Johnson, Christie

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A.L.S. Union, Monroe County, Virginia. Congratulates Regent on success in purchase of MV. Gives legal opinion on changes in Constitution and By-Laws. ER-3, p. 181

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A.L.S. Mrs. LeVert dissatisfied with Record. Discusses Mrs. Goodrich's appointment and her part time residence in N.Y., also Regent's other appointments and Sec. Johnson's salary, etc. Talks over MV problems with Mrs. Greenough and Edward Everett. ER-14, p. 17

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A.L.S. Astoria, Long Island. Has Mr. Thorburn's copy of letter from England. Cites complaints on Record, engraving of Washington by Mr. Greenough for VRs to sell. Saw Mrs. LeVert, will see A.P.C. in Phil. Difficulties with collection of funds; need for proper credentials. ER-14, p. 19

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A.L.S. Astoria. Recommends Mrs. Jane Maria Van Antwerp for VR-Iowa. ER-14, p. 21

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A.L.S. New York. Mrs. Chace to be VR-RI; mentions VRs for Va., Minn., Mich. Will be at N.Y. headquarters. Will organize Va on her return trip there. Concern over appointments for various states and Regent's duties. ER-14, p. 21

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...

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A.L.S. Astoria. Re Mrs. Van Antwerp, Senator Yulee and wife, Mrs. Farnsworth. Mrs. Thorburn anxious to meet Regent. VR for Pennsylvania needed promptly. ER-14, p. 25

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A.L.S. Astoria. Re Regent and Col. Cunningham, Mrs. Van Antwerp, Mrs. Farnsworth, Mrs. Walton. Difficulties in appointing a "standing Committee". Plans with opera members for a Richmond benefit, has worked hard for Miss Hamilton arranging for Edward Everett's lecture. Mrs. Greenough to arrive in N.Y. Refers to Mackay's valuable article. Sends $45 for pictures to be sold. Report on Miss Hamilton's efficient secretary. ER-14, p. 23

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A.L.S. Richmond. Rec'd 50 cop. MV Record, needs 20 cop. of Dec. no. and 70- of Jan. when published. Asks price of Record to VRs. Pleased with VR-Ill. Mr. Ogden of Chicago, Phebe Ogden and Mrs. Barry are from her Ogden family. Wants varied news in Record. Mrs. Pellet wants money sent acknowledged soon after receipt. Wants a VR in South Carolina. Send 'infamous' article from a Rochester paper. Dr. John Dove give $273 from Missouri and Virginia Lodges. ER-14, p. 29

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A.L.S. Anna Cutts, private secretary pro tem. North Hartland, Vermont. Rec'd documents for VR. Appeals already sent to leading newspapers, will correct errors as directed. ER-11, p. 228

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A.L.S. Jackson, Mississippi. Approves Mr. Riggs' appointment as treasurer. Reports on agents in counties and funds collected; total $2297.47. Replies re: editors in State. ER-14, p. 77

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A.L.S. Jackson, Mississippi. Will have APC's article published at once. Pictures for sale to be sent to Jackson. ER-14, p. 77

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A.L.S. Erie. Reports progress is slow but sure, will start work with schools soon. ER-13, p. 135

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Miss Christie forwards copy of letter to Miss C. sent in error to Miss Hamilton--knows nothing of writer or Miss Watrous--usually a good rule that one offering herself for post of VR lacks delicacy and personal characteristics necessary for job. E-388

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A.L.S. Cape Island, New Jersey. Regent pleased with Maine Appeal, reviews in full false grounds of publicity against John A. Washington; contract terms of purchase, reason for his residence at MV until full payment is made; recommends adoption of Mrs. Fogg's "Physical Geography" in public schools, profits for Assn; purpose, use and status of MV Record; monthly reports to be sent Regent by VRs. ER-9, p. 31, 33, 35, 37

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A.L.S. Cape Island. Energies now centered on raising purchase fund, future plans decided by VRs at annual meetings, first to be next Feb. Regent thinks public will provide for restoration according to G/W's plans when purchase has been made. Devereux will supply portraits, the artists donate profits, purchasers listed in MV Record; gives plan for accounting of same. ER-19, p. 27-29

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Copy of letter. As part of history of MVLA activities in Maine, Mrs. Sweat copies this lengthy letter, giving an account of Miss Cunningham, information on how other states have organized, suggestions for Maine, present status of purchase fund, etc. ER-19, p. 19-26

Scope and Contents A.L. Philadelphia? Capt. Drayton USN arranges interviews. Talks with Mrs. Gilpin; also Devereus re Mount Vernon Record. Read Mrs. Ritchie's letter in Harper's. Mrs. Gilpin friendly but refuses appointment. Meeting with Capt. D., Mr. Devereux and D.P. Brown who advise Regent's so;emce re Mr. Washington except to deny falsehoods. Will see editors. Advise Regent to open office in Phil. with private sec. Personal interviews with Regent at her residence. Suggestions for VRs. Mrs. Ritchie's letter...

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A.L. Richmond. Encloses Mrs. Greenough's report-largest list of $1 subscribers yet seen, and donations from Tenn., Ky.; other news re VRs. ER-3, p. 163

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Regrets Miss Sprigg's illness,, and disappointment that she will not be in the first Grand Council. Refers to her own illness, her resignation, devotion to Mount Vernon and plan to arrange VRs letter sometime. ER-13, p. 53

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Mr. Everett arrives, wants to adjust her duties and salary as Secretary. States terms under which she will work, nine hours social freedom at other times, $500 a year, plus board, laundry, traveling expenses. Gives other details; otherwise she will resign. ER-13, p. 52

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Incomplete draft, page 2. Concerns Alice Nisbet's (Nesbit's?) impression of Miss Cunningham. Says her opinion can be trusted, she is mature and a lady. MSS-688. Undated 050.

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Philadelphia. Expresses concerns that many people nationwide are unaware of MVLA and some states are not represented by vice regents.

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A.L. Incomplete. Mentions that Mr. Everett found a salary of $700-800 quite appropriate. Insists she resigned and that Miss Cunningham did not dismiss her. Denounces certain of Miss Cunningham's actions towards her. Says she her family and ancestors are as distinguished as Miss Cunningham's. MSS-687

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Mentions her fondness and respect for James Stimpson. Sent Miss Cunningham's letter respecting her is far more mild than her public and private statements respecting Miss Johnson. MSS-685

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Regent commends work in Miss. Hopes when legislature meets it may follow lead of Tenn. and members subscribe. Regent wishes to raise as much as possible in Nov. so as to make payment to John A. Washington without drawing on investments. ER-14, p. 81

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A.L.S. written by Christie Johnson on behalf of Miss Cunningham. Draft. Re: his proposal to deliver oration on Tomb, will send information. Richmond benefit excursion to be soon. Mr. Washington refuses to allow monument to be erected over Tomb. ER-11, p. 22

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Confidential. Asks him to recommend VR for Mo. to replace Mrs. Walton who resigned because of ill health. Mrs. George Collier, sr. has declined; asks about Mary Reyburn. ER-12, p. 104

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Draft. Regarding publication of the Mount Vernon Papers.

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A.L. Draft. Cannot say what effect the actual possession of MV will have on public, to decrease or increase financial aid. Some will give to Assn. but not to J.A. Washington. ER-11, p.50