Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889

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A.L.S. In writing of secretary. Says examination of books would be impossible. Books can't leave Mount Vernon. The Regent has transactions in the monthly reports. Why has roof not been painted. ER-20, p. 195, ER-20, p. 197

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Received her check for $218.95. ER-20, p. 153

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Thinks Regent's letter of Sept. 14, 1874 contains information on reduction of fares on Arrow. Miss Cunningham gave Captain Hollingshead privilege of handling passenger ticket coupons. Hollingshead counts Mount Vernon passengers who come by Alexandria Road and from "Mary Washington" and says MVLA must pay him 75 cents for each. Thinks a lawsuit necessary. ER-20, p. 123

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Due to bad management of boat and "slow travel" during September he asks for $300 to pay outstanding bills. Had a mild cyclone. Damaged trees, heavy rains damaged roads. Sends her his monthly report. ER-20, p. 125

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. September was a "particularly unfortunate month" with few visitors, poor management on boat. Lists bills, $200 for groceries, $100 for photographs, $50 for butcher, $50 for blacksmith. Asks for $400 which he is sure will liquidate all debts. Explains expenditure of Regent's last check. Pleased Major Blake is awarded boat contract. ER-20, p. 127

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Acknowledges receipt of check from her for $300.

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Continued repairs on hydraulic ram, cistern in bad condition. Needs a new reservoir. Thinks $200 adequate and ought to be done before winter. ER-20, p. 129

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Balance of $300 remains from money contributed by New York, $700 already used for repairs. ER-20, p. 131

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Details about John L. Owen's grocery bills and other expenses for lunch table. Difficulties in meeting expenses when few paid visitors. Centennial year helped with income. Present reduction in fares and lack of sales in photographs and canes has reduced income. Lunch table for last 10 months averaged $200 per month but some months much better than others. Employees boarded by Association which saves 25% to 50% on payroll. Alarm telegraph...

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter from Henry Lewis giving inventory of interesting relics of Washington. They have had severe rains, Potomac highest known. Large amounts of drift wood washed ashore at Mount Vernon, about 100 cords secured for winter use. Cost in salvaging came to $20.75 including a boat. Also gained some valuable timber. November had few passengers and people afraid to travel on old boat. ER-21, p. 139

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Past month not lucrative. Explains grocery bills, insurance premiums paid, blacksmith's bill, etc. Few visitors. Has remedied defective drainage of Ice House with Mount Vernon employees. Sends Joseph Higgins' bill for hydraulic ram. ER-20, p. 142

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Sends payroll with duties of each person employed. Mount Vernon is not in good financial condition, but looks for relief in new boat. Guide books and protographs will be sold on boat for Association's benefit. Will not draw his salary until boat starts, but other employees can't wait. Needs $300. ER-20, p. 143

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A.L.S. in writing of the secretary. Mount Vernon. Received check for $300, grocery bills paid. Will send all outstanding bills with his December report. Has lowered wages of Warner May and Thomas Mitchell to $15. ER-20, p. 145

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Sends December report. Balanced budget with his own funds. Sends some other bills. River closed by ice, is filling Ice House. ER-20, p. 147

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Lists checks received by him since Council and states how they were used for current expenses. Plumber's bill now $206.75. Money due on his salary is $125. Lumber bill also outstanding. River closed by ice since January 4 until today. Boat brought three visitors. Ice House filled. ER-20, p. 149

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Has check signed by Regent. No prospect of early break in ice on river. Thanks her for her kind and considerable help while Acting Regent. ER-20, p. 187

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Georgetown. Acknowledges receipt of checks.

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Monthly report for January. Payments and expenditures for month were $664.85, total revenue $445.90, deficit $218.95. Lumber bill outstanding $108. Can lay a plank walk from wharf to Mansion for muddy weather, cost $50. ER-20, p. 151

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Sorry she did not see Major Blake in New York. He hopes to make a satisfactory purchase of a boat in New York soon. Sends statement of all visitors at Mount Vernon during Centennial year. Has had communications from Mrs. Barry's friends re furnishing the Illinois Room. Asks which rooms have been assigend to Illinois and Ohio. Mrs. Broadwell has measurements of attic room and Library. Mrs. Barry wants measurements of Lady Washington's sitting...

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Sends February report. Has not drawn his February salary. Invites her to stay at his home in Washington April 1. ER-20, p. 157

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Receives check for February salary. Has gone though papers in "old" iron safe in his office, all he can find re boat question is copy of an old contract and an original contract for a year later which he forwards. Thinks transfer of contract to Hollingshead is a continuation of Sykes contract. Mrs. Laughton had it. A mule has died and they can buy pair of strong horses, which are needed, for $250. He offers to advance the money. ER-20, p....

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Major Blake unable to buy the Whitney and plans to have a boat built. Her instructions for Council clear, hopes to lessen expense of Council. Busy with farm operations. ER-20, p. 163

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Overwhelmed with work since she left. Had to take up old tile from Sarah's house and re-lay with terra cotta pipe, plumbers now laying pipe from his office and gardener's house. Describes how it is laid. Cisterns full of refuse. Has replaced four hundred feet of pipes. Uniforms for men ordered by Council look well. Mr. Barlow has finished renovating "Washington Before Yorktown" painting. Visitors are few. Needs $200 for expenses. Mr....

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Sent her letters re repairs made since Council. Explains cost of uniforms bought for men. Coffee roaster is a success. Will cement and paint lunch room floor. No recent trespassing by other boats worth noticing. Applied to Post Master General for a Post Office at Mount Vernon and hopes for a favorable reply. ER-20, p. 167

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. ER-20, p. 167

Scope and Contents A.L.S. and copy written by Mrs. Sweat. Mount Vernon. Received her check for $200. Asks for a reconsideration of Mr. Gardner's contract for Mount Vernon photographs. Mr. Jouy's terms are higher and he dictates when he shall be paid. He suggests changing contract to Mr. Jarvis, who controls majority of all views sold in Washington. Makes suggestions for a contract with him, including his acting as sales agent for pictures in Washington. Mr. Garder's bill is $285. Post Office matter not...

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Has had Mrs. Sweat's inquiry for Dr. Jouy's photographic terms, which he thinks Mrs. Halsted has. Thought Dr. Jouy's prices were to be as cheap as Mr. Gardner's. Now suggests compromise and giving contract to Johnson. Is building new cistern, no water for greenhouse from old one for two weeks. Have four sick on place now, and he feels badly from taking so much quinine. ER-20, p. 171

Scope and Contents A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Received her checks for $200 each. July receipts at Mount Vernon were $823.07. Total expenditure for repairs Council ordered and Gardner's bill are $1220.33. A detailed statement of amounts by voucher number follows. Outstanding grocery bills since May 1st, including extras for Council, ice bill, hardware, bricks, cement, etc. Cistern for hydraulic ram completed, at four times old capacity. Urges a new heating plant for greenhouse, approved...

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Received check, which will be applied as she suggests. ER-20, p. 175

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A.L.S. in writing of secretary. Mount Vernon. Will send report of indebtedness. Pay roll is $232. Hopes to meet his own salary through "meagre revenues of the last month." ER-20, p. 176