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Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1861 Box 58

Photostat and transcriptions. Their difference of opinion in the country's war. Unlike APC, because of feeling for his community and country, he cannot remain neutral in the war. Regards "war as entirely defensive on the part of the North." Sorry he and she differ on this "unhappy contest…" ER 516 a,b

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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, 1861

Edward Everett to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1861 Box 59

Photostat and transcripts. On politics and war policies - his own views defended. To pay last bond, borrowed $9000 from his bankers and $1000 cash on Mount Vernon bonds in railroad stock. ER-517 a,b,c,d

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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, 1861

Edward Everett to General Winfield Scott, 1861 Box 58

Photostat and transcript. Requests that Northern armies take precautions when moving into Virginia, not to fire on Arlington House (where are many GW relics) or on Mount Vernon. ER-514 a,b

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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, 1861

Edward Everett to Jared Sparks, 1861 Box 58

Photostat. Reference to General orders book of Seize of Boston with Gen. Washington's order, held by man(?) in Iowa. Thinks it would be of little value, if official orderly book of GW is held by Dept. of State. Reference to Great Britain's continued recognition of the United States. PS-537

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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, 1861

Edward Everett to Sarah Tracy, 1861 Box 59

A.L.S. Boston. Miss Cunningham's letter sent by way of Kentucky. Not received. Much occupied. Will write Regent soon re funds in his hands, low market for Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Report of Regent's residence at Mount Vernon and Philadelphia Press made no impression in Boston. Everett writes Gen. Scott, when troops began to move, urging protection of Mount Vernon and Arlington House. ER-9, p. 299

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1861

John Augustine Washington III and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) collection, 1834/1957 3 Linear Feet 7 boxes

Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861

This collection concerns the inheritance, maintenance, and sale of the Mount Vernon estate by its last private owner, John Augustine Washington III. A large majority of the collection is correspondence to or from John Augustine Washington III with a significant portion relating to the purchase of the estate by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Three diaries kept by John Augustine are also included and contain important information about his slaves, agricultural practices, and finances. Other types of material in the collection include legal documents, receipts, photographs, and ephemera. Photocopies were made for most of the manuscripts and can be viewed as surrogates to the originals.

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Sarah Tracy to Edward Everett, 1861 Box 58

Copy. A.L. Mount Vernon. Regent asks sec. to write him of Regent's "total inability to write". Has been ill and troubled with her personal business affairs. She is at Rosemont, no plans for returning to Mount Vernon. Due to conditions of nation and low funds of Association, all repairs have ceased except what 2 men can do with materials on hand. Boat stopped, have few visitors, small force for protection of Mount Vernon. Regent has obtained assurances that under no plea will troops be placed at MV--"she feels that if any place in the country will be free from molestation it will be Mount Vernon". ER-15, p. 72

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1861

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