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S.W. Tiffey to Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Regent left Mount Vernon on May 26, completely broken down, having set Mount Vernon accounts in order, "fitting up her wardrobe", worried about her private affairs, and approaching land sale near Mount Vernon. Paper not yet arrived for walls. Spiral staircase to cupola finished, greenhouse brick work nearly done; garden is "handsome", shrubs trimmed, annuals will soon blossom. Sashes for Banquet Hall arrived. General Michler at Mount Vernon today. Tribune correspondent visits Mount Vernon. English grass is driven out by coarse native grass. ER-15, p. 153

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L. End of letter missing. Mount Vernon. "Elegant paper with gilt and green figures" border and ceiling papers arrived. Plasterers putting on last coats on the second floor. Mr. Fornsby expected, wants to paint Mansion, one coat at least General Sherman and party at Mount Vernon. Plasterers start painting in Banqueting Hall tomorrow. ER-16, p. 159

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L.S. Re bill for Christie and Constance wall-paper and "Turkey Red" curtains from Paton and Co. Wallpaper samples for Graves & Co. Captain Stackpole will see to it. Asks if Janeway's wall-paper and bedstead are gifts. Discusses General Michler and bills for paint, oil, and glass. General Michler sent Mount Vernon six large mahogany cases from President's House. Hall will not be painted. Thinks General Michler hopes to get more money for repairs. ER-16, p. 167

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L.S. Captain Stackpole attended to packages. Mr. Fornsby's order for paints and reply as to who would pay bills. Reports on beds and mattresses. Sends measurements for parlor and Lafayette windows and door. No frames for mosquito wire but Mrs. Fornsby will have them made. ER-16, p. 169

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Kept amount of paper received from Janeway, light blue paper from Graves and Co. for New Jersey not received. Hall is wainscotted. General Michler has sent 6 large mahogany cases. Banquet Hall looks like a lumber room. Regent mourns sale of Washington land. Two lots Miss Cunningham wanted were not sold. Christy and Constance paper a gift. ER-16, p. 171

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 68

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Blue paper has not arrived. West Parlor is wainscotted, East Parlor painted like the Association's Parlor, but ceiling is ugly and soiled. Suggests Christy & Constance paper for library, no questions about Hall paper. General Michler expected soon, urges large room be painted at once. Visitors wonder why things have not been finished. Walls in Washington's bedroom are very white. Quotes Regent's letter re papering without Council's authority, Mrs. Halsted's suggestion to have old styles manufactured from her samples. Questions leaving walls white rather than using modern wallpaper. Might be plain colors as Washington refers to yellow, also blue rooms. Wants a bed Washington has slept in for his bedroom. Suggests ways of acquiring bed on which he died, and asking Generla Lee for it. Regent anxious about acquiring adjacent land. ER-16, p. 180

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Three pounds of fertilizer donated no charge. Thanked Mrs. Taylor, also Dewey & Son for gifts. Regent postpones wallpapering until her return to Mount Vernon. Describes present condition of walls, declares Banquet Hall and East Parlor must be painted. Suggests most desirable immediate improvements for walls. Washington's bedchamber clean, but needs curtains. Striped paper for entrance not arrived yet. Suggests panel paper and paint for library. Cellar and colonnade not touched. Government plans for greenhouse first and Mansion second. Copies and sends Kimmel correspondence. ER-16, p. 181

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Wallpaper arrived, 24 rolls for $16 - broad stripe, dark green and buff. General Michler promises to paint Banquet Hall, can't go beyond $7000. Sashes are too large. Mahogany cases in Banquet Room. One coat of paint for that room, East Parlor, Hall and doors. Suggests varnish. If funds are left from greenhouse, there is more to be done. No work on colonnades and cellar yet. No date set for Regent's return. Hopes to have free freight for Mount Vernon. Mr. Sykes is seriously ill. ER-16, p. 185

  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 Nancy Halsted, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. General Michler declares "large drawing room, East Parlor and Lafayette Room" shall be painted. Will bring White House painters in 2 weeks, and some papering to be done. One man needed to constantly trim and clean around fences and corners. Dickey and Co. glass is here, now painting sashes for greenhouse. Papering is awaiting Regent's return. Entrance to Washington's bedroom not plastered, hoped to have it papered. Lafayette Room not white. ER-16, p. 183

  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

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