Ritchie, Anna Cora Mowatt, 1819-1870

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A.L.S. 1 p. Acknowledges receipt of her note and is just now finding time to answer same. Is sorry to hear of her illness. A-280

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A.L.S. 4 pp. Sorry to hear of Mr. Huntington's accident. Suggests certain of Swedenborg's works as good reading.

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.N. 1 p. Invitation to visit her as she is currently paying a brief visit to her sister in Brookline, MA. A-280

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A.L.S. 3 pp. Thinks she has decided literary talents and hopes the use of them will occupy her mind. Is difficult in getting a magazine to accept articles by young writers but that is an objection that can be surmounted.

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A.L.S. 4 pp. Passes on some advice relative to the fundamentals of journalism. A-280

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A.L. 2 pp. Incomplete. She offers personal advice that Annie Frobisher must not let her personal trouble break her spirit. A-280

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A.L.S. 2 pp. Mrs. Ritchie reports that she is recovering from illness and will go to stay at Brandon on the James River. A-280

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A.L.S. 4 pp. Letter contains a number of personal matters, among them she plans to visit Boston. A-280

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Richmond. Suggest against Frobisher taking position as a governess. However, will look for such a position for her in Virginia. A-280 (or A-780?)

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Richmond. Mrs. Ritchie comments on Frobisher's idea of being a governess. Mrs. Ritchie mentions trip to Blue Ridge and expresses indignation at the attack on Senator Sumner.

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Thanks Frobisher for the lines dated June 7th. Thinks there may be a position for her as a governess, but it is only a possibility. Ritchie leaves for New York mid July. Asks Frobisher to be sure to send Mr. Wm's Magazine with Frobisher's story in it.

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Richmond. Personal matters - plans trip soon to New York.

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Mrs. Ritchie leaves for New York tomorrow. The papers give false accounts about Mount Vernon prospects. Good reason to believe that it will be purchased by us. Mr. Everett will resume his exertions on our behalf as soon as his health permits.

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New York. Personal matters - not concerned with MVLA affairs.

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Mrs. Ritchie is still looking for a teaching position for Frobisher. Leaves for Virginia on October 7.

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Richmond. Is soon to read Frobisher's manuscript. Personal matters. A-280

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A.L.S. Richmond. Returned to Richmond from stay at Brandon. Annie's mother has begun working "to earn daily bread." Mrs. Ritchie's own writing going slowly due to interruptions. A-280

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Richmond. Ritchie's husband ill. Personal matters. A-280

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Richmond. Frobisher recovering from scarlet fever. Ritchie plans trip to Boston in July. Ritchie's sister studying art in Europe. Letters from Mr. J.A. Washington to Mr. Ritchie published in the Enquirer. Is returning Mr. W's letter to Frobisher. Mr. Everett continues his exertions for us (the MVLA). Soon to lecture in St. Louis. Says MVLA hopes to purchase Mount Vernon by 22 February 1858. A-280

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Richmond. Has published Annie's (?) in the Enquirer. Sends her pamphlet to better help her understand Mount Vernon matters. Lauds Edward Everett for his efforts on behalf of the MVLA. A-280

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Richmond. Wishes Frobisher to meet Miss Aronia, who makes her debut soon in Boston. Tells her to write some lines of Miss Aronia, send them to Richmond paper for publication. Ritchie has just returned from Washington, D.C. A-280

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Richmond. Suggest she write an engagement notice for Mrs. Ritchie's daughter, which she will have published. Other personal matters.

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Richmond. Has published Frobisher's letter about Aronia's engagement. News of her husband's health. A-280

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Richmond. Soon leaves for New York. Other personal matters. A-280

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Astoria. Trip to Long Island went well. Husband did journey well, despite health. Expects to go to Boston. News of friends. A-280

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Richmond. Has been unable to write due to her husband's illness. Plans trip to Boston. Annie Frobisher is also ill. A-280

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Astoria. Just returned from Niagara. Soon leaves for Europe. Asks when she shall be able to see AF again and __ how book is progressing. A-280

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A.L.S. and typed excerpt. RM- 144 TYP2409

Scope and Contents Richmond. Frobisher engaged to be married. MVLA affairs in which Ritchie hopes Massachusetts will help. April 6, 1858 MVLA purchase of Mount Vernon was signed and sealed. Sends Frobisher copy of MVLA charter and constitution. Regent presides over MVLA each state allowed one Vice Regent who is MVLA Board of Managers. Mrs. Greenough is VR of Massachusetts. Mrs. Ritchie to be VR of Virginia. Soon hope to take possession of Mount Vernon. Now still raising purchase money. Asks Frobisher to make...