Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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A.L.S. Washington. He and Mr. Herbert saw President. Seems Queen Victoria's son to arrive at Mount Vernon soon. Riggs a little embarrassed to take the Prince to see Mount Vernon in its dilapidated condition. ER-22, p. 163

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A.L.S. Washington. His trip to Mount Vernon with the Prince was a success. Mr. Herbert did fine job preparing Mount Vernon for the visit. Describes visit in detail. ER-22, p. 165

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A.L.S. Washington. Apologizes for forgetting to send check. Now encloses check for $77. With that withdrawn, $348.88 in MVLA account. Used $2000 more of Treasury notes for Mount Vernon repairs. ER-22, p. 166

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A.L.S. Washington. Notes receipt of check for $1000 from Miss Hamilton. Tells her not to sell Va. State bonds - if Virginia leaves the Union, Mount Vernon will leave to go, too. ER-22, p. 167

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A.L.S. Washington. Notes check from VR of Missouri that total MVLA funds now $4402.79. ER-22, p. 169

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A.L.S. Washington, DC. Mr. Bryan has paid $1600 to Association--had to pay $300 insurance under terms of purchase--Mr. Bryan promises to pay more when accounts of boat are made up--fewer people going down to Mt. Vernon beause of condition of country--no money coming in and fears no more will come. ER-22, p. 171

Scope and Contents A.L.S. with typed transcripts. Washington, D.C. Does not believe southern army will get near enough to shell the city--does not believe letters are being opened--cannot ask authorities to move General Washington's effects to Mount Vernon--rumor Virginians have removed Washington's body--finances will not permit hiring guards at Mount Vernon--no "reign of terror" here--cannot get to see Genl. Scott to ask that Mount Vernon be made sacred ground--boat not running, but mails come through....

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $1500 from Mr. Peabody for Mr. Everett. ER-21, p. 89

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $122.64 from Alicia K. Pendleton--Mr. Devereux is here. ER-21, p. 91

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of check for $550 from Roger Williams of R.I. ER-21, p. 93

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of 3 checks totaling $237--Mrs. Morse's check for $101.50--will try to meet her in Philadelphia latter part of month. ER-21, p. 95

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A.L.S. Washington. $25 from Mrs. Fogg and $81 from Mrs. Morse. ER-21, p. 97

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $273.10 from Mrs. Ritchie. ER-21, p. 99

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A.L.S. Washington. Received check for $194.40 from Geo. Yerger--Mr. Everett to be in Phila. This week--pressing business prevents his going to Phila. now. ER-21, p. 101

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A.L.S. Washington. Regarding money received. ER-21, p. 103

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A.L.S. Washington. Received from her $1018.26--unable to leave here now. ER-21, p. 105

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Washington. Will pay Mr. Washington's agents $5000--will make another $5000 payment as soon as draft for $6500 is collected from Mr. C. H. Parker, Boston. ER-21, p. 107

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A.L.S. Washington. Paid today $5000 to Mr. Washington. ER-21, p. 109

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A.L.S. Washington. Has 3 checks she sent, amounting to $815. ER-21, p. 129

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A.L.S. Washington. Received from her 2 checks totaling $1014--has now on hand $2300, & hopes to pay Mr. Washington more soon. ER-21, p. 131

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A.L.S. Washington. Receives check for $294.48 from officers of the Navy Yard, Brooklyn. ER-21, p. 133

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A.L.S. Washington. Received checks totaling $1046.58--received from Mr. Peabody in Boston $2000; $50 from Gen. George Mason Graham of La.; and $35 from Gen. George Mason Long of La.--has written Mr. Washington regarding making another payment. ER-21, p. 135

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt of $394.75 from Mrs. Ritchie and $272.36 and $1652.80 fro Miss Cunningham. Has drawn on Mr. Parker for $1135.35, will make as large a payment as possible to Mr. Washington by the 22nd. ER-21, p. 137

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A.L.S. Washington. Received 3 checks totaling $625--$5000 to be paid to Mr. Washington today--will probably make another payment on Monday. ER-21, p. 111

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt from her of checks amounting to $1926 and deposit slip for $50--received from Mrs. Ritchie a check for $247.31--press of business prevents his writing to her regarding to matter in her private letter. ER-21, p. 113

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A.L.S. Washington. $500 check from New Jersey. ER-21, p. 115

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A.L.S. Washington. Returns $30 for endorsement--will advise Mr. Washington to call for $10,000. ER-21, p. 117

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A.L.S. Washington. Received $500 from Ohio--hopes to advise her tomorrow of $10,000 to Mr. Washington. ER-21, p. 119

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A.L.S. Washington. Act of incorporation of Association prohibits her negotiating for an advance of money by pledging the property as security--Mr. Washington's agent hasn't called for $10,000 payment. ER-21, p. 121

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A.L.S. Washington. Receipt from her of 3 checks for $70, $132.81, and $30.66. ER-21, p. 123