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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1873 Box 78

A.L.S. Misunderstanding re Vice Regent rooms. Unfortunate that Mrs. Hudson put her name over door upstairs and not starting work in lower parlor or giving up room to Illinois. Mrs. Eve still insists she selected the parlor when Association first began furnishing the Mansion. Sorry Mrs. Sweat read the confidential letter to Mrs. Halsted. Mrs. Yulee has central hall and Mrs. Walker's room on other side. Hall left with original flooring. Comments on Mrs. Pitch's memorial gateway, brick walls from each side of garden to gate. Council gave Hollingsworth $100 gift and two weeks vacation. Council was pleasant, much work done, largest attendance on record. ER-18, p. 229

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1873 Box 78

A.L.S. New York. All shocked at Vice Regent Halsted's giving confidential letter to Council. Likes Mrs. Halsted but "she does not quite take in the genius and spirit which should guide us." Now past the begging stage, may seek particular objects but work should be quietly done always to restore to Washington's period. All commended Mr. Hollingsworth and Major Blake. Mrs. Berghmans presided. Will write the Superintendent for drawing and estimates of gateway and send to Mrs. Hudson or Mr. Fitch. ER-18, p. 231

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1873 Box 78

A.L.S. New York. Regrets Mrs. Hudson was not at Council. "Feeling of kindness pervaded all." Selection of rooms discussed, some question re "old Council room," whether assigned to Mrs. Eve or Mrs. Hudson. Public more interested in results of furnishing. ER-18, p. 235

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1874 Box 81

A.L.S. Buckingham Hotel, New York. Learns of Mrs. Hudson's return from Europe. Needed you at Mount Vernon as a friend of the Superintendent. All like him but wishe he would keep his accounts better. Discusses methods by which he could do it. Refers to receipts of $6000 and bills of $10,000. ER-18, p. 253

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1875 Box 82

A.L.S. Jacksonville. Still working with Wisconsin Masons. Refers to unfavorable criticism of MVLA. Saw Hollingsworth's letter recommending building lodges, gate and fences. Asks if Mrs. Hudson can take care of fences. Cost estimate $200. Hollingsworth's estimate are: Lodges $480, gate $26. ER-18, p. 261

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1875 Box 84

A. L. S. Milwaukee. Plans to build gates and lodges and furnish one room. Wants more fans made with Martha Washington's portrait on them to sell during Centennial time. Suggests sales of "pretty little silver hatchets". ER-18, p. 237

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1878 Box 91

A.L.S. Hotel de la Paix, Nice, France. Anxious to have Mount Vernon put on a sure foundation before older Vice Regents are gone. Wants to open road to lodges and have conveyance to carry public to old entrance, will try to raise funds for it. Praises Mrs. Sweat, hopes Regent will turn her attention to Mount Vernon. Comments on Post article and other press criticism, especially foreign. ER-18, p. 271

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1882 Box 95

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Hurried through her work at Mount Vernon. Council was harmonious, regrets Mrs. Hudson was absent. Miss Longfellow and Mrs. Herbert agreeable additions. Mrs. Eve was ill. Superintendent has changed, looks worn and old. Council did not raise his salary but voted him $100 and 2 weeks vacation. Will invite him to Wisconsin. Rooms definitely assigned permanently. Mrs. Hudson had not stuck to one room on main floor but had name over bedroom door and also room in cottage. Mrs. Eve had parlor. Mrs. Yulee took room next to hers. Mrs. Herbert took room next to Hudson. Will build old road used by Washington from Milwaukee school children's money. Wants him to use money given to build West Gate. Mount Vernon never looked as lovely as now. ER-18, p. 265

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Martha Mitchell to Susan Hudson, 1884 Box 96

A.L. Incomplete letter. Buckingham Hotel. Superintendent's mind "has been affected by his attack." Mount Vernon expenses $2000 more than income. Mr. Blake, Hollingsworth's friend, cannot understand expenditure. Analyzes his failures. Southern newspaper prints an attack on MVLA. Seems "to have emanated from Mount Vernon." Thinks Council should be summoned and employees dismissed. MVLA accounts should be ready for inspection at any time. ER-18, p. 274

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