Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Received money from Treasurer of Centennial Board of Finance, first distribution of assets on Centennial Stock. Received dividend on Georgia stock. ER-20, p. 101

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Sends her draft for $2800. ER-20, p. 103

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Money on credit and interest due to the Association. ER-20, p 104

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Received check for $100 from Mrs. Townsend. ER-20, p. 105

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Does not want to recommend any Savings Bank that pays 5% as he does not see how it can be safely earned at this time, but he will send money they order him to send to any such bank. ER-20, p. 102

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Re money in bonds and interest due. ER-20, p. 94

A.L.S. Asks them to appoint another Treasurer as his private business consumes his time. Regrets he cannot go to Mount Vernon. ER-20, p. 61

A.L.S. Refers to Resolution sent him and receipt of $6161.37. Has sent Mrs. Laughton list giving his opinion on investments. Thanks MVLA for their action re his withdrawal as Treasurer and insists he has not the time to give to the MVLA that their business should have. ER-20, p. 62

A.L.S. Received her check for $2870.00. ER-20, p. 60

Cannot be at Council because of dying brother.

A.L.S. Washington. There are no reports to send her--since boat is running, receipts are enough for moderate expenses of Superintendent--will write Miss Tracy about possibility of meeting of Ladies--Miss Tracy stayed at Mount Vernon during the war and since--sometimes she had communication cut off from them. ER-2, p. 213

A.L.S. Washington. Received check for $150. ER-21, p. 219

A.L.S. New York. Credited to Mount Vernon Association the $98 in checks she sent. ER-392

A.L.S. Washington. Received $505.35 from her. ER-21, p. 278

A.L.S. Washington. Received her money and letter from the 21st. Paid $10,000 more toward Mount Vernon on the anniversary of Washington's death. ER-375

A.L.S. Washington. Notes Mr. Herbert's request for additional $40 per month for labor at Mount Vernon. If MVLA approves, he will send funds to Miss Tracy. Reports contents of his letter to Miss Comegys (Oct. 6, 1865). ER-22, p. 209

A.L.S. Washington. Illinois fund raising effort of Williams appears to be turning out badly. ER-22, p. 211

A.L.S. Washington. Reports amount of money and bonds remaining in Mr. Everett's estate. As soon as this can be obtained, balance of bond due Mr. Washington's heirs should be paid. Burke & Herbert handling Mount Vernon payments. ER-22, p. 205

A.L.S. Washington. ER-22, p. 197

A.L.S. Washington. Permission to sell bricks at Mount Vernon. ER-22, p. 203

A.L.S. Washington. Calls on Sec. of War Stanton re running of boat to Mount Vernon - thinks it inadvisable now because of recent attacks on boat. ER-4, p. 113

A.L.S. Washington. Rec'd $600 from Mrs. Farnsworth. Explains a "seeming misconduct" on part of some excursionists which he advises her "to forgive and forget". ER-15, p. 128

A.L.S. Washington. Editor of Philadelphia Press failed to print contradiction of charges against Miss Cunningham. However, did print Dr. Hodge's letter of reply to the charges. ER-22, p. 195

A.L.S. Washington. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Barry have agreed to MVLA sale of its Virginia stock. Will be done when deemed advisable. ER-4, p. 107

A.L.S. Application to him from a man in Boston. ER-22, p. 273

A.L.S. Washington, DC. Rec'd note from Mr. Peabody, sec. of E. Everett trust fund in Boston - sends also $845.48, amount on hand. Trustees have instructed him to dispose of securities and send money to Mr. Riggs. ER-16, p. 78

A.L.S. From Oregon, $320.57 - Hopes more will come in to support Miss Tracy at Mount Vernon. ER-22, p. 177

A.L.S. Washington. Received from Mrs. Greenough in Boston $500. ER-22, p. 175

Miss Hamilton unable to go to Alexandria due to troop deployment there. Wishes to visit Mount Vernon, but aware of situation there. ER-22, p. 187

A.L.S. Washington. Excitement in DC and NYC that rumors of removal of Washington's remains from Mount Vernon whether true or not he does not know, but not done by JAW. ER-22, p. 181