Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889

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A.L.S. Newark. Sends interest from New Jersey endowment fund. ER-6, p. 117

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A.L.S. Newark. Mrs. Howard Townsend of Albany, New York gives funds and directions for immediate restoration of balustrade. Reminds him of promise to send the old pillar of the portico to Washington's Headquarters in New Jersey. ER-7, p. 76

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A.L.S. Newark. Treasurer, Mrs. Parker has sent Madam Berghmans $1000. Vases, Earl of Chatham's picture and Bolingbroke chair have been shipped. Will take with her the plans and elevations of the Mansion. ER-6, p. 60

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A.L.S. Hillside. Settees and door mats shipped on April 14. Gives donors names. Hopes Mr. Barlow is getting on with restoring the painting. Mr. Douglas making frame, also Bible stand, both from black walnut tree grown on Robert Norris' farm. ER-6, p. 8

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A.L.S. Newark. Frame for painting under care of Mr. Barlow to be shipped. Received no word of settees. ER-6, p. 9

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A.L.S. Newark. Frame for Rembrandt painting shipped. Have boxes opened, ready for Mr. Barlow to put picture in frame. ER-6, p. 10

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A.L.S. Newark. Van Campen Taylor and a young assistant wish to go to Mount Vernon to finish drawings. Asks only that their fare be paid, but collecting funds is difficult. ER-7, p. 75

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Copy. Asks him to write immediately regarding security of Washington's sarcophagus and to ensure that it has never been opened or tampered with. An end must be put to these "outrageous newspaper scandals." Note in folder also alludes to a letter from Mrs. Hollingsworth to her husband regarding damage to the Tomb. ER-7, p. 125

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A.L.S. Newark. Re Houdon bust. ER-6, p. 61

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A.L.S. Newark. Re Minutes of the recent Council. ER-6, p. 137 (copy ER-6, p. 136)

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A.L.S. Newark. Minutes of Council for 1868. Major Blake's proposals for boat contract. Captain Hollingshead's reduction of fare after difficulty with the "Mary Washington" was unfair. All of reduction came from Mount Vernon's share. Can supply some facts of what happened at any Councils for which minutes are missing. Sends books for "Emily's day school." Will give a bible to the child who learns most and takes best care of his book. ER-6, p. 139

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A.L.S. Newark. Mr. Blake's proposition seems acceptable to each of Executive Committee. Thinks it advisable to postpone printing of Minutes until it can be made as complete as possible. Wants to get as complete information as possible of early Association from Mrs. Pellet, Miss Tracy and Mr. Riggs. ER-6, p. 141

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Copy. Controvery over wharf contract and Captain Hollingshead. Attempt to settle out of court. Mount Vernon has no compensation for the Captain's use of wharf. Cannot close Alexandria gate by terms of their charter. ER-6, p. 143

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A.L.S. Newark. Authorizes any amount needed to drain Mansion and side buildings. Sends recipe for malarious infections. Desires all he knows of Captain Hollingshead. Mrs. Sweat thinks he must share loss from fare reduction. Will send box of books for him to give out as needed. ER-6, p. 149

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A.L.S. Newark. Burglar alarm suggested for protection of Tomb. ER-6, p. 148

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A.L.S. Newark. Re protection of Tomb. ER-6, p. 173

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Copy. Newark. Wants estimates from Holmes, inventor of electric alarm, and designs for sarcophagus to present to Executive Committee in New York the following week. Can have veterans on guard. Government must support them. Wants some Mount Vernon friends to buy knoll on left and government can build barracks there. Sends estimates for three plans from Quincy Granite works from copy of their letter signed "Russell and Williams." ER-6, p. 175

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A.L.S. Newark. Re burglar alarm decision for Tomb. ER-6, p. 178

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A.L.S. Newark. Rumor that steamboat contractors are planning to put a new engine in an old hull. This will not be accepted by executive committee. Burglar alarm discussed. ER-6, p. 179

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A.L.S. Newark. Alarm is installed. Next step is to arm guards. Suggests getting U. S. breech-loading rifles. Asks informaton on steamer Mr. Blake and Mr. Corcoran are negotiating for. ER-6, p. 181

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Newark. Paid Mr. Holmes bill for burglar alarm. Cautions him against answering the alarm bell himself. Must have guards armed. Mr. Blake's steamer in Virginia Waters. Don't let him name it "the Regent." Suggestions and estimates for new floor in the hall. Have fold stretched out of canvas of "Washington before Yorktown."Keep clock in working order, tin-covering for cellar beams. Mrs. Barry requests to furnish Council Room. Chandelier to be removed and returned. Should ceiling in hall...

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A.L.S. Newark. Bill against association for Gardner's negatives. Fire extinguishers are $45. Plan of Washington farms with avenue marked from lawn to lodges. ER-6, p. 200

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A.L.S. Newark. Recommends that he should pay Alexander Gardner and try to sell rest of his pictures. Will be sure to get negatives. ER-6, p. 209