Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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

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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

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Telegram - Magnetic Telegraph Company, Cincinnati. Deposited $253.

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Enclosing a check. ER-23, p. 103

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...

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

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

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. ER-23, p. 95

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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

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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.

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...

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...

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. ER-23, p. 35

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

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Private. ER-23, p. 39

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

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A.L.S. One of two on the same day. ER-23, p. 47

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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

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

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Philadelphia. Sending more checks. One of three written on the same day.

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

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

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Philadelphia. Discusses various financial details.

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Philadelphia. Financial matters.

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

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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.

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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.

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...

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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

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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