Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

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A.L.S. Boston. Speaks at Vermont Capital. Tickets low so receipts only $2000 for 11 engagements. Need editors' $10,000 as next payment is $57,000 plus $10,000 interest. Column is a good publicity medium for MV. Speaks again in N.Y. Asks what Regent needs on next $67,000 payment ("downright extortion"). Refers to various press comments. Editor extends limits on time for articles.ER-9, p. 207

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Boston. Receives $100 for lecture in near-by village. Sorry his delay in acknowledging Regent's Report suggested his dissatisfaction - as Report is better than he anticipated. Assures her of his unreserved approval of her work. States his views on address in "the Union" for MV cause and emphasizes need for keeping out of sectionalism. Wants to go South but articles on G/W for new Encycl. Britannica, Amer. ed., and hardships of travel delay plans. Has long desired to visit southwest....

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Incomplete with beginning of letter missing. Discusses troubles working for the MVLA have caused him, from both North and South. Has been unable to see Col. Wilder. ER-9, p. 129

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A.L.S. Boston. Pleased she could go to Washington. Advises not to be "too humble" in asking Congress for appropriation to "enclose, repair and keep up place". Refers to "a company" that has Act Va. assembly detrimental to MV cause. ER-9, p. 273

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A.L.S. Boston. Importance of Washingtonians' interest, especially Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Riggs. The Congressional visit to Mount Vernon a gratifying surprise. Saw Rossiter and Mignot picture of Washington family in N.Y. - it belongs at Mount Vernon. Hopes for $150 at next G/W oration. Explains disagreeable personal affairs that have consumed his time this winter. ER-9, p. 275

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A.L.S. Boston. May be better that Congressional trip to Mount Vernon was not large. Is putting through press the memoir of Washington written for Encyclopedia Britannica and a volume of Mount Vernon Papers. ER-9, p. 277

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A.L.S. Boston. Regrets visit to Washington is impossible and explains his engagements at length. ER-9, p. 279

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A.L.S. Boston. Difficulties re Federal Legislation for Mount Vernon cause at this time. Declares Regent is doing more than any man could do. Speaks at Washington Irving Commemoration. VR-NY thinks NY will raise $40,000 for Mount Vernon - commends highly her judgment, energy and executive ability. Gives Washington oration in Keene, N.H. and Bristol, R.I. with small returns expected. ER-9, p. 281

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Boston. Private. Calls her the "Napoleon of her sex" in energy and resolution. Has sent for N.Y. Express with article on Congressional excursion to Mount Vernon. Thinks with Regent Congress may make Mount Vernon appropriation this session. Doubts wisdom of asking federal appropriation of $100,000 contingent on Association's raising same amount, but rather ask grant for a definite statement of immediate needs. Rec'd $285 for last 2 lectures, expects $150 for a Maine lecture. ER-9,...

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A.L.S. Boston. Thinks not much more will come in from West. Agrees that restoration should be solely by MVLA. He regards any grant made by Congress as contributed by the people. Does not think a celebration on taking possession for July 4th a good idea. Sept 17, when G/W announced Constitution to people, would be better - or when repairs were completed. ER-9, p. 287

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A.L.S. Burlington. Approves of her intended visit to Cape May. Defers European sailing to Sept. to take part in dedication of Webster statue. Pleased with Mrs. Ritchie's and Regent's Philadelphia meeting. Will remit all funds to Mr. Riggs before leaving, including $320 from Masonic lodges. ER-9, p. 259

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A.L.S. Boston. Compelled to give up European voyage. Mrs. Eve tells him Regent does not wish to take possession of Mount Vernon for a year or two. Asks about remitting further contributions. Glad she has the Vice Regent of Missouri satisfactorily arranged, and prospect of new sec. ER-9, p. 261

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A.L.S. Boston. Neglects almost everything to prepare Webster Eulogy for the 17th. Writes articles for new edition of Edinburgh encyclopedia on George Washington. Sends also (not here) a detailed statement of Mount Vernon fund he has raised. If $100,000 can be raised for repairs and restoration he advises taking over Mount Vernon in February. Suggests considering federal Government aid. ER-9, p. 263

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A.L.S. Boston. Total or part of Mount Vernon fund can be forwarded on day's notice at Regent's request - is meanwhile on interest in bank. Has had invitation from the West thinking he was to be in Nashville the 10th. ER-9, p. 265

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A.L.S. Boston. Received Miss Tracy's letter. William Pearce, nephew of George Washington's overseer 1793-98 offers to sell to MVLA, price not named, 120 letters, about 500 pages in Washington's handwriting. Suggests buying if they can be had for $1000. ER-9, p. 267

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A.L.S. Boston. Receives her letters and plans for the landing; thinks Capt. Meigs' approbation sufficient; Mr. Riggs will undoubtedly contract for work. Advises counsel with D.P. Brown re MV title. Delivered Washington's oration at Portland, Me. and Dedham - not high returns. General conditions make trip into South problematic. Sends copy of his Fanuiel Hall Speech. If MVLA does not wish G/W letters to William Pearce on sale by nephew, E.E. will keep them. ER-9, p. 269

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Boston. Private. Returns letters she sent, Miss Hamilton to Mr. Ruggles and Mrs. Le Vert's. Sends draft of $6600 which she will endorse and send Mr. Riggs for payment to Mr. Washington. Comments on some investments of Mount Vernon fund he has raised. Cannot consent to Mrs. Le Vert's proposal publication with biographical part on Everett. Any ostentation at this time will bring trouble - and no reason for selecting him out of the many who have given generously. Refers to GW's early...

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A.L.S. Boston. Sends two drafts, $1300 and $5300, balance of uninvested funds from his oration plus interest on investments. Asks her to date receipt on day she signs them. ER-9, p. 185

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A.L.S. Boston. "Private." Explains why he could not go to Richmond - various affairs calling him back to Boston, more than 100 letters accumulated in his absence. But for pressing duties, he would attend the "pic-Nic" at Mount Vernon on the 29th. Had fine time at Brandon. Mrs. Ritchie is a great favorite there. ER-9, p. 175

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A.L.S. Boston. Re: "State Organization" problems. States both sides and likens Constitution and organization under it to that of U.S. Cites New York problem and wisdom and tact of Mrs. Hamilton (later Vice Regent). Agrees in her idea that D.P. Brown's (Philadelphia) idea will cause both work and expense. Will sketch a report for Mrs. Pellet as soon as time allows. Has $6502 to send whenever she wishes it. ER-9, p. 177

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A.L.S. Boston. Has not discussed local boards with Mssrs. Ruggles and Macfarland, gives his own views. Wise to adopt counsels of Miss Hamilton (N.Y.) and Mr. Ruggles. He returns a receipt for $2269.40 and asks that a receipt for $2700 be sent which will include later returns on Richmond oration. Asks for receipt for $9193.81 Mr. Peabody sent her from Boston. Will send draft for GW oration in Philadelphia. Has not given oration recently - "needed repose" and to be at home. ER-9, p.179

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A.L.S. Boston. Thanks her for the daguerrotype of herself she sent him. Has been resting from public lecture though occupied by other duties. Has had many invitations to speak, but finds a great difference between the "65th and the 35th year of his life". ER-9, p. 181

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A.L.S. Boston. Re $96.55 sent for purchase fund, speeches he has made, Mrs. Greenough's Appeals, Mass. state organization, Mr. Choate's address withh a reference to Mount Vernon. Sends a photographic view by Powers in return for her "beautiful daguerrotype". ER-9, p. 190

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Washington. Repeats oration in Wilmington, Trenton, and Harrisburg. Compares the returns to those on his Charity lecture where tickets are $1.50 instead of .50 Will start on southern trip, 6 places in Virginia, through North Carolina to Charleston. Hopes bill does not pass. Country will prefer ownership by MV Ladies. Suggests contract can be made before Charter is granted, can hold money in trust. Urges her to take best legal advice. J.A. Washington "wholly the gentleman in feeling...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Boston. "My dearest little Pam," declares London Illustrated News article well intentioned but in poor taste. Reviews how idea of repeating GW oration grew - if any credit to be given, it belongs to Regent. Suggests paying J.A. Washington installments month early if they can save month's interest, $285. Hopes interests was only to be paid on first installment to J.A.W. Feels growing interest in N.Y. Ledger articles. Comments on D.P. Brown's idea re payments only $54,000 cash here...

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A.L.S. Boston. Will request his Treasurer of Fund to send Riggs and Co. "all" on hand - as he understands you pay $57,000 with interest. Quotes J.A. Washington's statements re deferred payments and interest, and E.E. gives his interpretation of same. (Also photostat of letter book copy, #PS-536) ER-9, p. 211

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A.L.S. Boston. Reply to letter asking information for an article on E.E.'s weekly column in Ledger for publication in Record. Gives statement re $45,193 turned over to MV. Reasons for writing weekly article are: gives $10,000 at once to MV fund, fine paper reaching a million readers to interest in MV cause. Has delivered G/W oration 103 times - 96 for benefit of MV fund and explains others, gives brief summary of money collected. ER-9, p. 213

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A.L.S. Boston. Also includes photostat copy. ER-504, ER-9-215

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A.L.S. Boston. Re loan to make larger payment to J.A. Washington, and its legal phases. J.A.W. will be keeping place in running order while living there, and MVLA will need a staff to keep place in condition for permanent exhibition. ER-9, p. 217

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A.L.S. Boston. Encloses a letter he has been asked to send Regent from James Dunning of Bangor who suggests Assn. could make $50,000 - issuing engraved certificates for $1, MV stock to be sold in various cities - elaborates plan. Marginal note classifies it as "speculation". ER-9, p. 223