Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

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A.L.S. Savannah. Started on southern trip, goes back to Charleston. If there is not $9000 in cash on hand, will try to raise rest soon. Tickets here sold at $2 each. Asks if she wishes NY Central stock converted into cash. Would like to comply with her request for an article but has his time filled and knows she can do it well. Note on same page says he will call on her at 12 o'clock - no plans given. ER-9, p. 167

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Telegram. Charleston. "$9000 were remitted to you from Boston yesterday." ER-9, p. 168

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A.L.S. Washington. Has Miss Christie's letter with check for $2454.75 proceeds from Charleston and Augusta, the other check for $315 he returns, not from his lectures but from Mr. Yeadon and should be so credited. If the $1002 from Charleston is not needed, Mr. Macfarland can return it to his fund. All of fund is always at her command. Hopes to go to Virginia in May. Says "Christie" must get a book and keep a copy of official letters. ER-9, p. 169

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A.L.S. Washington. Gives list and dates of engagements, Lexington, University of Virginia, Norfolk, Brandon, but will go to Mount Vernon if he can be of help. ER-9, p.171

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A.L.S. Boston. Private. Rec'd her report of meeting with extracts of letters from Miss Hamilton and G.W. Riggs, treasurer. Wrote his opinion on questions at Regent's request; does not wish to "intermeddle" with Association management because his time is limited and he has unlimited confidence in Regent. He favors no great demonstration when possession is taken. ER-9, p. 249

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A.L.S. Boston. Has about $5000 subject to draft at sight. At Regent's and Mrs. Ritchie's request, he says Christie Johnson should be paid - suggests $700 and that Council establish salary for this position. If Regent is censured in this salary question E.E. will take blame and "make good". ER-9, p. 251

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A.L.S. Reply to letters re Christie Johnson's salary. Glad his estimate does not greatly exceed D.P. Brown's. Suggests resignation is always kinder than dismissal. Advises relying on Mr. Rigg's judgment, if he thinks wharf should be repaired, estimate $3000. Though he "recoils" from such an outlay. ER-9, p. 253

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A.L.S. Woburn, MA. Mrs. Everett's death, father and son to sail for Liverpool. Pleased to find friendly relations between Regent and Mrs. Ritchie restored. Few contributions of Ledger readers still come in. ER-9, p. 255

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A.L.S. Burlington. Death of Regent's father. Mr. Everett's eyes compel him to lessen correspondence. ER-9, p. 257

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Massachusetts. Reports an agreeable and prosperous tour in the West. Spoke at inauguration of the Washington University, at St. Louis, twice before Library Association, and once for MVLA. Spoke in Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, Maysville, Buffalo, Utica, and Troy. Explains funds resulting only $8000 received to date which he will invest. Fatigue forced him to end speaking for season - spent one week with daughter, Mrs. H.A. Wise, in Washington. Also...

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A.L.S. Boston. Baltimore nomination for President of the U.S. unwelcome and has caused him much work - the second office then tendered him, after convention adjourned, giving him no way of refusing without serious results to ticket. "The Union of the States has, I fear, a very short time to endure." further comment on coming election. ER-9, p. 289

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A.L.S. Boston. Private. Sends list of contributions with attached list just rec'd of 20 fifty cent contributions. Distressed at Baltimore nomination as he wishes to retire from public life. ER-9, p. 285

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A.L.S. Since his undesirable nomination many demands on him. Note Mr. Cochran's "desponding remarks" in Mount Vernon Congressional action - will talk with C.F. Adams, Republican. Sends her newspaper copy of his oration which will be in pamphlet form. ER-9, p. 291

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A.L.S. Boston. Re Devereux forgery, agrees with Regent on suppressing unnecessary publicity. D.P. Bown best legal adviser in case. ER-9, p. 293

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A.L. fragment. Boston. Recommends Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Comegys most efficient advisers and friends in Mrs. Ritchie's absence. ER-9, p. 294

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A.L.S. Boston. Miss Macalaster mentioned Regent is improved…does herself injustice in referring to her mental faculties as she does…as her letters are as clear as ever. Discusses date for Council meeting at length, also of celebrating Association's possession of Mount Vernon. Regrets Mrs. Ritchie cannot counsel her at this time - expects her return in Spring - commends her to Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Comegys. Regrets South attitude toward him. ER-9, p. 295

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A.L.S. Boston. Re his being denounced an "Abolitionist" and lengthy statement of his activities from young manhood. ER-9, p. 297

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Photostat and transcriptions. Their difference of opinion in the country's war. Unlike APC, because of feeling for his community and country, he cannot remain neutral in the war. Regards "war as entirely defensive on the part of the North." Sorry he and she differ on this "unhappy contest…" ER 516 a,b

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Photostat and transcripts. On politics and war policies - his own views defended. To pay last bond, borrowed $9000 from his bankers and $1000 cash on Mount Vernon bonds in railroad stock. ER-517 a,b,c,d

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A.L.S. Boston. Pressing domestic care and business delay his answering letters. Contributions come in steadily from Ledger articles and he will try to give recognition to subscriptions of less than $1. Phil. Engine Co. gives $25. Comments on VRs' deputies. Wishes J.A. Washington would give up estate-it would cancel much unfavorable opinion re his terms to MVLA. Note says he will see her in Philadelphia. ER-9, p. 225

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A.L.S. Boston. Reports Mrs. Sigourney's gift of $100. ER-9, p. 229

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A.L.S. and photostat of copy. Boston. Remits to Mr. Riggs $11,000 for Mount Vernon fund -- this brings to $60,893 amount forwarded to Mr. Riggs -- this is virtually all on hand except small amount due him for a "Washington" lecture. ER-9, p. 231 and ER-509 (photostat)

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A.L.S. Boston. Private. East Brooklyn oration may yield $500, one on 4th made $1400, skating club gives $100, etc. Hopes to send $2000 shortly. Commends N.Y. contributors. ER-9, p. 235

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A.L.S. Boston. Re illness of Regent's father, counsels with Dr. against her trip home. Send $2500 to G.W. Riggs - results of N.Y. and Brooklyn lectures, contributions from Ledger readers and others - will speak 4 times in April in N.C. Will stop in Washington for Miss Corcoran's wedding. ER-9, p. 237

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A.L.S. Boston. Acknowledges letters she dictated to Sec. M. M'Makin. Pleased with another payment to J.A. Washington. Asks what J.A.W. is doing about various affairs, plans to change Charter, letting Thornburn start restoration at MV. Advises keeping considerable sum on hand but convertible at all times. Cannot stop in Philadelphia on return from North Carolina. ER-9, p. 239

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A.L.S. N.C. lecture tour laborious but satisfactory; proceeds from 4 nights will be about $2800. Goes to Brandon with Mr. Ritchie. Newspaper clipping re "Mr. Everett in Raleigh" on same page. ER-9, p. 241

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A.L.S. Lower Brandon. Reports success of southern lectures. Returns to Boston but expects to be in Philadelphia in May. Comments on the Vice Regent of Illinois and urges keeping out of "slavery" discussion. ER-9, p. 243

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Has to write a "Mount Vernon Paper" instead of seeing her. Urges she undertake S.C. trip only if Dr. Hodge agrees to it. ER-9, p. 245

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Gives opinions on paints as she requested, J.A. Washington estimates repairs on house and grounds as $20,000 - need to enclose grounds; in restoration to G/W original state, suggests G.W. Riggs a business manager be asked to take charge, with Thornburn employed for grounds, and a master builder for house. Question best time for taking possession, federal Gov't aid, adequate private protection. Suggests problems connected with appointment of superintendent and labor employed;...

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A.L.S. Boston. Starts for Philadelphia. Expects to hear of success of Mrs. Ritchie's tableaux in Richmond. ER-9, p. 245