Herbert, Upton

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Copy in writing of Mary McMakin. Re cleaning out undergrowth. Asks for monthly report on workmen, and work at Tomb. Becomes wary of speculators and patrotic offers. Asks his opinion on new proposition for travel by road and the toll involved. ER-11, p. 89

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A.L.S. Washington. Authorization to contract for wharf road at landing. Cost not to exceed $4000. ER-1, p. 155

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Draft copy. One letter by Upton Herbert and one by Betsey Mason on reverse with other notations. Mrs. Mason describes the "Banqueting Hall" or New Room. ER-16, p. 202. Undated 153.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...

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A.L.S. Washington. Encloses statement for expenses and work done on new wharf, removing old wharf. ER-23, p. 275

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A.L.S. Washington. Inquires if there is a map of 260 acres, MVLA purchased from J.A. Washington, and if he may have permission to use copy of it in his book, "Home of Washington." ER-4, p. 114

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Draft. Has sent him several volumes of the "Record" and GW portraits, hopes he can sell them to visitors (though she realizes it to be outside the realm of his duties) as the MVLA desperately needs funds. ER-11, p. 149

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Draft. Encloses article from the Philadelphia Press of (Feb 1) "effecting the interests of the Association." Says article seriously effects Mount Vernon, more than Mr. Herbert realizes. Asks that Mr. Herbert try to recall the circumstance related in the paper that Miss Cunningham will be able to contradict it and ''explain its origin." Press reports that Mr. Herbert has been uncivil and uncourteous to the public. ER-16, p. 19

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...

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Receipt is from George Siggers to Upton H. Herbert, MVLA Superintendent. Siggers acknowledges receiving from Herbert $53.00 for 50 bushels of corn.

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Sends dimensions of rooms; recommends hall be covered with old cloth; paid Mr. Bradshaw $1000 for work though work was delayed. Old portico has been pulled down and new one is being built. ER-3, p. 301

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A.L.S. Alexandria. Reports on amount contributed ($97) on bills; asks about grates for library and dining room and kind of coal wanted; re Mr. Bradshaw's forfeit. ER-3, p. 241

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Thinks present staff can prevent damage to estate. Will place extra man at tomb. Old vault has been well enclosed with high paling fence. ER-3, p. 245

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. ER-3, p. 219

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Disclaims incivility to the public as reported in press. Controls for trespassing. ER-3, p. 223

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Sends copy of contract between Mr. Bradshaw and Association for new wharf and road; reports on bills paid and outstanding; plans for completion of buildings; building fence and enclosure around entire boundary except 1/2 mile of plank fencing- 200 yards to finish within sight of Mansion. Mr. Slater and Mr. Steel, Eng and Scotch gardeners give advice on hedges - recommends native cedar; one kiln brick burned - 80,000 good quality. ER-3, p. 235

Scope and Contents A.L.S. with typed transcription. Mount Vernon. Labor now employed - 7 carpenters, 2 brick-layers, 3 laborers. Work on seed houses, west end flower garden, wall with paling restored after Washington's plan. Cites Lossing's account in Harper's magazine. Wall connecting seed house and greenhouse repaired, seed house west end vegetable garden and outhouse at east end repaired and wall connecting two. Laborers have traced out old walls and cleaned them. Will give his opinion on Messrs....

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A.L.S. with typed transcript. Mount Vernon. Visitors to MV and dates - Fire companies of Philadelphia and Washington on boats "America" and "Franklin," also Association of printers. Engineer has located 2 roads with easy grades. Buying pickets for fence. J.A. Washington says there is not enough water to cover 5 acres for a lake. Asks for another copy of plan of wall and fence. ER-3, p. 217

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A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Will carry out Regent's instructions re preservation and care of Mount Vernon. If Regent permits, he thinks he can attend to Confederate soldiers at Mount Vernon satisfactorily. Will see Col. Terrett as Regent requests. Gen. Washington's bedroom is plastered and painted, roof mended; Mr. Riggs' order to dismiss workmen will be carried out. Mr. Washington's farm houses too far away to be injured by fort gun fire. ER-8, p. 51

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A.L.S. on Burke and Herbert letterhead. Has drawn on Riggs through Messrs. Burke and Herbert $1625.70 to pay Henry James and Co. of Baltimore. ER-23, p. 201