Hudson, Susan Edwards Johnson, 1825-1913

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A.L.S. Providence. She has been so busy, would resign except she does not think anyone else should come into the Board until errors and mistakes of past years are covered over. Defends Miss Cunningham now that she is out of her chair at Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 181

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A.L.S. Praises for Mrs. Berghman's Regency. Captain of the Arrow has failed to perform his part of contract with MVLA. Boat running in oppostion to MVLA's. Feels business not adequate for service by more than one company.

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A.L.S. In writing of Mary McMakin. Notification of Grand Council. ER-11, p. 169

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A.L.S. Detroit. Sends draft for $321.65. Forty dollars belongs to Pohick Church endowment fund. Encloses report of Detroit Mount Vernon Society. ER-18, p. 105

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A.L. incomplete letter. Washington, D.C. From a Cunningham descendant. Sees newspaper clipping of tablet erected to Ann Pamela Cunningham and writes of family ancestry, coat of arms, and spelling of name. ER-11, p. 180

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A.L.S. Chicago. Hopes boat arrangements will be satisfactory. Endorses appointment of Mrs. Sweat. Mrs. Farnsworth's resignation. Difficulty finding a Boston lady to take on Mount Vernon duties. A club of ladies ready to furnish Illinois room. ER-5, p. 157

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A.L.S. Petersham, Massachusetts. Appreciates arduous duties she has as Secretary of Council. Artist, Volkmar, has taken away painting in Illinois room for restoraton. He says picture was undoubtedly built in wall of the house. "He pronounces it to be a fine painting..." ER-5, p. 161

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A.L.S. Refers to bereavement of her cousin Mrs. Laughton in death of husband. ER-17, p. 259

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A.L.S. Cincinnati. Explains what she and Mrs. Barry have decided on restoration of their state rooms. Tried to get original coat of paint, engaged Emmart & Quartley (Baltimore). Engaged a woodcarver Henry L. Fry to make Ohio coat of arms. Thought all ladies on her floor should know these plans. Cincinnati's Mount Vernon Society raised $2000 in entertainment to be used in furnishing Ohio room. ER-17, p. 259

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A.L.S. Nordington. Recounts some personal tragedies and discusses Mr. Lewis's proposal for the relics. Typescript extract also included with same date, but does not appear to be from the same letter. Discusses the room she is going to furnish in the Mansion and the Washington bedstead. ER-14, p. 129

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A.L.S. July 13. Indignant that Mrs. Sweat suppressed resolutions in printed report for Mrs. Halsted at death of her husband. Ladies now see mistake of written instead of printed Minutes, also proxy vote a blunder. Hollingsworth retained, but it was a bitter fight. This is a confidential letter. Advises talking only to Mrs. Ball. ER-14, p. 119. Undated 126.

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A.L.S. Nordington. While in New York she saw some unimportant Press comments on Mount Vernon. Refers to brief Council Wednesday through Friday. Thinks more time and deliberation should be given to Council at Mount Vernon. Engraving for Mount Vernon not well packed. Noticed Ohio room was completed. ER-14, p. 129

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A.L.S. Expects to attend Council next week. Approves election of Mrs. Townsend for Regent and gives reasons for same. ER-14, p. 133

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A.L.S. Leesburg. Asks for Christian names of Vice Regents, which Committee wishes to print in Mount Vernon Guide Book according to Council order. Mrs. Johnston hopes to print this soon. Asks for a Mount Vernon assignment. Note: "Advised against Christian names and P.O. addresses" being printed. ER-14, p. 131

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A.L.S. Ansonia, Connecticut. Has newspaper describing death and funeral of Washington dated 2 January 1800. Prepared to donate it to MVLA for use in its Connecticut Room. Hopes to frame it with wood from the Charter Oak. M-1126

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A.L.S. Stratford. Re the gift of a flag staff, need for flag. ER-18, p. 28

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A.L.S. Stratford. Notifies Mrs. Hudson he is sending check for $200 for flag staff, will try to raise more. ER-18, p. 30

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A.L.S. Detroit. Received notice of meeting the 14th. Miss Cunningham has twice said she would resign and thinks she will do so at next Council. Likes Mrs. Hudson's program and thinks she will have little opposition. ER-17, p. 191

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A.L.S. Detroit. Comments on loss of claim in legislature. Sent proxy to Mrs. Comegys. ER-17, p. 208

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Written history of a cabinet once given to Mount Vernon by Susan Hudson, Vice Regent for Connecticut. Drawing with notes on the cabinet later made by Harrison Dodge and more notes by Charles Wall.

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Booklet, “Washington’s House” by Mrs. Hudson; Biographical note, 1980; Correspondence (Connecticut Room), correspondence with Mrs. Hudson’s niece Miss Carmalt (RM-1132); photographs (copies) of Susan Hudson and her husband, photograph of a portrait of William Dunlap and note by descendant.

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Awarding of boat contract to Major Blake. Hollingshead's claim that another contract exists. Hollingshead's conspiracies against Association. Thinks Association should have its own boat. ER-5, p. 111

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Re fire extinguisher and fire protection. ER-5, p. 113

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Explanation of complaints against Hollingsworth. ER-5, p. 121

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Has been cruelly misunderstood by some members of Council. His "crime" was to write to Regent of Nathan and Sarah's dishonesty and she made the letter public. All servants are his enemies now. His enemies in Council are out to ruin him. Defends his actions. General Lee advises him to retire in dignity. Enumerates his difficulties in carrying out his instructions. His best hands dismissed. Mount Vernon has gone down sadly in the last year, fences rotting, etc. for lack of...

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Has not received letter from Irwin Martin who presented table cover. He and Mr. Blake thoroughly surveyed Hell Hole and think with assistance of Mr. Troth, half owner, and at considerable expense, it could be drained to improve health conditions. Drainage around kitchen and dairy needs repairs, cost about $250. Considerable sickness, causes employee loss of work. New cistern needed to run hydraulic ram. ER-20, p. 133

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Ottawa, Kansas. Will attend next Council. Regrets difficulty with Bradshaw. Needs $200 to finish quarters and does not want to ask for more money in her state. Urges Mrs. Hudson to keep secretaryship, thinks she should be paid for work. Offers to remain after Council and copy papers. Suggests duplicate copies of all reports and resolutions made, one for filing and one for press. Suggests order of business to be made permanent. Six thousand names of school children in her Record...

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A.L.S. Ottawa, Kansas. Re meeting called for appointment of the new Regent. Favors Mrs. Townsend. Asks if other business will be transacted, if voting by proxy is permitted and suggests appointment of new committee on bylaws. ER-11, p. 186

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A.L.S. Manhattan, Kansas. Re Kansas coat of arms for Mount Vernon. Thinks Lewis family relics should be given or loaned. Likes "Mount Vernon" for name of boat. ER-11, p. 244

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A.L.S. Manhattan, Kansas. Re having Kansas coat of arms for Mount Vernon paid for by state. Thinks every state should be represented at Mount Vernon. ER-11, p. 244