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A.D. Emmart to Lucy Pickens Box 95

A.L.S. Baltimore. Emmart and Quartley letterhead. Re restoration of dining room. Strength of plaster and woodwork good. Stucco ceiling, cornice, parts of mantel and walls need to be remodeled. Details method of doing work planned. Ceiling to be painted light grey, stucco and cornice picked out in soft white. Walls painted light tan drab (thinks original color), woodwork, door and window frames to be white, doors stained oak (thinks it was original), mantel stucco restored painted half polish black. Marble slab in fireplace restored, brick work repointed in cement, hearthstone mended with colored cement. Floor in good condition to be puttied, stained, waxed. Refers to work done in West Parlor. Gives cost estimate. Asks about board of workmen at Mount Vernon. ER-14, p. 196

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
  3. Series 6. Correspondence
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Advisory Committee to the MVLA Box 78

A.L.S. Because of attacks on MVLA, suggest that Miss Cunningham be asked to retire until the Association is freed from charges made against the Board, and that a Regent pro tem and Executive Committee take charge. They agree with W. W. Corcoran that Hollingsworth is the right man for his appointment. Minutes of Council should be carefully recorded. ER-8, p. 122

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

A.E. Wayland to Ann Pamela Cunningham Box 105

A.L.S. Inquires if Miss Cunningham has thought to expand the Association's work into Canada as she knows a circle of people around Montreal who would be interested. Names Madame Papineau (Mrs. L.J.A. Papineau) as a possible manager for the MVLA. ER-8, p. 65. Undated 168.

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

A.H. Bullock to Mrs. John Davis Box 29

A.L.S. Probably from Alexander H. Bullock of Worcester. Sends list of "county magnates". Saw Mr. Hale re E. Everett's lecture. E.E. was much hurt at his treatment here when he delivered his Washington Address, the only place he declared where "he had been assaulted". Suggests Custis' lecture on "Fair Play for Women", cost $50. ER-12, p. 100

  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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