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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Primary Collecting Areas:
George and Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, Founding Era and Early Republic, Historic preservation, Decorative arts, Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Description:

The Fred W. Smith National Library includes general collections, special collections and archives as a resource for scholars, students, and those interested in George Washington, colonial America and the Revolutionary and founding eras.

The library's general collections include secondary source materials on the Washington and Custis families, and the colonial and founding eras.

The Special Collections materials highlight the lives of George and Martha Washington as well as their descendants through correspondence, financial materials, and original books from George and Martha Washington's library.

The archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association holds the historic institutional records of the organization dating back to its founding in 1853.

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Start Over Repository The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Creator Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. She received Miss Cunningham's letters from the 13th, 18th, and 19th, all postmarked 20th. She is hurt that Miss Cunningham worried she was being neglectful of her duties and promises she is innocent and thought she was doing the right thing by not bothering Miss Cunningham with every detail, which would make her anxious. Discusses wages and contract for the painter and delays in papering rooms. Men fed and lodged at Mount Vernon. The walls should be scraped and more wallpaper is needed. There are delays with work on the greenhouse. Mr. Fisher begs to start work on the colonnade. Updates on other Mansion interior work and gifts including: 2 mirrors with eagles, wire hangings, high post bed, mosquito wire cloth, chairs, oil cloths promised. She canned peaches and tomatos, and dried apples. Mr. Craig made cider. Reports the boat receipts. ER-16, p. 197

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Mrs. Tiffey is troubled a check she sent did not reach her. The pipes for the greenhouse are being placed. She has sent Mrs. Halsted samples of wallpaper needed. The East Parlor is so dark it needs two coats, and the painter charges $100. ER-16, p. 197

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Willard Hotel, Washington. Reports that she went to Washington for paint. The colors had to be mixed and there was no deep shades of pink or ashes of roses. Mr. Hudson will come to Mount Vernon and help mix colors. She mentions a blue grey and a blue. ER-16, p. 199

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Received Regent's letter from Richmond. Will do her best to entertain Mrs. Mitchell if she arrives. Wrote to Miss Ross and Miss Morse. Mr. Follansbee and a reporter at Mount Vernon and she refuses permission to be named in article. Mr. Follansbee wants public to know Association had to use its own funds on part of repairs. ER-16, p. 205

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Captain Stackpole could not find Regent's lost spectacles. Mrs. Mitchell will bring friend to Mount Vernon on Saturday and remain until Monday. She and her family go to church Sunday in ambulance. Went to Colross afterwards and saw Mrs. Mason. Her daugher, Mrs. Dandridge, returns home. Miss Louisa Washington is at Mrs. Lloyd's. ER-16, p. 207

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Received the black walnut washstand-well with bureau and bedstead, four cane seat walnut chairs; four plain gilt cornices for curtains. Boat ticket sales for November total $182.25. There are few visitors and little is sold. Mr. Fisher was here for 8 days, $3 per day. Labor bill is $126.25. Mr. Craig's salary is $50. Mr. Sykes sent $100. Mrs. Mitchell's visit is delayed. Mr. Craig has chills and a fever. She begged the boat captain to secure coal for them. Copies letter from Julia F. Morris who received her letters of thanks for her efforts, but she is pleased to help Mount Vernon. She is not as successful as her cousin, Mary Morris Hamilton, but hopes to have more to send Mrs. Halsted soon. ER-16, p. 209

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. There are few visitors. Insurance policy expires on the 9th. Asked Mr. Sykes to pay premium $62.50. Photograph of Tomb received. Sends Washington clippings, hopes she approves article on Mount Vernon. No coal received. Mrs. Mitchell and friends expected. No word from Mrs. Yulee or Mrs. Morse. Curtains are an improvement. She was alone day and night until 10 p.m. except for servants on duty. Nathan cleaned garret and halls. Mr. Fisher is fitting up Upton Herbert's house. W.B. Kendall of New York gave Wilton carpet $54.50. ER-16, p. 211

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Anxious to hear from the Regent as it has been weeks since a letter from her was received. Mrs. Mitchell was expected, but did not come and they have received no word. "Mrs. Judge Merrick" and friends called with Mrs. Yulee as her guest. The cornice for the Lafayette Room is black walnut with gilt stars. Mr. Sykes paid the insurance premium in Alexandria. Mrs. Ritchie's story has been appearing in the newspaper. The Tomb has been cleaned and wreaths placed there on the anniversary of Washington's death.There are few visitors. She receives the Regent's letter on 14th. ER-16, p. 213

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Sends addresses of bishops, etc. Copies part of Mrs. Halsted's letter just received re Peale's Washington Before Yorktown painting in Capitol, which family wishes placed at Mount Vernon. Mrs. Halsted favors plan. H-730

  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, 1869/1870

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 70

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Has sent Regent 6 letters, papers, etc. does not understand why she does not get them. Had bad storm, wind and snow. Mr. Craig and Henry Roberts have chills and fever. Does not understand anxiety about Mount Vernon. Has arranged to pay December labor bill. Asks if Regent will go to Mrs. Pickens'. ER-16, p. 215

  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, 1869/1870

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