Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Arthur M. Burton, Attorney at Law. Re estate of J.W. Derickson, deceased. Widow of Mr. Derickson wishes to know when the MVLA will pay debts owed to her late husband and lists payments owed. ER-D-114

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A.L.S. with copies of documents. Philadelphia. Sends copies of drafts and note and Miss Cunningham's letter. Draft for $1000 does not bear name of Devereux. Asks him to let him know results of his investigation. ER-D-129, ER-D-130

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A.L.S. Washington. Says lecture and exhibition on Italia brought poor return ($26.50) and expenses ran over $20. Requests Mr. Riggs to ask APC what to do with them. (actually it lost money). ER-23, p. 191

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A.L.S. LaCrosse. Encloses $15 for Mount Vernon and list of subscribers. Wasn't willing to give money up to VR for this state.

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A.L.S. Draft sent to Riggs - amount not disclosed. ER-23, p. 173

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. Office of the Lehigh Crane Iron Co. Sends $20 in checks and list of contributors. ER-23, p. 233

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A.L.S. Sends to Riggs $339.64 to credit to MVLA. ER-23, p. 133

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A.L.S. Kirkwood. Encloses order for $693.50. ER-23, p. 243

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A.L.S. Small note. Check for $33 enclosed. ER-23, p. 159

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A.L.S. Encloses payment for fund. ER 23, p. 205

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A.L.S. Tallahassee. Encloses $61.50 toward Mound Vernon fund. ER-23, p. 187

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. Boston. Check from Mrs. Greenough for $564.65. ER-23, p. 197

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A.L.S. Sends check for $500, Mrs. Greenough's collection in Massachusetts. ER-23, p. 261

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Encloses check for $943.50, balance of funds collected in state of Pa. ER-23, p. 283

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. Richmond. Written and signed by Christie Johnson on behalf of Regent. Gives plan for publishing subscriber's names. Requests Treasurer to influence more Congressmen to contribute. Mayors of cities to be addressed. ER-1, p. 105

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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Philadelphia. Private. Miss Cunningham wants to know if he discussed using loan to pay Mr. Washington with him. ER-23, p. 63

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Philadelphia. Private. Discusses funds with Mr. Macfarland.

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...

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. ER-23, p. 109

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Copy "made and given by Miss Jane A. Riggs, Vice Regent for District of Columbia, May 13, 1913". Written on behalf of Ann Pamela Cunningham. Requests Mr. Riggs to become the official Treasurer of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Regrets any embarrassment he had in paying check handed him by her friend Mr. Henry La Reintrie--her baptismal name is "Sarah Jane" but has used "Christie" for years--cannot understand why Miss Cunningham used "Sarah" in this check--hopes this explanation is satisfactory. ER-23, p. 277

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Not sure of date of Miss Tracy's appointment as secretary--insists check was signed by Miss Cunningham and sent to her by David Paul Brown--cannot understand his reluctance to pay it. ER-23, p. 279

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Acknowledges receipt of check for $77.55 from G.W. Riggs. ER-23, p. 281