Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881
Dates
- Existence: 1813-1881
- Existence: 1813 - 1881
Biography
Banker and businessman. Treasurer of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Found in 507 Collections and/or Records:
Abby Chace to George W. Riggs, 1858 November
A.L.S. Sends check from part of amount collected in Providence. ER-23, p. 45
Abby Chace to George W. Riggs, 1868 December 16
A.L.S. Sends him a copy of her final report on the settlement with Miss Tracy. Implies that Miss Tracy had been misusing funds during war years, as she made several unauthorized expenditures at her discretion. Felt she must bring this to Mr. Riggs' attention. ER-13, p. 16
Alice Key Pendleton to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2
Telegram - Magnetic Telegraph Company, Cincinnati. Deposited $253.
Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 24
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Enclosing a check. ER-23, p. 103
Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 28
Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 30
A.L.S. Philadelphia. One of two on the same day. Regarding funds collected. ER-23, p. 110
Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 30
A.L.S. Philadelphia. One of two on the same day. Regarding funds and payments. ER-23, p. 111
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 15
A.L.S. Philadelphia. ER-23, p. 95
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 October 17
A.L.S. in writing of Sarah Tracy, signed by Miss Cunningham. Philadelphia. Encloses checks to Riggs. Pennsylvania - on Girard Bank (Phila) $2250.97, Arkansas on Bank of Wilmington $271.00, total of $2821.97. ER-23, p.-127
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, undated (041)
Draft letter in writing of a secretary. In regards to the involvement of ladies from the District of Columbia, specifically wives and daughters of politicians. ERL-64. Undated 041.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 October 6
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 12
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 20
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. ER-23, p. 35
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 20
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Acknowledges his receipt of 3 checks for funds. ER-23, p. 33
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 26
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. ER-23, p. 39
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 27
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Encloses checks and writes private letter on opposite side. ER-23, p. 39
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 30
A.L.S. One of two on the same day. ER-23, p. 47
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 1
A.L.S. Philadelphia. One of two letters written on the same day. Rec'd circular letter re grand festival for MV fund. Offers his name in promotion of same. ER-23, p. 53
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sending him additional check. One of three written on the same day.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2
Philadelphia. Sending more checks. One of three written on the same day.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Details of checks received and to be sent. One of three written on the same day.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 3
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Thanks him and sends more checks. ER-23, p. 59
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 4
Philadelphia. Discusses various financial details.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 6
Philadelphia. Financial matters.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 May 5
Later handwritten copy. Asking George W. Riggs to become the official Treasurer of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 May 25
A.L.S. and draft. Richmond. His appointment as Treasurer required consent of the Grand Council, but all approved and he is now officially appointed as Treasurer of the MVLA.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 June 14
A.L.S. Letter received and pencil draft. Written in the hand of her secretary, signed by Cunningham. Discusses payment to Mr. Washington.
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 July 6
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 November 18
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sends to him the following checks: Indiana- check for $600.00; Kentucky - check for $488.50, check for $139.30; Rhode Island - check for $272.00; Iowa - check for $57.55; Total $1557.35. [card 2] US Army - New Mexico - Fort Defiance - check for $55.00, Fort Defiance check for $111.50; Washington Territory - Ft. Vancouver - check for $68.00, cash $1.00; Texas - Ft. Bliss - check for $9.50; total $1802.35 [add]. ER-23, p. 143
Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 November 23
A.L.S. Philadelphia. Wants Mr. Riggs to provide her (APC) with the facts stating that Mr. Washington has not, in fact, sold Mount Vernon out from under the MVLA. This rumor could kill the MVLA, unless stifled. ER-23, p. 146
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