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J.W. Derrickson to Mary McMakin, 1860 Box 55

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Warrant issued for arrest of George T. Devereux, attempts to find him. Is following advice of D.P. Brown. Affair has caused many differing opinion in business circles. Will see G.W. Riggs on his return. Fears Association has been victimized to a greater extent than at first thought. ER-13, p. 165

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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, 1860

Lily Laughton Papers, 1850/1891 1.96 Linear Feet 2 Hollinger boxes, 1 half Hollinger box, 1 oversize box

Blanding, Magdalen Gordon, 1823-1885

The bulk of this collection is correspondence to Mrs. Laughton concerning Mount Vernon and the work of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Other material includes correspondence from Mrs. Laughton, formal reports and papers of the MVLA, personal correspondence and memoirs, photographs, printed material, and ephemera. The overall dates range from 1850 to 1891 with the bulk of the collection dating from the 1860s-1880s.

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Martha Mitchell to Mary McMakin Box 104

A.L.S. Her friend Mrs. Lockwood will be visiting and she should be treated as Mrs. Mitchell would be herself. She wishes Ms. McMakin would get an account book. Mrs. Lockwood can show her how to keep it if she would like. Undated 109.

  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

Mary McMakin and Ann Pamela Cunningham to James Hollingsworth, 1873 Box 79

A.L.S. first portion by Mary McMakin with postscript written by Ann Pamela Cunningham. Illness prevents her from starting south. Asks him to place her papers now sent in trunk with other documents, fasten securely and place in bank vault. Also to pack her personal furniture for shipping. ER-11, p. 177

  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, 1873/1874

Mary McMakin and Ann Pamela Cunningham to Nancy Halsted, 1873 Box 77

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Mary McMakin write first half of the letter, then Miss Cunningham adds her own comments. Assures Mrs. Halsted she will give her such authority as she desires for coming presentation and program of Peale picture to MVLA. ER-2, p. 269

  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, 1873

Mary McMakin to Abba Little, 1860 Box 55

A.L.S. Cape Island. Constitution provides for annual Council; but last year unnecessary as VRs were raising funds. Council necessary this year as John A. Washington has left MV and Association had to assume possession of Estate. Regent wishes to combine first Council with final ceremony of taking possession of MV, and asks VR to select the date. Asks VRs to preserve their letters for Association archives. ER-19, p. 69

  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, 1860

Mary McMakin to Alice Dickinson, 1859 Box 45

Draft. Grateful for sympathy. Miss Cunningham is resting from active duties for a time. Re lists for Record, sketch of work of states first enlisting in Mount Vernon "cause", asks for returns on H.W. Miller's lectures, comments on appointment of Vice Regent for North Carolina. Miss Cunningham finds duties extremely arduous. ER-14, p. 117

  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, 1859

Mary McMakin to Angelica Van Buren, 1866 Box 64

A.L. Draft. Mount Vernon. Regent just arrived at Mount Vernon, asked her draft response to Mrs. Van Buren's letter. Discusses duties and role of Vice Regents. Brief discussion of Miss Hamilton and her work with the MVLA up to this point. ER-1, p. 243

  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, 1866/1867

Mary McMakin to Ann Pamela Cunningham Box 103

A.L.S. Reports that Mrs. Connors has returned from her travels to Vancouver and was surprised to see no MVLA correspondence or Mount Vernon Records upon her arrival. Asks if she should forward copies of the Mount Vernon Record to her. ER-16, p. 14. Undated 054.

  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

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