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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

25 Linear Feet 117 legal-size clamshell flat storage boxes, 1 oversize clamshell flat storage box

The nucleus of this collection was created from papers given to the Association by Ann Pamela Cunningham around the time of her retirement as Regent. Several other Vice Regents followed her example and later donated their papers as well. These records were referred to as the "Early Records" since the time they were first established as an archival collection. A large portion of this collection is correspondence concerning the founding of the MVLA and the operation of Mount Vernon as a historic site. Other important resources are the appeals written by Ann Pamela Cunningham and the Vice Regents, governing documents, subscription or donation lists, printed material or publications, and bound volumes such as ledgers or scrapbooks. Individual items were added to the collection as they were acquired. The Early Records includes items dated 1852-1951, however the bulk of the material dates from 1858 to around 1880.

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Ann Pamela Cunningham to Samuel B. Ruggles Box 16

A.L.S. Charleston. Will not fear for New York while Mr. Ruggles leads it. Attitude toward Secession and George Washington influence converting Mr. Washington to selling Mount Vernon; Virginia State Legislature's position in purchase. Gives Mr. Washington's chief characteristics and opinions re: Mount Vernon. Sends correspondence with Governor Wise. ER-11, p. 1

  1. Series 6. Correspondence
  2. Correspondence

Ann Pamela Cunningham to Samuel B. Ruggles Box 22

A.L.S. Philadelphia. Mrs. Ritchie revealed to him APC's identity. Receives copy of Mount Vernon Bill; reports glorious victory in Virginia and Mrs. Ritchie's part in it; mistake of forming Central Committee, how J. Gilmer's activities developed; J.A. Washington's refusal to sell Mount Vernon to Association. O.W. Langfitt and Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie secure Charter; Judge Bernien, GA, gives counsel; importance of best legal advice for Association. ER-11, p. 5

  1. Series 6. Correspondence
  2. Correspondence

Ann Pamela Cunningham to Samuel B. Ruggles Box 102

Draft letter signed. Philadelphia, the 9th. Discusses Mr. Washington's reactions to the press he is receiving and his letters being published. Also, Mr. Everett's work for Mount Vernon. Miss Cunningham assures him it is all a misunderstanding and there is no reason to stop their negotiations for Mount Vernon. Also assures him Mr. Everett is working on their behalf. ER-11, p. 6. Undated 018.

  1. Series 6. Correspondence
  2. Correspondence

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