Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Was unable to see Mr. Cooke. Requests him to join her in Washington. Mr. Hollingsworth is at the forefront because of present lack of MVLA popularity. Sees no need for a Council. ER-18, p. 244

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Interpretation of her committee work differs from Regent's. Will write Mr. Cooke to allow him to draw on funds except endowment and monument funds. Asks him to ask Mrs. Sweat if Mrs. Mitchell is chairman of Committee on Secretaries or Executive Committee. Writes of Regent's retirement and use of funds, disposition of Regent's boxes. Wants Regent to call Council. ER-18, p. 204

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Regent gives order to Mr. Cooke for small amount. Plans for Miss Cunningham's retirement as Regent. ER-18, p. 205

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Wrote to Regent trying to bring her to terms, plans for her retirement, her boxes to be in safe keeping until sent to her. Needs Mrs. Mason's and Mrs. Hudson's consent to plan. ER-18, p. 206

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Sweat and Hudson think Regent should be pressed to call Council this spring before Mrs. Sweat and Mrs. Mitchell leave for Europe. Thinks Council could do little about Regent's retirement. He has accounting of money collected at Mount Vernon, papers belonging to Miss Cunningham, appropriation for her while living away from Mount Vernon. Hopes for contribution from Masons. ER-18, p. 209

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A.L.S. Villa Alexandria, Jacksonville. His report is gratifying. Hopes to hear from him about furnishing the Martha Washington room, wants to occupy it at Council if not already assigned. ER-18, p. 210

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A.L.S. Villa Alexandria, Jacksonville. Will attend Council and bring English friend who will require a room for one night. Mentions small items she will bring for her room. ER-18, p. 211

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A.L.S. Villa Alexandria, Jacksonville. Hopes to correct mismanagements and continue work quietly. Plan for Regent's expenses when not at Mount Vernon. Suggestions for committees to carry on work. Is quite satisfied with his purchases. ER-18, p. 212

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A.L.S. Jacksonville. Asks if Vice Regents have selected their rooms for Council. Would like Martha Washington room on the third floor. Asks for dimensions so she can furnish it. Mrs. Halsted discourages work on Mount Vernon lodges. ER-18, p. 214

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A.L.S. Villa Alexandria, Jacksonville. Mrs. Hudson's letter reports visit of Investigation Committee to Mount Vernon and results. Suggests holding Council in Washington, Vice Regents paying their own expenses or staying with friends. ER-18, p. 217

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A.L.S. first portion by Mary McMakin with postscript written by Ann Pamela Cunningham. Illness prevents her from starting south. Asks him to place her papers now sent in trunk with other documents, fasten securely and place in bank vault. Also to pack her personal furniture for shipping. ER-11, p. 177

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Authorizes payment of a bill as superintendent he is now attending to such matters. ER-16, p. 57

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Draft. Asks him to wait before withdrawing funds as Miss Cunningham wants to consult with Mr. Cooke. ER- 16, p. 50. Undated 057.

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A.L.S. Regent regrets not having seen him but the investigating committee will be at Mount Vernon on Wednesday, and if they are willing to stay over night, Regent asks him to accommodate them. Governor unable to attend. ER-16, p. 56

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A.L.S. Cape May. Asks him to send the Regent a copy of the constitution and forward her mail to her in Berkeley Springs. ER-16, p. 48

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Understands he is now the only person in charge of money for Mount Vernon. Asks if the bank will honor a check for her salary signed by the Regent. Does not know when she will return to Mount Vernon because the Regent's plans are so uncertain. Asks him to forward the manuscript Minutes of last Council to her. ER-16, p. 49

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Regent is in Washington and would like to confer with him on "official affairs." Would like a report on Mount Vernon during her absence. Her illness has made her "negligent of her official duties," but is ready to resume her activities. ER-16, p. 53

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A.L.S. Regent acknowledges receipt of his letter to Mrs. Mason in reply to hers asking extent of Mrs. Mitchell's action in financial affairs of Association. Regent unwilling that any intimation of irregularity should reach public before next Council may act. Explains "Regent's fund" which she may draw on. ER-16, p. 51

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Thanks him for "orders" received and for information on Georgetown. Some other plan will need to be adopted. ER-16, p. 52

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Regent sends extracts from a letter received from the Vice Regent of West Virginia who is working with legislators in Richmond. New investigation favors Association. Hopes to silence slanders by investigation and public report. Judge Thomas, a senator (Alexandria resident), on committee to visit Mount Vernon when Council meets, and Governor promises to be there. Public to be made aware that Association invited the investigation. Note re vouchers for June payments....

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A.L. Ladies grieved to hear he intends leaving Mount Vernon today. Begs him to stay until after Decoration Day to offer them his protection. ER-5, p. 125

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Newark. Re their discussion on the colonnades she wished rebuilt of iron, an exact imitation of the present ones. Wants data re architectural merchants and drawings for same. Has the Rembrandt Peale painting been received? Has window been filled in with brick to protect painting from rain? What does public think of it? Thinks Congress will be asked for $10,000 for restoration of barns, stables, etc. Mr. Halsted is one of four appointed to purchase Washington Headquarters in...

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A.L.S. Hillside. Yellow pine for colonnades. Left plan with Mr. Sykes. Get estimates for colonnades and South End portico. Slate for roofing colonnades. Mr. Barlow to restore painting over mantle in West Parlor. Turkey-red curtains for five windows. Has window behind painting been bricked or plastered? ER-6, p. 16

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A.L.S. Postcard. "Look out for the cow," soon to arrive by freight from New York.

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A.L.S. Postcard. The cow is being sent from New York and will arrive in Washington on January 31.

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A.L.S. Newark. The cow was given by Col. Hungerford and was shipped, consigned to James Sykes, whom she has notified. Urges him to let her know of its arrival. ER-6. p. 28

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A.L.S. Hillside. Re shipment of donated cow. No response from Regent re restoration of colonnades, does not hesitate to have him go ahead with work. South portico built by Bushrod Washington to go before Council. Gives estimates for building one and restoring other. Mr. Halsted adds note re cutting and seasoning post. Includes extract portion of same letter, copied. ER-6, p. 27 and p. 37

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A.L.S. Newark. Notifying him of the shipment of "old style mahogany furniture" for the Banquet Hall. Inquires if he knows anything more about the Confederate bonds. Asks how the colonnades are coming along. ER-6, p. 43

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A.L.S. Newark. Requests some Mount Vernon Records. Will soon get under way with the "Day Book" for New Jersey. Donation of mule harness. Clothing for Nathan. India-rubber shoes for Nathan are a gift. Sarah's dress. Sofa upholstered with black hair-cloth. Mrs. Eve wrote Miss Cunningham two letters at Council, but no reply. ER-6, p. 44

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A.L.S. Hillside. Forwards money for Nathan's bill and other purposes. Funds raised for colonnades restoration must not be used for any other purpose, until finished, remainder then to be used on south porch which is to be rebuilt. Re oil for colonnades. Asks for measurements of "Bastille" model. Will provide glass and table for same. Banquet Hall, place sofa under arched window and two chairs at each end. Proxy for New York. ER-6, p. 45 with copy of letter, ER-7, p. 21