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D.P. Smith to Benson J. Lossing, 1874 Box 82

A.L. Incomplete letter. New York. Smith visited Mount Vernon when Miss Cunningham managed it, 4 or 5 years before. Wrote article in the Observer afterward telling of her "utter incompetency." Says Ladies at distressed at first, but later realized he was correct. R-381, ER-1231

  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, 1874/1875

D.P. Smith to Benson J. Lossing, 1874 Box 82

Copy. Regarding the mismanagement of Mount Vernon by Miss Cunningham and the MVLA. Although better now that Miss Cunningham has left, there are still problems. Discusses boats docking at wharf. There needs to be a reformation among the Association. ER-7, p. 11

  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, 1874/1875

Extracts of letters, Benson Lossing and John Strider to S.W. Tiffey, 1870 Box 71

Extract copy of previous letter by Benson Lossing in hand of S.W. Tiffey. Also, copy of letter from John Strider re Washington relics. "Col. W" may accept a lower price for his relics, perhaps $10,000. Asks her to tell Ann Pamela Cunningham that Congress may be induced to give money for the relics. RM-719, ER-4895

  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, 1870

John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) collection, 1834/1957 3 Linear Feet 7 boxes

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

This collection concerns the inheritance, maintenance, and sale of the Mount Vernon estate by its last private owner, John Augustine Washington III. A large majority of the collection is correspondence to or from John Augustine Washington III with a significant portion relating to the purchase of the estate by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Three diaries kept by John Augustine are also included and contain important information about his slaves, agricultural practices, and finances. Other types of material in the collection include legal documents, receipts, photographs, and ephemera. Photocopies were made for most of the manuscripts and can be viewed as surrogates to the originals.

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Letter, Benson Lossing to George Washington Parke Custis, 1854 Box 73, Folder 1854.04.04

A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the "Alpha and Omega" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a "professed original painting" of GWashington at office of the "Albion" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of "Being the clear blue of the chief"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 73, 1852/1854

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