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S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Called on Mrs. Maynadier and Mrs. Kennon. As a child, Mrs. Kennon's mother used to take her to see her "Aunt Lewis" and to Mount Vernon, but there was no "intimacy in families." Her mother, born in blue room looking to river, said everything so changed at Mount Vernon. Showed us mirror that had hung in East Parlor and some pieces of china. Painted ceiling and woodwork in Association's Parlor. Begs Regent to send color for large room and east Parlor as work is badly delayed. Mrs. Halsted has shipped 2 mirrors, 1 bedstead, 6 chairs, bedroom crockery, an elegant pitcher (gifts, value $200). "Daddy Jim" says he came to Mount Vernon 6 months after Mrs. Washington's death, large room was yellow and always had been. Quotes Mrs. Halsted's letter on colors she prefers. ER-16, p. 184

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Painter will return when Regent sends decision on color for New Room and East Parlor. Painted room to have new paper, free of charge. Hopes money and letters were not burned in Atlantic Hotel fire. Notes of thanks for furniture Mrs. Halsted procured. Her daughter is here for a few days. Fox attacked their poultry. ER-16, p. 190

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Puzzled that Regent does not write. Mr. Nalley came down to see about painting, can have no more paint through Mr. Follansbee. Captain Stackpole engages paper-hangers for Mount Vernon. Mr. Nalley estimates painting on exterior of Mansion will be $150. Anxious to finish interior painting as mixed paint is drying up and he cannot be paid wages until work is completed, so he asked Regent to decide on color. West Parlor is beautiful. Asks instructions for placing cases and chairs. Craig still digging at greenhouse, paid bill for tile. ER-16, p. 191

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Letter from Regent to Craig. Tiffey has sent Regent six letters, forwarded mail, asked for instructions re painting Mansion and received no word from Regent in two weeks. Again asks for decision re Mr. Nalley's urgent desire on the completion of painting. ER-16, p. 192

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Reports that repairs to the colonnades and painting have not started because the interior painting "in status quo." She reviews the painter's urgent requests for a color decision and reasons given to him for delay. Mr. Craig's letter leaves her without instructions. The droughts in the area are severe. Mrs. Halsted asks Regent's advice regarding the "good fashion" of using gas pipe around walls for hanging pictures, and of obtaining portraits of all Presidents and other important national pictures. Mr. Follansbee declares he must finish his paint work and will use old colors unless instructions come before Thursday. ER-16, p. 193

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Receives Regent's letters from the 13th, 18th, and 19th today. Regrets her attempts to shield Regent annoyed her. Sends sales for August, photographs, flowers, canes, milk, fruit, butter, also entrance fees, $134.71. Bills paid include labor bill, $121.25, Sarah's bill $12.25. Sends Regent all on hand, $60.50. Captain Stackpole will make up deficiency, bring it to $80. Plasterers here. ER-16, p. 195

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. She received Miss Cunningham's letters from the 13th, 18th, and 19th, all postmarked 20th. She is hurt that Miss Cunningham worried she was being neglectful of her duties and promises she is innocent and thought she was doing the right thing by not bothering Miss Cunningham with every detail, which would make her anxious. Discusses wages and contract for the painter and delays in papering rooms. Men fed and lodged at Mount Vernon. The walls should be scraped and more wallpaper is needed. There are delays with work on the greenhouse. Mr. Fisher begs to start work on the colonnade. Updates on other Mansion interior work and gifts including: 2 mirrors with eagles, wire hangings, high post bed, mosquito wire cloth, chairs, oil cloths promised. She canned peaches and tomatos, and dried apples. Mr. Craig made cider. Reports the boat receipts. ER-16, p. 197

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Mrs. Tiffey is troubled a check she sent did not reach her. The pipes for the greenhouse are being placed. She has sent Mrs. Halsted samples of wallpaper needed. The East Parlor is so dark it needs two coats, and the painter charges $100. ER-16, p. 197

  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, 1869

S.W. Tiffey to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1869 Box 69

A.L.S. Willard Hotel, Washington. Reports that she went to Washington for paint. The colors had to be mixed and there was no deep shades of pink or ashes of roses. Mr. Hudson will come to Mount Vernon and help mix colors. She mentions a blue grey and a blue. ER-16, p. 199

  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, 1869

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