Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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Telegram - Magnetic Telegraph Company. Philadelphia. Sent Letter with draft for $1271.

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. Poolesville, Maryland. Encloses $54 for Mount Vernon. Will forward names for the Record later. Please forward to one of the Ladies who can forward the portraits. ER-23, p. 101. Undated 159.

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A.L.S. Poolesville, MD. Sends money for the Mount Vernon cause. Hopes to do more in the future. ER-23, p. 100

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A.L.S. Boston. Everett writes to "my dear friend," probably G.W. Riggs re consummation payment to John Augustine Washington. Fears expected contributions will be disappointing. Delays in receipts from orations he has given. Brooklyn receipts may be $1000. Has rec'd $1000 from Ledger contributions. New York oration delayed by Everett's illness. ER-9, p. 227

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Photostat. Boston. Desires to know his views on borrowing money to consumate purchase of Mt. Vernon on the 22nd--he himself doesn't think it a good idea. ER-508

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Photostat. Boston. A mistake in amount of funds credited to his orations in New Jersey. ER-510

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Concerning agreement of books. Reports proceeds from three orations in N.J. is $913.27. ER-23, p. 123

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A.L.S. Petersham. Regarding a Mr. W (Williams ?) who has been asking for collections for Mount Vernon without her authority. ER-23, p. 297

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A.L.S. Advises Mr. Riggs of her course in replying to circulated letter from a Mr. Williams - sent to her through Miss Hamilton. ER-23, p. 295

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Typed excerpt of letter "taken from Elswyth Thane's notes on Mrs. Ritchie." RM-144 TYP-2410

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"Extracts from a letter to Mr. Riggs" Mr. Devereux shows his letter to Regent--she thanks him for advice--today Miss C. gave Mr. Devereux an order for $450 for the Record. ER-D-72

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A.L.S. Boston. Sends money from Mr. Everett's account to the MVLA. ER-23, p. 113

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A.L.S. on letterhead. Regarding funds transferred from Edward Everett.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The bulk of this collection is correspondence to Mrs. Laughton concerning Mount Vernon and the work of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Other material includes correspondence from Mrs. Laughton, formal reports and papers of the MVLA, personal correspondence and memoirs, photographs, printed material, and ephemera. The overall dates range from 1850 to 1891 with the bulk of the collection dating from the 1860s-1880s.This collection contains correspondence from a significant...

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A.L.S. Nashville. Check on Manhattan Bank (N.Y.) for $298 & $2 in gold as contribution to the MVLA from Tennessee. ER-23, p. 130

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Collection of 80 photographs which belonged to Miss Sarah C. Tracy (later Mrs. Upton H. Herbert), resident secretary at Mount Vernon during the Civil War years. The pictures most of which are cartes de visite were collected by Miss Tracy; some were obviously presented to her, after the fashion of the day, and are inscribed. Besides the one of herself there are three of Mount Vernon which must date from the years of her residence. Others include Leeds Castle, the English seat of Thomas, Lord...

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A.L.S. from George A. (Taylor?) of the Railroad Bank, Savannah, GA. Check for $336.87 for payment of dividends to MVLA. ER-23, p.229

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Draft enclosed for MV fund.

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A.L.S. Jackson. Encloses draft for $110--from Matron's letter to Mrs. McWillie, there seems to be a discrepancy in amount of funds remitted by him and Mrs. McWillie. ER-23, p. 51

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. Washington. Received $5000 from Miss Hamilton and paid off balance of bond for $41,666.67 due Feb 22, 1861, with interest. ER-21, p. 205

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A.L.S. Washington. Received from Mrs. Morse $102.13. Is unable presently to report on North Carolina contributions. Regrets APC's loss, death of her father. ER-22, p. 7

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A.L.S. Washington. Received $300 from J.P. Wild. Also, discusses payments to JAW. ER-22, p. 69

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A.L.S. Saturday. Regarding the publication of a letter. ER-22, p. 131. Undated 143.

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A.L.S. Tuesday. Received Miss Tracy's note. Mrs. Riggs was on her way to visit but got turned back by the storm. Will try again to visit. ER-22, p. 133. Undated 144.

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A.L.S. The band can accompany the party down to Mount Vernon, the only difficulty being that they finish in time to make it back. ER-22, p. 135. Undated 145.

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A.L.S. Monday morning. Is detained today. Thinks she should give him the checks she has already collected. Hopes to meet with her later. ER-22, p. 137. Undated 146.