Schuyler, Mary Morris Hamilton, 1818-1877

A.L.S. Has $500 in a New York bank for MVLA endowment fund. ER-3, p. 244

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re mistakes in MV Record. ER-12, p. 275

Draft letter signed. Discusses general business of the Association, several ladies she has selected as Vice Regents, and Miss Hamilton's efforts for the cause. ER-11, p. 119. Undated 011.

A.L. Columbia House, Cape Island. Acknowledges aid in appointing VRs. Better no appointments than those not qualified mentally and morally, although she wants each state represented. Relies on Miss H.'s views of management and her counsel. Explains her ideas of VRs qualifications and pressure brought to bear on her for appointments. ER-11, p. 30

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Returns Irving's autograph note - lithograhed in Mount Vernon Records. 2 sets Devereux electrotype broken. Supply application blanks exhausted. Sec. Tracy on vacation. U.S. Middies, Annapolis, contribute. Over $2000 received since last report. California contributes over $1100. ER-11, p. 94

A.L.S. In writing of Sarah Tracy. Washington. Asks her vote on appointment of successor to VR for North Carolina (resigned). ER-1, p. 151

A.L. Draft in writing of Mary McMakin. Acknowledges Miss Hamilton's resignation, asks that accounts be reported and papers put in form for successor. ER-1, p. 245

A.L.S. Richmond. Unable to meet Miss Hamilton and Mr. Ruggles at Mount Vernon, but invites them to Richmond. ER-1, p. 109

A.L.S. Richmond. Cites Constitution, Art. 8, re: appointment of Lady Managers. Regent will leave these appointments to Vice Regents in each state. Entrusts NY State organization entirely to Miss Hamilton. ER-11, p. 23

A.L.S. New Jersey VR sent $1800; New York check for $1500. ER-11, p. 48

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Quotes art.10 of Constitution re meetings. Decides to defer calling Council until MVLA takes possession of Estate. ER-11, p. 63

A.L.S. signed by Cunningham in the writing of Christie Johnson. Philadelphia. Asks for report in connection with Feb. 22, showing subscriptions, newspaper clipings which could be used in MV Record or for other purposes. ER-11, p. 78

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Congratulates her on success - will try to have each subscriber's name printed in the Record. Future is "as plain to Regent as handwriting on the wall," so could not doubt. ER-11, p. 79

A.L.S. Astoria, Long Island. Re Mr. Zavala's contributions and an "agent" collecting in a hotel. ER-14, p. 19

A.L.S. Astoria. Asks about terms of purchase, price seems exorbitant, and forfeiture of final payments possible. Asks who made terms of contract, but does not want to make his inquiry public or impede progress of MV cause. ER-14, p. 27

A.L.S. Richmond. Saw Ann Pamela Cunningham in Philadelphia. Re entertainments. ER-14, p. 27

A.L.S. Richmond. Mr. Ritchie recommends that infamous reports in papers be stopped and editors be made to retract. Is pleased with Virginia's response; Lady Managers bringing in money which is sent promptly to Mr. Riggs. ER-14, p. 29

A.L.S. St. Louis. Will attend Grand Council if her health permits. Is 67 years old and not always well enough to travel. ER-14, p. 11

A.L.S. Saratoga. Reports progress is slow but sure, will start work with schools soon. ER-12, p. 241

An appeal by Mary Morris Hamilton to the Standing Committee of New York to continue raising funds which shall be set apart for the purpose of repairs and preservation at Mount Vernon.

ER 3; p. 273, ALS

A.L.S. During his wife's illness, has carried on work, has 9 subscriptions in circulation, 5 more to start. Has encountered some difficulties, definite opposition because price is too high, slavery, politics, etc. ER-12, p. 237

A.L.S. New York. Sends $100 on account of percent of sales of their Mount Vernon fine cut chewing tobacco. ER-12, p. 291

A.L.S. Poughkeepsie. Sends a poem by W.T.R. Saffell, Ellicott's Mills, Mds. Which may be set to music and sold for MV fund. Reports progress on Harper's article and Appeal, also work Mrs. Lossing is doing. ER-12, p. 210

A.L.S. Poughkeepsie. Rec'd circular letter re grand festival for MV fund. Offers his name in promotion of same. ER-12, p. 210

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

A.L.S. Oswego. Reason for delays in MV contributions due to local needs. Collected 35 cents on Feb. 22. City has suffered greatly from financial depression. Sends $24.35. ER-12, p. 295

A.L.S. Manor House. Reports an excuse given by two rich men to why they will not given money to Mount Vernon. ER-12, p. 294

A.L.S. News Boys Lodging House, New York. The Superintendent of the lodgin house writes that the boys would like to send a contribution to the Mount Vernon Fund of $4.18. ER-16, p. 77

A.L.S. Truxton. Tells of her father's interview with G/W in 1798 when a student of medicine with Dr. Rush of Philadelphia.ER-12, p. 195

A.L. Cape May. Confidential, fragment. Re misunderstanding in Mr. Thornburn's appointment. Re survey of Mount Vernon by John Augustine Washington and adjustment of boundary lines. Mrs. Ritchie and Regent consider Mr. T. for Supt. of Mount Vernon. ER-11, p. 24