dec. 14 with ceremonies at Tomb. Publicity planned. Attic white-washed. Plans an Appeal and for its circulation. ER-2, p. 39

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Tries to stop scandals. Neglect of her property in 1859-60 to help Mount Vernon. Mrs. Eve and Mrs. Berghmans answer charges against her. Thinks Miss Tracy and Mrs. Morse started rumors. Needs a gardener now and furniture for his house. Goes over qualifications for new secretary. Suggestion for Vice Regent of Connecticut. Mr. Herbert removes furniture, no beds, tables, dishes, etc. Minutes written by Mrs. Marks to be corrected. Attic white washed, plaster...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Carpenter repairs gardener's house. Boat to be put up for 2 months. The stove is a gift. Christmas supplies from Alexandria. Four thousand appeals franked; New Jersey appeal excellent. Concern over attack on Association. Communication with Mrs. Chace and Mrs. Berghmans. Write to R. Washington, guardian of minor heirs re affixing stamps to deed. Dividend from railroad plus bank refund provides for current expenses until April. Thanks Mrs. Halsted for a trunk and...

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A.L. incomplete. Back page partially torn. Mount Vernon. Gardener arrives. Advises farm labor should be white. Asks advice re "table" for employees - to be presided over by gardener. ER-2, p. 41

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Inquiries into the qualifications and recommendations of the new gardener who must also serve as superintendent for a time taking care of the grounds and Mansion, assisting visitors, etc. Lawrence Washington visited Mount Vernon. ER-2, p. 43

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Regarding applicants for the gardener position. ER-2, p. 45

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Captain Stackpole and Mr. Herbert help to secure gardener. Receives information on wages and servants' table. Local problems discussed. Trouble with the Minutes taken by Miss Marks, they seem to be "incorrect." Nathan's wages raised to $20 per month. Gift of 2nd set of harness. Stove and cooking utensils. Thinks Vice Regents should acknowledge gifts in their states. Encloses dimensions of library and Lafayette Room. ER-2, p. 47

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Col. Forney will publish a defense of the Association in the Washington Chronicle Sunday - suggest Newark papers reprint, secure copies for distribution. Considering Mr. Tirewright's application for gardener. Household furnishings need to be replaced. Mr. Herbert's items now being removed. Cites Mount Vernon's first donation - aims for $75,000 endowment. Receives harness from anonymous donor. ER-2, p. 49

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Sick over publication of "private letter" to Mrs. Berghmans and Col. Forney's article. A Scottish gardener, James Craig, will arrive soon, came with fine recommendations. He is 33 and unmarried. Miss Tracy's management reduced "funds." ER-2, p. 51

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Regarding discrepancy in charges for freight. Says her "heart is set" on having Mrs. Perrin for secretary. ER-2, p. 55

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Lost mirror found. Clock ticking in Washington's library. Reports many items received: oilcloth, mirror, window shades, stair carpet. Mr. Craig starts work Feb. 1. Favorable article in Sunday Herald. Locality of stables to be improved. Seeks cheaper merchandise prices in New York or Newark. Profits Sept-Nov $11.25. Visitors, 25-45 daily, wish to meet Regent. Annual receipts $160, 15 times more than last year. Gates and fences to be mended. Mr. Sykes helps. ...

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Gardener Mr. Craig gives list of seeds to be bought. He obtains plants from public grounds and greenhouses. President's gardener comes to Mount Vernon. New Jersey raises as much as $25 per donation for the endowment fund. ER-2, p. 59

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Regent in Washington, 10 days working for Claim. Mrs. Farnsworth and General Butler give aid. Sectional feeling still strong. Mr. Craig has improved Mount Vernon. 100 visitors on Feb. 22. Miss Marks' ancestral home is burned and family decides to go elsewhere. ER-2, p. 63

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A.L.S. Washington. Mr. Phelps enthusiastic for Mount Vernon's claim. Senators Sumner and others give aid. Craig receives seeds and plants from Washington - strawberries, grapes. ER-2, p. 65

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Orders a cart and horse paid for from $7000 "claim" paid to the Association by U.S. Govt. Is alone at Mount Vernon - Marks family has left. ER-2, p. 67

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. It is raining - only 3 passengers onthe boat. Perplexities about servants and secretaries. 1900 visitors since Mar. 1 ("our most prosperous month") - evening trips, excursions. Paint from library floor is off, Mr. Young "does ambulance gratuitously". Sarah the housemaid is ill. ER-2, p. 69