2026-05-09T09:12:58Z

Mary McMakin to Edward Everett

Abstract Or Scope

Draft. Miss Tracy's delicate health forces McMakin to the painful duty of informing him of loss to Association of $5000 through forgery of Miss Cunningham's name to checks by Mr. Devereux--she had thought such a thing impossible since Riggs was informed every check given Devereux and Co.--Devereux's brother to attempt to repay--others have lost money also--has placed matter in hands of D.P. Brown, upon Mr. Riggs' advice--asks his advice on keeping the matter quiet--the wretched man has escaped--only Mrs. Ritchie, Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Eve have been told of the affair--Miss Cunningham's distress over the matter prevents any mental exertion now--she has gone to Cape May. ER-D-18

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Collection Context

1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

3. Series 6. Correspondence

4. Correspondence