Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

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. Dobbs Ferry. Asks to what department MVLA should make its claim for damages due to discontinuance of boat service at rate of $500 per month. Note added to letter: endorsement signed by E. Everett; Sec. refers them to Court of Claims, E. Everett places case in hands of Mr. Eames, lawyer in Washington. Sec. of War refuses to let boat run. ER-3, p. 265

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. to Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War. MVLA wishes to resume its Washington-Alexandria-Mount Vernon boat service regularly twice a week, fees furnish "only means of support" for Mount Vernon. During last two years no treasonable or other undesirable acts have occurred and Association will continue its vigilance in these matters. ER-15, p. 111

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A.L. Copy. Reminder of MVLA's request to have semi-weekly boat service from Washington and Alexandria to Mount Vernon resumed. ER-15, p. 109