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Ann Pamela Cunningham to George Washington Parke Custis, 1857 Box 17

A.L. Sends pamphlets. Is sure he will rejoice at prospects of Mount Vernon. Invites him to be present at acceptance of Charter by Association, probably February 22, 1858. ER-11, p. 7 See also same letter RM-29, ER-2031

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1857

Bill and receipt, Samuel Washington to George Washington Parke Custis, 1800 Box 37, Folder 1800.03.01

A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for "A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ..." If Custis finds the horse to be "unsound" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.

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Certification of Benson Lossing's work, George Washington Parke Custis, 1853 Box 73, Folder 1853.03.24

A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made "spirited and faithful sketches" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
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George Washington Parke Custis and Martha Custis Williams to Edmund Law Rogers, 1855 3 pages Box 5, Folder 10

1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, "From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore]." He asks Rogers to inquire of his "theater going friends" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.

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George Washington Parke Custis to Jno. Warden, 1856 Box 14

A.L.S. from Arlington House. Glad model of Bastille has been given "a better locality." Made of stone of the Bastille, presented to GW by Lafayette. After Martha Washington's death, G.W. Parke Custis placed model in Alexandria museum for safe keeping, from when transferred to care of Government. Auth File W-402.

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1856

George Washington Parke Custis to Mary E. Harrison, 1855 Box 13

A.L.S. 2 pp. - Acknowledges receipt of letter and package. - J.A. Washington is the major obstacle in the realization of the Ladies' goal. Patience and perseverance is the best way to pursue their goal. - No lock of hair, last given Lafayette during last U.S. visit. - Notes GW gave him a gold sleeve button in 1789, which he then gave to Lafayette on his last visit to U.S. ER-3 p. 25

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  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1855/1856

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