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Elizabeth Barry to Margaret Comegys, 1881 Box 95

A.L.S. Clipped letter. Matter of where in the Mansion to place the "Lafayette Chair." Discusses assassination of President Garfield. Has asked Lafayette's grandson for mementos of the General. Chair was sent. Hopes something can be done with French delegates to Yorktown Festival. ER-17, p. 257

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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, 1881/1884

Elizabeth Barry to Nancy Halsted, 1878 Box 92

A.L.S. Chicago. The Ladies are not inclined to touch the room until all plans are matured and submitted to the approval of a skilled artist-architect for criticism. She prepared a paper giving sketch of origin, progress, and purposes of the Association to give to several groups. ER-5, 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, 1878

Elizabeth Barry to Nancy Halsted, 1878 Box 92

A.L.S. Chicago. Her ladies have decided not to do anything about floor or furnishings in Illinois room until after next Council. Condemns wood carpets in Illinois room, prefers solid oak. Sorry of necessity of "arching the hall." ER-5, 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, 1878

Elizabeth Barry to Nancy Halsted, 1879 Box 94

A.L.S. Chicago. Restored the picture to its original state. Contracted to have Illinois Room restored to original condition. Will make drawing of ceiling, take down stucco work, restore lost pieces, etc. Believes first thing to be done on lower floor isn't to furnish "but to make the rooms ready for furniture." Thinks it would have good effect on public if entire interior could be artistically restored. ER-5, p. 163

  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, 1878/1881

Elizabeth Barry to Nancy Halsted, 1879 Box 94

A.L.S. Chicago. Mrs. Leiter to see chair in New York and will have designs drawn of it and the set owned by Mr. John Hamilton, which are facsimile of those formerly at Mount Vernon. Next thing for them to do is to have all the rooms renewed before furnishing and then furnish slowly with just the right pieces. She is canvassing state for money to furnish Illinois room. Wants to reproduce everything that was originally in the room. Details of work to be done in Illinois room. Original color to be used. Sends a circular she has had printed in city papers. ER-5, p. 165

  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, 1878/1881

Elizabeth Barry to Susan Hudson, 1878 Box 90

A.L.S. Chicago. Hopes boat arrangements will be satisfactory. Endorses appointment of Mrs. Sweat. Mrs. Farnsworth's resignation. Difficulty finding a Boston lady to take on Mount Vernon duties. A club of ladies ready to furnish Illinois room. ER-5, p. 157

  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, 1877/1878

Elizabeth Barry to Susan Hudson, 1878 Box 93

A.L.S. Petersham, Massachusetts. Appreciates arduous duties she has as Secretary of Council. Artist, Volkmar, has taken away painting in Illinois room for restoraton. He says picture was undoubtedly built in wall of the house. "He pronounces it to be a fine painting..." ER-5, p. 161

  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, 1878

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