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Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

 Person

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

 File — Box 29
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A.L.S. Sends check from part of amount collected in Providence. ER-23, p. 45

Dates: 1858 November

Abby Chace to George W. Riggs, 1868 December 16

 File — Box 66
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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

Dates: 1868 December 16

Alice Key Pendleton to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2

 File — Box 31
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Telegram - Magnetic Telegraph Company, Cincinnati. Deposited $253.

Dates: 1858 December 2

Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 24

 File — Box 33
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Enclosing a check. ER-23, p. 103

Dates: 1858 December 24

Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 28

 File — Box 33
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...
Dates: 1858 December 28

Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 30

 File — Box 34
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. One of two on the same day. Regarding funds collected. ER-23, p. 110

Dates: 1858 December 30

Alice Nisbet to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 30

 File — Box 34
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. One of two on the same day. Regarding funds and payments. ER-23, p. 111

Dates: 1858 December 30

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 October 17

 File — Box 46
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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

Dates: 1859 October 17

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, undated (041)

 File — Box 102
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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.

Dates: undated (041)

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 October 6

 File — Box 28
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...
Dates: 1858 October 6

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 12

 File — Box 30
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...
Dates: 1858 November 12

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 20

 File — Box 30
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Acknowledges his receipt of 3 checks for funds. ER-23, p. 33

Dates: 1858 November 20

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 November 27

 File — Box 30
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Encloses checks and writes private letter on opposite side. ER-23, p. 39

Dates: 1858 November 27

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 1

 File — Box 31
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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

Dates: 1858 December 1

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2

 File — Box 31
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sending him additional check. One of three written on the same day.

Dates: 1858 December 2

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2

 File — Box 31
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Philadelphia. Sending more checks. One of three written on the same day.

Dates: 1858 December 2

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 2

 File — Box 31
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Details of checks received and to be sent. One of three written on the same day.

Dates: 1858 December 2

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 December 3

 File — Box 31
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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Thanks him and sends more checks. ER-23, p. 59

Dates: 1858 December 3

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 May 5

 File — Box 22
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Later handwritten copy. Asking George W. Riggs to become the official Treasurer of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

Dates: 1858 May 5

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 May 25

 File — Box 23
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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.

Dates: 1858 May 25

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 June 14

 File — Box 23
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A.L.S. Letter received and pencil draft. Written in the hand of her secretary, signed by Cunningham. Discusses payment to Mr. Washington.

Dates: 1858 June 14

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1858 July 6

 File — Box 24
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the “Early Records” since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a...
Dates: 1858 July 6

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 November 18

 File — Box 47
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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

Dates: 1859 November 18

Ann Pamela Cunningham to George W. Riggs, 1859 November 23

 File — Box 47
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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

Dates: 1859 November 23

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