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Start Over Collection Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875 Date range 1870

Agreement with S. Greenhalgh (roofer), 1870 Box 2

This document is an original contract between the MVLA and Solomon Greenhalgh. The contract stipulates that Greenhalgh must tin the roof of the portico and board over the same. He must also put tin gutters on the mansion as well as put tin around the dormer windows and on the outbuildings. Furthermore, he must build two cisterns with pumps and furnish a hydraulic ram for a spring at the foot of the lawn. The price is $1500 with board for himself and two men, fare to and from Washington, D.C., and use of Mount Vernon teams and laborers.

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to Benson J. Lossing, 1870 Box 71

Draft. Colonel Washington's wife who has never seen Mount Vernon, accepts Regent's invitation, gives information about Farewell Address. His mistakes due to information given by Mr. Weller. Dr. Prince's article in Observer somewhat retracts first unfavorable article. ER-2, p. 173

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to Hiram Powers, 1870 Box 71

A.L.S. In writing of S.W. Tiffey. Mount Vernon. Brief sketch of the MVLA and its history. Wants the Association to have Powers' recently finished bust of Edward Everett to be displayed in the "Great Room of the Mansion" beside a "Life Like" statue of General Washington." RM-263, MS-2776

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to Lewis William Washington, 1870 Box 71

A.L.S. In writing of S.W. Tiffey. Mount Vernon. Thanking him for his letter concerning Washington family "relics." Mr. Washington was the husband of Ella Bassett Washington, who was appointed first Vice Regent for West Virginia last year. RM-605, ER-4495

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to Margaret Comegys, 1870 Box 72

A.L. fragment, incomplete. Regent is "charmed" with Mr. Lambdin, hopes Mrs. Comegys will make arrangements with him for her. Mount Vernon is "very sickly." Mrs. Craig's baby ill, fears Craig will leave on this account. Boat is "doing miserable business". ER-17, p. 165

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  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1870

Ann Pamela Cunningham to Margaret Comegys, 1870 Box 72

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Arrived Saturday evening with Bridget. Went to Mr. Lambdin's, told him of Mrs. Comegys's kind offer. Sat for him 2 hours, returns Tuesday morning. Little she has seen of the portrait she does not like. Refers to a photograph she liked taken 13 years ago, side view. Showed him this and realized Mr. Lambdin appreciated unfortunate change in her appearance. ER-17, p. 167

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  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1870

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