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Start Over Collection Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875 Date range 1859

Abby Chace to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1859 Box 39

A.L.S. with enclosed news clipping. Providence. Devereux sent engravings for sale at MV festival, too late. Took in over $1000 at Festival and will clear $800. News clipping gives information about the festival. ER-13, p. 9

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1859

Account of proceeds for a ball and concert given by Mrs. John B. Weller in Sacramento, 1859 Box 5

Account of the proceeds for a ball and concert given in Sacramento, California "under the auspices of" Mrs. John B. Weller (wife of the governor of California), N.S. Long, Nm.J. Robertson, B.F. Hastings, and Leland Stanford. The total amount obtained was $445.

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 3. Financial Documents, 1856/1877
  4. Subseries 3.1. General, 1857/1874

Account of the MVLA with Devereux and Co., 1859 Box 5

Describes the account between Devereux & Co. and the MVLA as of 24 August 1859. It includes the money received from the sale of portraits, fifty percent of which goes to the MVLA. It also includes the $2157.48 debt of Devereux to MVLA Regent Ann Pamela Cunningham, which was paid by a note dated four months from 19 September 1859.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 3. Financial Documents, 1856/1877
  4. Subseries 3.1. General, 1857/1874

"Aid to the Mount Vernon Fund" circular, with letter by Devereux and Co., 1859 Box 4

Printed circular regarding sale of the portrait of Washington to benefit the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Suggests forming clubs to raise money and purchase one copy of the portrait for the group. Gives list of the Vice Regents to whom money should be submitted. Signed S.F. Watson. Folder also includes a letter by Devereux & Co., probably to Ann Pamela Cunningham, regarding copies of the Mount Vernon Record, dated January 12, 1859.

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 2. Appeals, 1854/1894
  4. Subseries 2.1. Appeals of the MVLA, 1854/1868

Alexander Henry, mayor of Philadelphia, to John Weiss Forney, 1859 Box 37

A.L.S. Individually is willing to cooperate with Mount Vernon movement but doubts expediency of official action unless it is general throughout land. Feb.22 appropriate date for "united effort toward purchase of Mount Vernon." ER-13, p.139

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1859

Alfred Moss to John W. Burke, 1859 Box 48

A.L.S. Fairfax Co. Court House. Moss informs Burke that Mr. John Washington holds title for Mt. Vernon and the story he had sold it is wholly false. If the MVLA desires it, Moss will furnish absolute proof of John A. Washington's title to Mt. Vernon. ER-23, p. 149-149

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1859

Alfred Moss to Sarah Tracy, 1859 Box 48

A.L.S. Alfred Moss, Clerk of the Fairfax County Court, to Sarah Tracy. Reports brief account of conveyance of property by Mrs. Jane C. Washington to her son, J.A, (1225 acres). No mortgage ever been taken on property. MVLA acquired title April 19, 1858. ER-3, p. 187

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1859

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