Halsted, Nancy Marsh, 1817-1891

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A.L.S. Hillside. Discusses work on furnaces. Has Mrs. Tiffey needs to send a letter of thanks to the Hudson County Masons and they will send another donation. Sorry for her "domestic troubles." Thought Council went well but suggests having Vice Regents write out resolutions and reports beforehand. ER-8, p. 166

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Hillside. Called at Capitol to see Rembrandt Peale's "Washington Before Yorktown" - then to Patent Office to find that articles returned to "Mrs. Gen. Lee" were not Washington's relics but personal effects, some of relics sent to Smithsonian. Thinks Prof. Henry intends them for Mount Vernon. "The first annihilator" seems to be best after much investigating. Has found the best furnace, expects to have it donated, a fine plumber patriot install for them if a laborer can assist him,...

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A.L.S. Note on clipped form paper. Introduction of Mr. Greenhalgh who has offered to install the furnace and give advice on related matters. ER-8, p. 165

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A.L.S. Hillside. Explains purchase of India rubber hose and asks for order on Cooke & Co. for payment of $60.34. Explains fully her order for fruit trees to Herendeen for $245.15. ER-8, p. 175

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Hillside. Regent has not decided whether her future home will be in Baltimore or Florida. Council of June 1872 appoints a committee to meet November 8 to consider future care of Mount Vernon. Advisory Committee defines Superintendent duties to relieve the Regent of many duties and obligation to be at Mount Vernon except when presiding at Council. Mr. Corcoran's valuable assistance in this adjustment. Climate very hard on the Regent, also difficult for Vice Regents meeting there....

Scope and Contents A.L. Copy. Hillside. Says Vice Regents have resolved never to meet at Mount Vernon in summer. No Vice Regent desires to take honor or position from the Regent, but because of failing health to relieve you of duties. Council of 1872 appointed an "able and most zealous committee" and Mr. Hollingsworth as "secretary and treasurer." Mr. Corcoran's valuable aid and advice in this adjustment. Discusses date of Council, Vice Regents furnishing their rooms. Fowler, James and Kirkland gave 10...

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A.L. Copy. Newark. Will furnish transportation for her to Mount Vernon, but Regent's return is delayed by illness. ER-8, p. 185

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Copy. Asks him to contribute to endowment. ER-8, p. 161

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A.L.S. Copy. Hillside. Asks him to call on Mr. Ritchie who has given 2 engravings of George and Martha Washington, and to have them framed. Has not yet received carvings of Washington Coat of Arms and monogram. ER-8, p. 187

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Copy. Hillside near Newark. Understands he has a room in his house which remains as when occupied by Washington. Explains MVLA's efforts to refurnish Mansion in period of George Washington and if possible with furniture he had used. ER-8, p. 125

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Copy. Hillside near Newark. Asks for 8 window sashes to be sent to Mount Vernon from the Patent Office per his approval. ER-8, p. 105

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A.L.S. Gives brief account of the Peale album and relation to the painting Washington Before Yorktown. ER-7, p. 139. Undated 079.

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Draft copy. Discusses the coat of arms painted for various rooms, some size 14 x 20. Hollingsworth gives reason why wood carpet would not be practical for hall floor. Library floor is black walnut, hall must be oak with black walnut border. Wood paneling in hall is "painted" oak, which Mrs. Hudson wishes cleaned off. Have great abundance of Mount Vernon Record copies. ER-17, p. 178

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Copy. Hillside, Newark. Mrs. Farnsworth's plans for reflooring hall. Mrs. Townsend intends reflooring Banquet Hall. Mr. Corcoran and Mr. Hollingsworth's bondsman vouches for his abilty to handle any aspect of Superintendent role. ER-6, p. 184

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Copy. Hillside, near Newark. Regarding glass cases no longer in use in Patent Office which may be transported to Mount Vernon on steamer "Arrow" without cost. The Regent wants a museum at Mount Vernon of "Souvenirs of Washington and Revolutionary worthies." ER-8, p. 99

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Copy. Hillside near Newark. Wrote to the Regent and General Michler at once re large sashes at Patent Office to be transported on the steamer "Arrow" to Mount Vernon. ER-8, p. 107

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Draft, incomplete. Discusses possibilities for the Hall (Central Passage) floor. Asks if Washington Before Yorktown painting is insured. ERL-36. Undated 080.

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A.L.S. Newark. Selection of wood-carpeting for Hall. Grecian border in oak and walnut. It will come all ready, but floor must be prepared. Hopes other downstairs floors may be done at same time. ER-6, p. 186

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A.L.S. Newark. Estimate on carpentry work to build wood carpet for hall floor. ER-6, p. 191

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary or someone other than Mrs. Halsted. Signed by Mrs. Halsted with postscript. Newark. She does not approve of adding wood carpeting to rooms as suggested by some other Vice Regents such as Mrs. Farnsworth. Feels as chairman of the furniture committee she should declare that no wood carpeting can be used, only wood flooring. Adheres a swatch of wood border as an example. Asks Hollingsworth to provide estimates for a carpenter to come lay the floor throughout...

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Copy. Newark. Hall floor being laid. ER-6, p. 192

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A.L.S. and copy. Newark. Reflooring of the Hall and coat of arms. ER-6, p. 196

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A.L.S. Hillside. Has decided Mr. Martin's Fire Annihilator is best and has ordered three for Mount Vernon. Mr. Martin has asked to send seven more. Fielders Iron clad paint is best, order two barrels. Tin cellar. Directions for oiling and varnishing new hall floor. Lock old papers and letters in closet. ER-6, p. 197

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A.L.S. Newark. Insurance on "Washington Before Yorktown" painting. ER-6, p. 199

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A.L.S. Newark. Re iron settees, gift of Messrs. Fowler, James & Kirkland. Engravings shipped, gift of S. T. Gordon. Framed card for Lafayette room shipped. Discusses flag staff. ER-6, p. 2

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A.L.S. Newark. Gift of settees from Mr. Fowler to arrive next week, with half-dozen door mats from Lord, Robbins & Co. Asks for measurements of Banquet Hall, number of stairs in main hall (for carpet and brass preservers), if notice over Lafayette room was replaced with "framed ticket." ER-6, p. 5

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A.L.S. Newark. Asks him to take down oil cloth in Banquet Hall to make room for the Peale painting. Restoration of painting to be done at Mount Vernon by Mr. Harry Barlow in Banquet Hall. Detailed information re steps to be taken to prepare for the painting restoration. ER-6, p. 6

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A.L.S. Newark. Frame for painting under care of Mr. Barlow to be shipped. Received no word of settees. ER-6, p. 9

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A.L.S. Hillside. Settees and door mats shipped on April 14. Gives donors names. Hopes Mr. Barlow is getting on with restoring the painting. Mr. Douglas making frame, also Bible stand, both from black walnut tree grown on Robert Norris' farm. ER-6, p. 8

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Copy. Hillside near Newark. Most cheerfully complies with his request to furnish description of items. Massive bedstead from Mrs. Cooper of New Jersey, 2 packages wallpaper; six old style chairs, (Mayflower chairs included) box with Washington's suit of clothes and articles for home and farm. ER-8, p. 119