Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Expenditures for tinners, lumber and architect for barn. Repayment of endowment fund and barn fund. ER-5, p. 96

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Efforts to obtain money for barn repair. Outrageous conduct and damage by Sunday visitors. Possiblity of legal proceedings against culprits. ER-5, p. 95

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Re bill for the architect of barn. ER-5, p. 96

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Expenditures for repair of barn, and photographs of it. Suggests more prominence to Lossing's book which is for sale there. ER-5, p. 97

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Mrs. Halsted sends chandelier for Council room. Will send down some old-fashioned furniture for Pennsylvania room. ER-5, p. 97

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Governor Walker of Virginia to visit Mount Vernon on November 11. Leaves arrangements for luncheon to the Superintendent. ER-5, p. 69

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Change in Governor Walker's plans. Will arrive on November 19. ER-5, p. 70

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Receipts at Mount Vernon good. Can pay him arrears salary. Drought affects fruits. ER-5, p. 65

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Will bring wine for the luncheon if he has none provided already. ER-5, p. 71

A.L.S. Torrisdale. Digging of new well. ER-5, p. 65

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Flag staff sent to Mount Vernon by Mr. Barnes. ER-5, p. 74

A.L.S. Expecting twelve of the Ladies for their meeting. Discusses accommodations for all of them and appropriate furnishings. ER-5, p. 93

A.L.S. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Comegys coming to Mount Vernon on June 1 or 2 to examine papers confided to them by Council of MVLA. She wishes to see Hollingsworth on June 1st. ER-5, p. 80

A.L.S. Carpet and bedstead for Pennsylvania room. ER-5, p. 99

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Praises his management of entertainment for distinguished guests yesterday. Five dollars to be distributed among servants. Some of her silver and other things left at Mount Vernon. China and glassware to be returned to Mr. Boteler. Purchase of fans for sale on boat or at Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 99

A.L.S. Impending visit of the Committee of the Virginia legislature. Carpet has not arrived. ER-5, p. 70

A.L.S. Long Branch, West End Hotel. Surprised to hear her official letters to him were shared. Pleased with the progress at Mount Vernon under his direction. Sorry to hear of illnesses among the servants. ER-5, p. 66

A.L.S. Torrisdale. "Economical arrangements" approved. Doctor bill for servants at Mount Vernon. Welsh's application for job of head gardener turned down. Thanks him for use of his horse on the farm. ER-5, p. 67

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Has a moss tree which may have been planted in Mount Vernon's garden. Gives account of how bushes were transplanted in government garden in 1856 and this one given to him. Sent affidavit of this to Regent Laughton. Wishes to sell it to Association as only one in existence. ER-7, p. 124

A.L.S. Dover. Wishes measurements of smallest room on second floor. Has highest regards for his management of Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 221

A.L.S. Dover. Has sent by "Arrow" a carpet and some old chairs. Bought full set of furniture for Delaware room but Regent advises waiting until after Council when it is to be decided whether to furnish bedrooms as best they can or to wait in hope of fitting house with appropriate furniture. Depressed over Miss Cunningham's death, feels like retiring. Chairs she sends are 100 years old and came from England. ER-5, p. 219

A.L.S. Dover. Moth problem at Mount Vernon is common in houses not lived in. She uses terpentine to repel them. Will furnish Delaware room, but impossible to get 100 year old furniture as desired. Any papers of Miss Cunningham's to be retained there. ER-5, p. 223

A.L.S. Dover. Coat of arms for Delaware room. She will furnish the room. ER-5, p. 225

A.L.S. Dover. Asks how other rooms at Mount Vernon are furnished and whether walls are papered or painted. Two chairs nearly fill the room. ER-5, p. 227

A.L.S. Dover. Sorry she has been misaddressing his letters to Alexandria. Grateful for his papering her room, although Regent prefers "whiting." Will reimburse him for expenses. Room is so small it holds nothing. What type of material is the curtain? ER-5, p. 229

A.L.S. Dover. Since walls in Delaware room are nicely papered, woodwork must be painted too. ER-5, p. 229

A.L.S. Dover. Has had antique style furniture made for Delaware room. ER-5, p. 231

A.L.S. Dover. Paper must come off the walls in Delaware room, it is only one upstairs papered. ER-5, p. 231

A.L.S. Dover. Sends check to repay him for expense in decorating Delaware room. Not offended at the bill. Afraid she has given him offense about the papers. ER-5, p. 237

A.L.S. Dover. Tells him not to be distraught with current state of the MVLA. To remain at his post and ride with the tide. ER-5, p. 215