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A.L.S Stratford. Refers to her proposition to Mr. Blake. Mrs. Hudson is "mortified" over sudden discovery of "this contract with Hollingshead." May have to abide by it. Hopes Mr. Blake may buy a boat on better terms. Mrs. Sweat wants a copy of Hollingshead's contract and account of where it was found, why torn, why you suspect him. Wants Mrs. Sweat to ask government to inspect the Arrow, so the Association will not be liable for accidents. May have to hire the "Mary Washington." Tells him to correct error in plural "Regents" on gift cards as there is only one Regent. Miss Fairchild of Stratford now in Washington has given part of her old furniture for Connecticut bedroom. Asks that she be "passed through" and given special attention. ER-18, p. 87

A.L.S. Stratford. Received his letter and bill for $20.85 and forwarded postal order for the amount. Thanks him for putting her room in order and asks Nathan to whitewash it. Chicago women will visit Mount Veron, plan to furnish a room and do other things. To date Chicago has systematically abused Association. Tell them of fire engine needed, $500 for deer park. Mrs. Halsted wants their money in endowment fund, Mrs. Hudson wants "something put where it will show." ER-18, p. 88

A.L.S. Stratford. Pleased he sent Mrs. Sweat information on boat contract. Mrs. Barnes, a minority of one, "may talk as much as she pleases." Reason for Council meeting after June 1. Wants Arrow examined. Blake went to see Mrs. Halsted about building an iron steamer. ER-18, p. 89

A.L.S. Stratford. Asks him which contract she saw at Mount Vernon. Asks him to have tin or zinc piece put into chimney. Hollingsworth is given authority to have Arrow examined. ER-18, p. 90

A.L.S. Stratford. Confidential. Captain Baldwin calls in reference to getting contract for Mount Vernon boat, which he declares Mr. Blake is giving up. She has told him his boat was not the kind Mount Vernon wanted, Capt. Blake had Mount Vernon contract for 5 years. MVLA was satisfied. Asked for Mr. Blake's address, will send him new contract. Suspects Baldwin of having some relationship with Hollingshead. ER-18, p. 91

A.L.S. Stratford. Mrs. Townsend determined to have new boat contract with Captain. Bartlett. This year Council to be late, June 11, to get all they can to Mount Vernon for it. ER-18, p. 94

A.L.S. Stratford. She has been very ill but will attempt to go to Council anyway. Discusses which Vice Regents are attending. Doesn't think Hollingshead will cause any trouble. Mrs. Laughton is still very sick in London. ER-18, p. 40

A.L.S. Stratford. Trying to come to understanding with Mrs. Sweat re a post office at Mount Vernon. Government will pay Mr. Blake $800 for carrying mail from Washington to Mount Vernon, which settles plan with Mrs. Halsted and Mrs. Hudson. Mrs. Sweat wants a joint proposal from Hollingsworth and Blake to place matter before Council. Have $2800 more for endowment fund. ER-18, p. 95

A.L.S. Stratford. Sent his interesting letter to Mrs. Halsted who agrees with you on fire extinguisher. Asks if Mrs. Frick did decide to give engraving of Mount Vernon, Washington. Another Bridgeport man calls re boat contract. Became angry when he found Hollingshead had misinformed him. ER-18, p. 97

A.L.S. Raleigh, May 24. She is coming to Mount Vernon and wishes Mr. Hollingsworth to prepare things for her. ERL-46. Undated 094.