S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869

Containers:

Box 69

Creator:

Tiffey, S.W. and Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875

Scope and content:

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. She received Miss Cunningham's letters from the 13th, 18th, and 19th, all postmarked 20th. She is hurt that Miss Cunningham worried she was being neglectful of her duties and promises she is innocent and thought she was doing the right thing by not bothering Miss Cunningham with every detail, which would make her anxious. Discusses wages and contract for the painter and delays in papering rooms. Men fed and lodged at Mount Vernon. The walls should be scraped and more wallpaper is needed. There are delays with work on the greenhouse. Mr. Fisher begs to start work on the colonnade. Updates on other Mansion interior work and gifts including: 2 mirrors with eagles, wire hangings, high post bed, mosquito wire cloth, chairs, oil cloths promised. She canned peaches and tomatos, and dried apples. Mr. Craig made cider. Reports the boat receipts. ER-16, p. 197

Language:

English.

Names:

Tiffey, S.W.
Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875

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