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Ann Pamela Cunningham to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 46

A.L.S. Philadelphia. States that the work of The Association is accomplished through the "voluntary self consecration of the women of our land," and therefore paid agents have been employed to collect funds. For this reason, she must refuse the request of Bushrod W. Herbert for such employment. ER-4267, p. 4

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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

Ann Pamela Cunningham to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 47

A.L.S. Writes to deplore insulting rumors about Washington's motives in selling Mount Vernon and to speculate on what action might be taken to counter act them. RM-523, ER-4267, 4 p.

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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

Ann Pamela Cunningham to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 49

A.L.S. Draft. Forwards a paper [not present] indicating the success of her efforts at Mount Vernon and states, "I am cheered indeed to see how great a hold the one idea I promulgated my making his tomb a bond of Union! - bulwark against Abolitionism!" ER-4268 RM-523

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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, 1859/1860

Authorization from John Augustine Washington III for money to be deposited in his Burke and Herbert bank account, 1859 Box 5

John A. Washington authorizes Burke and Herbert Bank to receive payment. Also includes two messages of funds received from George W. Riggs, MVLA Treasurer, in February 1859.

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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

Christie Johnson to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 41

A.L.S. Christie Johnson on behalf of Ann Pamela Cunningham. Philadelphia. Expresses gratitude for hospitality shown to Mr. Devereux, the artist, during his visit to Mount Vernon and the gift of Washington papers ("drafts of General Washington") made to Ann Pamela Cunningham by John Augustine Washington. And requests information about contract and title of Mount Vernon. RM-523, ER-4258, 5 p.

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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

Devereux and Co. to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 39

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re sketches being made of house and grounds. Because of so many inaccurate engravings of MV published in N.Y., Regent asks J.A.W. to allow no sketch or drawing to be made in future without her consent. Wishes illustrations to be competently done and exclusively for publication Assn. designated. ER-9, p. 63

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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

George Mason to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 4, Folder 1859.06.29

A.L.S. Spring Bank, Virginia to Mount Vernon. Mason writes describing an incident he had with West Ford on his plantation. This remarkable letter highlights the way Ford, despite being a free man, was still treated like a slave by others: "On the evening of the Monday after Whitsunday, I was about sunset standing at my stable, giving some orders for the morning's work, when there passed within three or four yards of me a Negro man, who I did not know, without touching his hat, or any other recognition of my presence. After he had passed, I called to him asking who he was, and who did he belong to? He walked on, taking no notice, until I repeated the question, when he said 'Washington.' I then said, I suppose you have a name, and can tell me what Mr. Washington you belong to? He replied, 'West Ford.' His manner was insolent and supposing he was drunk, I said to him, there is the road to the gate, go off my place at once… When he got to the corner of the house, he commenced whooping and continued doing so, till he got out of the gate, which I had to send and have closed after him. I said nothing further to him, as he was obviously drunk; but directed one of my servants to go and tell him never to put his foot on the place again… Had he been anyone's servant but yours, I shd. have immediately had him apprehended and flogged for his impertinence; but satisfied that it could only be necessary to report the facts to you, and that you would take measures to prevent his ever coming here again, or repeating it, I have taken no further steps in the matter."

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

George Mason to John Augustine Washington III, 1859 Box 4, Folder 1859.11.05

A.L.S. Spring Bank, Virginia to Mount Vernon. Sorry to hear that JAW is no longer a magistrate of the county. Will do what he can to get Mr. Herbert elected magistrate, so he can form the patrol necessary.

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  2. Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington and John Augustine Washington III correspondence, 1837/1861

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