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Start Over Collection Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Creator Harper, Emily L. (Emily Louisa), 1812-1892 Level File

Ann Pamela Cunningham to Emily L. Harper Box 49

A.L. Copy in writing of her secretary. Philadelphia. Sends Vice Regents' credentials. Copy of Contract, Act of Incorporation, Constitution, By-laws, Appeals and Reports, Mount Vernon Record. Which give history of Association since March last when title was gained to Mount Vernon. Excellent description of Association's aims, scope, and form of organization. ER-11, p. 65

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to William H. Macfarland and Emily L. Harper Box 30

Draft letters to William Macfarland and Emily Harper on one piece of paper. Letter to Macfarland re funds. Regent attempts to systematize financial transactions; VR to give accounting from appointment to date to verify with Regent's account; treasurer to report funds rec'd, investments made from purchase fund with their par value. MV Record to be sent him regularly. Letter to Harper, she regrets her "decision in re to VR". ER-11, p. 45

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Christie Johnson to Emily Harper and Mr. Haas Box 34

A.L. Draft. It is very unfortunate that Miss Harper cannot accept position as Vice Regent at this time. Could she help Miss Cunningham find an appropriate representative for Maryland? A.L. Draft to Mr. Haas of Alexandria on the reverse thanking him for the ambrotype of the bust of Washington and two views of the Tomb. ERL-65

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Emily Harper to Ann Pamela Cunningham Box 73

A.L.S. Baltimore. Claims she is not qualified for the task appointed to her. Discouragements presented in raising funds for Mount Vernon because so many organizations are raising funds for various phases of rehabilitation in the South. Gives personally $200. Plans to visit Mount Vernon in May.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Emily Harper to James Hollingsworth Box 86

A.L.S. Executive Mansion, Annapolis, Maryland. Too late to remedy the mistake re papering the Maryland room. Wants walls washed with a cream color, mantle piece and woodwork painted gray. Will bring pieces of carpet and curtains. Bedstead presented by a friend of Mrs. Egerton will replace one belonging to Georgia room. New mattress a gift. ER-13, p. 32

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Emily Harper to Margaret Comegys Box 63

A.L.S. Baltimore. Wrote Miss Tracy declining to be Vice Regent of Maryland, but she sent letter to Regent. Miss Tracy during hurried visit to Newport in Aug. asked on Regent's behalf that Miss Harper become Vice Regent. States condition under which she can accept position. Prefers meeting Dec. 14 to Nov. 2. ER-17, p. 140

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

Emily Harper to Margaret Comegys Box 86

A.L.S. Baltimore. She has been seriously ill and neglected correspondence. Urges Hollingsworth to have Mansion "thoroughly cleaned" of moths. Will attend to getting Maryland coat of arms. Bill for endowment passed Maryland Senate but failed in House. ER-17, p. 255

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
  4. Correspondence

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