Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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A.L.S. Washington. Received $333.65 from Mrs. Ritchie and $1500 from Mrs. Pendleton. Mr. Herbert to take charge of Mount Vernon on July 1. ER-21, p. 281

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $11 from S.W. Joyner of Weldon, N.C. Leaves for Newport, can't arrange for topographical survey now. Will talk to Mr. Herbert about it. Mr. H. to go down July 1 as Superintendent. Mr. Washington to assist him. Mr. Herbert to examine everything and see what requires repair. To repair outbuildings not used by Mr. Washington, "being careful to restore them to their original condition, not in any way to alter or change them." He is to be present when visitors are...

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A.L.S. Newport, R.I. Has received check from Mrs. R. W. Johnson of Arkansas for $522.20/100. One from Mrs. Murat for $224. Had $5000 temporarily invested for MVLA. (22-5)

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of check for MVLA for $102.13. Debt of MVLA. Reduced by $10,000 move to $31,666.67. Some withheld for necessary repairs on the Mount Vernon property. ER-22, p. 9

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A.L.S. Washington. Received from Mrs. Fogg $200, for State of Tennessee. From California $2396.88, from Vermont $350.35. Riggs also paid to Mr. Washington $5000 on July 16. ER-22, p. 11

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A.L.S. Washington. Received $2500 from Mrs. Greenough, Vice Regent of Mass. ER-22, p. 23

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A.L.S. Offer from Mr. Ferro, "the lecturer on Italia." ER-22, p. 113

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A.L.S. Washington. Notes two receipts from Mrs. Ritchie (VR of VA) - for $116.67 and $250.62. ER-22, p. 115

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A.L.S. Says will be in New York - if needs anything to contact Mr. M.C. Bestor at Mr. Riggs' office. ER-22, p 117

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A.L.S. Washington. Hopes she enjoyed the Japanese reception. Informs her of Mr. Fern's letter regarding loss at the Italia Exhibition. ER-22, p. 119

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A.L.S. Regarding their opinions of Congress. Notes receipt of check from Mass for $564.65. ER-22, p. 121

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $426.57 from Mrs. Walker noted. ER-22, p. 12322-123

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A.L.S. Check from Pennsylvania - $750, $50; Check from Arkansas $277.12. Total $1077.12. ER-22, p. 99

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A.L.S. Reports receipt of $283 from Mrs. Ritchie. ER-22, p. 101

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A.L.S. Washington. Reports receipt of Miss Hamilton's check for $1500. Hopes Miss C's health improving. ER-22, p. 103

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A.L.S. Washington. Reports $10 from Miss McMakin, $120 from Mrs. Ritchie. Mentions a $600 forged draft sent to him. ER-22, p. 149

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A.L.S. Soon to report the account of the MVLA. Receipt of check for $61.50. ER-22, p. 105

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A.L.S. Sends her check for $48 plus $27 cash - altogether $85. ER-22, . 107

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A.L.S. Sends vouchers for last account. ER-22, p. 109

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A.L.S. Regarding the arrival of her brother to the Kirkwood house. ER-22, p. 111

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A.L.S. Notes receipt of check from Mrs. Murat (VR-Fla) for $37. ER-22, p. 127

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A.L.S. Washington. Private. Notes receipt of draft for $650 presented to him. Says it is a forgery, he believes. Enquiry of APC as to whether she ever authorized it. ER-22, p. 141

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A.L.S. Washington. Forged note he earlier mentioned has been presented for payment. Has been drawn and negotiated. ER-22, p. 143

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A.L.S. Washington. Acknowledges receipt of $1012.75 in Wells Fargo draft, $11 on New York bank. Since last account he has paid out $4500 in repairs and materials to Mount Vernon. Balance in account about $6000. Will pay Mr. Washington $5000 and "take the chance of something coming in to meet Mr. Herbert's Expenditure". Remaining to be paid to Mr. Washington is the last $1666.67 on last bond and the interest on the bond. ER-22, p. 145

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A.L.S. Washington. Minor matter concerning pay on $11 draft. ER-22, p.147

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A.L.S. Washington. Notes receipt of $20 from Mr. Leedom & list of contributors. Asks whether MVLA plans to reclaim from the endorsers the forgeries that had been paid. Answwers to be referred to Mr. Brown, APC's counsel. ER-22, p. 153

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A.L.S. Washington. Notes receipt of $10 from Miss McMakin. ER-22, p. 155

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A.L.S. Washington. Acknowledges receipt from Miss McMakin of $90. ER-22, p. 157

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A.L.S. New York. Concerning minor MVLA matters. ER-22, p. 159

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A.L.S. Washington. Acknowledges receipt of draft for $1000. ER-22, p. 161