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Acc. 1993.06-01, Series 1 - 4: Papers and photographs of the Edward Myers Lee Family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Lee graduated from the College of William and Mary, as did many of his children.  An album has photos of a May Pole in front of the Williamsburg Court House on Duke of Gloucester St. The papers include material for some of his children, particulary Elizabeth Mallory Lee (Mrs. John Walston Henderson), Peticolas Lee (Mrs. Robert Edward Lee), Mary King Lee, and Edward M. Lee.  Mrs. Victoria L. Lee, Mrs. Carrie Lee and Richard Henry Lee are also mentioned."," Mss. Acc. 1995.27, Series 5: This series includes photographs of family members from late 1800's to early 1970's and photographs of houses where various family members lived, a small drawing book of William D. Powell, an architect relative of the family, and the birth certificate and passport of Edward Lee.","Items related to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","August 5, 1932 issue of the Virginia Gazette about the restoration of Williamsburg. Reprint of the Vogue September 15, 1935 articles, \"Williamsburg Restored\" by Grace Hegger Lewis. April 1936 issue of The Richmond News Leader on Garden Week in Virginia. April 3, 1940 booklet, \"Remarks of the Retiring Chairman Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at the meeting of The Rockefeller Foundation\" published by the Rockefeller Foundation. Signature of George P. Coleman on top. Other newspaper clippings and articles from the 1950's and 1976. Small blueprints of rooms in the Governor's Palace. 14 items.","Pamphlets and newspaper articles about Colonial Williamsburg, booklet \"Some Williamsburg Memories, Consisting of Articles Solicited from the Writers and Printed for the Williamsburg before 1936 Reunion,\" correspondence with Bill Kelly and Dr. Janet C. Kimbrough, copy of early map of Williamsburg and a typescript of \"Williamsburg in 1861 by Mrs. Victoria Lee with Peticolas Lee.","Hostess material from Colonial Williamsburg, including the Restoration News from 1940 to 1942, letters, poems, memos, cards, hostess coat of arms and photographs. Individual and group photographs of Elizabeth Mallory Lee Henderson and possibly Peticolas Lee as hostesses.","Photographs of Colonial Williamsburg Employees at the beach and on a picnic in Virginia and Maine. 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Notes from the register are shown for some patients, but most have been covered over by the glued newspaper clippings. There is a general index to the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum in the back which is not covered.","Photographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Before and During Restoration. Most photographs are 8 x 10 and appear to be blow-ups of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation photographs. 24 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members and friends in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes some negatives. 63 items.","Red Flag (window flag) with white center containing two blue stars, one hand sewn and the other dyed. 16.5\" x 11\" and palm shaped fan with advertisement for Peninsula Bank and Trust in Williamsburg, Va. stamped on it. These two items have been removed and placed in the artifact collection.","Many items are rolled as scrolls and oversize.","1915 Certificate of Graduation for Elizabeth Lee from 7th grade at Williamsburg High School. November 18, 1935 Membership certificate of Mary King Lee in the Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. April 28, 1922 certificates for Elisabeth Mallory Lee and Peticolas Lee as initiated into the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Note on back of certificates say they were charter members.","Photograph of school group of boys and girls in front of a home. Possibly late 1880's. Photograph entitled \"Williamsburg High School Parade\" with teachers and students in uniform. Note on back of photograph, \"William Gardiner Tyler, evidently a parade forming in front of the Old Williamsburg High School on Nicholson Street. Undated. Scroll consisting of photographic copies of diplomas and certificates of Edward M. Lee. Undated. 1922 diploma of Elizabeth Lee of Williamsburg from The College of William and Mary, with seal. 1938 diploma of Mary King Lee from The College of William and Mary, with seal.","Elizabeth Lee Henderson as a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.  (1938)Unidentified portrait of a man.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.Coleman House Back Garden in 1900.  \"Boyhood Home of George Preston Coleman.\"  1900.Photograph of house in Williamsburg where Lyon G. Tyler stayed when he first became President of the College of William and Mary.  Ca. 1907.  Photograph taken by Harry Mann of Norfolk, VirginiaUnidentified portrait of a woman.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.","Mss. Acc. 1995.27. Grouped as Box 3, Series 5 with Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01.","Edward V. Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland. Carey Attkisson and Edward Lee, August, 1990 Victoria King Lee. Edward M. Lee and Virginia Hall Walker, second wife. Edward M. Lee, Edward V. Lee and Alice Lee. Edward Myers Lee I (Grandfather Lee from Richmond of which we know very little). Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Governor's Palace. Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Colonial Williamsburg building. Richard Henry Lee. Ed Lee at an early age, taken at ice factory. Elizabeth V. Lee, No. 1 Hostess-CW. Grandmother Barlow and Charles with his family (Mary, Uncle Charles, Lyle, Aunt Betty, Moncure and Grandma. Peticolas Lee Powell, Todie - Victoria K. Lee in Ed's 1932 Plymouth. Edward M. Lee and Jonise, his first wife. Edward V. Lee, son of first wife. David M. Arniot, Caroly Engel Arniot and David Engel Arniot.","\"House built by my Father for Mother\", 108 Jefferson Street, September 1940. Moving the Galt Cottage, circa 1929 Waterman House, Williamsburg, Va., pencil marks show where children were born. Bruton Church. Victoria Lee home, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Pages from \"The City That Turned Back Time\" with Lee Homes marked.","Small brown book with pencil and ink drawings of places visited by William D. Powell and people doing their work, such as sailing.","Notarized document confirming the birth of Edward M. Lee in 1900, signed by Carrie Barlow Lee, March 13, 1943. Passport of Virginia Walker Lee. Department of Health certificate of Birth for Virginia Haseltine Walker, dated August 5, 1952. Voting Certificate for Mrs. Virginia Walker Lee of Topping, Virginia. Traveler's checks receipts. undated. Passport of Mr. Edward Lee with International Certificate of Vaccination.","Video tape, The Once and Future Camelot, with an inserted Introduction written on Fed L. Fechette's letterhead. Possibly made by the Williamsburg Reunion . A history of Williamsburg 40 years ago. Transferred to the Manuscript Audio-Visual Collection.","Mss. 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The spine of the scrapbook says \"Register of the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum 1858-1859. Notes from the register are shown for some patients, but most have been covered over by the glued newspaper clippings. There is a general index to the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum in the back which is not covered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Before and During Restoration. Most photographs are 8 x 10 and appear to be blow-ups of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation photographs. 24 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members and friends in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes some negatives. 63 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRed Flag (window flag) with white center containing two blue stars, one hand sewn and the other dyed. 16.5\" x 11\" and palm shaped fan with advertisement for Peninsula Bank and Trust in Williamsburg, Va. stamped on it. 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Scroll consisting of photographic copies of diplomas and certificates of Edward M. Lee. Undated. 1922 diploma of Elizabeth Lee of Williamsburg from The College of William and Mary, with seal. 1938 diploma of Mary King Lee from The College of William and Mary, with seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Lee Henderson as a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.  (1938)Unidentified portrait of a man.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.Coleman House Back Garden in 1900.  \"Boyhood Home of George Preston Coleman.\"  1900.Photograph of house in Williamsburg where Lyon G. Tyler stayed when he first became President of the College of William and Mary.  Ca. 1907.  Photograph taken by Harry Mann of Norfolk, VirginiaUnidentified portrait of a woman.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMss. Acc. 1995.27. Grouped as Box 3, Series 5 with Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward V. 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Moving the Galt Cottage, circa 1929 Waterman House, Williamsburg, Va., pencil marks show where children were born. Bruton Church. Victoria Lee home, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Pages from \"The City That Turned Back Time\" with Lee Homes marked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall brown book with pencil and ink drawings of places visited by William D. Powell and people doing their work, such as sailing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotarized document confirming the birth of Edward M. Lee in 1900, signed by Carrie Barlow Lee, March 13, 1943. Passport of Virginia Walker Lee. Department of Health certificate of Birth for Virginia Haseltine Walker, dated August 5, 1952. Voting Certificate for Mrs. Virginia Walker Lee of Topping, Virginia. Traveler's checks receipts. undated. Passport of Mr. Edward Lee with International Certificate of Vaccination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVideo tape, The Once and Future Camelot, with an inserted Introduction written on Fed L. 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Lee graduated from the College of William and Mary, as did many of his children.  An album has photos of a May Pole in front of the Williamsburg Court House on Duke of Gloucester St. The papers include material for some of his children, particulary Elizabeth Mallory Lee (Mrs. John Walston Henderson), Peticolas Lee (Mrs. Robert Edward Lee), Mary King Lee, and Edward M. Lee.  Mrs. Victoria L. Lee, Mrs. Carrie Lee and Richard Henry Lee are also mentioned."," Mss. Acc. 1995.27, Series 5: This series includes photographs of family members from late 1800's to early 1970's and photographs of houses where various family members lived, a small drawing book of William D. Powell, an architect relative of the family, and the birth certificate and passport of Edward Lee.","Items related to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","August 5, 1932 issue of the Virginia Gazette about the restoration of Williamsburg. Reprint of the Vogue September 15, 1935 articles, \"Williamsburg Restored\" by Grace Hegger Lewis. April 1936 issue of The Richmond News Leader on Garden Week in Virginia. April 3, 1940 booklet, \"Remarks of the Retiring Chairman Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at the meeting of The Rockefeller Foundation\" published by the Rockefeller Foundation. Signature of George P. Coleman on top. Other newspaper clippings and articles from the 1950's and 1976. Small blueprints of rooms in the Governor's Palace. 14 items.","Pamphlets and newspaper articles about Colonial Williamsburg, booklet \"Some Williamsburg Memories, Consisting of Articles Solicited from the Writers and Printed for the Williamsburg before 1936 Reunion,\" correspondence with Bill Kelly and Dr. Janet C. Kimbrough, copy of early map of Williamsburg and a typescript of \"Williamsburg in 1861 by Mrs. Victoria Lee with Peticolas Lee.","Hostess material from Colonial Williamsburg, including the Restoration News from 1940 to 1942, letters, poems, memos, cards, hostess coat of arms and photographs. Individual and group photographs of Elizabeth Mallory Lee Henderson and possibly Peticolas Lee as hostesses.","Photographs of Colonial Williamsburg Employees at the beach and on a picnic in Virginia and Maine. Though unidentified, employees include Mildred Layne, Elizabeth Lee Henderson and Sing Moorehead.","Calendars, programs, The Quill literary magazine, Senate Bill No. 4 (undated), paper on interpreting landmarks and historic sites and Williamsburg Community Council Directory for 1959. 18 items.","Lee and Kirby family genealogy notes and correspondence, certificates, wedding invitation, marriage certificate and Marriage Service Book of Elizabeth Lee to John Henderson in 1926, Marriage Service Book of Peticolas Lee to Robert Edward Lee, data sheet on Mary King Lee, news clippings from Williamsburg area papers, \"The Lees of Virginia\" published by The Society of the Lees of Virginia in 1967, letter from Pat Gibson about selling property and letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862.","letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862","Material directly relating to the Lee Family.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members in and around Williamsburg. 13 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members. Some are tintype. 17 items","Handwritten poems by Victoria Lee in two small notebooks. Most poems concern the Civil War.","Notebook of newspaper clippings of poems and handwritten poetry and short stories.","Latin exercises written in a Poll Book.","Scrapbook of Peticolas Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Scrapbook was made from a partially used ledger belonging to an unknown person. Scrapbook contains poems from newspapers, clippings of pictures from different sources.","Inscription on inside front cover, \"Victoria L. Lee's Scrapbook from her beloved Husband. 1870.\" Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, loose pages from newspapers, and pencil drawings. Dates range from 1858 to 1931 though many items are undated. Some loose clippings and printed material at the end of the book are dated 1923, 1930 and 1931. The spine of the scrapbook says \"Register of the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum 1858-1859. Notes from the register are shown for some patients, but most have been covered over by the glued newspaper clippings. There is a general index to the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum in the back which is not covered.","Photographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Before and During Restoration. Most photographs are 8 x 10 and appear to be blow-ups of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation photographs. 24 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members and friends in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes some negatives. 63 items.","Red Flag (window flag) with white center containing two blue stars, one hand sewn and the other dyed. 16.5\" x 11\" and palm shaped fan with advertisement for Peninsula Bank and Trust in Williamsburg, Va. stamped on it. These two items have been removed and placed in the artifact collection.","Many items are rolled as scrolls and oversize.","1915 Certificate of Graduation for Elizabeth Lee from 7th grade at Williamsburg High School. November 18, 1935 Membership certificate of Mary King Lee in the Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. April 28, 1922 certificates for Elisabeth Mallory Lee and Peticolas Lee as initiated into the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Note on back of certificates say they were charter members.","Photograph of school group of boys and girls in front of a home. Possibly late 1880's. Photograph entitled \"Williamsburg High School Parade\" with teachers and students in uniform. Note on back of photograph, \"William Gardiner Tyler, evidently a parade forming in front of the Old Williamsburg High School on Nicholson Street. Undated. Scroll consisting of photographic copies of diplomas and certificates of Edward M. Lee. Undated. 1922 diploma of Elizabeth Lee of Williamsburg from The College of William and Mary, with seal. 1938 diploma of Mary King Lee from The College of William and Mary, with seal.","Elizabeth Lee Henderson as a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.  (1938)Unidentified portrait of a man.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.Coleman House Back Garden in 1900.  \"Boyhood Home of George Preston Coleman.\"  1900.Photograph of house in Williamsburg where Lyon G. Tyler stayed when he first became President of the College of William and Mary.  Ca. 1907.  Photograph taken by Harry Mann of Norfolk, VirginiaUnidentified portrait of a woman.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.","Mss. Acc. 1995.27. Grouped as Box 3, Series 5 with Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01.","Edward V. Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland. Carey Attkisson and Edward Lee, August, 1990 Victoria King Lee. Edward M. Lee and Virginia Hall Walker, second wife. Edward M. Lee, Edward V. Lee and Alice Lee. Edward Myers Lee I (Grandfather Lee from Richmond of which we know very little). Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Governor's Palace. Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Colonial Williamsburg building. Richard Henry Lee. Ed Lee at an early age, taken at ice factory. Elizabeth V. Lee, No. 1 Hostess-CW. Grandmother Barlow and Charles with his family (Mary, Uncle Charles, Lyle, Aunt Betty, Moncure and Grandma. Peticolas Lee Powell, Todie - Victoria K. Lee in Ed's 1932 Plymouth. Edward M. Lee and Jonise, his first wife. Edward V. Lee, son of first wife. David M. Arniot, Caroly Engel Arniot and David Engel Arniot.","\"House built by my Father for Mother\", 108 Jefferson Street, September 1940. Moving the Galt Cottage, circa 1929 Waterman House, Williamsburg, Va., pencil marks show where children were born. Bruton Church. Victoria Lee home, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Pages from \"The City That Turned Back Time\" with Lee Homes marked.","Small brown book with pencil and ink drawings of places visited by William D. Powell and people doing their work, such as sailing.","Notarized document confirming the birth of Edward M. Lee in 1900, signed by Carrie Barlow Lee, March 13, 1943. Passport of Virginia Walker Lee. Department of Health certificate of Birth for Virginia Haseltine Walker, dated August 5, 1952. Voting Certificate for Mrs. Virginia Walker Lee of Topping, Virginia. Traveler's checks receipts. undated. Passport of Mr. Edward Lee with International Certificate of Vaccination.","Video tape, The Once and Future Camelot, with an inserted Introduction written on Fed L. Fechette's letterhead. Possibly made by the Williamsburg Reunion . A history of Williamsburg 40 years ago. Transferred to the Manuscript Audio-Visual Collection."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMss. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Edward Lee lived in Williamsburg, Virginia and was the father of Edward M. Lee (1900), Elizabeth M. (1902), Peticolas (1904), Richard Henry (1907), Mary King (1916).","Videocassettes from this collection have been moved to the Manuscripts Audiovisual Collection.","Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01, Series 1 - 4: Papers and photographs of the Edward Myers Lee Family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Lee graduated from the College of William and Mary, as did many of his children.  An album has photos of a May Pole in front of the Williamsburg Court House on Duke of Gloucester St. The papers include material for some of his children, particulary Elizabeth Mallory Lee (Mrs. John Walston Henderson), Peticolas Lee (Mrs. Robert Edward Lee), Mary King Lee, and Edward M. Lee.  Mrs. Victoria L. Lee, Mrs. Carrie Lee and Richard Henry Lee are also mentioned."," Mss. Acc. 1995.27, Series 5: This series includes photographs of family members from late 1800's to early 1970's and photographs of houses where various family members lived, a small drawing book of William D. Powell, an architect relative of the family, and the birth certificate and passport of Edward Lee.","Items related to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.","August 5, 1932 issue of the Virginia Gazette about the restoration of Williamsburg. Reprint of the Vogue September 15, 1935 articles, \"Williamsburg Restored\" by Grace Hegger Lewis. April 1936 issue of The Richmond News Leader on Garden Week in Virginia. April 3, 1940 booklet, \"Remarks of the Retiring Chairman Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at the meeting of The Rockefeller Foundation\" published by the Rockefeller Foundation. Signature of George P. Coleman on top. Other newspaper clippings and articles from the 1950's and 1976. Small blueprints of rooms in the Governor's Palace. 14 items.","Pamphlets and newspaper articles about Colonial Williamsburg, booklet \"Some Williamsburg Memories, Consisting of Articles Solicited from the Writers and Printed for the Williamsburg before 1936 Reunion,\" correspondence with Bill Kelly and Dr. Janet C. Kimbrough, copy of early map of Williamsburg and a typescript of \"Williamsburg in 1861 by Mrs. Victoria Lee with Peticolas Lee.","Hostess material from Colonial Williamsburg, including the Restoration News from 1940 to 1942, letters, poems, memos, cards, hostess coat of arms and photographs. Individual and group photographs of Elizabeth Mallory Lee Henderson and possibly Peticolas Lee as hostesses.","Photographs of Colonial Williamsburg Employees at the beach and on a picnic in Virginia and Maine. Though unidentified, employees include Mildred Layne, Elizabeth Lee Henderson and Sing Moorehead.","Calendars, programs, The Quill literary magazine, Senate Bill No. 4 (undated), paper on interpreting landmarks and historic sites and Williamsburg Community Council Directory for 1959. 18 items.","Lee and Kirby family genealogy notes and correspondence, certificates, wedding invitation, marriage certificate and Marriage Service Book of Elizabeth Lee to John Henderson in 1926, Marriage Service Book of Peticolas Lee to Robert Edward Lee, data sheet on Mary King Lee, news clippings from Williamsburg area papers, \"The Lees of Virginia\" published by The Society of the Lees of Virginia in 1967, letter from Pat Gibson about selling property and letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862.","letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862","Material directly relating to the Lee Family.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members in and around Williamsburg. 13 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members. Some are tintype. 17 items","Handwritten poems by Victoria Lee in two small notebooks. Most poems concern the Civil War.","Notebook of newspaper clippings of poems and handwritten poetry and short stories.","Latin exercises written in a Poll Book.","Scrapbook of Peticolas Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Scrapbook was made from a partially used ledger belonging to an unknown person. Scrapbook contains poems from newspapers, clippings of pictures from different sources.","Inscription on inside front cover, \"Victoria L. Lee's Scrapbook from her beloved Husband. 1870.\" Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, loose pages from newspapers, and pencil drawings. Dates range from 1858 to 1931 though many items are undated. Some loose clippings and printed material at the end of the book are dated 1923, 1930 and 1931. The spine of the scrapbook says \"Register of the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum 1858-1859. Notes from the register are shown for some patients, but most have been covered over by the glued newspaper clippings. There is a general index to the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum in the back which is not covered.","Photographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Before and During Restoration. Most photographs are 8 x 10 and appear to be blow-ups of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation photographs. 24 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members and friends in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes some negatives. 63 items.","Red Flag (window flag) with white center containing two blue stars, one hand sewn and the other dyed. 16.5\" x 11\" and palm shaped fan with advertisement for Peninsula Bank and Trust in Williamsburg, Va. stamped on it. These two items have been removed and placed in the artifact collection.","Many items are rolled as scrolls and oversize.","1915 Certificate of Graduation for Elizabeth Lee from 7th grade at Williamsburg High School. November 18, 1935 Membership certificate of Mary King Lee in the Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. April 28, 1922 certificates for Elisabeth Mallory Lee and Peticolas Lee as initiated into the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Note on back of certificates say they were charter members.","Photograph of school group of boys and girls in front of a home. Possibly late 1880's. Photograph entitled \"Williamsburg High School Parade\" with teachers and students in uniform. Note on back of photograph, \"William Gardiner Tyler, evidently a parade forming in front of the Old Williamsburg High School on Nicholson Street. Undated. Scroll consisting of photographic copies of diplomas and certificates of Edward M. Lee. Undated. 1922 diploma of Elizabeth Lee of Williamsburg from The College of William and Mary, with seal. 1938 diploma of Mary King Lee from The College of William and Mary, with seal.","Elizabeth Lee Henderson as a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.  (1938)Unidentified portrait of a man.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.Coleman House Back Garden in 1900.  \"Boyhood Home of George Preston Coleman.\"  1900.Photograph of house in Williamsburg where Lyon G. Tyler stayed when he first became President of the College of William and Mary.  Ca. 1907.  Photograph taken by Harry Mann of Norfolk, VirginiaUnidentified portrait of a woman.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.","Mss. Acc. 1995.27. Grouped as Box 3, Series 5 with Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01.","Edward V. Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland. Carey Attkisson and Edward Lee, August, 1990 Victoria King Lee. Edward M. Lee and Virginia Hall Walker, second wife. Edward M. Lee, Edward V. Lee and Alice Lee. Edward Myers Lee I (Grandfather Lee from Richmond of which we know very little). Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Governor's Palace. Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Colonial Williamsburg building. Richard Henry Lee. Ed Lee at an early age, taken at ice factory. Elizabeth V. Lee, No. 1 Hostess-CW. Grandmother Barlow and Charles with his family (Mary, Uncle Charles, Lyle, Aunt Betty, Moncure and Grandma. Peticolas Lee Powell, Todie - Victoria K. Lee in Ed's 1932 Plymouth. Edward M. Lee and Jonise, his first wife. Edward V. Lee, son of first wife. David M. Arniot, Caroly Engel Arniot and David Engel Arniot.","\"House built by my Father for Mother\", 108 Jefferson Street, September 1940. Moving the Galt Cottage, circa 1929 Waterman House, Williamsburg, Va., pencil marks show where children were born. Bruton Church. Victoria Lee home, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. Pages from \"The City That Turned Back Time\" with Lee Homes marked.","Small brown book with pencil and ink drawings of places visited by William D. Powell and people doing their work, such as sailing.","Notarized document confirming the birth of Edward M. Lee in 1900, signed by Carrie Barlow Lee, March 13, 1943. Passport of Virginia Walker Lee. Department of Health certificate of Birth for Virginia Haseltine Walker, dated August 5, 1952. Voting Certificate for Mrs. Virginia Walker Lee of Topping, Virginia. Traveler's checks receipts. undated. Passport of Mr. Edward Lee with International Certificate of Vaccination.","Video tape, The Once and Future Camelot, with an inserted Introduction written on Fed L. Fechette's letterhead. Possibly made by the Williamsburg Reunion . A history of Williamsburg 40 years ago. Transferred to the Manuscript Audio-Visual Collection.","Mss. 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Reprint of the Vogue September 15, 1935 articles, \"Williamsburg Restored\" by Grace Hegger Lewis. April 1936 issue of The Richmond News Leader on Garden Week in Virginia. April 3, 1940 booklet, \"Remarks of the Retiring Chairman Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at the meeting of The Rockefeller Foundation\" published by the Rockefeller Foundation. Signature of George P. Coleman on top. Other newspaper clippings and articles from the 1950's and 1976. Small blueprints of rooms in the Governor's Palace. 14 items.","Pamphlets and newspaper articles about Colonial Williamsburg, booklet \"Some Williamsburg Memories, Consisting of Articles Solicited from the Writers and Printed for the Williamsburg before 1936 Reunion,\" correspondence with Bill Kelly and Dr. Janet C. 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Though unidentified, employees include Mildred Layne, Elizabeth Lee Henderson and Sing Moorehead.","Calendars, programs, The Quill literary magazine, Senate Bill No. 4 (undated), paper on interpreting landmarks and historic sites and Williamsburg Community Council Directory for 1959. 18 items.","Lee and Kirby family genealogy notes and correspondence, certificates, wedding invitation, marriage certificate and Marriage Service Book of Elizabeth Lee to John Henderson in 1926, Marriage Service Book of Peticolas Lee to Robert Edward Lee, data sheet on Mary King Lee, news clippings from Williamsburg area papers, \"The Lees of Virginia\" published by The Society of the Lees of Virginia in 1967, letter from Pat Gibson about selling property and letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862.","letter from Thomas Barlow to Miss Todie dated March 21, 1862","Material directly relating to the Lee Family.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members in and around Williamsburg. 13 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members. Some are tintype. 17 items","Handwritten poems by Victoria Lee in two small notebooks. Most poems concern the Civil War.","Notebook of newspaper clippings of poems and handwritten poetry and short stories.","Latin exercises written in a Poll Book.","Scrapbook of Peticolas Lee of Williamsburg, Virginia. Scrapbook was made from a partially used ledger belonging to an unknown person. Scrapbook contains poems from newspapers, clippings of pictures from different sources.","Inscription on inside front cover, \"Victoria L. Lee's Scrapbook from her beloved Husband. 1870.\" Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, loose pages from newspapers, and pencil drawings. Dates range from 1858 to 1931 though many items are undated. Some loose clippings and printed material at the end of the book are dated 1923, 1930 and 1931. The spine of the scrapbook says \"Register of the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum 1858-1859. Notes from the register are shown for some patients, but most have been covered over by the glued newspaper clippings. There is a general index to the Eastern State Lunatic Asylum in the back which is not covered.","Photographs of Williamsburg, Virginia Before and During Restoration. Most photographs are 8 x 10 and appear to be blow-ups of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation photographs. 24 items.","Unidentified and identified photographs of Lee Family members and friends in Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes some negatives. 63 items.","Red Flag (window flag) with white center containing two blue stars, one hand sewn and the other dyed. 16.5\" x 11\" and palm shaped fan with advertisement for Peninsula Bank and Trust in Williamsburg, Va. stamped on it. These two items have been removed and placed in the artifact collection.","Many items are rolled as scrolls and oversize.","1915 Certificate of Graduation for Elizabeth Lee from 7th grade at Williamsburg High School. November 18, 1935 Membership certificate of Mary King Lee in the Theta Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. April 28, 1922 certificates for Elisabeth Mallory Lee and Peticolas Lee as initiated into the Beta Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Note on back of certificates say they were charter members.","Photograph of school group of boys and girls in front of a home. Possibly late 1880's. Photograph entitled \"Williamsburg High School Parade\" with teachers and students in uniform. Note on back of photograph, \"William Gardiner Tyler, evidently a parade forming in front of the Old Williamsburg High School on Nicholson Street. Undated. Scroll consisting of photographic copies of diplomas and certificates of Edward M. Lee. Undated. 1922 diploma of Elizabeth Lee of Williamsburg from The College of William and Mary, with seal. 1938 diploma of Mary King Lee from The College of William and Mary, with seal.","Elizabeth Lee Henderson as a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.  (1938)Unidentified portrait of a man.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.Coleman House Back Garden in 1900.  \"Boyhood Home of George Preston Coleman.\"  1900.Photograph of house in Williamsburg where Lyon G. Tyler stayed when he first became President of the College of William and Mary.  Ca. 1907.  Photograph taken by Harry Mann of Norfolk, VirginiaUnidentified portrait of a woman.  Appears to be a colorized copy of a photograph.  Undated.","Mss. Acc. 1995.27. Grouped as Box 3, Series 5 with Mss. Acc. 1993.06-01.","Edward V. Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland. Carey Attkisson and Edward Lee, August, 1990 Victoria King Lee. Edward M. Lee and Virginia Hall Walker, second wife. Edward M. Lee, Edward V. Lee and Alice Lee. Edward Myers Lee I (Grandfather Lee from Richmond of which we know very little). Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Governor's Palace. Peticolas Lee as hostess, in front of Colonial Williamsburg building. Richard Henry Lee. Ed Lee at an early age, taken at ice factory. Elizabeth V. Lee, No. 1 Hostess-CW. Grandmother Barlow and Charles with his family (Mary, Uncle Charles, Lyle, Aunt Betty, Moncure and Grandma. Peticolas Lee Powell, Todie - Victoria K. Lee in Ed's 1932 Plymouth. Edward M. Lee and Jonise, his first wife. Edward V. Lee, son of first wife. David M. Arniot, Caroly Engel Arniot and David Engel Arniot.","\"House built by my Father for Mother\", 108 Jefferson Street, September 1940. Moving the Galt Cottage, circa 1929 Waterman House, Williamsburg, Va., pencil marks show where children were born. Bruton Church. Victoria Lee home, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","The collection is arranged chronologically. The undated material is listed at the end of the collection, in alphabetical order by folder title. One oversized item is listed as an addenda at the end of the contents list.","Elizabeth Bordley Gibson (1777-1863): Elizabeth was born October 21, 1777 to John Beale and Sarah Bordley in Annapolis, Maryland where her parents had retreated from their estate on Wye Island due to the approach of the British army. The Bordleys were family friends of the Washingtons. Elizabeth developed a close friendship with Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis, during Eleanor's time in Philadelphia during George Washington's presidency. Elizabeth married James Gibson in 1817. The couple had no children. She died on August 23, 1863.","Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (1779-1852): Eleanor was born on March 31, 1779. She was the youngest granddaughter of Martha Washington and the step-granddaughter of George Washington. After her father John Parke Custis' death in 1781 and her mother, Eleanor Calvert Custis' marriage to Dr. David Stuart, Eleanor and her brother George Washington Parke Custis began living with the Washingtons. In 1799, Eleanor married Washington's nephew, Lawrence Lewis. Of their eight children, only one son and three daughters lived to maturity. Eleanor and Lawrence remained at Mount Vernon until Martha Washington's death in 1802 and subsequently moved to Woodlawn Plantation upon its completion in 1805. Throughout her life, Nelly regarded herself as the preserver of George Washington's legacy. She died at Audley Plantation on July 15, 1852 and is buried at Mount Vernon in the family tomb.","Frances Parke Lewis Butler (1799-1875): Frances \"Parke\" Lewis Butler, was born on November 27, 1799 at Mount Vernon. She was the first child of Lawrence and Nelly Lewis. She spent time in Philadelphia during her youth, when she attended Madame Grelaud's boarding academy in 1814. Frances married Lieutenant Edward George Washington Butler (1800-1888) in 1826. The couple moved to Dunboyne Plantation in Louisiana and had five children. Parke died on June 30, 1875.","Esther Maria Lewis Chapin collection of Washington and Custis family papers ;\nHistoric Manuscripts Collection ;\nLawrence Lewis Family Papers ;\nPeter Family Papers","This collection contains correspondence to or from Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, the lifelong friend of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The majority of the collection contains letters to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The correspondence focuses on the Gibson and Lewis families, political events, and the people of Philadelphia. The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1794-1851, with the bulk of the material dating between 1820-1840. This collection was purchased by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1952, from the estate of Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphia. The Morris family inherited these letters through their familial connection to the Shippen Family, who served as executors to the estate of Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Writing before the end of October in 1794, she expresses her desire to see or hear from her \"dear Cousin.\" Has visited Mrs. and Miss Ross. Saw Nelly Custis \"she looks charmingly.\" Of the Whiskey Rebellion, she notes \"The Governor set out yesterday for the westward. I hope there will be no bloodshed. The President is going as far as Carlisle where he will wait till he see's whether there will be occasion for him to go on.\" Reports of yellow fever in tow. Delighted to hear Elizabeth has a horse. She herself rode several times this summer. Undated [date inferred from reference to Whiskey Rebellion], name appears as S.B. Randolph","Misses her in Philadelphia where the city is lonely without her. Supposes that her Piano Forte and studies compensate for bad weather. Nelly Custis has not returned yet. Mother won't let her write her in English. Her parents send regards. Written in French.","Has not seen her friend, Elizabeth, since Nelly left Philadelphia for Morrisville. Nelly has learned to ride and had taught \"pretty green pet\" to sing. Postscript in light vein.","Apologizes for delay in writing. Mentions their return to Richmond. She likes Richmond, but misses Philadelphia friends. Hears that Elizabeth was to be Lany Ross's bridesmaid, so asks her to describe the wedding. It is hard to write more as six children are playing around her.","Explains long delay in writing. Elizabeth Bordley's letter took a month reaching her. Was with her mother at Hope Park for ten days after that. This letter to go by the hand of her grandmother tomorrow. Nelly to winter in Virginia. Will spend most of the time at Hope Park. Dreads separation from her grandmother.","From Hope Park. Apologizes for neglect. This is the first separation from her grandmother since she was two years old--a great trial. Sister Peter expects child in a few months, her happy situation. Will spend some time with her this winter. Letter from \"our beloved Elizabeth\" whi is safely in England. \"Poor little Frish\" is well in Philadelphia. Mention of Ann Allen of Bristol. Comment on Elizabeth Bordley's visit to the Panorama. Congratulations to Mrs. Hammond. Letter of October 13th enclosed with this. Leading a prosaic existence. Sees few people outside of family. Expects to go to Annapolis races October 30th. Sister Betsy sends love.","Undated but probably written in the autumn of 1796 or winter of 1797. Nelly acknowledges note and book, \"Pleasures of Memory.\" Found copy of book in the house and returns Elizabeth Bordley's copy herewith. Invites Elizabeth and their friend, Elsina, to tea the following day. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. McHenry expected. Regrets that she cannot go to Miss McKean's on Wednesday, but a large company of Congressmen is coming to dinner and she must provide music.","Notes that three weeks have passed since receiving Elizabeth Bordley's letter. Has become an aunt by the birth of Martha Eliza Eleanor Peter. Has been with the Peter family for three weeks in close attendance to mother and child. Her mother and sister left the preceding day for Hope Park. Sister Eliza is engaged to Mr. Law. Uncle Edward Calvert is to marry Miss Biscoe.","Regrets delay in answering Elizabeth Bordley's last letter which was received two months ago. Since writing, she has attended two balls and her sister's wedding. Loves dancing. Left sister Peter and niece after two months. Rode to Hope Park with brother Law in his chariot. Elizabeth and Thomas Law were married the 21st. Good prospect for happiness. Nelly will be seventeen the next day. Says she will be \"Miss Custis\" henceforth and is determined to be called Eleanor, not Nelly.","Encloses letter to \"our dear Elizabeth\". Hopes to see her grandmother soon. Sister Eliza's wedding was private by her own choice. Nelly and her mother just returned from visiting the newlyweds. Sister Peter and child returned to Hope Park with them. Signature with alias \"Deborah Bridget muckle weaver Tackabout a votre service\".","From Mount Vernon. Red seal with leaf motif and legend, \"Il ne change qu' en mourant\". Acknowledges her letter by Mr. Taylor. Grandmama has had four attacks of ague and fever. Nelly has had no more of it lately, but her color is gone. She is anxious for news of her friend.","Grandmama missed her ague yesterday. Nelly writes she is becoming more and more attached to Mount Vernon \"in spite of the ague and fever.\" Mother, sister and baby niece have just have just departed after spending weeks. \"I ride sometimes on horseback, walk read, write french, work play, and sing...\" Fell recently while riding but was not injured.","Dated by content late January 1797. Nelly has returned from an agreeable round of morning visits and found her note. Declines invitation of Elizabeth Bordley and Madame la Roche to attend the Assembly by reason of indisposition. Grandmama cannot go to Falconis' with Mrs. Bordley on Saturday. Has just heard that Sister Law has a fine daughter.","Nelly provides a brief report of her journey with ex-President and Mrs. Washington from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon. News of her sisters and their babies. Signs of spring at Mount Vernon; her happiness in being home. She is about to begin gardening and also acts as deputy housekeeper and will practice much when her harpsichord arrives.","From Washington, D.C. Left Mount Vernon the preceding Monday. Was deterred from an earlier departure by grandmother's indisposition. Visited her mother at Hope Park, who was then expecting a child and is now recovering from her confinement. The child is a daughter named Eleanor. Nelly has attended races, including a match race by horses owned by Mr. Tilghman and General Ridgely. Cares only for the social aspect of horse races. Attended a ball at Union Tavern, mentions young Mr. Charles Carroll and Ben Ringold.","She explains the Virginia and Maryland custom of dancing all evening with the same partner. Comments on the appearance and character of her partner Charles Carroll at the recent ball at Union Tavern. She reports a busy social scene at Mount Vernon. Many visitors. Comments on some of them. Her mother and younger sisters and brothers are all at Mount Vernon. Sister Law's child was recently inoculated for small pox.","Nelly reports that she is still fancy free. Suggests that Elizabeth Bordley borrow Blanchard's balloon for trips between Philadelphia and Mount Vernon. Reports that she rides horseback occassionally. Her grandmother has been very much indisposed but is better. Her sisters and brothers at Mount Vernon. She regrets Mr. Morris's distress. Will send a Virginia nightingale, if procurable. Comments on her music.","Nelly writes she has been unwell. Did not fall from a horse or carriage as rumored. She is not in love with her \"young adopted Brother\" George Washington Lafayette.","Since her last letter, she has been with her cousin on a visit to her sisters in Washington for almost four weeks. Sisters unwell. Sister Peter momentarily expecting a child. George Washington Lafayette and his tutor left for New York soon after her return to Mount Vernon. Relates her poor opinion of the French Republicans. She rode recently to Alexandria with her brother. Caught in rain and detained in Alexandria overnight by weather. Recent toothache for three days without relief. Her cousin [Fanny Henley] left this day. Mr. Lewis, the General's nephew, is expected and will spend the winter.","Includes remnant of cover page which bears the notation that it was clipped for General Washington's franking signature in 1851. \nShe apologizes for long silence. Gives an account of her five day visit in Alexandria at the homes of Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Potts. During these visits she attended one Assembly and two private dances, and \"two sober small tea parties.\" Later attended \"Birthnight\" [February 11] with General and Mrs. Washington. Mentions her dance partners and gives a particular description of Mr. Gibbs. Attended theatre twice. Describes theatre and comments on the performanes. Went on to Georgetown. Absent from Mount Vernon four weeks in all. Sister Peter and two children returned to Mount Vernon with her. Younger child, Columbia Washington Peter, is her godchild.","Has heard a rumor of Elizabeth Bordley's engagement. Mr. Law was a Mount Vernon a week ago and has gone to meet Mrs. Law in Baltimore.","Rumor of her engagement to Charles Carroll is unfounded. She reports the circumstances of his visit to Mount Vernon in March. Note on the state of affairs at Hope Park and Mount Vernon. Sister Peter's two children were dangerously ill at Mount Vernon but recovered. She is becoming a militant Federalist. Expects to remain at Hope Park some weeks longer.","Spent four weeks happily at Hope Park with her mother, sourrounded by younger sisters. Sister and Brother Law and daughter, and Mr. Niemcewitz came to Mount Vernon the day after her return. Gives her opinion of Mr. Niemcewitz. Portia Lee, a cousin, is the only Mount Vernon guest at the moment. Her brother is doing well in school at Annapolis. Gives her sympathy for Maria Morris. Expresses her anti-French sentiments.","Contrite about long silence. General Washington, Tobias Lear, and Lawrence Lewis have all been dangerously ill and she was deputy doctor. Announces her engagement and impending marriage to Lawrence Lewis. Will live in Frederick County, thirty miles from Bath. Has attended no social functions this season. Just returned from three weeks with her mother. Regretted that she could not accompany Grandpapa on his recent trip to Philadelphia.","Nelly writes beginning with her excuses for not writing sooner. She describes her happiness in marriage. Mentions her approaching confinement. Describes the change in her personality with her marriage and approaching motherhood. Separation from her grandmother was hard at the beginning of a long round of visits. Describes their visits in Culpeper and at Shirley, near Richmond. Lawrence Lewis's illness with eye inflammation, and her own influenza. Their house in Frederick not ready for them. Saw their old friend Susan [Beverley] Randolph in Richmond. She wasn't informed of her beloved grandmama's severe illness, but both of the Washingtons are \"quite well\" now.","It has been nearly seven years passed since they corresponded (although she wrote to Elizabeth on 4 November 1799). Introduces her sister-in-law [Mrs. George Washington Parke (Mary Fitzhugh) Custis]. Both have lost parents and Nelly herself has lost 2 children. Her health has been bad since her marriage. She now has 2 children, a girl 5 [Parke] and boy 12 months [Lorenzo]. Her brother will present his wife, a truly deserving person. Mrs. Custis distressed over condition of her mother Mrs. Fitzhugh, who is confined in Philadelphia with a cancer.","Nelly keeps all Elizabeth's letters, and cannot burn the last one as requested. She misses all her friends, and laments that she will likely never see any of them again. Death of her grandmama and Elizabeth's [father]; \"life has no charms for me unless when employ'd in the care of my children.\" Sister Custis was unable to visit much in Philadelphia because of illness of her mother (Mrs. Fitzhugh) who suffers much from her cancer. Mentions \"Snipe,\" Elizabeth and Elsina. She has lost a child Martha Betty. Her Brother was expected here last week but failed to come. He is in Philadelphia by now to attend Mrs. Craick, eldest sister of Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.","Fears her last letter never reached Elizabeth Bordley. At city races Nelly stayed 4 weeks with brother [George Washington Parke Custis] and his wife [Mary Fitzhugh Custis]. Madame de Freire is recalled. Nelly hasn't been away from home since leaving her brother's. Hears Mr. Pederson is admirer of Elizabeth's. Gives her low opinion of the President [Jefferson]. Mourns her grandparents and friends she can no longer see. Her daughter Parke has imposthume under one arm. Has made Lorenzo Turkish dresses of red flanelle and \"he looks very manly in them.\" New daughter named Agnes Freire after Madame de Freire. No word from Madame de Freire in the last 2 years. Teaches Parke to read. Claims not to be a good teacher, but cannot trust children away from her, in city where teachers would be available, Has procured Miss Edgeworth as teacher. Sister [Mary Fitzhugh] Custis expects a child in summer. Mrs. Fitzhugh died of cancer in throat. Requests news of [Robert] Morris family and Maria.","Elizabeth Bordley's last letter got lost, but she has received the duplicate. Contradiction of rumors arising out of the divorce of sister Eliza and Thomas Law. Nelly believes Law or sons are responsible for rumors. \"I have never been called a 'puppet' to be moved by any one's influence.\" Glad he has been called on to deny them. Niece Columbia Peter to go to Philadelphia to attend Mrs. Rivardi's school. Wishes her own children could go to school in Philadelphia. Preparing to go to farm in Frederick County until November. Parke improves on harpsichord. Invites Elizabeth and Mrs. Bordley to visit her and the city. Asks news of Robert Morris family and Maria--hopes to see Maria's sister in Frederick.","Mentions their \"late happy meeting.\" Wishes she could aid in care of Mrs. Bordley. When Parke leaves school in Philadelphia she can aid in amusing Mrs. Bordley. Receipt for jelly of slippery elm, to aid Mrs. Bordley; will send some to Philadelphia if none available there. Great concern at parting with Parke. Charles Hare and wife very kind to Parke. Reports of Typhus in Philadelphia. Mary Fitzhugh Custis has sweet child.","Nelly is delighted at Elizabeth's approbation of Parke and that she is so much in Elizabeth's company. Reminiscences of happy days in Philadelphia amidst friends. Great epidemic has passed, leaving her family intact. Wishes to be near Parke, but \"Virginians have everything in greater abundance than money...small crops, expensive families, and this year very heavy taxes...\" Mr. Lewis not energetic, he \"loves to be a genuine Virginian, that is, to have plenty of servants for every purpose\"; but she, too, is anxious about losing slaves on possible move to Philadelphia. Saw account of \"illuminations for Peace\" in Philadelphia. Anxious over Parke's health. Inquires after Madame de Freire.","Busy preparing Parke's clothes for her return to Philadelphia and Madam Greland's. Departure delayed by Mr. Lewis' gout in foot. Yellow fever reported in New York and Philadelphia. Will Parke be in danger in Germantown? Parke anxious to return to Philadelphia. \"I was much mortified to find that she stoops so much, and have made a model for a collar and backboard such as I used to wear.\" She met Parke at tavern near Uncle [George?] Calvert's remained with Aunt at Riversdale 2 days. Caroline Calvert ill. Stopped with Sister Martha Peter and \"My amiable sister Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.\" Stayed with half sister Mrs. Robinson. Parke has \"lost some of her bloom from irregular hours and too much indulgence.\"","The doctor has no reason to believe that there is yellow fever in the city [Philadelphia].","Parke again in Germantown under Madame Greland's tutelage. Elizabeth's note [denying presence of yellow fever in Philadelphia] decided her to send Parke back. Sister Martha Peter was to accompany Parke but steamer broke down near Ft. McHenry and Sister Peter went rest of way by hack. Parke went on steamboat with her father. Expects visit from Aunt Calvert. Caroline Calvert looks better. Baby Mary Eliza Angela Lewis is mentioned, \"a perfect cherub.\"","Alexandria, to Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia, [1815] August 21.","Forwards a bundle of flannel for \"My Beloved Child\" [Frances Parke Lewis]. Judge [Bushrod] Washington is to take charge of it. Hopes to visit Philadelphia in November. She wrote a letter soon after Parke left in August, inquires if Elizabeth received it. \"Mortified and hurt that Mr. Lewis did not pay his respects\" when in Philadelphia.","Parke informed Nelly that she [Elizabeth Bordley] is now Mrs. Gibson, but she knows no details and asks for them. Parke leaves Philadelphia for home in October or November. In 2 years Nelly will place another daughter [Agnes] with Madame Greland. Mentions mutual friends and asks her Eliza to come pay a long visit as \"it is not a Virginia fashion to pay short visits.\"","Obituary of Eleanor Agnes Freire Lewis, daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. Written in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis.","A friend of Major Vandeventer is returning Mrs. Gibson's pelisse. The Woodlawn family is looking forward to a visit from the Gibson's in the spring.","Accepts the Gibson's invitation to visit Philadelphia. She is enjoying her New York visit, \"the fact is, New York is enchanting.\" Douglas family and friends of grandparents rally around them. Visiting friends in New York and New Jersey area. Mentions Mrs. Vanbrugh Livingston, Mrs. Varick of Paulus Hook, Thomas Morris, and others. Parke loves New York, but Agnes retires from crowds. Inform America Peter, who was then in Philadelphia of their health.","Mr. Lewis has been very ill. Thanks Elizabeth for their visit to Philadelphia and thanks her for visiting her [Nelly's] children in Germantown. Hopes there is no fever in Philadelphia. Mrs. Fullmer, Elizabeth's nurse, received her letter. Fullmer's husband is a worthless drunkard, her daughter in law a worthless woman. Dr. Brown delivered the letter. Sends songs Elizabeth wished. Mr. Lewis has dysentery, made worse because he is bilious and gouty.","Nelly sends her thanks for lemons. Dr. Chapman gave Agnes a dose of Laudanum. Describes her symptoms, treatments and medicines. Requests a watch that keeps time because she must administer the powders every half hour.","Nelly asks her friend to send another bottle of her good old wine, as the doctors say Agnes should drink more and stronger.","The doctor is due at one o'clock. Agnes wants wine and water if doctors will allow it. Nelly fears she \"will not survive many hours.\"","Small single sheet. Agnes is just as she was. Nelly sends thanks for the wine. Returning empty bottle. Desires beef essence next time.","Agnes says she is better, but she looks badly. Nelly describes her symptoms and medical treatments. Asks Elizabeth to send more wine and unseasoned beef broth for the child.","Describes the doctor's treatments for Agnes's illness, a dose of magnesia for the child's \"sick stomach,\" and her own ministrations of \"half a glass of wine and six drops of laudanum.\" Agnes wants cornbread for breakfast, and turkey or duck for dinner. Doctor says she may have cauliflower.","Nelly writes to tell Parke that Agnes \"your angel sister\" died peacefully. She is perfectly composed. America Peter, though, is much afflicted. Begs her to cease grieve for sister. She herself will be able to continue as necessary if not overburdened by Parke's excessive grief.","Nelly is glad that her daughter Parke is more composed. Asks Elizabeth to tell her that \"her angel sister looks as calm and composed as a saint.\" She has cut off much of Agnes's hair. Parke should not come again to see her sister. Prays that God would comfort Parke now and ever. Gives list to Miss Smith to add names of callers. Mrs. Claypoole mentioned. Dr. White [the Bishop] will admit Agnes to his family vault. [A list of names is penciled on margin, probably local people to be notified or invited to funeral].","She intends to attend Agnes's funeral tomorrow if Parke is well enough to get along without her. Neither Parke nor America [Peter] should attend. Will Mr. Gibson procure for her the necessary scarfs and hat bands and a veil. Asks \"how is my child now, has she taken her pills\".","Must go to the church, but Parke is not to know it. Sends her bonnet to be made decent for funeral. Cannot have her child [Agnes] put into coffin without positive proof she is dead.","Parke has surely told Elizabeth about the trip home. Ped [Angela] is fatter than ever. Lorenzo is sick with influenza and misses Agnes. She feels loss of Agnes severely. Nelly regrets \"the persecutions I was obliged to afflict her with.\" Mr. Lewis is resigned to the death. She wishes she had seen the spot where Agnes was buried and asks Elizabeth to visit it and describe how it looks.","Mama is better. Declines tea for herself and sister. Eugenia and America have invited a young lady from Mrs. Oreland's to dine. Papa regrets also.","Account of her journey home. Father recovering the use of his eye. His hair is falling out. He wishes Mr. Gibson to procure a wig for him.","Nelly asks can she have a profile of Agnes, made last summer, copied in Philadelphia at the museum. She has only one left and Agnes's siblings have none. Please send a dozen copies and the locket, etc. by Judge Bushrod Washington who returns soon. Send also the music of 16th Funeral Psalm. Nelly bitterly blames Madame Greland and Amora's lack of attention for Agnes' death, \"never will another of my children live under their care.\"","Letter of Oct 18 \"received by the hand of my Beloved Child.\" Stayed with Aunt and Brother and just arrived home. Delighted Parke is home, but realizes sacrifices to her education and social life. She is continuing study at home. No propects yet of Parke marrying. Will not approve her marriage to a Virginia or other Southerner because of slave environment and lack of educational opportunities. Hopes Mr. and Mrs. Gibson can come in April when Woodlawn is at its best. Please bring her nieces.","This is Parke's birthday. Was also her father's birthday [John Parke Custis]. Returning her pelisse in care of Major Vandeventer. Enclosed $5 for gilt purse clasp, 2 gilt frames and gold thread to be sent by Judge Washington. Heard that America Peter spent the day with her. Tells of a dream she had concerning Agnes. Mr. Lewis and Angela have influenza. Columbia Peter visiting them. Mary Fitzhugh Custis and child to visit next week. Washington [i.e., George Washington Parke Custis] left today. Parke is ill. Lorenzo in Alexandria. Their Pastor, Mr. Wilmer dined with them recently and \"I told him I would live in Philadelphia if I could some day and that I should then insist on moving him too.\"","Major Van[deventer] on his way to New York to see his children. To bring little boy to Georgetown. He will bring back wig, etc. to Woodlawn. $10 enclosed. Please procure harp strings and gold thread.","Columbia Peter died today at Woodlawn. Nelly's sister Martha Custis Peter (Columbia's mother) did not arrive until 2 hours after she died. The child had been seized with a violent colic. Dr. Henry Daingerfiled and Dr. Sim were with her. Nelly nursed her, and describes the child's last hours and great concern for her own family. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson and E. Miflin must break news to Columbia's sister \"Mec\" [America Peter, then studying in Philadelphia]. Sister Peter bears up well. She will go to Philadelpha soon to see America. Columbia will be buried near Eleanor Stuart [Nelly's mother] at Effingham.","Nelly is deeply grateful to them for comforting Mec [America Peter] on her sister's death. Nelly went with her sister Martha Peter to Columbia's grave and then stayed two days with her. Parke is afflicted by her cousin's death. Nelly hopes Parke will have an affectionate husband before she (Nelly) dies, as Parke seems so affected by deaths. The Misses Douglas are in Alexandra and have been of great help to Parke. Sister Peter wants to know cost of 2 marble monuments which she describes. A $20 check is enclosed for wig and hearse. Major Vandeventer directed Capt. Clark to call for the articles--she herself has been unwell. Mr. Lewis is well--regards to Eugenia [Calvert], Mrs. M[iflin?] and Miss S.","Introduces her nephew George Tucker [husband of Lawrence Lewis's niece Maria Carter] who is member of Congress, \"he is one of my greatest favorites.\" Anxious to hear news of America Peter. The Miss Douglases are aquisitions to dear Parke. Mentions Philadelphia friends.","The Misses Douglas are still guests at Woodlawn. Major Vandeventer has gone to Philadelphia and has promised to visit the Gibsons. She describes the Woodlawn social scene. She is reading Burns poems and others.","Surprised that letter to be borne by Mr. George Tucker reached her. It had disappeared after Sir William [Douglas?] gave it to servant. Tucker is much like Lloyd Rogers. Invites Elizabeth to visit Woodlawn. \"The forlorn wig\" has not yet arrived. Maj. Vandeventer will bring it and the clasp, frames, gold thread and harp strings. Sister Martha Peter has written Gibsons. Eleanor encloses stone cutters epistle. Please enquire price of patent leather health preservers. Hears Mrs. [Samuel?] Powel is well. Buy silver cake basket for gift to Mrs. G.(?) to be presented in Parke's name. For Mr. Roberjot please buy a seal with the initials IHR cut by Thibault as \"a memorial of E.A.F. Lewis to her friend.\" The Douglas girls still with them.","Dated January 7, 1820, but docketed 1821. The Misses Douglas plan to leave the isolation of Woodlawn. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis prescribing for Mrs. Gibson's chilblains.","She cannot get silver cake basket for $30.00. Suggests alternatives. Mr. Tucker and Major Vandeventer called on the Gibsons. Much impressed by Mr. Tucker. Sees an ulterior motive in the extended visit of the Misses Douglas to Woodlawn. Their brother is not worthy of Frances [Parke Lewis].","Nelly considers ridiculous Elizabeth's fear that Parke will marry one of Douglases. They haven't the manner or mind to win her. She prefers Charley L. or William Camac or John Brinton for Parke. Hopes Parke will marry and live in New York or Philadelphia, and not in Virginia. George and Wm. Douglas go to Europe in spring. She likes both as friends, but not as sons. Elizabeth is mistaken about low origin and status of Douglas family--they are friends of best families--\"If I could remove to Philadelphia myself I should not care whether she ever married at all - there is no Virginian that I know of that I would like at all.\" Capt. Cooper visits often to accompany Parke on harp. Brother of Major Vandeventer's wife. Returning to the Douglas family, Nelly mentions Maria Tucker, Baron Stockelberg, Gen. and Mrs. Scott as among those who accepted them. Walter Scott's brother and family often with the Douglases. Mr. [R?] carried wig to exchange it.","Parke's matrimonial prospects. Re-affirms and elaborates on her attitude toward the Douglases.","Assures her again that Parke will never marry George Douglas. How are Mec [America Peter] and Eugenia Calvert?--insists the Douglases are received everywhere. Mentions \"Goodwin who murder'd Stoughton.\" Douglas family connections are good--Parke has bleeding of the nose. Parke has been playing harp, accompanied by Capt. Cooper on flute. Cooper \"has a form really like Apollo's, I never did see so fine a form in my life, tall and remarkably well made.\" Parke's singing improves. Visitors, including a Mr. Cabel from Lynchburg--\"The Major [Vandeventer] intends to beg two days always from Mr. Calhoun in future.\" Captain Cooper said to be attached to Miss M. Mason of Analostan Island. Deep snow has brought sleighing parties. Dr. Wilmer, pastor, visited and is to preach sermon on Agnes's life and death. Major Vandeventer calls himself \"my Son and Parke's Father\"--he brought Parke dumbbells and battledoors for exercising. He has 2 girls at Madam Greland's. Eizabeth should buy whatever gift the money [$30] will buy. Put a ribbon on Mr. Roberjot's seal. Articles she ordered have arrived. Frames used for Count Niemcewicz and Col. C. Rogers. Received profiles of Agnes, Nelly can't bear to look at them yet. Lorenzo is at home for a few days.","Will get one of George Washington's letters for Mrs. Derby and the Gibsons when Judge Washington will send her one. She has previously cut sentences from Washington's letters to her to give to friends, but the remnants are for her children. Mrs. Derby charming but her husband an object of contempt. Sending her a box of woodbine. Directions for planting and care of it. Sends a box by Judge Washington. Gifts for Elizabeth Gibson and others, including a pincushion. \"The silver tissue was a part of Grandmama's wedding petticoat when she married the Genl--the lining was a part of the dress she wore to the last Birth night in Phia.\" Thanks Elizabeth for executing commissions. Death of \"my kind Aunt\" [Calvert?]. Cause of her death unknown. \"During the last thirteen months I have lost six of my nearest relations.\" Recounts a story from Agnes's death. \"My Darling Son\" [Lorenzo] will go to Yale College this Spring--old beaux of Parke's. Parke wants strings for her harp. Mentions her friends in Philadelphia. Mentions Maj. Henry Lee's seduction of sister-in-law Miss McCarty, and opinion of Lee family. \"Sorry to hear that Carter is traveling about with his vile brother, they are both Deists.\"","Relates her activities. Columbia Peter expected home soon. Mother [Nelly] requests that Elizabeth send a dozen white silk corset laces.","Gives recipe for \"Horehound Syrup,\" as remedy for cough. Apricots killed by inclement weather. Major Vandeventer a true gentleman and friend. He is much interested in Parke's health and furnished her with dumb bells and battledores. \"He calls me 'Mother' and Parke 'Daughter.'\" \"Charley\"(?) seems to be only trifling with Parke; wishes he would make known his intentions. Parke's health is poor. Wishes Mr. Lewis would take them to Ballston for a pleasant tour. Lorenzo is going to College, and it is difficult to part with him--hasn't received articles from Mec [America Peter] yet, but she has arrived home. Ped \"is certainly intended for a City Lady she is so fond of giving parties.\" \"I have not danced for twenty two years ... I lost all taste for it after I was married.\" Parke's crayon work. Asks Elizabeth to buy and send 2 gilt purse clasps and 1 dozen corset laces. Poor Mrs. Lee and her sons. Asks news of Philadelphia friends. Mr. Lewis' flying gout requires opium pill every night.","The woodbine and dogwood are \"beautiful beyond description.\" Relates her social life and recreation.","The corset laces and purse clasps arrived by Mrs. Lee. Nelly orders a sheet of gold papers and Bristol boards. Send these by Judge Washington. Henry Lee and his sister, wife of Bernard Carter, are alike, both \"wicked spirits,\" she having \"one of the vilest tempers that ever possessed a piece of Eve's flesh.\" Mr. Lewis to go with Lorenzo to east, but he will not take her and Angela, while Parke won't go without the two of them or a \"married lady\" chaperone. Washington Peter was here. Mec [America Peter] is well. Will go to the family at Riverdale [Geo. Calvert?] when Mr. Lewis and Lorenzo leave. Parke harmonizes on her harp with 2 army officers, they recently played until 1:30 in the morning and everyone thought it was only 10:00. Maj. Vandeventer is learning Spanish.","Introduces Mr. Watts, Secretary of State of South Carolina.","Nelly describes her severe headaches and general ill health. Her daughter is pale. Wishes Parke could have traveled to North East with her father and brother Lorenzo. Nelly owes Lawrence Lewis a grudge for not taking her and the girls with him on the health-giving journey. Chagrined that he and Lorenzo didn't call on her in Philadelphia. She goes to Riverdale [Maryland] and to her brother's in Loudon. Major Vandeventer wrote that he had seen Lawrence and Lorenzo at West Point. Describes his family situation, being twice a widower with young daughters. His devotion to her family, \"he is and ever will be a most faithful and zealous friend to us.\" Her sister Mary Fitzhugh Custis offers her love, she \"has a charming daughter in her 14th year\" [later Mrs. Robert E. Lee].","Introduces Capt. Cooper whose flute playing had entertained her family so often. They have been 3 weeks at Arlington, and go on Monday to see Caroline [Calvert]. \"Eliza [Law] Rogers comes today with her three little pets.\" Parke has been very fatigued and weak.","Parke has been very ill, and the doctor fears she is in a decline. Mr. Lewis has consented for Nelly to take Parke to Philadelphia, \"where she always like best to be.\" Asks Elizabeth Gibson engage rooms at a boarding house for them. Eliza [Law] Rogers has been sick here, but has now gone home. Mr. Lewis will only stay a day or 2 in Philadelphia, but she and Parke will stay 4 or 5 weeks.","Parke is somewhat better, her spirits raised at thought of going to Philadelphia. Specifies the accommodations needed in the boarding house. Proposed stages of journey, \"our journey must be slow as my child is too weak to be hurried.\" Afraid Parke will go same way as Agnes last October. Hasn't seen America Peter since seeing her in Philadelphia on last visit. Incorrectly docketed \"Oct. 1822.\"","Detained at Arlington by mother's illness. Angela has been ill.","Nelly writes that her own and her family's illnesses, plus bad weather, force them to cancel visit to Philadelphia this season. Parke much better. Desires Parke to marry a Philadelphia man, for her health and happiness. Military beaux come to Woodlawn often. Describes her own recent symptoms, and relieving her rheumatic headache by binding American poplar leaves to her head. Lorenzo is pleased with situation at College. Nelly inquires of Philadelphia friends. Alexandria and Georgetown had epidemics of Yellow fever. Order 12 pair of shoes for her, giving directions for size. Parke wants \"Chinchilly\" cap, if fashionable. Frost has checked disease. Asks pattern for a baby's frock. Carter expected to go for Anne Lee this fall.","Parke asks Elizabeth to procure seven pairs of shoes for her as specified. Describes her social plans. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis about shoes.","Parke's shoes fit, but hers do not--she sends them back for alteration. \"Washington is now full of the great men of the Nation.\" Parke's health restored. \"A certain Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana\" admires Parke. He will never do for Parke as he is uncultured. \"It appears to be the general opinion that Parke is too difficult to be pleased ...\" She has been from home 8 weeks. Lorenzo is studying hard at college. She mentions Major Vandeventer and Col. Gadsden.","Encloses $15 to pay Mrs. Carver and balance on shoes. Insists it wasn't her fault she ordered wrong size shoes. Parke at Van Ness's at wedding festivities. She will visit Aunt Peter if they have returned to Georgetown yet. Peter family stay much at Oakland, 20 miles from town, \"a very dismal place ...\" Describes Angela's affectionate disposition. Nelly can never send another daughter to boarding school. Still laments death of Agnes, \"I trust she is in the Bosom of her Saviour and her God.\" Includes a poem she wrote recently \"A faint tribute from a devoted Mother to the memory of a dutiful, affecte and faultless Child--E A F Lewis died Oct. 28th 1820, aged 15 years\" dated December 8, 1821. Sympathizes with Maj. and Mrs. Jackson who recently lost a daughter of their own. Still prefers William Camac as a son-in-law over anyone else she knows. Wishes he would come to Washington now and see Parke. Lorenzo wishes her to visit him in College. Her \"adopted Son\" Maj. Vandeventer. Requests 6 brushes for velvet painting. Inquires after Philadelphia friends.","Uncle Calvert forgot to send for the shoes. Parke still in Washington with Mrs. Van Ness. She and Parke will visit sister Peter and then return home. Send gold binding. She is making toilet boxes with painted velvet tops for daughters. Friends of youth visiting. Angela has been sick.","Nelly writes that she has received the shoes and they fit very well. She goes to Washington next week. Requests veining velvet brushes and gold bordering. Assures Elizabeth that Maj. Vandeventer has been Parke's lover, but has been rejected and is now courting another lady. Nelly had given her \"entire consent to gain Parke if he could.\" He will always remain her \"adopted son.\" Parke is in tip top spirits. Attending many city parties. They will return home in 2-3 weeks.","Nelly has received the velvet brushes and binding. Requests sheets of several colors of morocco paper; also two pair of handsomest screen handles. Parke with Mrs. Van Ness in Washington still. Wolfe Tone, son of Irish patriot. Went to a drawing room, \"the first I have been at since The Genl was President.\" \"The royal family\" [Pres. Monroe and family] attentive and gracious. Attended Madame de Neuvilles, where were number of Indians, who were amused at the dancing. Gossip about Mrs. Greenleaf \"who was painted up to the eyes.\" Visit at Tudor Place. America Peter's parents and brothers don't indulge her taste for society. Afraid of another attack as bad as last year's if she stays in Virginia this summer. Mentions Philadelphia people. Wishes Gibsons to visit when and if Parke is married, but don't wait for \"uncertain event.\" Have Elizabeth's woodbines survived the winter? Wishes Elizabeth to inquire of a particular shopkeeper for saucers of carmine velvet colour.","Nelly has received the articles she ordered, including morocco paper and screen handles. Judge Washington will bring canton crape to be dyed. Prefers things done in Philadelphia. \"They understand, and execute, matters of taste, far better in your city\" than in the district. Mrs. Lee and Anne--Mrs. Bernard Carter [Miss Lee]. Mr. Politica and Baron Mattitz will soon pay a visit. Mr. Poinset sent Parke Spanish books, \"I like him extremely.\" Francis C. Gray, son of \"the rich Gray of Salem.\" Parke has returned home \"heart whole.\" Nelly shares her dreams and hopes for children's welfare. Talks of moving to Philadelphia, but returning to Woodlawn every May as it looks best then, \"are not these charming castles, shall I ever live to realize them?\" Recounts a startling dream she had last summer. Sorrows of being a mother. Says she sometimes wonders whether they buried Agnes too soon, whether she might have revived. Fears they will all be sick if they stay in Virginia for the summer. Dined with Gen. Macomb and family.","Nelly says that she hasn't heard from E. Gibson [in months]. Requests some saucers and more velvet paints and binding. She is disappointed E. Mifflin can't come to Woodlawn while in Riverdale, guests from Carolina prevent Nelly from going to Riverdale. Mr. Duffie, \"the finest genius of the age,\" expected to visit. Hopes to go to Saratoga this summer.","Nelly is gratified at receiving long letter from her. Judge Henry Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, carries her reply letter. Further order for screen handles, velvet paint brushes, gilt frames and \"1 1/2 yds best, finest and thickest white cotton velvet.\" \"If I impose upon you with my commissions do not hesitate to say so.\" Mr. Poinsett \"is not a coquette.\" Nelly hopes to go to Saratoga or Schooleys Mountain. Mr. Duffie is single and said to be attached to a woman in Baltimore.","Nelly briefly describes Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, who carried her letter of the day before to Elizabeth. Requests gilt purse clasps, velvet paints. Regrets the Gibsons were unable to come to Woodlawn, and that her own travel plans are uncertain. Mentions Philadelphia friends including Bishop White and Mrs. Robert Morris. Nelly's sister Eliza P. Custis Law suffers severely from a liver \"affection.\" Mary Fitzhugh Custis and daughter Mary Randolph Custis have been ill. Gives various remedies for E. Gibson's headaches and sore eyes. Gives description and drawing of woodbine flower. Multiflora roses cover a wing of Woodlawn.","Having returned home from her trip, Nelly writes as promised to let Elizabeth know of their arrival home. Returned by way of Druid Hill and Arlington. Her poor sister [Eliza P. Custis Law] bears up well under her affliction [refers to death of daughter Eliza Law Rogers]. Mary Fitzhugh Custis is improved but delicate. Nelly says her own health was not greatly improved by her tour. Inquires price of hair mattresses and dimity bed curtains. Begs Elizabeth to pay her a visit next spring. Nelly sends her a box of woodbine. In 30 months 8 of her nearest connections have died. She has placed engraving of Gen. Cotesworth Pinckney \"between the Genl and Grandmama.\"","Nelly begins by apologizing for earlier having written only of herself, and not her children. Lorenzo hunts deer. He will be 19 on Wednesday. He is anxious to be a musician, and while Nelly wants him to be \"a minstrel\" playing harp, he tends toward violin. Parke will be 23 on the \"27th next,\" and is still fancy free. Will inform her as soon as Parke is to be married. Mentions various friends. Parke will never marry Major Vandeventer.","Nelly suggests some remedies for Elizabeth's \"nervous affection.\" Parke is to remain several weeks with Mrs. Van Ness, who has lost her own daughter. Mentions Mrs. David Humphries (Humphreys)--\"her husband was a long time in our family, and a favorite of the Genls.\" Describes Mr. Francis C. Gray of Boston. America Peter very pretty and much admired. Sister Peter is to give a ball. Has read \"Bengers life of Ann Boleyn - Chalmer's of Mary Aitkins of James 1st and now the voice from St. Helena\" [Napoleon Bonaparte]. Describes her family's health. Caroline Calvert is delicate, Nelly fears she may be consumptive. Thinks Uncle Calvert should marry again. Mentions seeing Mrs. General Lee and Anne.","\"Our lamented Brother\" [John Gibson] arrived from Canton 9 days before his death. He had been ill at sea; \"died of a suffusion on the brain (caused by a bilious obstruction improperly treated ...\"). Elizabeth gives a long account of his illness and the family's reaction. Letter continues on June 27th and 28th and 30th. Recounts trials of young Philadelphia lady and husband in Arkansas territory spending the winter in a windowless log cabin. Mr. Gibson is so busy they cannot leave Philadelphia again this year. She will try to find a companion to accompany her to see her \"dear sister.\" \"Our poor Brother\" brought fine tea from Canton.","Nelly encloses $10, $9 for 6 pair of shoes, and $1 for \"a seal, or an ornament for a watch,\" that they saw together in a Philadelphia shop, some mother-of-pearl shaped like \"a monkey holding a gilt glass.\" If this is more than $1, substitute gold binding of sketched pattern. She sends a box of woodbine and encloses here instructions on its planting. Mr. Lewis has been very ill. Nelly begs her to come to Woodlawn in late April when woodbine blooms.","Nelly writes that she has sent Elizabeth two boxes of woodbine on board the Betsey. If she doesn't wish both, please give one to Betsey Fisher.","Nelly writes that she hopes the woodbine arrives before blossoms fade. She has procured the paper containing an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. John Allison, termed planter in paper, was only one of Gen. Washington's overseers. She explains system of manager and overseers at Mount Vernon under Washington. \"The Gen'l never called his negroes his children, I know for a certainty - he was a generous and noble master and they feared and loved him. - He would have blush'd to find such trifles fame...I never heard of his talents as a sermonizer, I have no doubt however that he said and did that the occasion required...The Genl rode every day to his Farms and returned at 2 oclock generally - dressed and dined at 3 every day, except Sunday - 2 oclock was the hour on that day, to accomodate his servants with a long afternoon...\".","Nelly recommends a remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She recommends Seidlitz powders and [American] Poplar leaves, which have worked on her own. Woodbine, or Carolina Jessamine, are the same plant, it is in full bloom. She inquires whether Lorenzo can study law with Mr. Gibson in Philadelphia. He is too idle in Virginia, and they \"are very anxious to give our dear son some useful employment.\" He will be 20 in November. They want him to study French, attend lectures, etc.--\"the destiny I would ask for all my children would be a Northern residence\" but Lorenzo will inherit Woodlawn at age 23. Mr. Lewis goes to Kanawha. She is going to visit her half-sister, Mrs. Robinson, who is in deep decline.","Nelly extends her condolences on John Gibson's death--sick sister, Mrs. Robinson in very bad health. Caroline Calvert married to Mr. Morris. Parke was too weak to go. Lorenzo a groomsman. So fatigued herself badly \"making a desert over the fire\" that when it came time for dinner she had to take Seidlitz powders and bind her head with poplar leaves. Sends by Caroline small mementos for Elizabeth Gibson and other Philadelphia friends in thanks for attention extended to Agnes. Pin cushion, pocket book, etc.--\"They will be valued I hope for Grandmama's sake.\" Lorenzo goes to Philadelphia as soon as repairs made in his wardrobe.","They all have been very sick, E. Mifflin can provide an account of their sufferings. Lorenzo on brink of grave, and still very weak. They cannot get to Philadelphia this autumn. \"If we live 'till next June I trust we shall quit the vile, foggy south for some months, I never wish to see it from June to November again.\" Inquires prices of gold and white \"Seve\" tea set, silver sugar dish and cream pot, 2 silver forks, gold watch.","Either of the two tea sets that Elizabeth chooses will do very well, though Nelly prefers the broad gold band to flowered border. She is anxious to bestow the Sevres China set on Dr. Henry Daingerfield for his devotion to the family during their recent sickness. She encloses directions for delivering it to him as a surprise. She will ask additional favors with she can collect more cash. \"We Virg[ini]a wives must be satisfied with such small sums as our improvident Farmer Husbands can venture to spare.\"--Parke and Lorenzo still weak and ill. Mrs. Elizabeth Powel sent her a silver inkstand with inscription. Requests saucers of carmine for velvet painting that she will pick up again when fully recovered. Lorenzo anxious to be with Mr. Gibson to read law with him.","They have just arrived at Arlington, and Lorenzo benefited by change of scene and air, but the whole family is still sick. Saw Eliza Law Rogers' children. Eliza P. Custis lives in Georgetown now. Measles prevail in Georgetown, \"but it is a very favorable kind.\" Nelly will exert all her influence in behalf of Elizabeth's nephew. She has already spoken to a friend of the Secretary of the Navy on his behalf and would even go to \"King James\" [President Monroe] himself if it would help, but he \"lends not his ear to any of Eve's daughters.\" Parke, meanwhile, has become \"indifferent to all the sons of Adam.\" Mentions Philadelphia friends and Maryland relatives. Orders pair of French fur overshoes for Parke and four pair shoes for herself. Sister Mary F. Custis and daughter is ill. Mr. Lewis has gouty symptoms.","Just returned from Arlington. Sister Mary F. Custis is very delicate. Her daughter, Mary Randolph Custis, is ill. Lorenzo is to go to Philadelphia soon, weather and health permitting. She is worried over him. Grand nieces and nephew [Eliza Rogers' children] are recovered from the measles. The Sevres china arrived for Dr. Daingerfield. Hers and Parke's shoes arrived. \"I have lost five of my eight Darlings\" hence she wants regular reports about Lorenzo from Philadelphia. Nelly has received a letter from Mrs. David Humphries, who sent Angela a book.","Nelly writes that her son Lorenzo leaves for Philadelphia the next day with his cousin, Lewis Willis who goes to study medicine. Col. Humphries unable to recommend Elizabeth's nephew as Marine officer because he had already suggested to the Secretary of the Navy the propriety of appointing cadets from West Point for Marine Corps. She will use other influence to aid him--Nelly did not herself \"see King James\" but a senator promised to request an appointment for the nephew from President Monroe. Nelly requests her to watch over Lorenzo, as his health still very bad, and he has not had the measles. She begs Elizabeth to send for medical help if Lorenzo \"is at all indisposed.\" She describes her preferred arrangements for his room and board there, who will do his washing, and so on.","Nelly's sister Anna wants black scarf, and Nelly writes to see if one in cashmere or silk could be bought in Philadelphia for $20, as nothing like that can be had in the District. Also asks Elizabeth to send a sample of black poplin for herself. Asks for news of Lorenzo's arrival in Philadelphia. Dr. Henry Daingerfield is pleased with Sevres china tea set, but Nelly asks whether a broken coffee cup can be replaced.","Nelly regrets that Lorenzo left for Philadelphia before Elizabeth's letter telling of sickness in the city arrived. She wrote him to return to Virginia. She is disappointed he didn't take the rooming house Elizabeth recommended, but asks for its particulars. Lt. Butler, aid to Gen. Jackson, will leave box with her for Lorenzo. He will also deliver a bundle containing material for 2 dresses, with dress as a pattern. She asks to have them made for her in Philadelphia. \"I wear only black.\" Sends merino shawl to be washed. Mr. Lewis is \"constantly subject to flying gout.\"","Nelly is having difficulty convincing the postmaster to turn over her letters. Will Gibson lend his aid in this? She is anxious for news from home and Lorenzo has a slight fever now.","Nelly sends \"many happy returns of the season.\" She thanks Elizabeth for her news about Lorenzo and says she is still very anxious about him, \"I have often wondered since he went away how I could have permitted him to leave me.\" She sends further directions for making and sending the new dresses being made in Philadelphia. Offers remedies for Elizabeth's abdominal pain, or \"nervous colicks\" suggesting particularly strong sage tea. \"Ped's [Angela's] new hair is coming in very thick and fine\".","Nelly encloses letters for Lorenzo because he has unaccountably not received any that she has mailed directly to him. When will she receive dresses, shawl, shoes, etc.? Asks Elizabeth also to send a box of French sealing wax, perfumed.","Nelly is glad to hear Mr. Gibson is satisfied with Lorenzo's diligenc. Lt. George Washington Butler is a fine young man, he regrets leaving \"his old father (Genl Jackson) and his kind friends at Woodlawn.\" She doubts he will wait for Ped [Angela] but enjoys sitting and talking to her and Parke. Asks Elizabeth to send sealing wax and two seals for Parke and Ped, one with \"eye\" motif the other with Cupid climbing a ladder. Trunk with clothes, and shoes haven't come.","Nelly announces that the trunk arrived safely. She requests seals and gold trim--also scarf for sister. Dresses arrived, and are very pretty and tasteful. She trusts that the cold weather will remove the smallpox threat from Philadelphia. Gives true account of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his wife. Jackson is not the wretch he's painted by his opponents.","Nelly writes that she just received Elizabeth's letter of March 1; it was in Washington post office. Sspent 5 weeks in Washington with sister Martha Custis Peter and sister E.P. Custis Law, and attended several parties, a concert and a drawing room. Eliza Custis Law's grandchildren are well. Mr. Rogers to go to England for 18 months. Begs Gibsons to come to Woodlawn. Last week in April is prettiest. \"I have seen Peales picture [of George Washington?] do not like it at all -The eyes are unlike, the countenance is unlike, the mouth unlike and he has made a fair man sallow.\" Asks her to send seals, etc. by America Peter or Eugenia Calvert who go to Philadelphia in a few days. A blister on neck is excellent for obstinate headache.","Nelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her \"watchful care\" of Lorenzo, and encourages her to speak to him as she might her own nephew. Lorenzo \"is so susceptible, that he is continually in love with some one.\" Was engaged at 17 1/2 to a cousin of Mrs. Bushrod Washington, but they broke it off at his parents' insistence. Has also heard reports of his attachment to Esther Maria Coxe. Would not object to her, but prefers Mary Custis or Eugenia Calvert [cousins]. Lorenzo is reported to be attached to a lady [who is evidently some kin to deranged Theodosia Sayre] \"I shall only mention the report, and remind him of the dreadful situation in which he has seen the wife of one of his cousins.\" Thanks Elizabeth for looking after his interests, and she will write to warn him. Mentions her daughters and their health.","Nelly inquires about Lorenzo's illness and treatment. She herself has had \"a rheumatic nervous and bilious headach[e] all united.\" Describes her own treatment, including poplar leaves bound to the forehead and temples with a silk scarf. Hopes to leave June 1 for Philadelphia but will come at once if Lorenzo needs her. She recently met a Mr. Joseph Coolidge of Boston, \"the finest young man I have ever known,\" an \"elegant and accomplish'd young man.\" Encloses bunch of woodbine. Sends some roots to E[liz.] M[ifflin?]. Asks Elizabeth to send the seal of \"2 hearts bound\".","Nelly requests information about Lorenzo's illness. She hears reports of a terrible fever in Philadelphia and will come immediately to nurse him if necessary. She has forebodings of evil, \"it is not superstition, it is sympathy or second sight.\" The girls are slightly ill, and Nelly trusts they will all get away north before the sickness prevents traveling. The letter is postmarked 6 May and docketed 9 May, but date in heading is unclear. Most likely \"May 5th\" as it is a Wednesday.","Nelly is glad that Lorenzo has improved in health. He will be better off there than in Virginia this summer. She hopes to go to Nahant, Massachusetts and Philadelphia this summer. Her friends in Washington promise to pay every attention to Mr. Coulson when he arrives. She has been assured there is no vacancy in Marine Corps for a lieutenancy for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley.","Written on \"Monday night\" 17 May 1824, and postmarked the 18th, Nelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's 2 letters. Mr. Lewis makes arrangements for her to go immediately to Lorenzo in Philadelphia. She desires being in same house with him. She will ask Dr. Daingerfield to go with her.","Lorenzo returns $40 he borrowed from Gibson last winter, with thanks.","Writing from Dutchess County, New York, Nelly explains that she couldn't write because she didn't know where to direct letters. Now Edmund Coxe has written Nelly to tell her Elizabeth is at Schooleys Mountain (in Morris County, New Jersey). Lorenzo is much improved by air here. He went to Saratoga. Ped [Angela] has toothache continually. Nelly fears they cannot go to Boston; \"Mr. L. finds a difficulty in furnishing the funds.\" Considers going to Schooleys Mountain or sea shore, asks about accommodations. M. Lafayette expected in New York, will go there to meet him if possible. Nelly would especially enjoy being able to see again the younger Lafayette, \"the friend and Brother of my happy days.\" Mr. Lewis in Jefferson City Va, in perfect health, but \"does not mention coming to us yet.\" They are having gay time with parties. Recently visited with the widow of Gen. Montgomery. \"Parke and I have learned to make very neat shoes\"--\"we go to a pretty little Church on Sundays and hear very good sermons.\" Lt. Butler has been with them. He is still amiable, but \"his mind is not first rate.\" Signor Guiseppe was with them in Philadelphia and New York, but \"no symptoms on either side of what I wished.\" His father has lost Spanish claim and he will settle down as a merchant. He is still a favorite of hers.","Writing in September or October of 1824 while in Philadelphia nursing Lorenzo, Nelly expresses her regrets that Elizabeth, too, is sick. She saw Caroline Calvert for a half hour and hurried back to Lorenzo--he has had a fever. She will come to see Elizabeth in the morning and read Parke's letters to her, unless Elizabeth is well enough to call on Nelly and Lorenzo. She wishes to have a sick coat, or gown, made for Lorenzo.","In a fragment of a letter, Nelly writes that she has heard nothing from General Lafayette or his son Georges W. Lafayette, although she's written 5 times. Is piqued and very anxious.","Nelly and her children arrived home after a weary journey. Mr. Lewis is ill with gout in his breast. She sends $10 to have her scarf washed. Asks Elizabeth to buy her 2 of the \"stone stewing stoves bound with iron - one as large as your preserving furnace ...\" Sends a pattern of nymphean gauze to be procured from Aaron Fountain in Broadway in N.Y. Rejoices at having prevented \"The fair W[right]s\" from going to Mount Vernon with the Gen'l Lafayette. Except for her intervention \"they would have now been tarnishing his glory by their presence.\" Asks Elizabeth to buy some sheet music.","Nelly writes that Lolen [Lorenzo] is to return to Philadelphia. He is healthy again. She hopes he will not waste time, but concentrate on his studies. Received letter from Gen. Lafayette. Copies it verbatim [see letter, Lafayette to E.P. Lewis, Nov. 7, 1824]. His letter is sealed with profile of \"his adopted Father and my Father.\" George W. Lafayette arrived today. He must leave to meet his father and they go on tour of country. Laments they cannot spend a long time with her. Has committed order of the Cincinnati to George, in a box of her own manufacture--\"cushions of Grandmama's dress to protect it in travelling.\" Hopes the Wrights don't follow Lafayette around in his travels. The furnaces arrived [stone stewing stove bound with iron]. Hopes Bishop White has recovered from his accident. \"Guiseppe was at Mr Jeffersons courting Ellen Randolph.\" No news from Lt. Butler, \"all safe I hope-he is better and more composed\".","Contains explicit instructions and sketch for the making of a pin out of George and Martha Washington's hair for George Washington Lafayette.","Nelly writes that she will send Mr. [George] Tucker to invite Mr. Bordley out to Woodlawn for Christmas day. She is still trying to use her influence to get him a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps. Will get the breast pin delivered to George W. Lafayette. Received letter from General Lafayette. He was pleased with Order of Cincinnati etc. and pair of card racks she made him. She is now making a beautiful box for George and pair of fire screens to paint for the General. He will be back at Woodlawn again before he leaves the country. Explains his itinerary. His earlier visit with her was very happy, \"I was weeping for three days after he left us.\" They spoke of the Wrights and their efforts to follow him around. She doesn't think Lafayette will go to Spanish America.","Nelly writes that she would not set aside an old friend like Elizabeth just because the Lafayettes are here. She had hoped to have heard news from Old Hickory [Andrew Jackson, then senator from Tennessee] regarding Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Bordley's] desire for a commission as a Marine officer. She expresses her affection for Lafayette and G. W. Lafayette. Georges is to present her a beautiful engraving of his father, one of only two being sent from France. She has not been to Washington yet. It is a city \"full of strangers and very gay.\" Lorenzo is being more studious.","Nelly discusses Mr. and Mrs. Derby (he delivered Elizabeth's letter; she shall be called upon). Fears Gen. Jackson is unsuccessful in attempts to procure appointment for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley. Comments on John Quincy Adams's election victory as president over Andrew Jackson. \"The most shameful intrigues have given him the Presidency.\" The Gen. Lafayette and George W. Lafayette have visited again. Mrs. Hickory [Andrew Jackson] says Nelly was one of Jackson's \"very great favorites.\" George Lafayette's mother-in-law died, in France. George will attend the Birth Night. She mentions the Wright sisters and her contempt for them. She must soon part with George and Gen. Lafayette perhaps for last time. \"I shall not visit Mrs. [John Quincy] Adams at all-I do not respect her Husband and I despise his Father.\"","Nelly informs Elizabeth of Parke's engagement to Edward George Washington Butler of Gen. Gaines' staff, likely to marry in the autumn. She worries about Parke being soldier's wife and the roving life it entails. Nelly will be unable to go to her in time of sickness. Her honest opinion of Butler: \"He is honorable, correct, dignified-with a most amiable and affecte disposition, but he is not of such a mind as I thought Parke would have selected.\" It makes Nelly \"anxious and unsettled.\" Tell Mrs. Powel of Parke's engagement. She hopes to see Elizabeth at Woodlawn in a fortnight.","Acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's good wishes.","Nelly writes that the work bag has been completed and is being sent to Elizabeth. She sends her condolences on the death of Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Mifflin?]. \"That dreadful climate has killed more of our fine young men, that the Island can ever repay us for.\" \"My poor little niece\" died suddenly from a \"putrid sore throat\" [Eliza L Rogers (\"Rosebud\")?]. Niece America has been very ill. Mr. Butler is on tour in south with Gen. Gaines. Nelly is busy preparing Parke's wedding clothes should Mr. Lewis permit them to be married in the autumn. She regrets that Lorenzo's visits are infrequent, and asks whether Mr. Gibson is satisfied with him.","Nelly writes that she has sent a work bag of velvet painting to Elizabeth. She sent scarves and a veil to Philadelphia to be washed. Nelly escaped bilious fever this summer by taking aqua fortis, but has had ringing sensation in her head--has erysipelas--\"I dread so much derangement or water on the brain ...\" Mr. Butler went away for 6 weeks, but has been detained 6 months. Has her entire approbation as a son-in-law. She has parted with \"my Beloved Father and Brother\" [Gen. Lafayette and George W. Layfayette]. Decries the sacrilege of Miss Wright saying she had refusal of Lafayette's hand. Nelly wishes to board with Angela in Philadelphia and send her to day school, but Mr. Lewis says he can't permit it yet.","Nelly writes that she keeps busy making keepsakes for children. Delights in this kind of work, and as she also attends \"to the usefuls, my conscience acquits me of a misapplication of time.\" Wishes to take Angela to board in Philadelphia where she could go to day school, but Mr. Lewis \"has not consented yet.\" Therefore Nelly must teach Angela herself. She can find no local teacher of music, and \"neither Parke nor myself are competent to instruct her.\" Gen. Lafayette and his son George should be home by now, she expects a letter in 4 or 5 weeks. Remarks on the health and death of several friends including Mrs. Camac. The thermometer has been above 80 several days.","Nelly writes that she is pleased with work done by old woman [probably cleaning scarfs and veil]. She sends money. Employ balance in walking shoes for herself and Parke. Gives instructions for size and types. Mr. Butler detained in Georgia, so Parke's wedding day is not set. She sends recipe for lip salve that was Martha Washington's recipe. She had sent a pot of it to the Lafayette family and George liked it. Mentions her Philadelphia friend, the late Mrs. Camac. Everyone tells Nelly how healthy Lorenzo looks, but nobody says how his legal studies go.","Nelly writes that she and Parke received the walking shoes from Philadelphia. Mr. Butler arrived 8 days ago, from Georgia, very thin and sick. He soon goes west with Gen. Gaines. Parke wants to be married in Spring. Nelly dreads the difficulties ahead for Parke, resulting from Butler's tight finances, and her own separation from Parke. Nelly appreciated hearing about Lorenzo, and hopes \"he will be more studious in future.\" Inquires about cost of dying a shawl. Still mourns the death of Mrs. Camac. Just this moment received news from the Lafayette family at La Grange, but does not anticipate ever seeing them again. Angela teaches herself tunes on the harpsichord. She grows fast.","Nelly writes that Parke and Butler have decided to be married in the Spring. Nelly will submit, although it will be a severe trial to do so. She likes Butler but his talents are so inferior to Parke's, and this is more conspicuous the more they are seen together. Angela attends to her studies, and progresses well with her music without a teacher--\"we cannot procure tutors here.\" Asks Elizabeth to send white velvet, black paper \"used in tracing Theorems for velvet painting\" and gold paper. Relays news from Lafayette's family. \"My side is occasionally painful, but I hope I shall escape salivation.\"","Nelly writes about the recent influenza in Philadelphia and at home. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Butler had been very ill with it. She thanks Elizabeth for the reproofs and consolation, but insists her fears for Parke are not caused by selfishness; \"I am naturally elastic in disposition, and prove to find some good in every event of life, but at the same time I have very anxious feelings occasionally.\" Nelly's love for her Grandmother was greater even than that for her children. Nelly entirely approves of Lorenzo's prospective bride, Esther Maria Coxe, \"without hesitation.\" Will again exert her small influence for Mr. Bordley [Elizabeth's nephew,] toward a commission in the Marines. Wants Elizabeth to ask Mrs. Powel if she's received Nelly's two letters.","Nelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's letter and will look for the package. Parke is to be married April 4 and must begin her journey to Cincinnati by the 15th. Nelly fears for her safety and prays for God's care. Nelly and her husband will remain there 18 months before moving to New York with Gen. Gaines. Parke \"is naturally nervous and low spirited, and that situation is peculiarly calculated to excite depression and nervous feelings.\" Lolen [Lorenzo] appears very happy with his approaching marriage; \"If my children are well and happy, I will never complain of any other circumstance.\"","Nelly writes that Parke was grateful for Elizabeth's letter. She left for Cincinnati on last Wednesday. Nelly recounts the stages of Parke's journey. \"We had a merry wedding.\" Nelly lists the guests and says she  didn't invite her married sisters. Dr. Wilmer performed the ceremony. Lorenzo leaves on Tuesday. She won't leave home until Lorenzo's wedding, and will try \"to visit my poor Parke\" next summer. Lately received a letter from Gen. Layfayette and George W. Lafayette. America Peter is to be married in June to Capt. W.B. Williams. Hears that Mrs. Elizabeth Powel and Mrs. Robert Morris have lost their memories -- Esther [Maria Coxe, Lorenzo's fiancee] wrote a letter. Nelly thinks Esther's picture well done but not as pretty as she is.","Describes Cincinnati, its rapid growth, population, cultural advantages. Prospect of a winter journey to New Orleans and back by boat with General and Mrs. Gaines.","Nelly writes that she is unable to comply with Mr. Gibson's request because Judge Bushrod Washington had already given his vote to Wm. Herbert of Alexandria. Nelly is happy that Parke seems happy in Cincinnati. Mr Lewis thinks he can't afford to permit Nelly to travel north or west for her health this summer. She is now studying Spanish, having begun studies on her own. Ped [Angela] learning French. She outlines her efforts to get a job for Spanish patriot Senor Carrasco, a friend of the patriot Riego, who came to America holding a letter of recommendation from Gen. Lafayette. He is, meanwhile, teaching a few students and helping Nelly. She wishes someone would influence Mr. Gerard to publish Carrasco's book on Spanish history. She has asked Judge Washington to look for letters from Elizabeth's father. No fruit this season and scarcely any vegetables.","Nelly complains that she gets little news from Philadelphia, as Elizabeth has not written much and Lorenzo's letters are full only of news about Esther. The good Bishop White is in decline. Nelly believes Parke is pregnant and expecting a baby in 5 months. If Parke can not come home in October, then Nelly feels she must go to her in December. America Peter Williams and her husband are devoted and her family reconciled. Angela has had party of friends for a week The family expects to go to Georgetown for a few days, but Nelly would rather stay home unless she has the chance to go to Philadelphia or Cincinnati. She keeps up with Spanish studies. Senor Carrasco, has left for Albany in search of pupils after being defamed in Washington. She has heard from the Lafayettes.","Nelly writes that she has been ill for 7 weeks of quartan ague, a malarial fever. Ped has had chills. She is anxious to go to Cincinnati to be with Parke, who expects child in January or February. Parke seems very healthy. Mr. Lewis hasn't given permission for visit yet. She has sent two shawls to Philadelphia to be cleaned and dyed.","Nelly writes that she and Ped [Angela] have been ill. She herself has had mumps for 2nd time. She requests mother of pearl earrings for Angela. Parke well and happy. Wants Eliza Powel told that \"her little Nelly will soon be a Grandmother!\" Thinks Mr. Meade is inferior to Dr. Wilmer as prospective Bishop. \"Genl. W[ashington] received the communion before he took the command of the Army, but not after, I have been told - but no one was more attentive in every other respect.\"","Nelly writes confirming the news of birth of Parke's son prematurely. He is healthy and Parke well, having had an easy pregnancy and delivery. Nelly glows with excitement on becoming a grandmother. \"My Beloved and revered grandmama declared that she had never loved any child so much as she did Parke, her great grandchild. It is certain that the title Grandmother is most dear to me ...\" She expresses her esteem and affection for Butler. They named the baby George Washington.","Nelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her for information about Lorenzo's present situation, his recovery from the measles. Parke has been ill since giving birth. Nelly describes her grandchild. Lorenzo wants her to attend his wedding, but she feels she must go to Parke, if Mr. Lewis permits. She is trying to prevail on Mr. Lewis to let her board with 14-year-old Angela in Philadelphia so that the girl can go to day school there. She \"is very anxious to be at school\" but Nelly cannot let her go alone. She inquires the estimated cost for their room and board in Philadelphia. America has a daughter. Nelly is making frocks for Ped [Angela].","Thanks Mrs. Gibson for dress patterns. Requests advice and assistance in using them. She describes again her desire to take Angela to Philadelphia for school, despite what she (and Mr. Lewis) think would be the high cost for room and board. She thinks Mrs. Coxe is unreasonable to think she should sacrifice Angela's interests to remain there with Esther. Mentions America Peter Williams' poor health while raising an infant.","Ped's clothes are being made in preparation for Lorenzo's wedding. Mentions Eliza Powel. Nelly requests information about J. D. Coleman, a young man who was in Viginia and Washington over the winter and intends to movie to Washington.","She thinks Mr. Bordley's prospects might be better in Nashville, perhaps New Orleans, than Cincinnati. Mr. Butler will use his good offices in assistance of Mr. Bordley.","Nelly writes, mentioning the illness of Elizabeth's niece, Elizabeth Ross. She herself has just returned from Philadelphia to Woodlawn with Lolen [Lorenzo] and his wife Esther. She fears Esther expected too much at Woodlawn and was disappointed. \"I consider her as the mistress of the House now.\" Lorenzo is happy and industrious. He will take wife to Philadelphia soon, and then take Nelly to Cincinnati to see Parke. Nelly considers America Peter Williams a helpless mother. She saw Eliza Law Rogers' eldest daughter in Philadelphia. Mary Randolph Custis is still unmarried. \"There are few worthy of her I think.\" Speaks of Angela. Nelly will try to put her in school in Cincinnati if they stay there long on their visit.","She acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's letter. Is much pleased with Woodlawn. Mrs. Coxe sends love. \"Mama is almost crazy, she is so anxious to see Parke, and the Chieftan. We had yesterday a severe storm, between 20 and 30 trees blown down, and struck by lightening, part of the roof of the house off, together with the Washi House nearby blown dow - everyone today is extremely busy repairing the damages. We are all very much alarmed, as we were really in some danger.\"","Nelly was going to write as soon as Parke had arrived, but to Nelly's \"sorrow and astonishment\" Parke was delivered of premature 3 month twins in Louisiana. This has delayed her coming back to Virginia. She feels lost and \"tired of life\" without Parke. Letters take a month to get delivered from there. She dreads thought of Parke and Butler residing in Louisiana, feels she must go there if they stay, Ped is doing well despite having \"no instructor but her old Mom as she calls me.\" Esther Coxe Lewis is well liked. Nelly orders walking shoes from Philadelphia.","Nelly hasn't written in a long time because she knows Elizabeth's eyes are bad. She is anxious about Esther Coxe Lewis's approaching confinement. Lorenzo is anxious to be a father. Parke expects a child again in May--she wants another boy like one she lost in 1827. Angela improves much, being attentive to her studies.","News of birth of son to Lorenzo [George Washington Lewis]. Anxious about Parke's approaching confinement. News of death of Elizabeth's brother and sister. Has been doing much beadwork, making bracelets for grandsons. Still paints and does some knitting. Death of Mr. Lewis's brother, Robert Lewis.","News of her two new grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler, Jr.]. Parke very anxious about her son because of losing her first boy. In October Parke and Butler go to Cincinnati. Ped [Angela] grows tall. Ed Butler has gone to Gen. Gaines in New York, he intended to call on the Gibsons in Philadelphia if possible.","Nelly writes that she is sorry Mr. Lewis couldn't call on Elizabeth when he was in Philadelphia. He went to Baltimore to get a piano for Angela, and on hearing of \"the poor Judge's [Bushrod Washington's] illness went to see him, but was too late\" [Justice Washington died in Philadelphia]. Gen. Gaines prefers the western department, and if Ed Butler stays with him, he and Parke must live there permanently. Parke has been ill. Nelly writes of her grandsons Edward George Washington Butler and George Washington Lewis; the two \"darling Boys\" look like twins. She would like to help Elizabeth's nephew into a Navy career, but she has petitioned in vain.","Comments on the deaths of Mrs. Powel and Mr. Camac. She expects to go to Georgetown with Ped on the fourth to greet her nephew John Peter and his bride (his cousin Miss Henderson). Lorenzo and his wife are well pleased with their farm in Frederick.","Delighted to resume correspondence after a long time. Mourns death of her sister [Eliza P. Custis]. She had nothing to live for. Rogers won't permit children to answer their letters. Parke expects a child. Her two grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler]. Angela quite grown. America [Peter Williams] just had son, and has 3 daughters. Her friend Mrs. Thomas Turner of Fauquier County anxious to procure governess to reside in family and teach English, French, and music.","Mrs. [Thomas] Turner's requirements for a governess. Roads, bad weather and Mr. Lewis's illness have confined them at [Woodlawn] all winter. Unable as yet to see Mrs. G.'s niece, Miss B[ordley]. Gratified with account of Centennial celebration [of George Washington's birth] in Philadelphia. \"Philadelphia has never been backward in showing honor to his memory, altho they have not built a monument yet -- I am ashamed of Virginia, she is to pompous, too parading, too full of words rather than deeds.\" Nelly comments on emancipation and colonization. \"The coach you mention was Govr. Penn's, and presented by the state to Grandmama - It was left in Phia and I do not recollect what became of it.\" Parke has two children, daughter born Feb. 7 [Eleanor Angela Isabella].","Pleased at visit of Elizabeth Gibson's niece to Woodlawn. Fire consumed part of Turner's house near Middleburg, thus Mrs. [Thomas] Turner won't be able to accomodate a governess this year. Gives travel directions on way to Springs. Anticipation of Elizabeth's trip to Woodlawn in June.  Angela and Esther [Maria Coxe Lewis, Lorenzo's wife] good friends.  Angela independent of beaux. Considers Mr. Frank Gray's Oration at Boston most eloquent and most appropriate she ever read on Feb. 22.","Pleased to hear she is coming to Woodlawn [on way to Springs]. Gives directions to come by water and carriage.","They have been at Bath for [Lorenzo's] ankle and E[ster]s health. Go to Sulpher Spring near Winchester soon. Encountered mutual friends there. \"[The Nullifiers] are mad to all intents and purposes, and ought to be supplied with straight waistcoats.\" Waters at Bath helped Lolen's [Lorenzo's] ankle.","Disappointed Mr. and Mrs. Gibson didn't stop at Woodlawn on their way home from the Springs. Sorry she and Angela couldn't go to Springs with them. They went instead to Bath, Sulpher Spring and Winchester. News from New Orleans [Parke and Butler and family]. She and Angela will be delighted to stay a week with Elizabeth Gibson when in Philadelphia this fall.","Fears Lorenzo will go to Philadelphia too late for her and Angela to accompany him. Afraid Mr. Lewis won't pay promised visit to Parke in Louisiana. Mrs. Gibson's nephew arrived and copied picture of Washy [George Washington Lewis]; also does likenesses of Mr. Lewis and herself. News of various friends.","Nelly writes of Mrs. Derby's death. Mr. Lewis is well. Family in Louisiana well except Isabella [Eleanor Angela Isabella Butler] teething. Glad Angela has been able to go to Philadelphia but sorry she couldn't go herself.","This and subsequent letters are directed to \"Spruce betwen 7th and 8th\" or to \"213 Spruce.\" Nelly is gratified to hear news of Angela's reception by her Philadelphia friends. \"I do not think any one will ever say of her, as my dear and lamented friend, Mrs. Powell, used to say of me -'You look as if your clothes were thrown on with a Pitchfork.'\" Fears at letting [Angela] go alone. Hopes she will go to opera, but not uninvited.","With Angela home after her visit in Philadelphia, Nelly writes that she was very happy there, but content to be home. Angela and Lorenzo stopped in George Town on way home and W. [Geo. W.] Peter escorted sisters and [Angela] to dance. She will let Angela study in Philadelphia by herself if she desires it. Mentions Parke's baby Ella [Eleanor Angela Isabella].","Angela has been in Washington. [America's husband] Mr. Williams sent to Alabama and Florida, and she stayed with America and her sick children. Debate between Mr. John C. Calhoun and Mr. Daniel Webster. Angela still heart whole. Only man she has heard of that would do [for Angela to marry] is H. Binney.","Thanks Elizabeth Gibson for pleasant visit to Philadelphia. Her trip to Georgetown. Just read \"Prince Pucker Muskan's Tour.\" Gives description of English country house and the society there.","Just returned from visit to America [Peter William] in Washington and [Mary Fitzhugh Custis] at Arlington. Angela and Nanny visited Capitol, public offices etc. She is threatened with dropsy and must go to Sulpher Springs near Winchester. Hopes to go to Louisiana in October. Great trials and difficulties overcome by Parke during her husband's absence. [Lorenzo] says Mr. Bordley is successful in Frederick County.","Nelly writes of their arrival in Louisiana after 3 weeks trip. Her 2 grandchildren [Edward George Washington Butler and Eleanor Angela Isabella]. Parke buried in domestic chores, her fine mind thrown away here. Description of Mississippi River. Wishes Parke could move east. Angela takes lessons on harp and in French.","Nelly hopes to be in Philadelphia on way home by Lakes and Niagara.  Angela has found nothing attractive here in a matrimonial way. Parke and children unable to return east with her in May. Climate very bad on them. Description of landscape and life in springtime. No schools or churches for miles. Sunday, in contrast to northern customs, is a gala day. Indians a few miles off are poor, dirty, and humble. Angela very gay.","Have stopped here [at Guyandotte] for health on way home from Louisiana. Parke expecting in August. Lorenzo's new twin sons [Lawrence Fielding Lewis and John Redman Coxe Lewis]. She has been away from home 8 mo. Angela a belle in New Orleans and engaged to Charles Magill Conrad, \"the finest young man in Louisiana.\" Nelly hopes they will move east after 2 or 3 years. Angela insists she must stay one more winter at Woodlawn before she marries. She will leave New Orleans every summer like all ladies there do. \"They intend conveying water all over the City in pipes for the horses to water and wash the Streets. -That will do much to improve the health.\"","This letter presented by her future son[-in-law, Charles M. Conrad]. Lauds his virtues and Angela's choice. \"From that 'far South,' so dreaded, so stigmatized, against which my own prejudices were so strong that I could have almost taken an oath that none belonging to that region could deserve or obtaine my child's affection or my approbation, I have obtained a beloved son who would be my choice had I the whole world to select from.\" They will be married next summer. Parke expecting any day. [Lorenzo's] twin sons [John Redman Coxe Lewis and Lawrence Fielding Lewis].","Received her letter by C. Conrad. Angela and she glad Elizabeth approves of Conrad. Conrad left for New Orleans on 14th. He will return in Spring to marry. Parke's new baby, Caroline [B. Butler]. Fears Charles and Angela will stay in New Orleans indefinitely after their marriage. Nelly intends to accompany them back to New Orleans.","Nelly wishes Elizabeth happy returns of the season. Lorenzo and his family came, with the twins. Parke had a daughter, Caroline, in August. Parke's financial difficulties. Charles Conrad and Angela correspond every week. Angela sends her a pair of fire screens. Weather has been severe--21 inches of snow.","Nelly fears she and Mr. Lewis will never live in Philadelphia. Both in very poor health and crops very bad.  Mr. Lewis intends to buy a small place in Louisiana, remove the negroes and try to make cotton crop. Winter in Louisiana very bad and Ed Butler's crops suffered. Charles Conrad writes weekly. New Orleans improves much \"and if we escape war with France it will continue to do so.\" America Peter Williams has another daughter. Nelly is busy working cover for Angela's piano \"on canvas and cloth in cruels\".","Did she receive screens from Angela? Angela's \"paraphernalia\" beautiful and tasteful but not extravagant. Charles Conrad leaves New Orleans by 25th. The wedding will probably take place in late July. Parke will be unable to come. Family named Cox living at Meridian Hill, the daughter is a painter in oils.","Nelly is sure that Angela has told her details of her wedding while she and her new husband Charles Conrad were in Philadelphia. Angela and Charles have arrived safely back at Audley. Expresses her gratitude to Mrs. Gibson for her kindness to the young couple in Philadelphia.","Nelly is ashamed for not writing since getting to Louisiana. She just arrived at Parke's from New Orleans. She [Nelly] has been very ill and had bad accident. Angela very ill; had premature baby, Angela Lewis Conrad, now 4 months old. Grandson Edward George Washington Butler is 30 miles away at school. she regrets that Ed Butler left the army. Hopes to see Woodlawn and Audley next summer, if they live. Mr. Lewis's gout better in Louisiana.","Nelly writes of the death of Angela's child [Angela Lewis Conrad] from whooping cough. She died March 25, had been a year old on the 17th. Nelly will be unable to visit Woodlawn this summer because she cannot leave Angela and Angela cannot leave Charles. Wishes they lived in Virginia or Philadelphia, as the climate here sickly. Planters lose much by fall of sugar and cotton prices. Parke has another child [Lawrence Lewis Butler]. Lorenzo has another boy [Edward Parke Custis Lewis].","Nelly sends her greetings of the season. She apologizes for her bad handwriting due to her wrist stiff, and she's deaf in one ear, but she can do needlework for children and grandchildren. Angela and family arrived safely back in Louisiana. Parke's eldest son, Edward George Washington Butler, broke his thigh and still limps. Angela and Charles to return to Woodlawn for visit next spring and summer. Little boys from Audley [Lorenzo's children] here for Christmas. Hasn't yet received memoirs of Lafayette. Hasn't heard from her \"dear Brother George\" [i.e., Georges Washington Lafayette] in a long time.","Although Angela was to be confined in June, Nelly's poor health prevented her going to her. Angela gave birth July 3 to a baby boy named Lawrence Lewis Conrad at summer residence. Charley [Charles Angelo Conrad] very fond of his little brother. Parke and Esther expect in October. Nelly's journey to Louisiana \"delayed by necessity of having a proper shelter made to protect the Sarcophagi at Mt Vn. Mr. L has at last completed it, and I am told that it is a very great improvement to the Tomb, and will be a complete protection to the marble--I have never seen the Genls, it was only uncover'd since the work was completed.\" Goes to Audley Saturday. Has been making preserves for daughters' families because many fruits they can't get in Louisiana. Will work a greek cap for Lolen [Lorenzo].","Nelly expresses her gratitude for Elizabeth's letter of sympathy on Angela's death. She has outlived 6 of her 8 children, but Angela is the only one she was not with at the time of her death. She hadn't gone to Louisiana because Angela begged her not to come in summer heat. Had remained with Mr. Lewis at Woodlawn waiting for work on shelter for the sepulchre at Mount Vernon to be finished. Angela died of congestion of the brain which destroyed her senses and her life. Hopes to go on 13th or 14th to Louisiana. Charles Conrad and Angela's two babies to come to Woodlawn in the summer. Esther Coxe Lewis has another boy [Charles C. Lewis].","Nelly was forced to leave Parke's house because of Butler's insults:  his vile treatment of Parke and her unhappiness. Parke \"has suffered almost ten years of sorrow and privations of every kind, and for the last six years the most brutal treatment.\" Butler is mean and selfish. Since Mr. Lewis's death, and he knows he'll get nothing from her, his opinion of her has come out in open. Nelly hopes to take Angela's orphan boys to Audley in Spring.","Nelly writes that her orphan boys [Charles Angelo and Lawrence Lewis Conrad] were taken from her by their father, for health reasons, but will be returned to her in summer. Parke and children are well. Elizabeth's nephew, Mr. Bordley, his wife and daughter visited.","Nelly writes of Parke's children. Charles Conrad and his 2 children arrived safe in New Orleans. Children have been with Parke since December nineteenth. Descriptions and stories about Angela's 2 children [Chas. A. and Lawrence Lewis Conrad]. Hopes they can all come to Audley in Spring. Mrs. B. Bordley [wife of Elizabeth Gibson's nephew] writes that her husband has gone to Savannah.","Nelly's family is well. Parke devotes herself to improvement of her daughters. Introduces Mr. Henry Daingerfield (nephew to Dr. Henry Daingerfield) and his daughter. He intends placing his daughter in school in Philadelphia.","Nelly took Angela's children to meet father, Charles Conrad, on his way to Europe. He will be gone a year and left boys under her care. Saw Britannia Peter, now married to Capt. Kennan. Mary Custis Lee and 3 children at Fort Hamilton, where Robert Lee is in corps of engineers. 2 of the daughters with their grandmother [Mrs. Lee?]. Parke's eldest son Edward George Washington Butler is with her now. He is to be a student at George Town college. Angela's remains moved from Pass Christian in June and \"I had the comfort to see them properly deposited near the Tomb of Washington where a monument and iron railing will be erected as soon as possible. The railing will enclose space enough to contain Mr. Conrad and our precious Boys\".","Recalls days of her girlhood in Philadelphia. A clergyman's wife to open school near Parke's home, children can attend. Grandson [E.George Washington Butler] in school at George Town College. Seven grandsons here have colds. Letters from [Charles Conrad] now in Europe. Mary [Custis] Lee has new son. Britannia [Peter Kennan] has a daughter.","Tells of the explosion aboard the \"Princeton\" [Feb. 28] and death of niece, Brittania [Peter Kennan's] husband. America's daughter Martha was with her at the time aboard the ship. Christening of Brittania's baby [Martha Custis Kennan] month after father's death. Mr. Conrad returns in summer.","Trip to New Port with Charles Conrad and two grandsons, Charley and Lewis Conrad restored her health much. Conrad's hurry to return to New Orleans prevented her seeing Elizabeth as she passed thru Philadelphia. Charley had several teeth drawn in New York and a pebble in his forehead cut out. She was much visited in New Port by old friends and strangers. Postmarked \"Berryville Va Aug. 10.\"","Nelly urges a more frequent correspondence between them. Recalls friends she saw in New Port and New York. Reports her mixed feelings on meeting Frank Gray at Newport.  Washy [George Washington Lewis] and Sonny [Edward George Washington Butler] have returned to school. Mr. Conrad well and the convention adjourned 'til January. Mr. Bordley, Elizabeth's nephew, and his wife visited. He is busy painting portraits in Winchester.","Nelly sends Elizabeth some needle work done by her 2 granddaughters [Caroline and E. A. Isabella Butler]. They will probably stay in school there if Mr. Fay [the minister] and his wife [their teacher] stay there, instead of coming to Miss Mercer's school near Audley. Expresses her great desire to travel over the world at this late age. She has a disease of the heart, affection of the liver, rheumatism and deaf in one ear. Conrad will take away Charley and Lewis next winter.","Nelly expresses her devotion to her old friends. Recommends remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She finished a piece of worsted work for little Lewis Conrad and has 9 more to work. Gives her daily schedule. Mentions her old friends. Conveys news of Parke's children and the Conrads. Esther still delicate after 2 months confinement in winter.","Her visit to New Port was prevented by a visit of Parke and her children and two Conrad boys. Parke's 2 daughters to be left at Miss Margaret Mercer's school near Leesburg. Miss M. is daughter of Coll John Fenton Mercer of Marleborough, a second \"Jane de Montfort,\" has devoted herself to restoring brother's property. Lewis Conrad has been ill with catarrha fever and inflamation of the lungs. Robert Lee has been ordered to Mexico; Mary and their seven children will remain at Arlington.","Parke went home in November, expecting Butler to depart for Mexico. Governor of Louisiana appointed him Major General of militia and he expects appointment by Mr. Polk of same rank. She mentions Mr. Williams' death at Monterey [America Peter's husband]. Anxious about Robert Lee who is with General Wood. Charles and Lewis Conrad with their father in New Orleans. The unexpected death of Miss Margaret Mercer will not close the school. Woodlawn sold to Messrs. Gillingham and a company from Philadelphia for 25,000 dollars. Lorenzo thought it best for his childrens' interests.","Nelly writes of Parke's youngest son, Lawrence Lewis Butler. The eldest, Edward George Washington Butler is at Carolina College in Columbia. Polk offered Butler a Colonelcy of Dragoons, but had promised a Brigadier's command, so he probably won't accept. Washy [George Washington Lewis] is at Virginia Military Institute at Lexington. Nelly is doing needlework for grandchildren. She never goes out except for Church. \"Dear Robt\" [Lee] is with General Scott. \"Our fears and anxieties are all for the noble Genl Taylor and his brave little band - may the Almighty be their shield. A halter for Polk and a scourge for Scott if Taylor is not safe ...\" [Reference to Scott ordering away a large part of Taylor's small army and leaving him with scant troops to face Santa Anna. The battle at Buena Vista in late February was a victory for Taylor].","Nelly writes of Parke's children; her eldest son at Columbia College in South Carolina [Edward George Washington Butler]. Accepts condolences on Lorenzo's death.","Nelly thanks Elizabeth for the letter that arrived the day before her 69th birthday. Describes her ailments. Thankful her eyes and hands are still good. Angela's sons, Charles and Lewis Conrad, are at school in Alexandria. Boys here [Audley] under care of oldest brother [George Washington Lewis]. Esther manages estate well. Describes needlework she is doing for grandchildren. Death of Elizabeth Mifflin's mother.","Nelly sends Elizabeth a bookmark worked in silk given her by Martha Washington 57 years ago. Lorenzo's boys learn under a tutor. Washy [George Washington Lewis] very fond of farming. Charley and Lewis Conrad visit her but go to New Orleans in winter. Mary Custis Lee and husband Col. Robert E. Lee visited. Robert goes to Boston to meet board of Engineers.","Nelly is anxious to receive Elizabeth's drawing of Bishop White. She herself has had difficulty with her current work, \"Spanish Boy on a Donkey.\" Hopes to go to district to see \"our truly great and good\" Presient Zachary Taylor. Recommends \"Morehead's magnetic machine\" for deafness and other evils.","Nelly was visiting for 4 months with friends and relatives in \"the lower Country.\" Spent 3 weeks with Mrs. Mason of Colross. Parke safe from cholera, but many slaves dead. Speaks of baby [of Mrs. McCalls?]; she named it \"Zacha the best of Babes, after the noblest of living men.\" Parke's 2 daughters at home in Louisiana again. Charley and Lewis Conrad are at school in Georgetown. The twins, Lawrence Fielding and John Redman Coxe Lewis, are in school in Alexandria.","The death of President Zachary Taylor. Nelly's palsy and partial paralysis; Morehead's Galvanic Machine, the flesh brush, and diverse medicines have effected some improvement.","Nelly says that her condition is better, but she cannot get out or around much. Butler's sister Mrs. Donelson stricken insensible with paralysis and died 3 days later. Conrad boys reside in Washington with their father. Received unfinished letter from the late Zachary Taylor, found among his papers. Urges Elizabeth to visit Audley. Speaks of cup \"Zach\" gave her.","A four page manuscript beginning with a poem titled \"For Miss Eleanor Parke Custis on her fifteenth Birthday, March 31st 1794\", but clearly not the original Andrew Allen manuscript as it is in Nelly Custis's hand and her 21 January 1851 letter mentions having burned the original when she married. It also contains other reflections on her early life and remarks about the poem and another poem included. This piece may have been written out in 1851 either for herself or for her friend Elizabeth Bordley Gibson. It was identified by Donald Jackson as \"an undated scrap intended for Elizabeth, written very late in her life\" in an article \"George Washington's Beautiful Nelly\" published in American Heritage 28:2 (Feb. 1977).","Nelly expresses her devotion to Elizabeth, how much their friendship has meant to her. Recalls happy days in Philadelphia when young. She can't even go to her \"boys\" [the grandsons] since last attack of paralysis. Can walk about house with a cane, but much crippled. Her recollections of Andrew Allen who recently died and discusses a poem he wrote her on her 15th birthday.","There could be parts of this letter missing, as it begins abruptly with the thought that Nelly's mother predicted she would be blind and deranged by such a life. Hasn't been able to write verses since Lafayette's visit. Quotes poetry written in 1794. [The letter might actually start near the top of what is here the second page, where there is a salutation right after the end of the poem; this would have the previous page of poetry become the end of the letter]. Andrew [Allen's] bad health and death; his great worth. She works keepsakes in chenille for Elizabeth and other friends. Hope she can complete them all before 72nd birthday. Description of Woodlawn now much changed, for the worse. Hopes to be able to cross mountain to see it again, \"my ruined home\".","\"I do not believe the Genls Mother [Mary Ball Washington] ever had her likeness taken by any one\"; if she had had it taken it wouldn't be in hands of strangers. \"Mr. L[ewis] was her favorite Grandchild, more with her than any other - he never saw or heard of any likeness being taken.\" Thanks for Andrew Allen's inscription to memory of 1st wife.  Sorry her appearance \"shocked and horrified\" him when they dined together last. Learned from Col. Humphreys to repeat his verses when he lived at Mount Vernon. Visited Mrs. Hamilton in Washington who though 93 or 94 is quite active.","Just received accompanying packet from \"our dear Nelly Custis.\" Feeble health has prevented her calling on [Mrs. J.] and her daughters.","Thanking Mrs. Gibson for forwarding Mrs. [Nelly Parke Custis] Lewis's token of remembrance and requesting that Mrs. Gibson forward her letter to Mrs. Lewis. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. S. V. Bradford.\"","Nelly speaks of a portrait taken at 25, after 8 years of marriage. Intends to copy her old verses into blank book for her only child [Parke]. \"My Boys and E. [Lorenzo's wife and sons] are well but miss their father.\" Mary Lee and 3 children there now, and expects Sister [Martha Peter] and 3 grandchildren this week. Mary Lee has a son at West Point \"worthy of his Father\" [Robert E. Lee]. Disappointed in Root's likeness of her [a daguerreotype], but preferred him to Brady. Oscar Lafayette wrote of death of \"my faithful friend and Brother\" [Georges Washington Lafayette]. Description of Edmond Lafayette, who resembles his father and grandfather.","Nelly sends Elizabeth her verses on Agnes Lewis which Esther Maria Coxe Lewis copied for her, also translation of some French verses. Sent Elizabeth's verses to Parke and her daughters. She and children inherit a love of the needle and its uses from \"Grandmother who was, in all things, a model for her sex.\" Charles and Lawrence Conrad spent 3 weeks with her. Barton Stout's visit to Woodlawn and verses he wrote while there.","Nelly encloses note to their afflicted friend, Maria Nixon. More on Edward George Washington Butler's unjust treatment of Parke.","Nelly received her note yesterday, but not the cake. Sends a note to Miss Bordley for \"our dear Elizabeth.\" She arose at 5 this morning, did long Italian lesson before writing letters. Will be happy to go Lansdown with Mrs. Bordley. Grandmother sends compliments. Undated, but clearly written during Nelly's years in Philadelphia as a girl.","\"Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia.\" Red seal inscribed with key.","Small single sheet. Brief note accompanying mementos for her Philadelphia friends. \"The silver tissues was Grandmamas wedding dress when united to the Gen'l. The satin she wore at the last Birthnight in Phia.\".","Visit by Mr. Smyth. Talk of the French Revolution and the French desire to return a Bourbon to the throne. Mother ill. Anxious over whether packages were received. First page missing. Addressed to \"Mrs. R[ichard] C. Derby.\"","Death of her little brother, Edmund. Nelly Custis here, \"livelier than ever.\" Papa [Edmund Randolph] leaves for Philadelphia early. E[lizabeth] Allen came here to see Nelly Custis but she was out. She must dress and make Papa's breakfast. Don't show letter to anyone.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Randolph, Susan Beverley, 1781-1846","Kuhn, Adam, Dr., 1741-1817","Morris, Caroline Maria Calvert, 1800-1842","Ross, Henrietta Maria Bordley, 1762-1828","Gibson, James, 1769-1856","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850","Bradford, Susan, 1764-1854","Derby, Martha Coffin, 1783-1811","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged chronologically. The undated material is listed at the end of the collection, in alphabetical order by folder title. One oversized item is listed as an addenda at the end of the contents list.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged chronologically. The undated material is listed at the end of the collection, in alphabetical order by folder title. One oversized item is listed as an addenda at the end of the contents list."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Bordley Gibson (1777-1863): Elizabeth was born October 21, 1777 to John Beale and Sarah Bordley in Annapolis, Maryland where her parents had retreated from their estate on Wye Island due to the approach of the British army. The Bordleys were family friends of the Washingtons. Elizabeth developed a close friendship with Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis, during Eleanor's time in Philadelphia during George Washington's presidency. Elizabeth married James Gibson in 1817. The couple had no children. She died on August 23, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEleanor Parke Custis Lewis (1779-1852): Eleanor was born on March 31, 1779. She was the youngest granddaughter of Martha Washington and the step-granddaughter of George Washington. After her father John Parke Custis' death in 1781 and her mother, Eleanor Calvert Custis' marriage to Dr. David Stuart, Eleanor and her brother George Washington Parke Custis began living with the Washingtons. In 1799, Eleanor married Washington's nephew, Lawrence Lewis. Of their eight children, only one son and three daughters lived to maturity. Eleanor and Lawrence remained at Mount Vernon until Martha Washington's death in 1802 and subsequently moved to Woodlawn Plantation upon its completion in 1805. Throughout her life, Nelly regarded herself as the preserver of George Washington's legacy. She died at Audley Plantation on July 15, 1852 and is buried at Mount Vernon in the family tomb.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrances Parke Lewis Butler (1799-1875): Frances \"Parke\" Lewis Butler, was born on November 27, 1799 at Mount Vernon. She was the first child of Lawrence and Nelly Lewis. She spent time in Philadelphia during her youth, when she attended Madame Grelaud's boarding academy in 1814. Frances married Lieutenant Edward George Washington Butler (1800-1888) in 1826. The couple moved to Dunboyne Plantation in Louisiana and had five children. Parke died on June 30, 1875.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson (1777-1863): Elizabeth was born October 21, 1777 to John Beale and Sarah Bordley in Annapolis, Maryland where her parents had retreated from their estate on Wye Island due to the approach of the British army. The Bordleys were family friends of the Washingtons. Elizabeth developed a close friendship with Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis, during Eleanor's time in Philadelphia during George Washington's presidency. Elizabeth married James Gibson in 1817. The couple had no children. She died on August 23, 1863.","Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis (1779-1852): Eleanor was born on March 31, 1779. She was the youngest granddaughter of Martha Washington and the step-granddaughter of George Washington. After her father John Parke Custis' death in 1781 and her mother, Eleanor Calvert Custis' marriage to Dr. David Stuart, Eleanor and her brother George Washington Parke Custis began living with the Washingtons. In 1799, Eleanor married Washington's nephew, Lawrence Lewis. Of their eight children, only one son and three daughters lived to maturity. Eleanor and Lawrence remained at Mount Vernon until Martha Washington's death in 1802 and subsequently moved to Woodlawn Plantation upon its completion in 1805. Throughout her life, Nelly regarded herself as the preserver of George Washington's legacy. She died at Audley Plantation on July 15, 1852 and is buried at Mount Vernon in the family tomb.","Frances Parke Lewis Butler (1799-1875): Frances \"Parke\" Lewis Butler, was born on November 27, 1799 at Mount Vernon. She was the first child of Lawrence and Nelly Lewis. She spent time in Philadelphia during her youth, when she attended Madame Grelaud's boarding academy in 1814. Frances married Lieutenant Edward George Washington Butler (1800-1888) in 1826. The couple moved to Dunboyne Plantation in Louisiana and had five children. Parke died on June 30, 1875."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eEsther Maria Lewis Chapin collection of Washington and Custis family papers ;\nHistoric Manuscripts Collection ;\nLawrence Lewis Family Papers ;\nPeter Family Papers\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Esther Maria Lewis Chapin collection of Washington and Custis family papers ;\nHistoric Manuscripts Collection ;\nLawrence Lewis Family Papers ;\nPeter Family Papers"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains correspondence to or from Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, the lifelong friend of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The majority of the collection contains letters to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The correspondence focuses on the Gibson and Lewis families, political events, and the people of Philadelphia. The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1794-1851, with the bulk of the material dating between 1820-1840. This collection was purchased by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1952, from the estate of Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphia. The Morris family inherited these letters through their familial connection to the Shippen Family, who served as executors to the estate of Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting before the end of October in 1794, she expresses her desire to see or hear from her \"dear Cousin.\" Has visited Mrs. and Miss Ross. Saw Nelly Custis \"she looks charmingly.\" Of the Whiskey Rebellion, she notes \"The Governor set out yesterday for the westward. I hope there will be no bloodshed. The President is going as far as Carlisle where he will wait till he see's whether there will be occasion for him to go on.\" Reports of yellow fever in tow. Delighted to hear Elizabeth has a horse. She herself rode several times this summer. Undated [date inferred from reference to Whiskey Rebellion], name appears as S.B. Randolph\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses her in Philadelphia where the city is lonely without her. Supposes that her Piano Forte and studies compensate for bad weather. Nelly Custis has not returned yet. Mother won't let her write her in English. Her parents send regards. Written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not seen her friend, Elizabeth, since Nelly left Philadelphia for Morrisville. Nelly has learned to ride and had taught \"pretty green pet\" to sing. Postscript in light vein.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for delay in writing. Mentions their return to Richmond. She likes Richmond, but misses Philadelphia friends. Hears that Elizabeth was to be Lany Ross's bridesmaid, so asks her to describe the wedding. It is hard to write more as six children are playing around her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains long delay in writing. Elizabeth Bordley's letter took a month reaching her. Was with her mother at Hope Park for ten days after that. This letter to go by the hand of her grandmother tomorrow. Nelly to winter in Virginia. Will spend most of the time at Hope Park. Dreads separation from her grandmother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Hope Park. Apologizes for neglect. This is the first separation from her grandmother since she was two years old--a great trial. Sister Peter expects child in a few months, her happy situation. Will spend some time with her this winter. Letter from \"our beloved Elizabeth\" whi is safely in England. \"Poor little Frish\" is well in Philadelphia. Mention of Ann Allen of Bristol. Comment on Elizabeth Bordley's visit to the Panorama. Congratulations to Mrs. Hammond. Letter of October 13th enclosed with this. Leading a prosaic existence. Sees few people outside of family. Expects to go to Annapolis races October 30th. Sister Betsy sends love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated but probably written in the autumn of 1796 or winter of 1797. Nelly acknowledges note and book, \"Pleasures of Memory.\" Found copy of book in the house and returns Elizabeth Bordley's copy herewith. Invites Elizabeth and their friend, Elsina, to tea the following day. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. McHenry expected. Regrets that she cannot go to Miss McKean's on Wednesday, but a large company of Congressmen is coming to dinner and she must provide music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes that three weeks have passed since receiving Elizabeth Bordley's letter. Has become an aunt by the birth of Martha Eliza Eleanor Peter. Has been with the Peter family for three weeks in close attendance to mother and child. Her mother and sister left the preceding day for Hope Park. Sister Eliza is engaged to Mr. Law. Uncle Edward Calvert is to marry Miss Biscoe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets delay in answering Elizabeth Bordley's last letter which was received two months ago. Since writing, she has attended two balls and her sister's wedding. Loves dancing. Left sister Peter and niece after two months. Rode to Hope Park with brother Law in his chariot. Elizabeth and Thomas Law were married the 21st. Good prospect for happiness. Nelly will be seventeen the next day. Says she will be \"Miss Custis\" henceforth and is determined to be called Eleanor, not Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter to \"our dear Elizabeth\". Hopes to see her grandmother soon. Sister Eliza's wedding was private by her own choice. Nelly and her mother just returned from visiting the newlyweds. Sister Peter and child returned to Hope Park with them. Signature with alias \"Deborah Bridget muckle weaver Tackabout a votre service\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Mount Vernon. Red seal with leaf motif and legend, \"Il ne change qu' en mourant\". Acknowledges her letter by Mr. Taylor. Grandmama has had four attacks of ague and fever. Nelly has had no more of it lately, but her color is gone. She is anxious for news of her friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrandmama missed her ague yesterday. Nelly writes she is becoming more and more attached to Mount Vernon \"in spite of the ague and fever.\" Mother, sister and baby niece have just have just departed after spending weeks. \"I ride sometimes on horseback, walk read, write french, work play, and sing...\" Fell recently while riding but was not injured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated by content late January 1797. Nelly has returned from an agreeable round of morning visits and found her note. Declines invitation of Elizabeth Bordley and Madame la Roche to attend the Assembly by reason of indisposition. Grandmama cannot go to Falconis' with Mrs. Bordley on Saturday. Has just heard that Sister Law has a fine daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly provides a brief report of her journey with ex-President and Mrs. Washington from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon. News of her sisters and their babies. Signs of spring at Mount Vernon; her happiness in being home. She is about to begin gardening and also acts as deputy housekeeper and will practice much when her harpsichord arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Washington, D.C. Left Mount Vernon the preceding Monday. Was deterred from an earlier departure by grandmother's indisposition. Visited her mother at Hope Park, who was then expecting a child and is now recovering from her confinement. The child is a daughter named Eleanor. Nelly has attended races, including a match race by horses owned by Mr. Tilghman and General Ridgely. Cares only for the social aspect of horse races. Attended a ball at Union Tavern, mentions young Mr. Charles Carroll and Ben Ringold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe explains the Virginia and Maryland custom of dancing all evening with the same partner. Comments on the appearance and character of her partner Charles Carroll at the recent ball at Union Tavern. She reports a busy social scene at Mount Vernon. Many visitors. Comments on some of them. Her mother and younger sisters and brothers are all at Mount Vernon. Sister Law's child was recently inoculated for small pox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly reports that she is still fancy free. Suggests that Elizabeth Bordley borrow Blanchard's balloon for trips between Philadelphia and Mount Vernon. Reports that she rides horseback occassionally. Her grandmother has been very much indisposed but is better. Her sisters and brothers at Mount Vernon. She regrets Mr. Morris's distress. Will send a Virginia nightingale, if procurable. Comments on her music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes she has been unwell. Did not fall from a horse or carriage as rumored. She is not in love with her \"young adopted Brother\" George Washington Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince her last letter, she has been with her cousin on a visit to her sisters in Washington for almost four weeks. Sisters unwell. Sister Peter momentarily expecting a child. George Washington Lafayette and his tutor left for New York soon after her return to Mount Vernon. Relates her poor opinion of the French Republicans. She rode recently to Alexandria with her brother. Caught in rain and detained in Alexandria overnight by weather. Recent toothache for three days without relief. Her cousin [Fanny Henley] left this day. Mr. Lewis, the General's nephew, is expected and will spend the winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes remnant of cover page which bears the notation that it was clipped for General Washington's franking signature in 1851. \nShe apologizes for long silence. Gives an account of her five day visit in Alexandria at the homes of Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Potts. During these visits she attended one Assembly and two private dances, and \"two sober small tea parties.\" Later attended \"Birthnight\" [February 11] with General and Mrs. Washington. Mentions her dance partners and gives a particular description of Mr. Gibbs. Attended theatre twice. Describes theatre and comments on the performanes. Went on to Georgetown. Absent from Mount Vernon four weeks in all. Sister Peter and two children returned to Mount Vernon with her. Younger child, Columbia Washington Peter, is her godchild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard a rumor of Elizabeth Bordley's engagement. Mr. Law was a Mount Vernon a week ago and has gone to meet Mrs. Law in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRumor of her engagement to Charles Carroll is unfounded. She reports the circumstances of his visit to Mount Vernon in March. Note on the state of affairs at Hope Park and Mount Vernon. Sister Peter's two children were dangerously ill at Mount Vernon but recovered. She is becoming a militant Federalist. Expects to remain at Hope Park some weeks longer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent four weeks happily at Hope Park with her mother, sourrounded by younger sisters. Sister and Brother Law and daughter, and Mr. Niemcewitz came to Mount Vernon the day after her return. Gives her opinion of Mr. Niemcewitz. Portia Lee, a cousin, is the only Mount Vernon guest at the moment. Her brother is doing well in school at Annapolis. Gives her sympathy for Maria Morris. Expresses her anti-French sentiments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContrite about long silence. General Washington, Tobias Lear, and Lawrence Lewis have all been dangerously ill and she was deputy doctor. Announces her engagement and impending marriage to Lawrence Lewis. Will live in Frederick County, thirty miles from Bath. Has attended no social functions this season. Just returned from three weeks with her mother. Regretted that she could not accompany Grandpapa on his recent trip to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes beginning with her excuses for not writing sooner. She describes her happiness in marriage. Mentions her approaching confinement. Describes the change in her personality with her marriage and approaching motherhood. Separation from her grandmother was hard at the beginning of a long round of visits. Describes their visits in Culpeper and at Shirley, near Richmond. Lawrence Lewis's illness with eye inflammation, and her own influenza. Their house in Frederick not ready for them. Saw their old friend Susan [Beverley] Randolph in Richmond. She wasn't informed of her beloved grandmama's severe illness, but both of the Washingtons are \"quite well\" now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt has been nearly seven years passed since they corresponded (although she wrote to Elizabeth on 4 November 1799). Introduces her sister-in-law [Mrs. George Washington Parke (Mary Fitzhugh) Custis]. Both have lost parents and Nelly herself has lost 2 children. Her health has been bad since her marriage. She now has 2 children, a girl 5 [Parke] and boy 12 months [Lorenzo]. Her brother will present his wife, a truly deserving person. Mrs. Custis distressed over condition of her mother Mrs. Fitzhugh, who is confined in Philadelphia with a cancer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly keeps all Elizabeth's letters, and cannot burn the last one as requested. She misses all her friends, and laments that she will likely never see any of them again. Death of her grandmama and Elizabeth's [father]; \"life has no charms for me unless when employ'd in the care of my children.\" Sister Custis was unable to visit much in Philadelphia because of illness of her mother (Mrs. Fitzhugh) who suffers much from her cancer. Mentions \"Snipe,\" Elizabeth and Elsina. She has lost a child Martha Betty. Her Brother was expected here last week but failed to come. He is in Philadelphia by now to attend Mrs. Craick, eldest sister of Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears her last letter never reached Elizabeth Bordley. At city races Nelly stayed 4 weeks with brother [George Washington Parke Custis] and his wife [Mary Fitzhugh Custis]. Madame de Freire is recalled. Nelly hasn't been away from home since leaving her brother's. Hears Mr. Pederson is admirer of Elizabeth's. Gives her low opinion of the President [Jefferson]. Mourns her grandparents and friends she can no longer see. Her daughter Parke has imposthume under one arm. Has made Lorenzo Turkish dresses of red flanelle and \"he looks very manly in them.\" New daughter named Agnes Freire after Madame de Freire. No word from Madame de Freire in the last 2 years. Teaches Parke to read. Claims not to be a good teacher, but cannot trust children away from her, in city where teachers would be available, Has procured Miss Edgeworth as teacher. Sister [Mary Fitzhugh] Custis expects a child in summer. Mrs. Fitzhugh died of cancer in throat. Requests news of [Robert] Morris family and Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Bordley's last letter got lost, but she has received the duplicate. Contradiction of rumors arising out of the divorce of sister Eliza and Thomas Law. Nelly believes Law or sons are responsible for rumors. \"I have never been called a 'puppet' to be moved by any one's influence.\" Glad he has been called on to deny them. Niece Columbia Peter to go to Philadelphia to attend Mrs. Rivardi's school. Wishes her own children could go to school in Philadelphia. Preparing to go to farm in Frederick County until November. Parke improves on harpsichord. Invites Elizabeth and Mrs. Bordley to visit her and the city. Asks news of Robert Morris family and Maria--hopes to see Maria's sister in Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions their \"late happy meeting.\" Wishes she could aid in care of Mrs. Bordley. When Parke leaves school in Philadelphia she can aid in amusing Mrs. Bordley. Receipt for jelly of slippery elm, to aid Mrs. Bordley; will send some to Philadelphia if none available there. Great concern at parting with Parke. Charles Hare and wife very kind to Parke. Reports of Typhus in Philadelphia. Mary Fitzhugh Custis has sweet child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is delighted at Elizabeth's approbation of Parke and that she is so much in Elizabeth's company. Reminiscences of happy days in Philadelphia amidst friends. Great epidemic has passed, leaving her family intact. Wishes to be near Parke, but \"Virginians have everything in greater abundance than money...small crops, expensive families, and this year very heavy taxes...\" Mr. Lewis not energetic, he \"loves to be a genuine Virginian, that is, to have plenty of servants for every purpose\"; but she, too, is anxious about losing slaves on possible move to Philadelphia. Saw account of \"illuminations for Peace\" in Philadelphia. Anxious over Parke's health. Inquires after Madame de Freire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy preparing Parke's clothes for her return to Philadelphia and Madam Greland's. Departure delayed by Mr. Lewis' gout in foot. Yellow fever reported in New York and Philadelphia. Will Parke be in danger in Germantown? Parke anxious to return to Philadelphia. \"I was much mortified to find that she stoops so much, and have made a model for a collar and backboard such as I used to wear.\" She met Parke at tavern near Uncle [George?] Calvert's remained with Aunt at Riversdale 2 days. Caroline Calvert ill. Stopped with Sister Martha Peter and \"My amiable sister Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.\" Stayed with half sister Mrs. Robinson. Parke has \"lost some of her bloom from irregular hours and too much indulgence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe doctor has no reason to believe that there is yellow fever in the city [Philadelphia].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke again in Germantown under Madame Greland's tutelage. Elizabeth's note [denying presence of yellow fever in Philadelphia] decided her to send Parke back. Sister Martha Peter was to accompany Parke but steamer broke down near Ft. McHenry and Sister Peter went rest of way by hack. Parke went on steamboat with her father. Expects visit from Aunt Calvert. Caroline Calvert looks better. Baby Mary Eliza Angela Lewis is mentioned, \"a perfect cherub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria, to Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia, [1815] August 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards a bundle of flannel for \"My Beloved Child\" [Frances Parke Lewis]. Judge [Bushrod] Washington is to take charge of it. Hopes to visit Philadelphia in November. She wrote a letter soon after Parke left in August, inquires if Elizabeth received it. \"Mortified and hurt that Mr. Lewis did not pay his respects\" when in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke informed Nelly that she [Elizabeth Bordley] is now Mrs. Gibson, but she knows no details and asks for them. Parke leaves Philadelphia for home in October or November. In 2 years Nelly will place another daughter [Agnes] with Madame Greland. Mentions mutual friends and asks her Eliza to come pay a long visit as \"it is not a Virginia fashion to pay short visits.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObituary of Eleanor Agnes Freire Lewis, daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. Written in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA friend of Major Vandeventer is returning Mrs. Gibson's pelisse. The Woodlawn family is looking forward to a visit from the Gibson's in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts the Gibson's invitation to visit Philadelphia. She is enjoying her New York visit, \"the fact is, New York is enchanting.\" Douglas family and friends of grandparents rally around them. Visiting friends in New York and New Jersey area. Mentions Mrs. Vanbrugh Livingston, Mrs. Varick of Paulus Hook, Thomas Morris, and others. Parke loves New York, but Agnes retires from crowds. Inform America Peter, who was then in Philadelphia of their health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lewis has been very ill. Thanks Elizabeth for their visit to Philadelphia and thanks her for visiting her [Nelly's] children in Germantown. Hopes there is no fever in Philadelphia. Mrs. Fullmer, Elizabeth's nurse, received her letter. Fullmer's husband is a worthless drunkard, her daughter in law a worthless woman. Dr. Brown delivered the letter. Sends songs Elizabeth wished. Mr. Lewis has dysentery, made worse because he is bilious and gouty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends her thanks for lemons. Dr. Chapman gave Agnes a dose of Laudanum. Describes her symptoms, treatments and medicines. Requests a watch that keeps time because she must administer the powders every half hour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly asks her friend to send another bottle of her good old wine, as the doctors say Agnes should drink more and stronger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe doctor is due at one o'clock. Agnes wants wine and water if doctors will allow it. Nelly fears she \"will not survive many hours.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall single sheet. Agnes is just as she was. Nelly sends thanks for the wine. Returning empty bottle. Desires beef essence next time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgnes says she is better, but she looks badly. Nelly describes her symptoms and medical treatments. Asks Elizabeth to send more wine and unseasoned beef broth for the child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the doctor's treatments for Agnes's illness, a dose of magnesia for the child's \"sick stomach,\" and her own ministrations of \"half a glass of wine and six drops of laudanum.\" Agnes wants cornbread for breakfast, and turkey or duck for dinner. Doctor says she may have cauliflower.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes to tell Parke that Agnes \"your angel sister\" died peacefully. She is perfectly composed. America Peter, though, is much afflicted. Begs her to cease grieve for sister. She herself will be able to continue as necessary if not overburdened by Parke's excessive grief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is glad that her daughter Parke is more composed. Asks Elizabeth to tell her that \"her angel sister looks as calm and composed as a saint.\" She has cut off much of Agnes's hair. Parke should not come again to see her sister. Prays that God would comfort Parke now and ever. Gives list to Miss Smith to add names of callers. Mrs. Claypoole mentioned. Dr. White [the Bishop] will admit Agnes to his family vault. [A list of names is penciled on margin, probably local people to be notified or invited to funeral].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe intends to attend Agnes's funeral tomorrow if Parke is well enough to get along without her. Neither Parke nor America [Peter] should attend. Will Mr. Gibson procure for her the necessary scarfs and hat bands and a veil. Asks \"how is my child now, has she taken her pills\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust go to the church, but Parke is not to know it. Sends her bonnet to be made decent for funeral. Cannot have her child [Agnes] put into coffin without positive proof she is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke has surely told Elizabeth about the trip home. Ped [Angela] is fatter than ever. Lorenzo is sick with influenza and misses Agnes. She feels loss of Agnes severely. Nelly regrets \"the persecutions I was obliged to afflict her with.\" Mr. Lewis is resigned to the death. She wishes she had seen the spot where Agnes was buried and asks Elizabeth to visit it and describe how it looks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMama is better. Declines tea for herself and sister. Eugenia and America have invited a young lady from Mrs. Oreland's to dine. Papa regrets also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of her journey home. Father recovering the use of his eye. His hair is falling out. He wishes Mr. Gibson to procure a wig for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly asks can she have a profile of Agnes, made last summer, copied in Philadelphia at the museum. She has only one left and Agnes's siblings have none. Please send a dozen copies and the locket, etc. by Judge Bushrod Washington who returns soon. Send also the music of 16th Funeral Psalm. Nelly bitterly blames Madame Greland and Amora's lack of attention for Agnes' death, \"never will another of my children live under their care.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of Oct 18 \"received by the hand of my Beloved Child.\" Stayed with Aunt and Brother and just arrived home. Delighted Parke is home, but realizes sacrifices to her education and social life. She is continuing study at home. No propects yet of Parke marrying. Will not approve her marriage to a Virginia or other Southerner because of slave environment and lack of educational opportunities. Hopes Mr. and Mrs. Gibson can come in April when Woodlawn is at its best. Please bring her nieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is Parke's birthday. Was also her father's birthday [John Parke Custis]. Returning her pelisse in care of Major Vandeventer. Enclosed $5 for gilt purse clasp, 2 gilt frames and gold thread to be sent by Judge Washington. Heard that America Peter spent the day with her. Tells of a dream she had concerning Agnes. Mr. Lewis and Angela have influenza. Columbia Peter visiting them. Mary Fitzhugh Custis and child to visit next week. Washington [i.e., George Washington Parke Custis] left today. Parke is ill. Lorenzo in Alexandria. Their Pastor, Mr. Wilmer dined with them recently and \"I told him I would live in Philadelphia if I could some day and that I should then insist on moving him too.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Van[deventer] on his way to New York to see his children. To bring little boy to Georgetown. He will bring back wig, etc. to Woodlawn. $10 enclosed. Please procure harp strings and gold thread.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColumbia Peter died today at Woodlawn. Nelly's sister Martha Custis Peter (Columbia's mother) did not arrive until 2 hours after she died. The child had been seized with a violent colic. Dr. Henry Daingerfiled and Dr. Sim were with her. Nelly nursed her, and describes the child's last hours and great concern for her own family. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson and E. Miflin must break news to Columbia's sister \"Mec\" [America Peter, then studying in Philadelphia]. Sister Peter bears up well. She will go to Philadelpha soon to see America. Columbia will be buried near Eleanor Stuart [Nelly's mother] at Effingham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is deeply grateful to them for comforting Mec [America Peter] on her sister's death. Nelly went with her sister Martha Peter to Columbia's grave and then stayed two days with her. Parke is afflicted by her cousin's death. Nelly hopes Parke will have an affectionate husband before she (Nelly) dies, as Parke seems so affected by deaths. The Misses Douglas are in Alexandra and have been of great help to Parke. Sister Peter wants to know cost of 2 marble monuments which she describes. A $20 check is enclosed for wig and hearse. Major Vandeventer directed Capt. Clark to call for the articles--she herself has been unwell. Mr. Lewis is well--regards to Eugenia [Calvert], Mrs. M[iflin?] and Miss S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces her nephew George Tucker [husband of Lawrence Lewis's niece Maria Carter] who is member of Congress, \"he is one of my greatest favorites.\" Anxious to hear news of America Peter. The Miss Douglases are aquisitions to dear Parke. Mentions Philadelphia friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Misses Douglas are still guests at Woodlawn. Major Vandeventer has gone to Philadelphia and has promised to visit the Gibsons. She describes the Woodlawn social scene. She is reading Burns poems and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurprised that letter to be borne by Mr. George Tucker reached her. It had disappeared after Sir William [Douglas?] gave it to servant. Tucker is much like Lloyd Rogers. Invites Elizabeth to visit Woodlawn. \"The forlorn wig\" has not yet arrived. Maj. Vandeventer will bring it and the clasp, frames, gold thread and harp strings. Sister Martha Peter has written Gibsons. Eleanor encloses stone cutters epistle. Please enquire price of patent leather health preservers. Hears Mrs. [Samuel?] Powel is well. Buy silver cake basket for gift to Mrs. G.(?) to be presented in Parke's name. For Mr. Roberjot please buy a seal with the initials IHR cut by Thibault as \"a memorial of E.A.F. Lewis to her friend.\" The Douglas girls still with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated January 7, 1820, but docketed 1821. The Misses Douglas plan to leave the isolation of Woodlawn. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis prescribing for Mrs. Gibson's chilblains.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe cannot get silver cake basket for $30.00. Suggests alternatives. Mr. Tucker and Major Vandeventer called on the Gibsons. Much impressed by Mr. Tucker. Sees an ulterior motive in the extended visit of the Misses Douglas to Woodlawn. Their brother is not worthy of Frances [Parke Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly considers ridiculous Elizabeth's fear that Parke will marry one of Douglases. They haven't the manner or mind to win her. She prefers Charley L. or William Camac or John Brinton for Parke. Hopes Parke will marry and live in New York or Philadelphia, and not in Virginia. George and Wm. Douglas go to Europe in spring. She likes both as friends, but not as sons. Elizabeth is mistaken about low origin and status of Douglas family--they are friends of best families--\"If I could remove to Philadelphia myself I should not care whether she ever married at all - there is no Virginian that I know of that I would like at all.\" Capt. Cooper visits often to accompany Parke on harp. Brother of Major Vandeventer's wife. Returning to the Douglas family, Nelly mentions Maria Tucker, Baron Stockelberg, Gen. and Mrs. Scott as among those who accepted them. Walter Scott's brother and family often with the Douglases. Mr. [R?] carried wig to exchange it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke's matrimonial prospects. Re-affirms and elaborates on her attitude toward the Douglases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures her again that Parke will never marry George Douglas. How are Mec [America Peter] and Eugenia Calvert?--insists the Douglases are received everywhere. Mentions \"Goodwin who murder'd Stoughton.\" Douglas family connections are good--Parke has bleeding of the nose. Parke has been playing harp, accompanied by Capt. Cooper on flute. Cooper \"has a form really like Apollo's, I never did see so fine a form in my life, tall and remarkably well made.\" Parke's singing improves. Visitors, including a Mr. Cabel from Lynchburg--\"The Major [Vandeventer] intends to beg two days always from Mr. Calhoun in future.\" Captain Cooper said to be attached to Miss M. Mason of Analostan Island. Deep snow has brought sleighing parties. Dr. Wilmer, pastor, visited and is to preach sermon on Agnes's life and death. Major Vandeventer calls himself \"my Son and Parke's Father\"--he brought Parke dumbbells and battledoors for exercising. He has 2 girls at Madam Greland's. Eizabeth should buy whatever gift the money [$30] will buy. Put a ribbon on Mr. Roberjot's seal. Articles she ordered have arrived. Frames used for Count Niemcewicz and Col. C. Rogers. Received profiles of Agnes, Nelly can't bear to look at them yet. Lorenzo is at home for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill get one of George Washington's letters for Mrs. Derby and the Gibsons when Judge Washington will send her one. She has previously cut sentences from Washington's letters to her to give to friends, but the remnants are for her children. Mrs. Derby charming but her husband an object of contempt. Sending her a box of woodbine. Directions for planting and care of it. Sends a box by Judge Washington. Gifts for Elizabeth Gibson and others, including a pincushion. \"The silver tissue was a part of Grandmama's wedding petticoat when she married the Genl--the lining was a part of the dress she wore to the last Birth night in Phia.\" Thanks Elizabeth for executing commissions. Death of \"my kind Aunt\" [Calvert?]. Cause of her death unknown. \"During the last thirteen months I have lost six of my nearest relations.\" Recounts a story from Agnes's death. \"My Darling Son\" [Lorenzo] will go to Yale College this Spring--old beaux of Parke's. Parke wants strings for her harp. Mentions her friends in Philadelphia. Mentions Maj. Henry Lee's seduction of sister-in-law Miss McCarty, and opinion of Lee family. \"Sorry to hear that Carter is traveling about with his vile brother, they are both Deists.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates her activities. Columbia Peter expected home soon. Mother [Nelly] requests that Elizabeth send a dozen white silk corset laces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives recipe for \"Horehound Syrup,\" as remedy for cough. Apricots killed by inclement weather. Major Vandeventer a true gentleman and friend. He is much interested in Parke's health and furnished her with dumb bells and battledores. \"He calls me 'Mother' and Parke 'Daughter.'\" \"Charley\"(?) seems to be only trifling with Parke; wishes he would make known his intentions. Parke's health is poor. Wishes Mr. Lewis would take them to Ballston for a pleasant tour. Lorenzo is going to College, and it is difficult to part with him--hasn't received articles from Mec [America Peter] yet, but she has arrived home. Ped \"is certainly intended for a City Lady she is so fond of giving parties.\" \"I have not danced for twenty two years ... I lost all taste for it after I was married.\" Parke's crayon work. Asks Elizabeth to buy and send 2 gilt purse clasps and 1 dozen corset laces. Poor Mrs. Lee and her sons. Asks news of Philadelphia friends. Mr. Lewis' flying gout requires opium pill every night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe woodbine and dogwood are \"beautiful beyond description.\" Relates her social life and recreation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe corset laces and purse clasps arrived by Mrs. Lee. Nelly orders a sheet of gold papers and Bristol boards. Send these by Judge Washington. Henry Lee and his sister, wife of Bernard Carter, are alike, both \"wicked spirits,\" she having \"one of the vilest tempers that ever possessed a piece of Eve's flesh.\" Mr. Lewis to go with Lorenzo to east, but he will not take her and Angela, while Parke won't go without the two of them or a \"married lady\" chaperone. Washington Peter was here. Mec [America Peter] is well. Will go to the family at Riverdale [Geo. Calvert?] when Mr. Lewis and Lorenzo leave. Parke harmonizes on her harp with 2 army officers, they recently played until 1:30 in the morning and everyone thought it was only 10:00. Maj. Vandeventer is learning Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Watts, Secretary of State of South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly describes her severe headaches and general ill health. Her daughter is pale. Wishes Parke could have traveled to North East with her father and brother Lorenzo. Nelly owes Lawrence Lewis a grudge for not taking her and the girls with him on the health-giving journey. Chagrined that he and Lorenzo didn't call on her in Philadelphia. She goes to Riverdale [Maryland] and to her brother's in Loudon. Major Vandeventer wrote that he had seen Lawrence and Lorenzo at West Point. Describes his family situation, being twice a widower with young daughters. His devotion to her family, \"he is and ever will be a most faithful and zealous friend to us.\" Her sister Mary Fitzhugh Custis offers her love, she \"has a charming daughter in her 14th year\" [later Mrs. Robert E. Lee].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Capt. Cooper whose flute playing had entertained her family so often. They have been 3 weeks at Arlington, and go on Monday to see Caroline [Calvert]. \"Eliza [Law] Rogers comes today with her three little pets.\" Parke has been very fatigued and weak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke has been very ill, and the doctor fears she is in a decline. Mr. Lewis has consented for Nelly to take Parke to Philadelphia, \"where she always like best to be.\" Asks Elizabeth Gibson engage rooms at a boarding house for them. Eliza [Law] Rogers has been sick here, but has now gone home. Mr. Lewis will only stay a day or 2 in Philadelphia, but she and Parke will stay 4 or 5 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke is somewhat better, her spirits raised at thought of going to Philadelphia. Specifies the accommodations needed in the boarding house. Proposed stages of journey, \"our journey must be slow as my child is too weak to be hurried.\" Afraid Parke will go same way as Agnes last October. Hasn't seen America Peter since seeing her in Philadelphia on last visit. Incorrectly docketed \"Oct. 1822.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetained at Arlington by mother's illness. Angela has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that her own and her family's illnesses, plus bad weather, force them to cancel visit to Philadelphia this season. Parke much better. Desires Parke to marry a Philadelphia man, for her health and happiness. Military beaux come to Woodlawn often. Describes her own recent symptoms, and relieving her rheumatic headache by binding American poplar leaves to her head. Lorenzo is pleased with situation at College. Nelly inquires of Philadelphia friends. Alexandria and Georgetown had epidemics of Yellow fever. Order 12 pair of shoes for her, giving directions for size. Parke wants \"Chinchilly\" cap, if fashionable. Frost has checked disease. Asks pattern for a baby's frock. Carter expected to go for Anne Lee this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke asks Elizabeth to procure seven pairs of shoes for her as specified. Describes her social plans. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis about shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke's shoes fit, but hers do not--she sends them back for alteration. \"Washington is now full of the great men of the Nation.\" Parke's health restored. \"A certain Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana\" admires Parke. He will never do for Parke as he is uncultured. \"It appears to be the general opinion that Parke is too difficult to be pleased ...\" She has been from home 8 weeks. Lorenzo is studying hard at college. She mentions Major Vandeventer and Col. Gadsden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $15 to pay Mrs. Carver and balance on shoes. Insists it wasn't her fault she ordered wrong size shoes. Parke at Van Ness's at wedding festivities. She will visit Aunt Peter if they have returned to Georgetown yet. Peter family stay much at Oakland, 20 miles from town, \"a very dismal place ...\" Describes Angela's affectionate disposition. Nelly can never send another daughter to boarding school. Still laments death of Agnes, \"I trust she is in the Bosom of her Saviour and her God.\" Includes a poem she wrote recently \"A faint tribute from a devoted Mother to the memory of a dutiful, affecte and faultless Child--E A F Lewis died Oct. 28th 1820, aged 15 years\" dated December 8, 1821. Sympathizes with Maj. and Mrs. Jackson who recently lost a daughter of their own. Still prefers William Camac as a son-in-law over anyone else she knows. Wishes he would come to Washington now and see Parke. Lorenzo wishes her to visit him in College. Her \"adopted Son\" Maj. Vandeventer. Requests 6 brushes for velvet painting. Inquires after Philadelphia friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Calvert forgot to send for the shoes. Parke still in Washington with Mrs. Van Ness. She and Parke will visit sister Peter and then return home. Send gold binding. She is making toilet boxes with painted velvet tops for daughters. Friends of youth visiting. Angela has been sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she has received the shoes and they fit very well. She goes to Washington next week. Requests veining velvet brushes and gold bordering. Assures Elizabeth that Maj. Vandeventer has been Parke's lover, but has been rejected and is now courting another lady. Nelly had given her \"entire consent to gain Parke if he could.\" He will always remain her \"adopted son.\" Parke is in tip top spirits. Attending many city parties. They will return home in 2-3 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly has received the velvet brushes and binding. Requests sheets of several colors of morocco paper; also two pair of handsomest screen handles. Parke with Mrs. Van Ness in Washington still. Wolfe Tone, son of Irish patriot. Went to a drawing room, \"the first I have been at since The Genl was President.\" \"The royal family\" [Pres. Monroe and family] attentive and gracious. Attended Madame de Neuvilles, where were number of Indians, who were amused at the dancing. Gossip about Mrs. Greenleaf \"who was painted up to the eyes.\" Visit at Tudor Place. America Peter's parents and brothers don't indulge her taste for society. Afraid of another attack as bad as last year's if she stays in Virginia this summer. Mentions Philadelphia people. Wishes Gibsons to visit when and if Parke is married, but don't wait for \"uncertain event.\" Have Elizabeth's woodbines survived the winter? Wishes Elizabeth to inquire of a particular shopkeeper for saucers of carmine velvet colour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly has received the articles she ordered, including morocco paper and screen handles. Judge Washington will bring canton crape to be dyed. Prefers things done in Philadelphia. \"They understand, and execute, matters of taste, far better in your city\" than in the district. Mrs. Lee and Anne--Mrs. Bernard Carter [Miss Lee]. Mr. Politica and Baron Mattitz will soon pay a visit. Mr. Poinset sent Parke Spanish books, \"I like him extremely.\" Francis C. Gray, son of \"the rich Gray of Salem.\" Parke has returned home \"heart whole.\" Nelly shares her dreams and hopes for children's welfare. Talks of moving to Philadelphia, but returning to Woodlawn every May as it looks best then, \"are not these charming castles, shall I ever live to realize them?\" Recounts a startling dream she had last summer. Sorrows of being a mother. Says she sometimes wonders whether they buried Agnes too soon, whether she might have revived. Fears they will all be sick if they stay in Virginia for the summer. Dined with Gen. Macomb and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly says that she hasn't heard from E. Gibson [in months]. Requests some saucers and more velvet paints and binding. She is disappointed E. Mifflin can't come to Woodlawn while in Riverdale, guests from Carolina prevent Nelly from going to Riverdale. Mr. Duffie, \"the finest genius of the age,\" expected to visit. Hopes to go to Saratoga this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is gratified at receiving long letter from her. Judge Henry Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, carries her reply letter. Further order for screen handles, velvet paint brushes, gilt frames and \"1 1/2 yds best, finest and thickest white cotton velvet.\" \"If I impose upon you with my commissions do not hesitate to say so.\" Mr. Poinsett \"is not a coquette.\" Nelly hopes to go to Saratoga or Schooleys Mountain. Mr. Duffie is single and said to be attached to a woman in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly briefly describes Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, who carried her letter of the day before to Elizabeth. Requests gilt purse clasps, velvet paints. Regrets the Gibsons were unable to come to Woodlawn, and that her own travel plans are uncertain. Mentions Philadelphia friends including Bishop White and Mrs. Robert Morris. Nelly's sister Eliza P. Custis Law suffers severely from a liver \"affection.\" Mary Fitzhugh Custis and daughter Mary Randolph Custis have been ill. Gives various remedies for E. Gibson's headaches and sore eyes. Gives description and drawing of woodbine flower. Multiflora roses cover a wing of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving returned home from her trip, Nelly writes as promised to let Elizabeth know of their arrival home. Returned by way of Druid Hill and Arlington. Her poor sister [Eliza P. Custis Law] bears up well under her affliction [refers to death of daughter Eliza Law Rogers]. Mary Fitzhugh Custis is improved but delicate. Nelly says her own health was not greatly improved by her tour. Inquires price of hair mattresses and dimity bed curtains. Begs Elizabeth to pay her a visit next spring. Nelly sends her a box of woodbine. In 30 months 8 of her nearest connections have died. She has placed engraving of Gen. Cotesworth Pinckney \"between the Genl and Grandmama.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly begins by apologizing for earlier having written only of herself, and not her children. Lorenzo hunts deer. He will be 19 on Wednesday. He is anxious to be a musician, and while Nelly wants him to be \"a minstrel\" playing harp, he tends toward violin. Parke will be 23 on the \"27th next,\" and is still fancy free. Will inform her as soon as Parke is to be married. Mentions various friends. Parke will never marry Major Vandeventer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly suggests some remedies for Elizabeth's \"nervous affection.\" Parke is to remain several weeks with Mrs. Van Ness, who has lost her own daughter. Mentions Mrs. David Humphries (Humphreys)--\"her husband was a long time in our family, and a favorite of the Genls.\" Describes Mr. Francis C. Gray of Boston. America Peter very pretty and much admired. Sister Peter is to give a ball. Has read \"Bengers life of Ann Boleyn - Chalmer's of Mary Aitkins of James 1st and now the voice from St. Helena\" [Napoleon Bonaparte]. Describes her family's health. Caroline Calvert is delicate, Nelly fears she may be consumptive. Thinks Uncle Calvert should marry again. Mentions seeing Mrs. General Lee and Anne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Our lamented Brother\" [John Gibson] arrived from Canton 9 days before his death. He had been ill at sea; \"died of a suffusion on the brain (caused by a bilious obstruction improperly treated ...\"). Elizabeth gives a long account of his illness and the family's reaction. Letter continues on June 27th and 28th and 30th. Recounts trials of young Philadelphia lady and husband in Arkansas territory spending the winter in a windowless log cabin. Mr. Gibson is so busy they cannot leave Philadelphia again this year. She will try to find a companion to accompany her to see her \"dear sister.\" \"Our poor Brother\" brought fine tea from Canton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly encloses $10, $9 for 6 pair of shoes, and $1 for \"a seal, or an ornament for a watch,\" that they saw together in a Philadelphia shop, some mother-of-pearl shaped like \"a monkey holding a gilt glass.\" If this is more than $1, substitute gold binding of sketched pattern. She sends a box of woodbine and encloses here instructions on its planting. Mr. Lewis has been very ill. Nelly begs her to come to Woodlawn in late April when woodbine blooms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she has sent Elizabeth two boxes of woodbine on board the Betsey. If she doesn't wish both, please give one to Betsey Fisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she hopes the woodbine arrives before blossoms fade. She has procured the paper containing an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. John Allison, termed planter in paper, was only one of Gen. Washington's overseers. She explains system of manager and overseers at Mount Vernon under Washington. \"The Gen'l never called his negroes his children, I know for a certainty - he was a generous and noble master and they feared and loved him. - He would have blush'd to find such trifles fame...I never heard of his talents as a sermonizer, I have no doubt however that he said and did that the occasion required...The Genl rode every day to his Farms and returned at 2 oclock generally - dressed and dined at 3 every day, except Sunday - 2 oclock was the hour on that day, to accomodate his servants with a long afternoon...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly recommends a remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She recommends Seidlitz powders and [American] Poplar leaves, which have worked on her own. Woodbine, or Carolina Jessamine, are the same plant, it is in full bloom. She inquires whether Lorenzo can study law with Mr. Gibson in Philadelphia. He is too idle in Virginia, and they \"are very anxious to give our dear son some useful employment.\" He will be 20 in November. They want him to study French, attend lectures, etc.--\"the destiny I would ask for all my children would be a Northern residence\" but Lorenzo will inherit Woodlawn at age 23. Mr. Lewis goes to Kanawha. She is going to visit her half-sister, Mrs. Robinson, who is in deep decline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly extends her condolences on John Gibson's death--sick sister, Mrs. Robinson in very bad health. Caroline Calvert married to Mr. Morris. Parke was too weak to go. Lorenzo a groomsman. So fatigued herself badly \"making a desert over the fire\" that when it came time for dinner she had to take Seidlitz powders and bind her head with poplar leaves. Sends by Caroline small mementos for Elizabeth Gibson and other Philadelphia friends in thanks for attention extended to Agnes. Pin cushion, pocket book, etc.--\"They will be valued I hope for Grandmama's sake.\" Lorenzo goes to Philadelphia as soon as repairs made in his wardrobe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey all have been very sick, E. Mifflin can provide an account of their sufferings. Lorenzo on brink of grave, and still very weak. They cannot get to Philadelphia this autumn. \"If we live 'till next June I trust we shall quit the vile, foggy south for some months, I never wish to see it from June to November again.\" Inquires prices of gold and white \"Seve\" tea set, silver sugar dish and cream pot, 2 silver forks, gold watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEither of the two tea sets that Elizabeth chooses will do very well, though Nelly prefers the broad gold band to flowered border. She is anxious to bestow the Sevres China set on Dr. Henry Daingerfield for his devotion to the family during their recent sickness. She encloses directions for delivering it to him as a surprise. She will ask additional favors with she can collect more cash. \"We Virg[ini]a wives must be satisfied with such small sums as our improvident Farmer Husbands can venture to spare.\"--Parke and Lorenzo still weak and ill. Mrs. Elizabeth Powel sent her a silver inkstand with inscription. Requests saucers of carmine for velvet painting that she will pick up again when fully recovered. Lorenzo anxious to be with Mr. Gibson to read law with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey have just arrived at Arlington, and Lorenzo benefited by change of scene and air, but the whole family is still sick. Saw Eliza Law Rogers' children. Eliza P. Custis lives in Georgetown now. Measles prevail in Georgetown, \"but it is a very favorable kind.\" Nelly will exert all her influence in behalf of Elizabeth's nephew. She has already spoken to a friend of the Secretary of the Navy on his behalf and would even go to \"King James\" [President Monroe] himself if it would help, but he \"lends not his ear to any of Eve's daughters.\" Parke, meanwhile, has become \"indifferent to all the sons of Adam.\" Mentions Philadelphia friends and Maryland relatives. Orders pair of French fur overshoes for Parke and four pair shoes for herself. Sister Mary F. Custis and daughter is ill. Mr. Lewis has gouty symptoms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Arlington. Sister Mary F. Custis is very delicate. Her daughter, Mary Randolph Custis, is ill. Lorenzo is to go to Philadelphia soon, weather and health permitting. She is worried over him. Grand nieces and nephew [Eliza Rogers' children] are recovered from the measles. The Sevres china arrived for Dr. Daingerfield. Hers and Parke's shoes arrived. \"I have lost five of my eight Darlings\" hence she wants regular reports about Lorenzo from Philadelphia. Nelly has received a letter from Mrs. David Humphries, who sent Angela a book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that her son Lorenzo leaves for Philadelphia the next day with his cousin, Lewis Willis who goes to study medicine. Col. Humphries unable to recommend Elizabeth's nephew as Marine officer because he had already suggested to the Secretary of the Navy the propriety of appointing cadets from West Point for Marine Corps. She will use other influence to aid him--Nelly did not herself \"see King James\" but a senator promised to request an appointment for the nephew from President Monroe. Nelly requests her to watch over Lorenzo, as his health still very bad, and he has not had the measles. She begs Elizabeth to send for medical help if Lorenzo \"is at all indisposed.\" She describes her preferred arrangements for his room and board there, who will do his washing, and so on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly's sister Anna wants black scarf, and Nelly writes to see if one in cashmere or silk could be bought in Philadelphia for $20, as nothing like that can be had in the District. Also asks Elizabeth to send a sample of black poplin for herself. Asks for news of Lorenzo's arrival in Philadelphia. Dr. Henry Daingerfield is pleased with Sevres china tea set, but Nelly asks whether a broken coffee cup can be replaced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly regrets that Lorenzo left for Philadelphia before Elizabeth's letter telling of sickness in the city arrived. She wrote him to return to Virginia. She is disappointed he didn't take the rooming house Elizabeth recommended, but asks for its particulars. Lt. Butler, aid to Gen. Jackson, will leave box with her for Lorenzo. He will also deliver a bundle containing material for 2 dresses, with dress as a pattern. She asks to have them made for her in Philadelphia. \"I wear only black.\" Sends merino shawl to be washed. Mr. Lewis is \"constantly subject to flying gout.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is having difficulty convincing the postmaster to turn over her letters. Will Gibson lend his aid in this? She is anxious for news from home and Lorenzo has a slight fever now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends \"many happy returns of the season.\" She thanks Elizabeth for her news about Lorenzo and says she is still very anxious about him, \"I have often wondered since he went away how I could have permitted him to leave me.\" She sends further directions for making and sending the new dresses being made in Philadelphia. Offers remedies for Elizabeth's abdominal pain, or \"nervous colicks\" suggesting particularly strong sage tea. \"Ped's [Angela's] new hair is coming in very thick and fine\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly encloses letters for Lorenzo because he has unaccountably not received any that she has mailed directly to him. When will she receive dresses, shawl, shoes, etc.? Asks Elizabeth also to send a box of French sealing wax, perfumed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is glad to hear Mr. Gibson is satisfied with Lorenzo's diligenc. Lt. George Washington Butler is a fine young man, he regrets leaving \"his old father (Genl Jackson) and his kind friends at Woodlawn.\" She doubts he will wait for Ped [Angela] but enjoys sitting and talking to her and Parke. Asks Elizabeth to send sealing wax and two seals for Parke and Ped, one with \"eye\" motif the other with Cupid climbing a ladder. Trunk with clothes, and shoes haven't come.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly announces that the trunk arrived safely. She requests seals and gold trim--also scarf for sister. Dresses arrived, and are very pretty and tasteful. She trusts that the cold weather will remove the smallpox threat from Philadelphia. Gives true account of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his wife. Jackson is not the wretch he's painted by his opponents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she just received Elizabeth's letter of March 1; it was in Washington post office. Sspent 5 weeks in Washington with sister Martha Custis Peter and sister E.P. Custis Law, and attended several parties, a concert and a drawing room. Eliza Custis Law's grandchildren are well. Mr. Rogers to go to England for 18 months. Begs Gibsons to come to Woodlawn. Last week in April is prettiest. \"I have seen Peales picture [of George Washington?] do not like it at all -The eyes are unlike, the countenance is unlike, the mouth unlike and he has made a fair man sallow.\" Asks her to send seals, etc. by America Peter or Eugenia Calvert who go to Philadelphia in a few days. A blister on neck is excellent for obstinate headache.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her \"watchful care\" of Lorenzo, and encourages her to speak to him as she might her own nephew. Lorenzo \"is so susceptible, that he is continually in love with some one.\" Was engaged at 17 1/2 to a cousin of Mrs. Bushrod Washington, but they broke it off at his parents' insistence. Has also heard reports of his attachment to Esther Maria Coxe. Would not object to her, but prefers Mary Custis or Eugenia Calvert [cousins]. Lorenzo is reported to be attached to a lady [who is evidently some kin to deranged Theodosia Sayre] \"I shall only mention the report, and remind him of the dreadful situation in which he has seen the wife of one of his cousins.\" Thanks Elizabeth for looking after his interests, and she will write to warn him. Mentions her daughters and their health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly inquires about Lorenzo's illness and treatment. She herself has had \"a rheumatic nervous and bilious headach[e] all united.\" Describes her own treatment, including poplar leaves bound to the forehead and temples with a silk scarf. Hopes to leave June 1 for Philadelphia but will come at once if Lorenzo needs her. She recently met a Mr. Joseph Coolidge of Boston, \"the finest young man I have ever known,\" an \"elegant and accomplish'd young man.\" Encloses bunch of woodbine. Sends some roots to E[liz.] M[ifflin?]. Asks Elizabeth to send the seal of \"2 hearts bound\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly requests information about Lorenzo's illness. She hears reports of a terrible fever in Philadelphia and will come immediately to nurse him if necessary. She has forebodings of evil, \"it is not superstition, it is sympathy or second sight.\" The girls are slightly ill, and Nelly trusts they will all get away north before the sickness prevents traveling. The letter is postmarked 6 May and docketed 9 May, but date in heading is unclear. Most likely \"May 5th\" as it is a Wednesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is glad that Lorenzo has improved in health. He will be better off there than in Virginia this summer. She hopes to go to Nahant, Massachusetts and Philadelphia this summer. Her friends in Washington promise to pay every attention to Mr. Coulson when he arrives. She has been assured there is no vacancy in Marine Corps for a lieutenancy for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten on \"Monday night\" 17 May 1824, and postmarked the 18th, Nelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's 2 letters. Mr. Lewis makes arrangements for her to go immediately to Lorenzo in Philadelphia. She desires being in same house with him. She will ask Dr. Daingerfield to go with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLorenzo returns $40 he borrowed from Gibson last winter, with thanks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from Dutchess County, New York, Nelly explains that she couldn't write because she didn't know where to direct letters. Now Edmund Coxe has written Nelly to tell her Elizabeth is at Schooleys Mountain (in Morris County, New Jersey). Lorenzo is much improved by air here. He went to Saratoga. Ped [Angela] has toothache continually. Nelly fears they cannot go to Boston; \"Mr. L. finds a difficulty in furnishing the funds.\" Considers going to Schooleys Mountain or sea shore, asks about accommodations. M. Lafayette expected in New York, will go there to meet him if possible. Nelly would especially enjoy being able to see again the younger Lafayette, \"the friend and Brother of my happy days.\" Mr. Lewis in Jefferson City Va, in perfect health, but \"does not mention coming to us yet.\" They are having gay time with parties. Recently visited with the widow of Gen. Montgomery. \"Parke and I have learned to make very neat shoes\"--\"we go to a pretty little Church on Sundays and hear very good sermons.\" Lt. Butler has been with them. He is still amiable, but \"his mind is not first rate.\" Signor Guiseppe was with them in Philadelphia and New York, but \"no symptoms on either side of what I wished.\" His father has lost Spanish claim and he will settle down as a merchant. He is still a favorite of hers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting in September or October of 1824 while in Philadelphia nursing Lorenzo, Nelly expresses her regrets that Elizabeth, too, is sick. She saw Caroline Calvert for a half hour and hurried back to Lorenzo--he has had a fever. She will come to see Elizabeth in the morning and read Parke's letters to her, unless Elizabeth is well enough to call on Nelly and Lorenzo. She wishes to have a sick coat, or gown, made for Lorenzo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a fragment of a letter, Nelly writes that she has heard nothing from General Lafayette or his son Georges W. Lafayette, although she's written 5 times. Is piqued and very anxious.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly and her children arrived home after a weary journey. Mr. Lewis is ill with gout in his breast. She sends $10 to have her scarf washed. Asks Elizabeth to buy her 2 of the \"stone stewing stoves bound with iron - one as large as your preserving furnace ...\" Sends a pattern of nymphean gauze to be procured from Aaron Fountain in Broadway in N.Y. Rejoices at having prevented \"The fair W[right]s\" from going to Mount Vernon with the Gen'l Lafayette. Except for her intervention \"they would have now been tarnishing his glory by their presence.\" Asks Elizabeth to buy some sheet music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that Lolen [Lorenzo] is to return to Philadelphia. He is healthy again. She hopes he will not waste time, but concentrate on his studies. Received letter from Gen. Lafayette. Copies it verbatim [see letter, Lafayette to E.P. Lewis, Nov. 7, 1824]. His letter is sealed with profile of \"his adopted Father and my Father.\" George W. Lafayette arrived today. He must leave to meet his father and they go on tour of country. Laments they cannot spend a long time with her. Has committed order of the Cincinnati to George, in a box of her own manufacture--\"cushions of Grandmama's dress to protect it in travelling.\" Hopes the Wrights don't follow Lafayette around in his travels. The furnaces arrived [stone stewing stove bound with iron]. Hopes Bishop White has recovered from his accident. \"Guiseppe was at Mr Jeffersons courting Ellen Randolph.\" No news from Lt. Butler, \"all safe I hope-he is better and more composed\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains explicit instructions and sketch for the making of a pin out of George and Martha Washington's hair for George Washington Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she will send Mr. [George] Tucker to invite Mr. Bordley out to Woodlawn for Christmas day. She is still trying to use her influence to get him a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps. Will get the breast pin delivered to George W. Lafayette. Received letter from General Lafayette. He was pleased with Order of Cincinnati etc. and pair of card racks she made him. She is now making a beautiful box for George and pair of fire screens to paint for the General. He will be back at Woodlawn again before he leaves the country. Explains his itinerary. His earlier visit with her was very happy, \"I was weeping for three days after he left us.\" They spoke of the Wrights and their efforts to follow him around. She doesn't think Lafayette will go to Spanish America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she would not set aside an old friend like Elizabeth just because the Lafayettes are here. She had hoped to have heard news from Old Hickory [Andrew Jackson, then senator from Tennessee] regarding Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Bordley's] desire for a commission as a Marine officer. She expresses her affection for Lafayette and G. W. Lafayette. Georges is to present her a beautiful engraving of his father, one of only two being sent from France. She has not been to Washington yet. It is a city \"full of strangers and very gay.\" Lorenzo is being more studious.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly discusses Mr. and Mrs. Derby (he delivered Elizabeth's letter; she shall be called upon). Fears Gen. Jackson is unsuccessful in attempts to procure appointment for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley. Comments on John Quincy Adams's election victory as president over Andrew Jackson. \"The most shameful intrigues have given him the Presidency.\" The Gen. Lafayette and George W. Lafayette have visited again. Mrs. Hickory [Andrew Jackson] says Nelly was one of Jackson's \"very great favorites.\" George Lafayette's mother-in-law died, in France. George will attend the Birth Night. She mentions the Wright sisters and her contempt for them. She must soon part with George and Gen. Lafayette perhaps for last time. \"I shall not visit Mrs. [John Quincy] Adams at all-I do not respect her Husband and I despise his Father.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly informs Elizabeth of Parke's engagement to Edward George Washington Butler of Gen. Gaines' staff, likely to marry in the autumn. She worries about Parke being soldier's wife and the roving life it entails. Nelly will be unable to go to her in time of sickness. Her honest opinion of Butler: \"He is honorable, correct, dignified-with a most amiable and affecte disposition, but he is not of such a mind as I thought Parke would have selected.\" It makes Nelly \"anxious and unsettled.\" Tell Mrs. Powel of Parke's engagement. She hopes to see Elizabeth at Woodlawn in a fortnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Mrs. Gibson's good wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that the work bag has been completed and is being sent to Elizabeth. She sends her condolences on the death of Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Mifflin?]. \"That dreadful climate has killed more of our fine young men, that the Island can ever repay us for.\" \"My poor little niece\" died suddenly from a \"putrid sore throat\" [Eliza L Rogers (\"Rosebud\")?]. Niece America has been very ill. Mr. Butler is on tour in south with Gen. Gaines. Nelly is busy preparing Parke's wedding clothes should Mr. Lewis permit them to be married in the autumn. She regrets that Lorenzo's visits are infrequent, and asks whether Mr. Gibson is satisfied with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she has sent a work bag of velvet painting to Elizabeth. She sent scarves and a veil to Philadelphia to be washed. Nelly escaped bilious fever this summer by taking aqua fortis, but has had ringing sensation in her head--has erysipelas--\"I dread so much derangement or water on the brain ...\" Mr. Butler went away for 6 weeks, but has been detained 6 months. Has her entire approbation as a son-in-law. She has parted with \"my Beloved Father and Brother\" [Gen. Lafayette and George W. Layfayette]. Decries the sacrilege of Miss Wright saying she had refusal of Lafayette's hand. Nelly wishes to board with Angela in Philadelphia and send her to day school, but Mr. Lewis says he can't permit it yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she keeps busy making keepsakes for children. Delights in this kind of work, and as she also attends \"to the usefuls, my conscience acquits me of a misapplication of time.\" Wishes to take Angela to board in Philadelphia where she could go to day school, but Mr. Lewis \"has not consented yet.\" Therefore Nelly must teach Angela herself. She can find no local teacher of music, and \"neither Parke nor myself are competent to instruct her.\" Gen. Lafayette and his son George should be home by now, she expects a letter in 4 or 5 weeks. Remarks on the health and death of several friends including Mrs. Camac. The thermometer has been above 80 several days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she is pleased with work done by old woman [probably cleaning scarfs and veil]. She sends money. Employ balance in walking shoes for herself and Parke. Gives instructions for size and types. Mr. Butler detained in Georgia, so Parke's wedding day is not set. She sends recipe for lip salve that was Martha Washington's recipe. She had sent a pot of it to the Lafayette family and George liked it. Mentions her Philadelphia friend, the late Mrs. Camac. Everyone tells Nelly how healthy Lorenzo looks, but nobody says how his legal studies go.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she and Parke received the walking shoes from Philadelphia. Mr. Butler arrived 8 days ago, from Georgia, very thin and sick. He soon goes west with Gen. Gaines. Parke wants to be married in Spring. Nelly dreads the difficulties ahead for Parke, resulting from Butler's tight finances, and her own separation from Parke. Nelly appreciated hearing about Lorenzo, and hopes \"he will be more studious in future.\" Inquires about cost of dying a shawl. Still mourns the death of Mrs. Camac. Just this moment received news from the Lafayette family at La Grange, but does not anticipate ever seeing them again. Angela teaches herself tunes on the harpsichord. She grows fast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that Parke and Butler have decided to be married in the Spring. Nelly will submit, although it will be a severe trial to do so. She likes Butler but his talents are so inferior to Parke's, and this is more conspicuous the more they are seen together. Angela attends to her studies, and progresses well with her music without a teacher--\"we cannot procure tutors here.\" Asks Elizabeth to send white velvet, black paper \"used in tracing Theorems for velvet painting\" and gold paper. Relays news from Lafayette's family. \"My side is occasionally painful, but I hope I shall escape salivation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes about the recent influenza in Philadelphia and at home. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Butler had been very ill with it. She thanks Elizabeth for the reproofs and consolation, but insists her fears for Parke are not caused by selfishness; \"I am naturally elastic in disposition, and prove to find some good in every event of life, but at the same time I have very anxious feelings occasionally.\" Nelly's love for her Grandmother was greater even than that for her children. Nelly entirely approves of Lorenzo's prospective bride, Esther Maria Coxe, \"without hesitation.\" Will again exert her small influence for Mr. Bordley [Elizabeth's nephew,] toward a commission in the Marines. Wants Elizabeth to ask Mrs. Powel if she's received Nelly's two letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's letter and will look for the package. Parke is to be married April 4 and must begin her journey to Cincinnati by the 15th. Nelly fears for her safety and prays for God's care. Nelly and her husband will remain there 18 months before moving to New York with Gen. Gaines. Parke \"is naturally nervous and low spirited, and that situation is peculiarly calculated to excite depression and nervous feelings.\" Lolen [Lorenzo] appears very happy with his approaching marriage; \"If my children are well and happy, I will never complain of any other circumstance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that Parke was grateful for Elizabeth's letter. She left for Cincinnati on last Wednesday. Nelly recounts the stages of Parke's journey. \"We had a merry wedding.\" Nelly lists the guests and says she  didn't invite her married sisters. Dr. Wilmer performed the ceremony. Lorenzo leaves on Tuesday. She won't leave home until Lorenzo's wedding, and will try \"to visit my poor Parke\" next summer. Lately received a letter from Gen. Layfayette and George W. Lafayette. America Peter is to be married in June to Capt. W.B. Williams. Hears that Mrs. Elizabeth Powel and Mrs. Robert Morris have lost their memories -- Esther [Maria Coxe, Lorenzo's fiancee] wrote a letter. Nelly thinks Esther's picture well done but not as pretty as she is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Cincinnati, its rapid growth, population, cultural advantages. Prospect of a winter journey to New Orleans and back by boat with General and Mrs. Gaines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she is unable to comply with Mr. Gibson's request because Judge Bushrod Washington had already given his vote to Wm. Herbert of Alexandria. Nelly is happy that Parke seems happy in Cincinnati. Mr Lewis thinks he can't afford to permit Nelly to travel north or west for her health this summer. She is now studying Spanish, having begun studies on her own. Ped [Angela] learning French. She outlines her efforts to get a job for Spanish patriot Senor Carrasco, a friend of the patriot Riego, who came to America holding a letter of recommendation from Gen. Lafayette. He is, meanwhile, teaching a few students and helping Nelly. She wishes someone would influence Mr. Gerard to publish Carrasco's book on Spanish history. She has asked Judge Washington to look for letters from Elizabeth's father. No fruit this season and scarcely any vegetables.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly complains that she gets little news from Philadelphia, as Elizabeth has not written much and Lorenzo's letters are full only of news about Esther. The good Bishop White is in decline. Nelly believes Parke is pregnant and expecting a baby in 5 months. If Parke can not come home in October, then Nelly feels she must go to her in December. America Peter Williams and her husband are devoted and her family reconciled. Angela has had party of friends for a week The family expects to go to Georgetown for a few days, but Nelly would rather stay home unless she has the chance to go to Philadelphia or Cincinnati. She keeps up with Spanish studies. Senor Carrasco, has left for Albany in search of pupils after being defamed in Washington. She has heard from the Lafayettes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she has been ill for 7 weeks of quartan ague, a malarial fever. Ped has had chills. She is anxious to go to Cincinnati to be with Parke, who expects child in January or February. Parke seems very healthy. Mr. Lewis hasn't given permission for visit yet. She has sent two shawls to Philadelphia to be cleaned and dyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she and Ped [Angela] have been ill. She herself has had mumps for 2nd time. She requests mother of pearl earrings for Angela. Parke well and happy. Wants Eliza Powel told that \"her little Nelly will soon be a Grandmother!\" Thinks Mr. Meade is inferior to Dr. Wilmer as prospective Bishop. \"Genl. W[ashington] received the communion before he took the command of the Army, but not after, I have been told - but no one was more attentive in every other respect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes confirming the news of birth of Parke's son prematurely. He is healthy and Parke well, having had an easy pregnancy and delivery. Nelly glows with excitement on becoming a grandmother. \"My Beloved and revered grandmama declared that she had never loved any child so much as she did Parke, her great grandchild. It is certain that the title Grandmother is most dear to me ...\" She expresses her esteem and affection for Butler. They named the baby George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her for information about Lorenzo's present situation, his recovery from the measles. Parke has been ill since giving birth. Nelly describes her grandchild. Lorenzo wants her to attend his wedding, but she feels she must go to Parke, if Mr. Lewis permits. She is trying to prevail on Mr. Lewis to let her board with 14-year-old Angela in Philadelphia so that the girl can go to day school there. She \"is very anxious to be at school\" but Nelly cannot let her go alone. She inquires the estimated cost for their room and board in Philadelphia. America has a daughter. Nelly is making frocks for Ped [Angela].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Mrs. Gibson for dress patterns. Requests advice and assistance in using them. She describes again her desire to take Angela to Philadelphia for school, despite what she (and Mr. Lewis) think would be the high cost for room and board. She thinks Mrs. Coxe is unreasonable to think she should sacrifice Angela's interests to remain there with Esther. Mentions America Peter Williams' poor health while raising an infant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePed's clothes are being made in preparation for Lorenzo's wedding. Mentions Eliza Powel. Nelly requests information about J. D. Coleman, a young man who was in Viginia and Washington over the winter and intends to movie to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thinks Mr. Bordley's prospects might be better in Nashville, perhaps New Orleans, than Cincinnati. Mr. Butler will use his good offices in assistance of Mr. Bordley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes, mentioning the illness of Elizabeth's niece, Elizabeth Ross. She herself has just returned from Philadelphia to Woodlawn with Lolen [Lorenzo] and his wife Esther. She fears Esther expected too much at Woodlawn and was disappointed. \"I consider her as the mistress of the House now.\" Lorenzo is happy and industrious. He will take wife to Philadelphia soon, and then take Nelly to Cincinnati to see Parke. Nelly considers America Peter Williams a helpless mother. She saw Eliza Law Rogers' eldest daughter in Philadelphia. Mary Randolph Custis is still unmarried. \"There are few worthy of her I think.\" Speaks of Angela. Nelly will try to put her in school in Cincinnati if they stay there long on their visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's letter. Is much pleased with Woodlawn. Mrs. Coxe sends love. \"Mama is almost crazy, she is so anxious to see Parke, and the Chieftan. We had yesterday a severe storm, between 20 and 30 trees blown down, and struck by lightening, part of the roof of the house off, together with the Washi House nearby blown dow - everyone today is extremely busy repairing the damages. We are all very much alarmed, as we were really in some danger.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly was going to write as soon as Parke had arrived, but to Nelly's \"sorrow and astonishment\" Parke was delivered of premature 3 month twins in Louisiana. This has delayed her coming back to Virginia. She feels lost and \"tired of life\" without Parke. Letters take a month to get delivered from there. She dreads thought of Parke and Butler residing in Louisiana, feels she must go there if they stay, Ped is doing well despite having \"no instructor but her old Mom as she calls me.\" Esther Coxe Lewis is well liked. Nelly orders walking shoes from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly hasn't written in a long time because she knows Elizabeth's eyes are bad. She is anxious about Esther Coxe Lewis's approaching confinement. Lorenzo is anxious to be a father. Parke expects a child again in May--she wants another boy like one she lost in 1827. Angela improves much, being attentive to her studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of birth of son to Lorenzo [George Washington Lewis]. Anxious about Parke's approaching confinement. News of death of Elizabeth's brother and sister. Has been doing much beadwork, making bracelets for grandsons. Still paints and does some knitting. Death of Mr. Lewis's brother, Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her two new grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler, Jr.]. Parke very anxious about her son because of losing her first boy. In October Parke and Butler go to Cincinnati. Ped [Angela] grows tall. Ed Butler has gone to Gen. Gaines in New York, he intended to call on the Gibsons in Philadelphia if possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that she is sorry Mr. Lewis couldn't call on Elizabeth when he was in Philadelphia. He went to Baltimore to get a piano for Angela, and on hearing of \"the poor Judge's [Bushrod Washington's] illness went to see him, but was too late\" [Justice Washington died in Philadelphia]. Gen. Gaines prefers the western department, and if Ed Butler stays with him, he and Parke must live there permanently. Parke has been ill. Nelly writes of her grandsons Edward George Washington Butler and George Washington Lewis; the two \"darling Boys\" look like twins. She would like to help Elizabeth's nephew into a Navy career, but she has petitioned in vain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on the deaths of Mrs. Powel and Mr. Camac. She expects to go to Georgetown with Ped on the fourth to greet her nephew John Peter and his bride (his cousin Miss Henderson). Lorenzo and his wife are well pleased with their farm in Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelighted to resume correspondence after a long time. Mourns death of her sister [Eliza P. Custis]. She had nothing to live for. Rogers won't permit children to answer their letters. Parke expects a child. Her two grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler]. Angela quite grown. America [Peter Williams] just had son, and has 3 daughters. Her friend Mrs. Thomas Turner of Fauquier County anxious to procure governess to reside in family and teach English, French, and music.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. [Thomas] Turner's requirements for a governess. Roads, bad weather and Mr. Lewis's illness have confined them at [Woodlawn] all winter. Unable as yet to see Mrs. G.'s niece, Miss B[ordley]. Gratified with account of Centennial celebration [of George Washington's birth] in Philadelphia. \"Philadelphia has never been backward in showing honor to his memory, altho they have not built a monument yet -- I am ashamed of Virginia, she is to pompous, too parading, too full of words rather than deeds.\" Nelly comments on emancipation and colonization. \"The coach you mention was Govr. Penn's, and presented by the state to Grandmama - It was left in Phia and I do not recollect what became of it.\" Parke has two children, daughter born Feb. 7 [Eleanor Angela Isabella].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased at visit of Elizabeth Gibson's niece to Woodlawn. Fire consumed part of Turner's house near Middleburg, thus Mrs. [Thomas] Turner won't be able to accomodate a governess this year. Gives travel directions on way to Springs. Anticipation of Elizabeth's trip to Woodlawn in June.  Angela and Esther [Maria Coxe Lewis, Lorenzo's wife] good friends.  Angela independent of beaux. Considers Mr. Frank Gray's Oration at Boston most eloquent and most appropriate she ever read on Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePleased to hear she is coming to Woodlawn [on way to Springs]. Gives directions to come by water and carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey have been at Bath for [Lorenzo's] ankle and E[ster]s health. Go to Sulpher Spring near Winchester soon. Encountered mutual friends there. \"[The Nullifiers] are mad to all intents and purposes, and ought to be supplied with straight waistcoats.\" Waters at Bath helped Lolen's [Lorenzo's] ankle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisappointed Mr. and Mrs. Gibson didn't stop at Woodlawn on their way home from the Springs. Sorry she and Angela couldn't go to Springs with them. They went instead to Bath, Sulpher Spring and Winchester. News from New Orleans [Parke and Butler and family]. She and Angela will be delighted to stay a week with Elizabeth Gibson when in Philadelphia this fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears Lorenzo will go to Philadelphia too late for her and Angela to accompany him. Afraid Mr. Lewis won't pay promised visit to Parke in Louisiana. Mrs. Gibson's nephew arrived and copied picture of Washy [George Washington Lewis]; also does likenesses of Mr. Lewis and herself. News of various friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of Mrs. Derby's death. Mr. Lewis is well. Family in Louisiana well except Isabella [Eleanor Angela Isabella Butler] teething. Glad Angela has been able to go to Philadelphia but sorry she couldn't go herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis and subsequent letters are directed to \"Spruce betwen 7th and 8th\" or to \"213 Spruce.\" Nelly is gratified to hear news of Angela's reception by her Philadelphia friends. \"I do not think any one will ever say of her, as my dear and lamented friend, Mrs. Powell, used to say of me -'You look as if your clothes were thrown on with a Pitchfork.'\" Fears at letting [Angela] go alone. Hopes she will go to opera, but not uninvited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith Angela home after her visit in Philadelphia, Nelly writes that she was very happy there, but content to be home. Angela and Lorenzo stopped in George Town on way home and W. [Geo. W.] Peter escorted sisters and [Angela] to dance. She will let Angela study in Philadelphia by herself if she desires it. Mentions Parke's baby Ella [Eleanor Angela Isabella].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAngela has been in Washington. [America's husband] Mr. Williams sent to Alabama and Florida, and she stayed with America and her sick children. Debate between Mr. John C. Calhoun and Mr. Daniel Webster. Angela still heart whole. Only man she has heard of that would do [for Angela to marry] is H. Binney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Elizabeth Gibson for pleasant visit to Philadelphia. Her trip to Georgetown. Just read \"Prince Pucker Muskan's Tour.\" Gives description of English country house and the society there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from visit to America [Peter William] in Washington and [Mary Fitzhugh Custis] at Arlington. Angela and Nanny visited Capitol, public offices etc. She is threatened with dropsy and must go to Sulpher Springs near Winchester. Hopes to go to Louisiana in October. Great trials and difficulties overcome by Parke during her husband's absence. [Lorenzo] says Mr. Bordley is successful in Frederick County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of their arrival in Louisiana after 3 weeks trip. Her 2 grandchildren [Edward George Washington Butler and Eleanor Angela Isabella]. Parke buried in domestic chores, her fine mind thrown away here. Description of Mississippi River. Wishes Parke could move east. Angela takes lessons on harp and in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly hopes to be in Philadelphia on way home by Lakes and Niagara.  Angela has found nothing attractive here in a matrimonial way. Parke and children unable to return east with her in May. Climate very bad on them. Description of landscape and life in springtime. No schools or churches for miles. Sunday, in contrast to northern customs, is a gala day. Indians a few miles off are poor, dirty, and humble. Angela very gay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave stopped here [at Guyandotte] for health on way home from Louisiana. Parke expecting in August. Lorenzo's new twin sons [Lawrence Fielding Lewis and John Redman Coxe Lewis]. She has been away from home 8 mo. Angela a belle in New Orleans and engaged to Charles Magill Conrad, \"the finest young man in Louisiana.\" Nelly hopes they will move east after 2 or 3 years. Angela insists she must stay one more winter at Woodlawn before she marries. She will leave New Orleans every summer like all ladies there do. \"They intend conveying water all over the City in pipes for the horses to water and wash the Streets. -That will do much to improve the health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter presented by her future son[-in-law, Charles M. Conrad]. Lauds his virtues and Angela's choice. \"From that 'far South,' so dreaded, so stigmatized, against which my own prejudices were so strong that I could have almost taken an oath that none belonging to that region could deserve or obtaine my child's affection or my approbation, I have obtained a beloved son who would be my choice had I the whole world to select from.\" They will be married next summer. Parke expecting any day. [Lorenzo's] twin sons [John Redman Coxe Lewis and Lawrence Fielding Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter by C. Conrad. Angela and she glad Elizabeth approves of Conrad. Conrad left for New Orleans on 14th. He will return in Spring to marry. Parke's new baby, Caroline [B. Butler]. Fears Charles and Angela will stay in New Orleans indefinitely after their marriage. Nelly intends to accompany them back to New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly wishes Elizabeth happy returns of the season. Lorenzo and his family came, with the twins. Parke had a daughter, Caroline, in August. Parke's financial difficulties. Charles Conrad and Angela correspond every week. Angela sends her a pair of fire screens. Weather has been severe--21 inches of snow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly fears she and Mr. Lewis will never live in Philadelphia. Both in very poor health and crops very bad.  Mr. Lewis intends to buy a small place in Louisiana, remove the negroes and try to make cotton crop. Winter in Louisiana very bad and Ed Butler's crops suffered. Charles Conrad writes weekly. New Orleans improves much \"and if we escape war with France it will continue to do so.\" America Peter Williams has another daughter. Nelly is busy working cover for Angela's piano \"on canvas and cloth in cruels\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid she receive screens from Angela? Angela's \"paraphernalia\" beautiful and tasteful but not extravagant. Charles Conrad leaves New Orleans by 25th. The wedding will probably take place in late July. Parke will be unable to come. Family named Cox living at Meridian Hill, the daughter is a painter in oils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is sure that Angela has told her details of her wedding while she and her new husband Charles Conrad were in Philadelphia. Angela and Charles have arrived safely back at Audley. Expresses her gratitude to Mrs. Gibson for her kindness to the young couple in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is ashamed for not writing since getting to Louisiana. She just arrived at Parke's from New Orleans. She [Nelly] has been very ill and had bad accident. Angela very ill; had premature baby, Angela Lewis Conrad, now 4 months old. Grandson Edward George Washington Butler is 30 miles away at school. she regrets that Ed Butler left the army. Hopes to see Woodlawn and Audley next summer, if they live. Mr. Lewis's gout better in Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of the death of Angela's child [Angela Lewis Conrad] from whooping cough. She died March 25, had been a year old on the 17th. Nelly will be unable to visit Woodlawn this summer because she cannot leave Angela and Angela cannot leave Charles. Wishes they lived in Virginia or Philadelphia, as the climate here sickly. Planters lose much by fall of sugar and cotton prices. Parke has another child [Lawrence Lewis Butler]. Lorenzo has another boy [Edward Parke Custis Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends her greetings of the season. She apologizes for her bad handwriting due to her wrist stiff, and she's deaf in one ear, but she can do needlework for children and grandchildren. Angela and family arrived safely back in Louisiana. Parke's eldest son, Edward George Washington Butler, broke his thigh and still limps. Angela and Charles to return to Woodlawn for visit next spring and summer. Little boys from Audley [Lorenzo's children] here for Christmas. Hasn't yet received memoirs of Lafayette. Hasn't heard from her \"dear Brother George\" [i.e., Georges Washington Lafayette] in a long time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough Angela was to be confined in June, Nelly's poor health prevented her going to her. Angela gave birth July 3 to a baby boy named Lawrence Lewis Conrad at summer residence. Charley [Charles Angelo Conrad] very fond of his little brother. Parke and Esther expect in October. Nelly's journey to Louisiana \"delayed by necessity of having a proper shelter made to protect the Sarcophagi at Mt Vn. Mr. L has at last completed it, and I am told that it is a very great improvement to the Tomb, and will be a complete protection to the marble--I have never seen the Genls, it was only uncover'd since the work was completed.\" Goes to Audley Saturday. Has been making preserves for daughters' families because many fruits they can't get in Louisiana. Will work a greek cap for Lolen [Lorenzo].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly expresses her gratitude for Elizabeth's letter of sympathy on Angela's death. She has outlived 6 of her 8 children, but Angela is the only one she was not with at the time of her death. She hadn't gone to Louisiana because Angela begged her not to come in summer heat. Had remained with Mr. Lewis at Woodlawn waiting for work on shelter for the sepulchre at Mount Vernon to be finished. Angela died of congestion of the brain which destroyed her senses and her life. Hopes to go on 13th or 14th to Louisiana. Charles Conrad and Angela's two babies to come to Woodlawn in the summer. Esther Coxe Lewis has another boy [Charles C. Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly was forced to leave Parke's house because of Butler's insults:  his vile treatment of Parke and her unhappiness. Parke \"has suffered almost ten years of sorrow and privations of every kind, and for the last six years the most brutal treatment.\" Butler is mean and selfish. Since Mr. Lewis's death, and he knows he'll get nothing from her, his opinion of her has come out in open. Nelly hopes to take Angela's orphan boys to Audley in Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes that her orphan boys [Charles Angelo and Lawrence Lewis Conrad] were taken from her by their father, for health reasons, but will be returned to her in summer. Parke and children are well. Elizabeth's nephew, Mr. Bordley, his wife and daughter visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of Parke's children. Charles Conrad and his 2 children arrived safe in New Orleans. Children have been with Parke since December nineteenth. Descriptions and stories about Angela's 2 children [Chas. A. and Lawrence Lewis Conrad]. Hopes they can all come to Audley in Spring. Mrs. B. Bordley [wife of Elizabeth Gibson's nephew] writes that her husband has gone to Savannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly's family is well. Parke devotes herself to improvement of her daughters. Introduces Mr. Henry Daingerfield (nephew to Dr. Henry Daingerfield) and his daughter. He intends placing his daughter in school in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly took Angela's children to meet father, Charles Conrad, on his way to Europe. He will be gone a year and left boys under her care. Saw Britannia Peter, now married to Capt. Kennan. Mary Custis Lee and 3 children at Fort Hamilton, where Robert Lee is in corps of engineers. 2 of the daughters with their grandmother [Mrs. Lee?]. Parke's eldest son Edward George Washington Butler is with her now. He is to be a student at George Town college. Angela's remains moved from Pass Christian in June and \"I had the comfort to see them properly deposited near the Tomb of Washington where a monument and iron railing will be erected as soon as possible. The railing will enclose space enough to contain Mr. Conrad and our precious Boys\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecalls days of her girlhood in Philadelphia. A clergyman's wife to open school near Parke's home, children can attend. Grandson [E.George Washington Butler] in school at George Town College. Seven grandsons here have colds. Letters from [Charles Conrad] now in Europe. Mary [Custis] Lee has new son. Britannia [Peter Kennan] has a daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTells of the explosion aboard the \"Princeton\" [Feb. 28] and death of niece, Brittania [Peter Kennan's] husband. America's daughter Martha was with her at the time aboard the ship. Christening of Brittania's baby [Martha Custis Kennan] month after father's death. Mr. Conrad returns in summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrip to New Port with Charles Conrad and two grandsons, Charley and Lewis Conrad restored her health much. Conrad's hurry to return to New Orleans prevented her seeing Elizabeth as she passed thru Philadelphia. Charley had several teeth drawn in New York and a pebble in his forehead cut out. She was much visited in New Port by old friends and strangers. Postmarked \"Berryville Va Aug. 10.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly urges a more frequent correspondence between them. Recalls friends she saw in New Port and New York. Reports her mixed feelings on meeting Frank Gray at Newport.  Washy [George Washington Lewis] and Sonny [Edward George Washington Butler] have returned to school. Mr. Conrad well and the convention adjourned 'til January. Mr. Bordley, Elizabeth's nephew, and his wife visited. He is busy painting portraits in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends Elizabeth some needle work done by her 2 granddaughters [Caroline and E. A. Isabella Butler]. They will probably stay in school there if Mr. Fay [the minister] and his wife [their teacher] stay there, instead of coming to Miss Mercer's school near Audley. Expresses her great desire to travel over the world at this late age. She has a disease of the heart, affection of the liver, rheumatism and deaf in one ear. Conrad will take away Charley and Lewis next winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly expresses her devotion to her old friends. Recommends remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She finished a piece of worsted work for little Lewis Conrad and has 9 more to work. Gives her daily schedule. Mentions her old friends. Conveys news of Parke's children and the Conrads. Esther still delicate after 2 months confinement in winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer visit to New Port was prevented by a visit of Parke and her children and two Conrad boys. Parke's 2 daughters to be left at Miss Margaret Mercer's school near Leesburg. Miss M. is daughter of Coll John Fenton Mercer of Marleborough, a second \"Jane de Montfort,\" has devoted herself to restoring brother's property. Lewis Conrad has been ill with catarrha fever and inflamation of the lungs. Robert Lee has been ordered to Mexico; Mary and their seven children will remain at Arlington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParke went home in November, expecting Butler to depart for Mexico. Governor of Louisiana appointed him Major General of militia and he expects appointment by Mr. Polk of same rank. She mentions Mr. Williams' death at Monterey [America Peter's husband]. Anxious about Robert Lee who is with General Wood. Charles and Lewis Conrad with their father in New Orleans. The unexpected death of Miss Margaret Mercer will not close the school. Woodlawn sold to Messrs. Gillingham and a company from Philadelphia for 25,000 dollars. Lorenzo thought it best for his childrens' interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of Parke's youngest son, Lawrence Lewis Butler. The eldest, Edward George Washington Butler is at Carolina College in Columbia. Polk offered Butler a Colonelcy of Dragoons, but had promised a Brigadier's command, so he probably won't accept. Washy [George Washington Lewis] is at Virginia Military Institute at Lexington. Nelly is doing needlework for grandchildren. She never goes out except for Church. \"Dear Robt\" [Lee] is with General Scott. \"Our fears and anxieties are all for the noble Genl Taylor and his brave little band - may the Almighty be their shield. A halter for Polk and a scourge for Scott if Taylor is not safe ...\" [Reference to Scott ordering away a large part of Taylor's small army and leaving him with scant troops to face Santa Anna. The battle at Buena Vista in late February was a victory for Taylor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly writes of Parke's children; her eldest son at Columbia College in South Carolina [Edward George Washington Butler]. Accepts condolences on Lorenzo's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly thanks Elizabeth for the letter that arrived the day before her 69th birthday. Describes her ailments. Thankful her eyes and hands are still good. Angela's sons, Charles and Lewis Conrad, are at school in Alexandria. Boys here [Audley] under care of oldest brother [George Washington Lewis]. Esther manages estate well. Describes needlework she is doing for grandchildren. Death of Elizabeth Mifflin's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends Elizabeth a bookmark worked in silk given her by Martha Washington 57 years ago. Lorenzo's boys learn under a tutor. Washy [George Washington Lewis] very fond of farming. Charley and Lewis Conrad visit her but go to New Orleans in winter. Mary Custis Lee and husband Col. Robert E. Lee visited. Robert goes to Boston to meet board of Engineers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly is anxious to receive Elizabeth's drawing of Bishop White. She herself has had difficulty with her current work, \"Spanish Boy on a Donkey.\" Hopes to go to district to see \"our truly great and good\" Presient Zachary Taylor. Recommends \"Morehead's magnetic machine\" for deafness and other evils.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly was visiting for 4 months with friends and relatives in \"the lower Country.\" Spent 3 weeks with Mrs. Mason of Colross. Parke safe from cholera, but many slaves dead. Speaks of baby [of Mrs. McCalls?]; she named it \"Zacha the best of Babes, after the noblest of living men.\" Parke's 2 daughters at home in Louisiana again. Charley and Lewis Conrad are at school in Georgetown. The twins, Lawrence Fielding and John Redman Coxe Lewis, are in school in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe death of President Zachary Taylor. Nelly's palsy and partial paralysis; Morehead's Galvanic Machine, the flesh brush, and diverse medicines have effected some improvement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly says that her condition is better, but she cannot get out or around much. Butler's sister Mrs. Donelson stricken insensible with paralysis and died 3 days later. Conrad boys reside in Washington with their father. Received unfinished letter from the late Zachary Taylor, found among his papers. Urges Elizabeth to visit Audley. Speaks of cup \"Zach\" gave her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA four page manuscript beginning with a poem titled \"For Miss Eleanor Parke Custis on her fifteenth Birthday, March 31st 1794\", but clearly not the original Andrew Allen manuscript as it is in Nelly Custis's hand and her 21 January 1851 letter mentions having burned the original when she married. It also contains other reflections on her early life and remarks about the poem and another poem included. This piece may have been written out in 1851 either for herself or for her friend Elizabeth Bordley Gibson. It was identified by Donald Jackson as \"an undated scrap intended for Elizabeth, written very late in her life\" in an article \"George Washington's Beautiful Nelly\" published in American Heritage 28:2 (Feb. 1977).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly expresses her devotion to Elizabeth, how much their friendship has meant to her. Recalls happy days in Philadelphia when young. She can't even go to her \"boys\" [the grandsons] since last attack of paralysis. Can walk about house with a cane, but much crippled. Her recollections of Andrew Allen who recently died and discusses a poem he wrote her on her 15th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere could be parts of this letter missing, as it begins abruptly with the thought that Nelly's mother predicted she would be blind and deranged by such a life. Hasn't been able to write verses since Lafayette's visit. Quotes poetry written in 1794. [The letter might actually start near the top of what is here the second page, where there is a salutation right after the end of the poem; this would have the previous page of poetry become the end of the letter]. Andrew [Allen's] bad health and death; his great worth. She works keepsakes in chenille for Elizabeth and other friends. Hope she can complete them all before 72nd birthday. Description of Woodlawn now much changed, for the worse. Hopes to be able to cross mountain to see it again, \"my ruined home\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I do not believe the Genls Mother [Mary Ball Washington] ever had her likeness taken by any one\"; if she had had it taken it wouldn't be in hands of strangers. \"Mr. L[ewis] was her favorite Grandchild, more with her than any other - he never saw or heard of any likeness being taken.\" Thanks for Andrew Allen's inscription to memory of 1st wife.  Sorry her appearance \"shocked and horrified\" him when they dined together last. Learned from Col. Humphreys to repeat his verses when he lived at Mount Vernon. Visited Mrs. Hamilton in Washington who though 93 or 94 is quite active.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust received accompanying packet from \"our dear Nelly Custis.\" Feeble health has prevented her calling on [Mrs. J.] and her daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking Mrs. Gibson for forwarding Mrs. [Nelly Parke Custis] Lewis's token of remembrance and requesting that Mrs. Gibson forward her letter to Mrs. Lewis. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. S. V. Bradford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly speaks of a portrait taken at 25, after 8 years of marriage. Intends to copy her old verses into blank book for her only child [Parke]. \"My Boys and E. [Lorenzo's wife and sons] are well but miss their father.\" Mary Lee and 3 children there now, and expects Sister [Martha Peter] and 3 grandchildren this week. Mary Lee has a son at West Point \"worthy of his Father\" [Robert E. Lee]. Disappointed in Root's likeness of her [a daguerreotype], but preferred him to Brady. Oscar Lafayette wrote of death of \"my faithful friend and Brother\" [Georges Washington Lafayette]. Description of Edmond Lafayette, who resembles his father and grandfather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly sends Elizabeth her verses on Agnes Lewis which Esther Maria Coxe Lewis copied for her, also translation of some French verses. Sent Elizabeth's verses to Parke and her daughters. She and children inherit a love of the needle and its uses from \"Grandmother who was, in all things, a model for her sex.\" Charles and Lawrence Conrad spent 3 weeks with her. Barton Stout's visit to Woodlawn and verses he wrote while there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly encloses note to their afflicted friend, Maria Nixon. More on Edward George Washington Butler's unjust treatment of Parke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNelly received her note yesterday, but not the cake. Sends a note to Miss Bordley for \"our dear Elizabeth.\" She arose at 5 this morning, did long Italian lesson before writing letters. Will be happy to go Lansdown with Mrs. Bordley. Grandmother sends compliments. Undated, but clearly written during Nelly's years in Philadelphia as a girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia.\" Red seal inscribed with key.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall single sheet. Brief note accompanying mementos for her Philadelphia friends. \"The silver tissues was Grandmamas wedding dress when united to the Gen'l. The satin she wore at the last Birthnight in Phia.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit by Mr. Smyth. Talk of the French Revolution and the French desire to return a Bourbon to the throne. Mother ill. Anxious over whether packages were received. First page missing. Addressed to \"Mrs. R[ichard] C. Derby.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of her little brother, Edmund. Nelly Custis here, \"livelier than ever.\" Papa [Edmund Randolph] leaves for Philadelphia early. E[lizabeth] Allen came here to see Nelly Custis but she was out. She must dress and make Papa's breakfast. 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The majority of the collection contains letters to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The correspondence focuses on the Gibson and Lewis families, political events, and the people of Philadelphia. The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1794-1851, with the bulk of the material dating between 1820-1840. This collection was purchased by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1952, from the estate of Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphia. The Morris family inherited these letters through their familial connection to the Shippen Family, who served as executors to the estate of Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Writing before the end of October in 1794, she expresses her desire to see or hear from her \"dear Cousin.\" Has visited Mrs. and Miss Ross. Saw Nelly Custis \"she looks charmingly.\" Of the Whiskey Rebellion, she notes \"The Governor set out yesterday for the westward. I hope there will be no bloodshed. The President is going as far as Carlisle where he will wait till he see's whether there will be occasion for him to go on.\" Reports of yellow fever in tow. Delighted to hear Elizabeth has a horse. She herself rode several times this summer. Undated [date inferred from reference to Whiskey Rebellion], name appears as S.B. Randolph","Misses her in Philadelphia where the city is lonely without her. Supposes that her Piano Forte and studies compensate for bad weather. Nelly Custis has not returned yet. Mother won't let her write her in English. Her parents send regards. Written in French.","Has not seen her friend, Elizabeth, since Nelly left Philadelphia for Morrisville. Nelly has learned to ride and had taught \"pretty green pet\" to sing. Postscript in light vein.","Apologizes for delay in writing. Mentions their return to Richmond. She likes Richmond, but misses Philadelphia friends. Hears that Elizabeth was to be Lany Ross's bridesmaid, so asks her to describe the wedding. It is hard to write more as six children are playing around her.","Explains long delay in writing. Elizabeth Bordley's letter took a month reaching her. Was with her mother at Hope Park for ten days after that. This letter to go by the hand of her grandmother tomorrow. Nelly to winter in Virginia. Will spend most of the time at Hope Park. Dreads separation from her grandmother.","From Hope Park. Apologizes for neglect. This is the first separation from her grandmother since she was two years old--a great trial. Sister Peter expects child in a few months, her happy situation. Will spend some time with her this winter. Letter from \"our beloved Elizabeth\" whi is safely in England. \"Poor little Frish\" is well in Philadelphia. Mention of Ann Allen of Bristol. Comment on Elizabeth Bordley's visit to the Panorama. Congratulations to Mrs. Hammond. Letter of October 13th enclosed with this. Leading a prosaic existence. Sees few people outside of family. Expects to go to Annapolis races October 30th. Sister Betsy sends love.","Undated but probably written in the autumn of 1796 or winter of 1797. Nelly acknowledges note and book, \"Pleasures of Memory.\" Found copy of book in the house and returns Elizabeth Bordley's copy herewith. Invites Elizabeth and their friend, Elsina, to tea the following day. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. McHenry expected. Regrets that she cannot go to Miss McKean's on Wednesday, but a large company of Congressmen is coming to dinner and she must provide music.","Notes that three weeks have passed since receiving Elizabeth Bordley's letter. Has become an aunt by the birth of Martha Eliza Eleanor Peter. Has been with the Peter family for three weeks in close attendance to mother and child. Her mother and sister left the preceding day for Hope Park. Sister Eliza is engaged to Mr. Law. Uncle Edward Calvert is to marry Miss Biscoe.","Regrets delay in answering Elizabeth Bordley's last letter which was received two months ago. Since writing, she has attended two balls and her sister's wedding. Loves dancing. Left sister Peter and niece after two months. Rode to Hope Park with brother Law in his chariot. Elizabeth and Thomas Law were married the 21st. Good prospect for happiness. Nelly will be seventeen the next day. Says she will be \"Miss Custis\" henceforth and is determined to be called Eleanor, not Nelly.","Encloses letter to \"our dear Elizabeth\". Hopes to see her grandmother soon. Sister Eliza's wedding was private by her own choice. Nelly and her mother just returned from visiting the newlyweds. Sister Peter and child returned to Hope Park with them. Signature with alias \"Deborah Bridget muckle weaver Tackabout a votre service\".","From Mount Vernon. Red seal with leaf motif and legend, \"Il ne change qu' en mourant\". Acknowledges her letter by Mr. Taylor. Grandmama has had four attacks of ague and fever. Nelly has had no more of it lately, but her color is gone. She is anxious for news of her friend.","Grandmama missed her ague yesterday. Nelly writes she is becoming more and more attached to Mount Vernon \"in spite of the ague and fever.\" Mother, sister and baby niece have just have just departed after spending weeks. \"I ride sometimes on horseback, walk read, write french, work play, and sing...\" Fell recently while riding but was not injured.","Dated by content late January 1797. Nelly has returned from an agreeable round of morning visits and found her note. Declines invitation of Elizabeth Bordley and Madame la Roche to attend the Assembly by reason of indisposition. Grandmama cannot go to Falconis' with Mrs. Bordley on Saturday. Has just heard that Sister Law has a fine daughter.","Nelly provides a brief report of her journey with ex-President and Mrs. Washington from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon. News of her sisters and their babies. Signs of spring at Mount Vernon; her happiness in being home. She is about to begin gardening and also acts as deputy housekeeper and will practice much when her harpsichord arrives.","From Washington, D.C. Left Mount Vernon the preceding Monday. Was deterred from an earlier departure by grandmother's indisposition. Visited her mother at Hope Park, who was then expecting a child and is now recovering from her confinement. The child is a daughter named Eleanor. Nelly has attended races, including a match race by horses owned by Mr. Tilghman and General Ridgely. Cares only for the social aspect of horse races. Attended a ball at Union Tavern, mentions young Mr. Charles Carroll and Ben Ringold.","She explains the Virginia and Maryland custom of dancing all evening with the same partner. Comments on the appearance and character of her partner Charles Carroll at the recent ball at Union Tavern. She reports a busy social scene at Mount Vernon. Many visitors. Comments on some of them. Her mother and younger sisters and brothers are all at Mount Vernon. Sister Law's child was recently inoculated for small pox.","Nelly reports that she is still fancy free. Suggests that Elizabeth Bordley borrow Blanchard's balloon for trips between Philadelphia and Mount Vernon. Reports that she rides horseback occassionally. Her grandmother has been very much indisposed but is better. Her sisters and brothers at Mount Vernon. She regrets Mr. Morris's distress. Will send a Virginia nightingale, if procurable. Comments on her music.","Nelly writes she has been unwell. Did not fall from a horse or carriage as rumored. She is not in love with her \"young adopted Brother\" George Washington Lafayette.","Since her last letter, she has been with her cousin on a visit to her sisters in Washington for almost four weeks. Sisters unwell. Sister Peter momentarily expecting a child. George Washington Lafayette and his tutor left for New York soon after her return to Mount Vernon. Relates her poor opinion of the French Republicans. She rode recently to Alexandria with her brother. Caught in rain and detained in Alexandria overnight by weather. Recent toothache for three days without relief. Her cousin [Fanny Henley] left this day. Mr. Lewis, the General's nephew, is expected and will spend the winter.","Includes remnant of cover page which bears the notation that it was clipped for General Washington's franking signature in 1851. \nShe apologizes for long silence. Gives an account of her five day visit in Alexandria at the homes of Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Potts. During these visits she attended one Assembly and two private dances, and \"two sober small tea parties.\" Later attended \"Birthnight\" [February 11] with General and Mrs. Washington. Mentions her dance partners and gives a particular description of Mr. Gibbs. Attended theatre twice. Describes theatre and comments on the performanes. Went on to Georgetown. Absent from Mount Vernon four weeks in all. Sister Peter and two children returned to Mount Vernon with her. Younger child, Columbia Washington Peter, is her godchild.","Has heard a rumor of Elizabeth Bordley's engagement. Mr. Law was a Mount Vernon a week ago and has gone to meet Mrs. Law in Baltimore.","Rumor of her engagement to Charles Carroll is unfounded. She reports the circumstances of his visit to Mount Vernon in March. Note on the state of affairs at Hope Park and Mount Vernon. Sister Peter's two children were dangerously ill at Mount Vernon but recovered. She is becoming a militant Federalist. Expects to remain at Hope Park some weeks longer.","Spent four weeks happily at Hope Park with her mother, sourrounded by younger sisters. Sister and Brother Law and daughter, and Mr. Niemcewitz came to Mount Vernon the day after her return. Gives her opinion of Mr. Niemcewitz. Portia Lee, a cousin, is the only Mount Vernon guest at the moment. Her brother is doing well in school at Annapolis. Gives her sympathy for Maria Morris. Expresses her anti-French sentiments.","Contrite about long silence. General Washington, Tobias Lear, and Lawrence Lewis have all been dangerously ill and she was deputy doctor. Announces her engagement and impending marriage to Lawrence Lewis. Will live in Frederick County, thirty miles from Bath. Has attended no social functions this season. Just returned from three weeks with her mother. Regretted that she could not accompany Grandpapa on his recent trip to Philadelphia.","Nelly writes beginning with her excuses for not writing sooner. She describes her happiness in marriage. Mentions her approaching confinement. Describes the change in her personality with her marriage and approaching motherhood. Separation from her grandmother was hard at the beginning of a long round of visits. Describes their visits in Culpeper and at Shirley, near Richmond. Lawrence Lewis's illness with eye inflammation, and her own influenza. Their house in Frederick not ready for them. Saw their old friend Susan [Beverley] Randolph in Richmond. She wasn't informed of her beloved grandmama's severe illness, but both of the Washingtons are \"quite well\" now.","It has been nearly seven years passed since they corresponded (although she wrote to Elizabeth on 4 November 1799). Introduces her sister-in-law [Mrs. George Washington Parke (Mary Fitzhugh) Custis]. Both have lost parents and Nelly herself has lost 2 children. Her health has been bad since her marriage. She now has 2 children, a girl 5 [Parke] and boy 12 months [Lorenzo]. Her brother will present his wife, a truly deserving person. Mrs. Custis distressed over condition of her mother Mrs. Fitzhugh, who is confined in Philadelphia with a cancer.","Nelly keeps all Elizabeth's letters, and cannot burn the last one as requested. She misses all her friends, and laments that she will likely never see any of them again. Death of her grandmama and Elizabeth's [father]; \"life has no charms for me unless when employ'd in the care of my children.\" Sister Custis was unable to visit much in Philadelphia because of illness of her mother (Mrs. Fitzhugh) who suffers much from her cancer. Mentions \"Snipe,\" Elizabeth and Elsina. She has lost a child Martha Betty. Her Brother was expected here last week but failed to come. He is in Philadelphia by now to attend Mrs. Craick, eldest sister of Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.","Fears her last letter never reached Elizabeth Bordley. At city races Nelly stayed 4 weeks with brother [George Washington Parke Custis] and his wife [Mary Fitzhugh Custis]. Madame de Freire is recalled. Nelly hasn't been away from home since leaving her brother's. Hears Mr. Pederson is admirer of Elizabeth's. Gives her low opinion of the President [Jefferson]. Mourns her grandparents and friends she can no longer see. Her daughter Parke has imposthume under one arm. Has made Lorenzo Turkish dresses of red flanelle and \"he looks very manly in them.\" New daughter named Agnes Freire after Madame de Freire. No word from Madame de Freire in the last 2 years. Teaches Parke to read. Claims not to be a good teacher, but cannot trust children away from her, in city where teachers would be available, Has procured Miss Edgeworth as teacher. Sister [Mary Fitzhugh] Custis expects a child in summer. Mrs. Fitzhugh died of cancer in throat. Requests news of [Robert] Morris family and Maria.","Elizabeth Bordley's last letter got lost, but she has received the duplicate. Contradiction of rumors arising out of the divorce of sister Eliza and Thomas Law. Nelly believes Law or sons are responsible for rumors. \"I have never been called a 'puppet' to be moved by any one's influence.\" Glad he has been called on to deny them. Niece Columbia Peter to go to Philadelphia to attend Mrs. Rivardi's school. Wishes her own children could go to school in Philadelphia. Preparing to go to farm in Frederick County until November. Parke improves on harpsichord. Invites Elizabeth and Mrs. Bordley to visit her and the city. Asks news of Robert Morris family and Maria--hopes to see Maria's sister in Frederick.","Mentions their \"late happy meeting.\" Wishes she could aid in care of Mrs. Bordley. When Parke leaves school in Philadelphia she can aid in amusing Mrs. Bordley. Receipt for jelly of slippery elm, to aid Mrs. Bordley; will send some to Philadelphia if none available there. Great concern at parting with Parke. Charles Hare and wife very kind to Parke. Reports of Typhus in Philadelphia. Mary Fitzhugh Custis has sweet child.","Nelly is delighted at Elizabeth's approbation of Parke and that she is so much in Elizabeth's company. Reminiscences of happy days in Philadelphia amidst friends. Great epidemic has passed, leaving her family intact. Wishes to be near Parke, but \"Virginians have everything in greater abundance than money...small crops, expensive families, and this year very heavy taxes...\" Mr. Lewis not energetic, he \"loves to be a genuine Virginian, that is, to have plenty of servants for every purpose\"; but she, too, is anxious about losing slaves on possible move to Philadelphia. Saw account of \"illuminations for Peace\" in Philadelphia. Anxious over Parke's health. Inquires after Madame de Freire.","Busy preparing Parke's clothes for her return to Philadelphia and Madam Greland's. Departure delayed by Mr. Lewis' gout in foot. Yellow fever reported in New York and Philadelphia. Will Parke be in danger in Germantown? Parke anxious to return to Philadelphia. \"I was much mortified to find that she stoops so much, and have made a model for a collar and backboard such as I used to wear.\" She met Parke at tavern near Uncle [George?] Calvert's remained with Aunt at Riversdale 2 days. Caroline Calvert ill. Stopped with Sister Martha Peter and \"My amiable sister Mary [Fitzhugh] Custis.\" Stayed with half sister Mrs. Robinson. Parke has \"lost some of her bloom from irregular hours and too much indulgence.\"","The doctor has no reason to believe that there is yellow fever in the city [Philadelphia].","Parke again in Germantown under Madame Greland's tutelage. Elizabeth's note [denying presence of yellow fever in Philadelphia] decided her to send Parke back. Sister Martha Peter was to accompany Parke but steamer broke down near Ft. McHenry and Sister Peter went rest of way by hack. Parke went on steamboat with her father. Expects visit from Aunt Calvert. Caroline Calvert looks better. Baby Mary Eliza Angela Lewis is mentioned, \"a perfect cherub.\"","Alexandria, to Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia, [1815] August 21.","Forwards a bundle of flannel for \"My Beloved Child\" [Frances Parke Lewis]. Judge [Bushrod] Washington is to take charge of it. Hopes to visit Philadelphia in November. She wrote a letter soon after Parke left in August, inquires if Elizabeth received it. \"Mortified and hurt that Mr. Lewis did not pay his respects\" when in Philadelphia.","Parke informed Nelly that she [Elizabeth Bordley] is now Mrs. Gibson, but she knows no details and asks for them. Parke leaves Philadelphia for home in October or November. In 2 years Nelly will place another daughter [Agnes] with Madame Greland. Mentions mutual friends and asks her Eliza to come pay a long visit as \"it is not a Virginia fashion to pay short visits.\"","Obituary of Eleanor Agnes Freire Lewis, daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. Written in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis.","A friend of Major Vandeventer is returning Mrs. Gibson's pelisse. The Woodlawn family is looking forward to a visit from the Gibson's in the spring.","Accepts the Gibson's invitation to visit Philadelphia. She is enjoying her New York visit, \"the fact is, New York is enchanting.\" Douglas family and friends of grandparents rally around them. Visiting friends in New York and New Jersey area. Mentions Mrs. Vanbrugh Livingston, Mrs. Varick of Paulus Hook, Thomas Morris, and others. Parke loves New York, but Agnes retires from crowds. Inform America Peter, who was then in Philadelphia of their health.","Mr. Lewis has been very ill. Thanks Elizabeth for their visit to Philadelphia and thanks her for visiting her [Nelly's] children in Germantown. Hopes there is no fever in Philadelphia. Mrs. Fullmer, Elizabeth's nurse, received her letter. Fullmer's husband is a worthless drunkard, her daughter in law a worthless woman. Dr. Brown delivered the letter. Sends songs Elizabeth wished. Mr. Lewis has dysentery, made worse because he is bilious and gouty.","Nelly sends her thanks for lemons. Dr. Chapman gave Agnes a dose of Laudanum. Describes her symptoms, treatments and medicines. Requests a watch that keeps time because she must administer the powders every half hour.","Nelly asks her friend to send another bottle of her good old wine, as the doctors say Agnes should drink more and stronger.","The doctor is due at one o'clock. Agnes wants wine and water if doctors will allow it. Nelly fears she \"will not survive many hours.\"","Small single sheet. Agnes is just as she was. Nelly sends thanks for the wine. Returning empty bottle. Desires beef essence next time.","Agnes says she is better, but she looks badly. Nelly describes her symptoms and medical treatments. Asks Elizabeth to send more wine and unseasoned beef broth for the child.","Describes the doctor's treatments for Agnes's illness, a dose of magnesia for the child's \"sick stomach,\" and her own ministrations of \"half a glass of wine and six drops of laudanum.\" Agnes wants cornbread for breakfast, and turkey or duck for dinner. Doctor says she may have cauliflower.","Nelly writes to tell Parke that Agnes \"your angel sister\" died peacefully. She is perfectly composed. America Peter, though, is much afflicted. Begs her to cease grieve for sister. She herself will be able to continue as necessary if not overburdened by Parke's excessive grief.","Nelly is glad that her daughter Parke is more composed. Asks Elizabeth to tell her that \"her angel sister looks as calm and composed as a saint.\" She has cut off much of Agnes's hair. Parke should not come again to see her sister. Prays that God would comfort Parke now and ever. Gives list to Miss Smith to add names of callers. Mrs. Claypoole mentioned. Dr. White [the Bishop] will admit Agnes to his family vault. [A list of names is penciled on margin, probably local people to be notified or invited to funeral].","She intends to attend Agnes's funeral tomorrow if Parke is well enough to get along without her. Neither Parke nor America [Peter] should attend. Will Mr. Gibson procure for her the necessary scarfs and hat bands and a veil. Asks \"how is my child now, has she taken her pills\".","Must go to the church, but Parke is not to know it. Sends her bonnet to be made decent for funeral. Cannot have her child [Agnes] put into coffin without positive proof she is dead.","Parke has surely told Elizabeth about the trip home. Ped [Angela] is fatter than ever. Lorenzo is sick with influenza and misses Agnes. She feels loss of Agnes severely. Nelly regrets \"the persecutions I was obliged to afflict her with.\" Mr. Lewis is resigned to the death. She wishes she had seen the spot where Agnes was buried and asks Elizabeth to visit it and describe how it looks.","Mama is better. Declines tea for herself and sister. Eugenia and America have invited a young lady from Mrs. Oreland's to dine. Papa regrets also.","Account of her journey home. Father recovering the use of his eye. His hair is falling out. He wishes Mr. Gibson to procure a wig for him.","Nelly asks can she have a profile of Agnes, made last summer, copied in Philadelphia at the museum. She has only one left and Agnes's siblings have none. Please send a dozen copies and the locket, etc. by Judge Bushrod Washington who returns soon. Send also the music of 16th Funeral Psalm. Nelly bitterly blames Madame Greland and Amora's lack of attention for Agnes' death, \"never will another of my children live under their care.\"","Letter of Oct 18 \"received by the hand of my Beloved Child.\" Stayed with Aunt and Brother and just arrived home. Delighted Parke is home, but realizes sacrifices to her education and social life. She is continuing study at home. No propects yet of Parke marrying. Will not approve her marriage to a Virginia or other Southerner because of slave environment and lack of educational opportunities. Hopes Mr. and Mrs. Gibson can come in April when Woodlawn is at its best. Please bring her nieces.","This is Parke's birthday. Was also her father's birthday [John Parke Custis]. Returning her pelisse in care of Major Vandeventer. Enclosed $5 for gilt purse clasp, 2 gilt frames and gold thread to be sent by Judge Washington. Heard that America Peter spent the day with her. Tells of a dream she had concerning Agnes. Mr. Lewis and Angela have influenza. Columbia Peter visiting them. Mary Fitzhugh Custis and child to visit next week. Washington [i.e., George Washington Parke Custis] left today. Parke is ill. Lorenzo in Alexandria. Their Pastor, Mr. Wilmer dined with them recently and \"I told him I would live in Philadelphia if I could some day and that I should then insist on moving him too.\"","Major Van[deventer] on his way to New York to see his children. To bring little boy to Georgetown. He will bring back wig, etc. to Woodlawn. $10 enclosed. Please procure harp strings and gold thread.","Columbia Peter died today at Woodlawn. Nelly's sister Martha Custis Peter (Columbia's mother) did not arrive until 2 hours after she died. The child had been seized with a violent colic. Dr. Henry Daingerfiled and Dr. Sim were with her. Nelly nursed her, and describes the child's last hours and great concern for her own family. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson and E. Miflin must break news to Columbia's sister \"Mec\" [America Peter, then studying in Philadelphia]. Sister Peter bears up well. She will go to Philadelpha soon to see America. Columbia will be buried near Eleanor Stuart [Nelly's mother] at Effingham.","Nelly is deeply grateful to them for comforting Mec [America Peter] on her sister's death. Nelly went with her sister Martha Peter to Columbia's grave and then stayed two days with her. Parke is afflicted by her cousin's death. Nelly hopes Parke will have an affectionate husband before she (Nelly) dies, as Parke seems so affected by deaths. The Misses Douglas are in Alexandra and have been of great help to Parke. Sister Peter wants to know cost of 2 marble monuments which she describes. A $20 check is enclosed for wig and hearse. Major Vandeventer directed Capt. Clark to call for the articles--she herself has been unwell. Mr. Lewis is well--regards to Eugenia [Calvert], Mrs. M[iflin?] and Miss S.","Introduces her nephew George Tucker [husband of Lawrence Lewis's niece Maria Carter] who is member of Congress, \"he is one of my greatest favorites.\" Anxious to hear news of America Peter. The Miss Douglases are aquisitions to dear Parke. Mentions Philadelphia friends.","The Misses Douglas are still guests at Woodlawn. Major Vandeventer has gone to Philadelphia and has promised to visit the Gibsons. She describes the Woodlawn social scene. She is reading Burns poems and others.","Surprised that letter to be borne by Mr. George Tucker reached her. It had disappeared after Sir William [Douglas?] gave it to servant. Tucker is much like Lloyd Rogers. Invites Elizabeth to visit Woodlawn. \"The forlorn wig\" has not yet arrived. Maj. Vandeventer will bring it and the clasp, frames, gold thread and harp strings. Sister Martha Peter has written Gibsons. Eleanor encloses stone cutters epistle. Please enquire price of patent leather health preservers. Hears Mrs. [Samuel?] Powel is well. Buy silver cake basket for gift to Mrs. G.(?) to be presented in Parke's name. For Mr. Roberjot please buy a seal with the initials IHR cut by Thibault as \"a memorial of E.A.F. Lewis to her friend.\" The Douglas girls still with them.","Dated January 7, 1820, but docketed 1821. The Misses Douglas plan to leave the isolation of Woodlawn. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis prescribing for Mrs. Gibson's chilblains.","She cannot get silver cake basket for $30.00. Suggests alternatives. Mr. Tucker and Major Vandeventer called on the Gibsons. Much impressed by Mr. Tucker. Sees an ulterior motive in the extended visit of the Misses Douglas to Woodlawn. Their brother is not worthy of Frances [Parke Lewis].","Nelly considers ridiculous Elizabeth's fear that Parke will marry one of Douglases. They haven't the manner or mind to win her. She prefers Charley L. or William Camac or John Brinton for Parke. Hopes Parke will marry and live in New York or Philadelphia, and not in Virginia. George and Wm. Douglas go to Europe in spring. She likes both as friends, but not as sons. Elizabeth is mistaken about low origin and status of Douglas family--they are friends of best families--\"If I could remove to Philadelphia myself I should not care whether she ever married at all - there is no Virginian that I know of that I would like at all.\" Capt. Cooper visits often to accompany Parke on harp. Brother of Major Vandeventer's wife. Returning to the Douglas family, Nelly mentions Maria Tucker, Baron Stockelberg, Gen. and Mrs. Scott as among those who accepted them. Walter Scott's brother and family often with the Douglases. Mr. [R?] carried wig to exchange it.","Parke's matrimonial prospects. Re-affirms and elaborates on her attitude toward the Douglases.","Assures her again that Parke will never marry George Douglas. How are Mec [America Peter] and Eugenia Calvert?--insists the Douglases are received everywhere. Mentions \"Goodwin who murder'd Stoughton.\" Douglas family connections are good--Parke has bleeding of the nose. Parke has been playing harp, accompanied by Capt. Cooper on flute. Cooper \"has a form really like Apollo's, I never did see so fine a form in my life, tall and remarkably well made.\" Parke's singing improves. Visitors, including a Mr. Cabel from Lynchburg--\"The Major [Vandeventer] intends to beg two days always from Mr. Calhoun in future.\" Captain Cooper said to be attached to Miss M. Mason of Analostan Island. Deep snow has brought sleighing parties. Dr. Wilmer, pastor, visited and is to preach sermon on Agnes's life and death. Major Vandeventer calls himself \"my Son and Parke's Father\"--he brought Parke dumbbells and battledoors for exercising. He has 2 girls at Madam Greland's. Eizabeth should buy whatever gift the money [$30] will buy. Put a ribbon on Mr. Roberjot's seal. Articles she ordered have arrived. Frames used for Count Niemcewicz and Col. C. Rogers. Received profiles of Agnes, Nelly can't bear to look at them yet. Lorenzo is at home for a few days.","Will get one of George Washington's letters for Mrs. Derby and the Gibsons when Judge Washington will send her one. She has previously cut sentences from Washington's letters to her to give to friends, but the remnants are for her children. Mrs. Derby charming but her husband an object of contempt. Sending her a box of woodbine. Directions for planting and care of it. Sends a box by Judge Washington. Gifts for Elizabeth Gibson and others, including a pincushion. \"The silver tissue was a part of Grandmama's wedding petticoat when she married the Genl--the lining was a part of the dress she wore to the last Birth night in Phia.\" Thanks Elizabeth for executing commissions. Death of \"my kind Aunt\" [Calvert?]. Cause of her death unknown. \"During the last thirteen months I have lost six of my nearest relations.\" Recounts a story from Agnes's death. \"My Darling Son\" [Lorenzo] will go to Yale College this Spring--old beaux of Parke's. Parke wants strings for her harp. Mentions her friends in Philadelphia. Mentions Maj. Henry Lee's seduction of sister-in-law Miss McCarty, and opinion of Lee family. \"Sorry to hear that Carter is traveling about with his vile brother, they are both Deists.\"","Relates her activities. Columbia Peter expected home soon. Mother [Nelly] requests that Elizabeth send a dozen white silk corset laces.","Gives recipe for \"Horehound Syrup,\" as remedy for cough. Apricots killed by inclement weather. Major Vandeventer a true gentleman and friend. He is much interested in Parke's health and furnished her with dumb bells and battledores. \"He calls me 'Mother' and Parke 'Daughter.'\" \"Charley\"(?) seems to be only trifling with Parke; wishes he would make known his intentions. Parke's health is poor. Wishes Mr. Lewis would take them to Ballston for a pleasant tour. Lorenzo is going to College, and it is difficult to part with him--hasn't received articles from Mec [America Peter] yet, but she has arrived home. Ped \"is certainly intended for a City Lady she is so fond of giving parties.\" \"I have not danced for twenty two years ... I lost all taste for it after I was married.\" Parke's crayon work. Asks Elizabeth to buy and send 2 gilt purse clasps and 1 dozen corset laces. Poor Mrs. Lee and her sons. Asks news of Philadelphia friends. Mr. Lewis' flying gout requires opium pill every night.","The woodbine and dogwood are \"beautiful beyond description.\" Relates her social life and recreation.","The corset laces and purse clasps arrived by Mrs. Lee. Nelly orders a sheet of gold papers and Bristol boards. Send these by Judge Washington. Henry Lee and his sister, wife of Bernard Carter, are alike, both \"wicked spirits,\" she having \"one of the vilest tempers that ever possessed a piece of Eve's flesh.\" Mr. Lewis to go with Lorenzo to east, but he will not take her and Angela, while Parke won't go without the two of them or a \"married lady\" chaperone. Washington Peter was here. Mec [America Peter] is well. Will go to the family at Riverdale [Geo. Calvert?] when Mr. Lewis and Lorenzo leave. Parke harmonizes on her harp with 2 army officers, they recently played until 1:30 in the morning and everyone thought it was only 10:00. Maj. Vandeventer is learning Spanish.","Introduces Mr. Watts, Secretary of State of South Carolina.","Nelly describes her severe headaches and general ill health. Her daughter is pale. Wishes Parke could have traveled to North East with her father and brother Lorenzo. Nelly owes Lawrence Lewis a grudge for not taking her and the girls with him on the health-giving journey. Chagrined that he and Lorenzo didn't call on her in Philadelphia. She goes to Riverdale [Maryland] and to her brother's in Loudon. Major Vandeventer wrote that he had seen Lawrence and Lorenzo at West Point. Describes his family situation, being twice a widower with young daughters. His devotion to her family, \"he is and ever will be a most faithful and zealous friend to us.\" Her sister Mary Fitzhugh Custis offers her love, she \"has a charming daughter in her 14th year\" [later Mrs. Robert E. Lee].","Introduces Capt. Cooper whose flute playing had entertained her family so often. They have been 3 weeks at Arlington, and go on Monday to see Caroline [Calvert]. \"Eliza [Law] Rogers comes today with her three little pets.\" Parke has been very fatigued and weak.","Parke has been very ill, and the doctor fears she is in a decline. Mr. Lewis has consented for Nelly to take Parke to Philadelphia, \"where she always like best to be.\" Asks Elizabeth Gibson engage rooms at a boarding house for them. Eliza [Law] Rogers has been sick here, but has now gone home. Mr. Lewis will only stay a day or 2 in Philadelphia, but she and Parke will stay 4 or 5 weeks.","Parke is somewhat better, her spirits raised at thought of going to Philadelphia. Specifies the accommodations needed in the boarding house. Proposed stages of journey, \"our journey must be slow as my child is too weak to be hurried.\" Afraid Parke will go same way as Agnes last October. Hasn't seen America Peter since seeing her in Philadelphia on last visit. Incorrectly docketed \"Oct. 1822.\"","Detained at Arlington by mother's illness. Angela has been ill.","Nelly writes that her own and her family's illnesses, plus bad weather, force them to cancel visit to Philadelphia this season. Parke much better. Desires Parke to marry a Philadelphia man, for her health and happiness. Military beaux come to Woodlawn often. Describes her own recent symptoms, and relieving her rheumatic headache by binding American poplar leaves to her head. Lorenzo is pleased with situation at College. Nelly inquires of Philadelphia friends. Alexandria and Georgetown had epidemics of Yellow fever. Order 12 pair of shoes for her, giving directions for size. Parke wants \"Chinchilly\" cap, if fashionable. Frost has checked disease. Asks pattern for a baby's frock. Carter expected to go for Anne Lee this fall.","Parke asks Elizabeth to procure seven pairs of shoes for her as specified. Describes her social plans. Postscript by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis about shoes.","Parke's shoes fit, but hers do not--she sends them back for alteration. \"Washington is now full of the great men of the Nation.\" Parke's health restored. \"A certain Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana\" admires Parke. He will never do for Parke as he is uncultured. \"It appears to be the general opinion that Parke is too difficult to be pleased ...\" She has been from home 8 weeks. Lorenzo is studying hard at college. She mentions Major Vandeventer and Col. Gadsden.","Encloses $15 to pay Mrs. Carver and balance on shoes. Insists it wasn't her fault she ordered wrong size shoes. Parke at Van Ness's at wedding festivities. She will visit Aunt Peter if they have returned to Georgetown yet. Peter family stay much at Oakland, 20 miles from town, \"a very dismal place ...\" Describes Angela's affectionate disposition. Nelly can never send another daughter to boarding school. Still laments death of Agnes, \"I trust she is in the Bosom of her Saviour and her God.\" Includes a poem she wrote recently \"A faint tribute from a devoted Mother to the memory of a dutiful, affecte and faultless Child--E A F Lewis died Oct. 28th 1820, aged 15 years\" dated December 8, 1821. Sympathizes with Maj. and Mrs. Jackson who recently lost a daughter of their own. Still prefers William Camac as a son-in-law over anyone else she knows. Wishes he would come to Washington now and see Parke. Lorenzo wishes her to visit him in College. Her \"adopted Son\" Maj. Vandeventer. Requests 6 brushes for velvet painting. Inquires after Philadelphia friends.","Uncle Calvert forgot to send for the shoes. Parke still in Washington with Mrs. Van Ness. She and Parke will visit sister Peter and then return home. Send gold binding. She is making toilet boxes with painted velvet tops for daughters. Friends of youth visiting. Angela has been sick.","Nelly writes that she has received the shoes and they fit very well. She goes to Washington next week. Requests veining velvet brushes and gold bordering. Assures Elizabeth that Maj. Vandeventer has been Parke's lover, but has been rejected and is now courting another lady. Nelly had given her \"entire consent to gain Parke if he could.\" He will always remain her \"adopted son.\" Parke is in tip top spirits. Attending many city parties. They will return home in 2-3 weeks.","Nelly has received the velvet brushes and binding. Requests sheets of several colors of morocco paper; also two pair of handsomest screen handles. Parke with Mrs. Van Ness in Washington still. Wolfe Tone, son of Irish patriot. Went to a drawing room, \"the first I have been at since The Genl was President.\" \"The royal family\" [Pres. Monroe and family] attentive and gracious. Attended Madame de Neuvilles, where were number of Indians, who were amused at the dancing. Gossip about Mrs. Greenleaf \"who was painted up to the eyes.\" Visit at Tudor Place. America Peter's parents and brothers don't indulge her taste for society. Afraid of another attack as bad as last year's if she stays in Virginia this summer. Mentions Philadelphia people. Wishes Gibsons to visit when and if Parke is married, but don't wait for \"uncertain event.\" Have Elizabeth's woodbines survived the winter? Wishes Elizabeth to inquire of a particular shopkeeper for saucers of carmine velvet colour.","Nelly has received the articles she ordered, including morocco paper and screen handles. Judge Washington will bring canton crape to be dyed. Prefers things done in Philadelphia. \"They understand, and execute, matters of taste, far better in your city\" than in the district. Mrs. Lee and Anne--Mrs. Bernard Carter [Miss Lee]. Mr. Politica and Baron Mattitz will soon pay a visit. Mr. Poinset sent Parke Spanish books, \"I like him extremely.\" Francis C. Gray, son of \"the rich Gray of Salem.\" Parke has returned home \"heart whole.\" Nelly shares her dreams and hopes for children's welfare. Talks of moving to Philadelphia, but returning to Woodlawn every May as it looks best then, \"are not these charming castles, shall I ever live to realize them?\" Recounts a startling dream she had last summer. Sorrows of being a mother. Says she sometimes wonders whether they buried Agnes too soon, whether she might have revived. Fears they will all be sick if they stay in Virginia for the summer. Dined with Gen. Macomb and family.","Nelly says that she hasn't heard from E. Gibson [in months]. Requests some saucers and more velvet paints and binding. She is disappointed E. Mifflin can't come to Woodlawn while in Riverdale, guests from Carolina prevent Nelly from going to Riverdale. Mr. Duffie, \"the finest genius of the age,\" expected to visit. Hopes to go to Saratoga this summer.","Nelly is gratified at receiving long letter from her. Judge Henry Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, carries her reply letter. Further order for screen handles, velvet paint brushes, gilt frames and \"1 1/2 yds best, finest and thickest white cotton velvet.\" \"If I impose upon you with my commissions do not hesitate to say so.\" Mr. Poinsett \"is not a coquette.\" Nelly hopes to go to Saratoga or Schooleys Mountain. Mr. Duffie is single and said to be attached to a woman in Baltimore.","Nelly briefly describes Judge Johnson, Senator from Louisiana, who carried her letter of the day before to Elizabeth. Requests gilt purse clasps, velvet paints. Regrets the Gibsons were unable to come to Woodlawn, and that her own travel plans are uncertain. Mentions Philadelphia friends including Bishop White and Mrs. Robert Morris. Nelly's sister Eliza P. Custis Law suffers severely from a liver \"affection.\" Mary Fitzhugh Custis and daughter Mary Randolph Custis have been ill. Gives various remedies for E. Gibson's headaches and sore eyes. Gives description and drawing of woodbine flower. Multiflora roses cover a wing of Woodlawn.","Having returned home from her trip, Nelly writes as promised to let Elizabeth know of their arrival home. Returned by way of Druid Hill and Arlington. Her poor sister [Eliza P. Custis Law] bears up well under her affliction [refers to death of daughter Eliza Law Rogers]. Mary Fitzhugh Custis is improved but delicate. Nelly says her own health was not greatly improved by her tour. Inquires price of hair mattresses and dimity bed curtains. Begs Elizabeth to pay her a visit next spring. Nelly sends her a box of woodbine. In 30 months 8 of her nearest connections have died. She has placed engraving of Gen. Cotesworth Pinckney \"between the Genl and Grandmama.\"","Nelly begins by apologizing for earlier having written only of herself, and not her children. Lorenzo hunts deer. He will be 19 on Wednesday. He is anxious to be a musician, and while Nelly wants him to be \"a minstrel\" playing harp, he tends toward violin. Parke will be 23 on the \"27th next,\" and is still fancy free. Will inform her as soon as Parke is to be married. Mentions various friends. Parke will never marry Major Vandeventer.","Nelly suggests some remedies for Elizabeth's \"nervous affection.\" Parke is to remain several weeks with Mrs. Van Ness, who has lost her own daughter. Mentions Mrs. David Humphries (Humphreys)--\"her husband was a long time in our family, and a favorite of the Genls.\" Describes Mr. Francis C. Gray of Boston. America Peter very pretty and much admired. Sister Peter is to give a ball. Has read \"Bengers life of Ann Boleyn - Chalmer's of Mary Aitkins of James 1st and now the voice from St. Helena\" [Napoleon Bonaparte]. Describes her family's health. Caroline Calvert is delicate, Nelly fears she may be consumptive. Thinks Uncle Calvert should marry again. Mentions seeing Mrs. General Lee and Anne.","\"Our lamented Brother\" [John Gibson] arrived from Canton 9 days before his death. He had been ill at sea; \"died of a suffusion on the brain (caused by a bilious obstruction improperly treated ...\"). Elizabeth gives a long account of his illness and the family's reaction. Letter continues on June 27th and 28th and 30th. Recounts trials of young Philadelphia lady and husband in Arkansas territory spending the winter in a windowless log cabin. Mr. Gibson is so busy they cannot leave Philadelphia again this year. She will try to find a companion to accompany her to see her \"dear sister.\" \"Our poor Brother\" brought fine tea from Canton.","Nelly encloses $10, $9 for 6 pair of shoes, and $1 for \"a seal, or an ornament for a watch,\" that they saw together in a Philadelphia shop, some mother-of-pearl shaped like \"a monkey holding a gilt glass.\" If this is more than $1, substitute gold binding of sketched pattern. She sends a box of woodbine and encloses here instructions on its planting. Mr. Lewis has been very ill. Nelly begs her to come to Woodlawn in late April when woodbine blooms.","Nelly writes that she has sent Elizabeth two boxes of woodbine on board the Betsey. If she doesn't wish both, please give one to Betsey Fisher.","Nelly writes that she hopes the woodbine arrives before blossoms fade. She has procured the paper containing an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. John Allison, termed planter in paper, was only one of Gen. Washington's overseers. She explains system of manager and overseers at Mount Vernon under Washington. \"The Gen'l never called his negroes his children, I know for a certainty - he was a generous and noble master and they feared and loved him. - He would have blush'd to find such trifles fame...I never heard of his talents as a sermonizer, I have no doubt however that he said and did that the occasion required...The Genl rode every day to his Farms and returned at 2 oclock generally - dressed and dined at 3 every day, except Sunday - 2 oclock was the hour on that day, to accomodate his servants with a long afternoon...\".","Nelly recommends a remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She recommends Seidlitz powders and [American] Poplar leaves, which have worked on her own. Woodbine, or Carolina Jessamine, are the same plant, it is in full bloom. She inquires whether Lorenzo can study law with Mr. Gibson in Philadelphia. He is too idle in Virginia, and they \"are very anxious to give our dear son some useful employment.\" He will be 20 in November. They want him to study French, attend lectures, etc.--\"the destiny I would ask for all my children would be a Northern residence\" but Lorenzo will inherit Woodlawn at age 23. Mr. Lewis goes to Kanawha. She is going to visit her half-sister, Mrs. Robinson, who is in deep decline.","Nelly extends her condolences on John Gibson's death--sick sister, Mrs. Robinson in very bad health. Caroline Calvert married to Mr. Morris. Parke was too weak to go. Lorenzo a groomsman. So fatigued herself badly \"making a desert over the fire\" that when it came time for dinner she had to take Seidlitz powders and bind her head with poplar leaves. Sends by Caroline small mementos for Elizabeth Gibson and other Philadelphia friends in thanks for attention extended to Agnes. Pin cushion, pocket book, etc.--\"They will be valued I hope for Grandmama's sake.\" Lorenzo goes to Philadelphia as soon as repairs made in his wardrobe.","They all have been very sick, E. Mifflin can provide an account of their sufferings. Lorenzo on brink of grave, and still very weak. They cannot get to Philadelphia this autumn. \"If we live 'till next June I trust we shall quit the vile, foggy south for some months, I never wish to see it from June to November again.\" Inquires prices of gold and white \"Seve\" tea set, silver sugar dish and cream pot, 2 silver forks, gold watch.","Either of the two tea sets that Elizabeth chooses will do very well, though Nelly prefers the broad gold band to flowered border. She is anxious to bestow the Sevres China set on Dr. Henry Daingerfield for his devotion to the family during their recent sickness. She encloses directions for delivering it to him as a surprise. She will ask additional favors with she can collect more cash. \"We Virg[ini]a wives must be satisfied with such small sums as our improvident Farmer Husbands can venture to spare.\"--Parke and Lorenzo still weak and ill. Mrs. Elizabeth Powel sent her a silver inkstand with inscription. Requests saucers of carmine for velvet painting that she will pick up again when fully recovered. Lorenzo anxious to be with Mr. Gibson to read law with him.","They have just arrived at Arlington, and Lorenzo benefited by change of scene and air, but the whole family is still sick. Saw Eliza Law Rogers' children. Eliza P. Custis lives in Georgetown now. Measles prevail in Georgetown, \"but it is a very favorable kind.\" Nelly will exert all her influence in behalf of Elizabeth's nephew. She has already spoken to a friend of the Secretary of the Navy on his behalf and would even go to \"King James\" [President Monroe] himself if it would help, but he \"lends not his ear to any of Eve's daughters.\" Parke, meanwhile, has become \"indifferent to all the sons of Adam.\" Mentions Philadelphia friends and Maryland relatives. Orders pair of French fur overshoes for Parke and four pair shoes for herself. Sister Mary F. Custis and daughter is ill. Mr. Lewis has gouty symptoms.","Just returned from Arlington. Sister Mary F. Custis is very delicate. Her daughter, Mary Randolph Custis, is ill. Lorenzo is to go to Philadelphia soon, weather and health permitting. She is worried over him. Grand nieces and nephew [Eliza Rogers' children] are recovered from the measles. The Sevres china arrived for Dr. Daingerfield. Hers and Parke's shoes arrived. \"I have lost five of my eight Darlings\" hence she wants regular reports about Lorenzo from Philadelphia. Nelly has received a letter from Mrs. David Humphries, who sent Angela a book.","Nelly writes that her son Lorenzo leaves for Philadelphia the next day with his cousin, Lewis Willis who goes to study medicine. Col. Humphries unable to recommend Elizabeth's nephew as Marine officer because he had already suggested to the Secretary of the Navy the propriety of appointing cadets from West Point for Marine Corps. She will use other influence to aid him--Nelly did not herself \"see King James\" but a senator promised to request an appointment for the nephew from President Monroe. Nelly requests her to watch over Lorenzo, as his health still very bad, and he has not had the measles. She begs Elizabeth to send for medical help if Lorenzo \"is at all indisposed.\" She describes her preferred arrangements for his room and board there, who will do his washing, and so on.","Nelly's sister Anna wants black scarf, and Nelly writes to see if one in cashmere or silk could be bought in Philadelphia for $20, as nothing like that can be had in the District. Also asks Elizabeth to send a sample of black poplin for herself. Asks for news of Lorenzo's arrival in Philadelphia. Dr. Henry Daingerfield is pleased with Sevres china tea set, but Nelly asks whether a broken coffee cup can be replaced.","Nelly regrets that Lorenzo left for Philadelphia before Elizabeth's letter telling of sickness in the city arrived. She wrote him to return to Virginia. She is disappointed he didn't take the rooming house Elizabeth recommended, but asks for its particulars. Lt. Butler, aid to Gen. Jackson, will leave box with her for Lorenzo. He will also deliver a bundle containing material for 2 dresses, with dress as a pattern. She asks to have them made for her in Philadelphia. \"I wear only black.\" Sends merino shawl to be washed. Mr. Lewis is \"constantly subject to flying gout.\"","Nelly is having difficulty convincing the postmaster to turn over her letters. Will Gibson lend his aid in this? She is anxious for news from home and Lorenzo has a slight fever now.","Nelly sends \"many happy returns of the season.\" She thanks Elizabeth for her news about Lorenzo and says she is still very anxious about him, \"I have often wondered since he went away how I could have permitted him to leave me.\" She sends further directions for making and sending the new dresses being made in Philadelphia. Offers remedies for Elizabeth's abdominal pain, or \"nervous colicks\" suggesting particularly strong sage tea. \"Ped's [Angela's] new hair is coming in very thick and fine\".","Nelly encloses letters for Lorenzo because he has unaccountably not received any that she has mailed directly to him. When will she receive dresses, shawl, shoes, etc.? Asks Elizabeth also to send a box of French sealing wax, perfumed.","Nelly is glad to hear Mr. Gibson is satisfied with Lorenzo's diligenc. Lt. George Washington Butler is a fine young man, he regrets leaving \"his old father (Genl Jackson) and his kind friends at Woodlawn.\" She doubts he will wait for Ped [Angela] but enjoys sitting and talking to her and Parke. Asks Elizabeth to send sealing wax and two seals for Parke and Ped, one with \"eye\" motif the other with Cupid climbing a ladder. Trunk with clothes, and shoes haven't come.","Nelly announces that the trunk arrived safely. She requests seals and gold trim--also scarf for sister. Dresses arrived, and are very pretty and tasteful. She trusts that the cold weather will remove the smallpox threat from Philadelphia. Gives true account of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his wife. Jackson is not the wretch he's painted by his opponents.","Nelly writes that she just received Elizabeth's letter of March 1; it was in Washington post office. Sspent 5 weeks in Washington with sister Martha Custis Peter and sister E.P. Custis Law, and attended several parties, a concert and a drawing room. Eliza Custis Law's grandchildren are well. Mr. Rogers to go to England for 18 months. Begs Gibsons to come to Woodlawn. Last week in April is prettiest. \"I have seen Peales picture [of George Washington?] do not like it at all -The eyes are unlike, the countenance is unlike, the mouth unlike and he has made a fair man sallow.\" Asks her to send seals, etc. by America Peter or Eugenia Calvert who go to Philadelphia in a few days. A blister on neck is excellent for obstinate headache.","Nelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her \"watchful care\" of Lorenzo, and encourages her to speak to him as she might her own nephew. Lorenzo \"is so susceptible, that he is continually in love with some one.\" Was engaged at 17 1/2 to a cousin of Mrs. Bushrod Washington, but they broke it off at his parents' insistence. Has also heard reports of his attachment to Esther Maria Coxe. Would not object to her, but prefers Mary Custis or Eugenia Calvert [cousins]. Lorenzo is reported to be attached to a lady [who is evidently some kin to deranged Theodosia Sayre] \"I shall only mention the report, and remind him of the dreadful situation in which he has seen the wife of one of his cousins.\" Thanks Elizabeth for looking after his interests, and she will write to warn him. Mentions her daughters and their health.","Nelly inquires about Lorenzo's illness and treatment. She herself has had \"a rheumatic nervous and bilious headach[e] all united.\" Describes her own treatment, including poplar leaves bound to the forehead and temples with a silk scarf. Hopes to leave June 1 for Philadelphia but will come at once if Lorenzo needs her. She recently met a Mr. Joseph Coolidge of Boston, \"the finest young man I have ever known,\" an \"elegant and accomplish'd young man.\" Encloses bunch of woodbine. Sends some roots to E[liz.] M[ifflin?]. Asks Elizabeth to send the seal of \"2 hearts bound\".","Nelly requests information about Lorenzo's illness. She hears reports of a terrible fever in Philadelphia and will come immediately to nurse him if necessary. She has forebodings of evil, \"it is not superstition, it is sympathy or second sight.\" The girls are slightly ill, and Nelly trusts they will all get away north before the sickness prevents traveling. The letter is postmarked 6 May and docketed 9 May, but date in heading is unclear. Most likely \"May 5th\" as it is a Wednesday.","Nelly is glad that Lorenzo has improved in health. He will be better off there than in Virginia this summer. She hopes to go to Nahant, Massachusetts and Philadelphia this summer. Her friends in Washington promise to pay every attention to Mr. Coulson when he arrives. She has been assured there is no vacancy in Marine Corps for a lieutenancy for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley.","Written on \"Monday night\" 17 May 1824, and postmarked the 18th, Nelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's 2 letters. Mr. Lewis makes arrangements for her to go immediately to Lorenzo in Philadelphia. She desires being in same house with him. She will ask Dr. Daingerfield to go with her.","Lorenzo returns $40 he borrowed from Gibson last winter, with thanks.","Writing from Dutchess County, New York, Nelly explains that she couldn't write because she didn't know where to direct letters. Now Edmund Coxe has written Nelly to tell her Elizabeth is at Schooleys Mountain (in Morris County, New Jersey). Lorenzo is much improved by air here. He went to Saratoga. Ped [Angela] has toothache continually. Nelly fears they cannot go to Boston; \"Mr. L. finds a difficulty in furnishing the funds.\" Considers going to Schooleys Mountain or sea shore, asks about accommodations. M. Lafayette expected in New York, will go there to meet him if possible. Nelly would especially enjoy being able to see again the younger Lafayette, \"the friend and Brother of my happy days.\" Mr. Lewis in Jefferson City Va, in perfect health, but \"does not mention coming to us yet.\" They are having gay time with parties. Recently visited with the widow of Gen. Montgomery. \"Parke and I have learned to make very neat shoes\"--\"we go to a pretty little Church on Sundays and hear very good sermons.\" Lt. Butler has been with them. He is still amiable, but \"his mind is not first rate.\" Signor Guiseppe was with them in Philadelphia and New York, but \"no symptoms on either side of what I wished.\" His father has lost Spanish claim and he will settle down as a merchant. He is still a favorite of hers.","Writing in September or October of 1824 while in Philadelphia nursing Lorenzo, Nelly expresses her regrets that Elizabeth, too, is sick. She saw Caroline Calvert for a half hour and hurried back to Lorenzo--he has had a fever. She will come to see Elizabeth in the morning and read Parke's letters to her, unless Elizabeth is well enough to call on Nelly and Lorenzo. She wishes to have a sick coat, or gown, made for Lorenzo.","In a fragment of a letter, Nelly writes that she has heard nothing from General Lafayette or his son Georges W. Lafayette, although she's written 5 times. Is piqued and very anxious.","Nelly and her children arrived home after a weary journey. Mr. Lewis is ill with gout in his breast. She sends $10 to have her scarf washed. Asks Elizabeth to buy her 2 of the \"stone stewing stoves bound with iron - one as large as your preserving furnace ...\" Sends a pattern of nymphean gauze to be procured from Aaron Fountain in Broadway in N.Y. Rejoices at having prevented \"The fair W[right]s\" from going to Mount Vernon with the Gen'l Lafayette. Except for her intervention \"they would have now been tarnishing his glory by their presence.\" Asks Elizabeth to buy some sheet music.","Nelly writes that Lolen [Lorenzo] is to return to Philadelphia. He is healthy again. She hopes he will not waste time, but concentrate on his studies. Received letter from Gen. Lafayette. Copies it verbatim [see letter, Lafayette to E.P. Lewis, Nov. 7, 1824]. His letter is sealed with profile of \"his adopted Father and my Father.\" George W. Lafayette arrived today. He must leave to meet his father and they go on tour of country. Laments they cannot spend a long time with her. Has committed order of the Cincinnati to George, in a box of her own manufacture--\"cushions of Grandmama's dress to protect it in travelling.\" Hopes the Wrights don't follow Lafayette around in his travels. The furnaces arrived [stone stewing stove bound with iron]. Hopes Bishop White has recovered from his accident. \"Guiseppe was at Mr Jeffersons courting Ellen Randolph.\" No news from Lt. Butler, \"all safe I hope-he is better and more composed\".","Contains explicit instructions and sketch for the making of a pin out of George and Martha Washington's hair for George Washington Lafayette.","Nelly writes that she will send Mr. [George] Tucker to invite Mr. Bordley out to Woodlawn for Christmas day. She is still trying to use her influence to get him a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps. Will get the breast pin delivered to George W. Lafayette. Received letter from General Lafayette. He was pleased with Order of Cincinnati etc. and pair of card racks she made him. She is now making a beautiful box for George and pair of fire screens to paint for the General. He will be back at Woodlawn again before he leaves the country. Explains his itinerary. His earlier visit with her was very happy, \"I was weeping for three days after he left us.\" They spoke of the Wrights and their efforts to follow him around. She doesn't think Lafayette will go to Spanish America.","Nelly writes that she would not set aside an old friend like Elizabeth just because the Lafayettes are here. She had hoped to have heard news from Old Hickory [Andrew Jackson, then senator from Tennessee] regarding Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Bordley's] desire for a commission as a Marine officer. She expresses her affection for Lafayette and G. W. Lafayette. Georges is to present her a beautiful engraving of his father, one of only two being sent from France. She has not been to Washington yet. It is a city \"full of strangers and very gay.\" Lorenzo is being more studious.","Nelly discusses Mr. and Mrs. Derby (he delivered Elizabeth's letter; she shall be called upon). Fears Gen. Jackson is unsuccessful in attempts to procure appointment for Elizabeth's nephew, John Beale Bordley. Comments on John Quincy Adams's election victory as president over Andrew Jackson. \"The most shameful intrigues have given him the Presidency.\" The Gen. Lafayette and George W. Lafayette have visited again. Mrs. Hickory [Andrew Jackson] says Nelly was one of Jackson's \"very great favorites.\" George Lafayette's mother-in-law died, in France. George will attend the Birth Night. She mentions the Wright sisters and her contempt for them. She must soon part with George and Gen. Lafayette perhaps for last time. \"I shall not visit Mrs. [John Quincy] Adams at all-I do not respect her Husband and I despise his Father.\"","Nelly informs Elizabeth of Parke's engagement to Edward George Washington Butler of Gen. Gaines' staff, likely to marry in the autumn. She worries about Parke being soldier's wife and the roving life it entails. Nelly will be unable to go to her in time of sickness. Her honest opinion of Butler: \"He is honorable, correct, dignified-with a most amiable and affecte disposition, but he is not of such a mind as I thought Parke would have selected.\" It makes Nelly \"anxious and unsettled.\" Tell Mrs. Powel of Parke's engagement. She hopes to see Elizabeth at Woodlawn in a fortnight.","Acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's good wishes.","Nelly writes that the work bag has been completed and is being sent to Elizabeth. She sends her condolences on the death of Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Mifflin?]. \"That dreadful climate has killed more of our fine young men, that the Island can ever repay us for.\" \"My poor little niece\" died suddenly from a \"putrid sore throat\" [Eliza L Rogers (\"Rosebud\")?]. Niece America has been very ill. Mr. Butler is on tour in south with Gen. Gaines. Nelly is busy preparing Parke's wedding clothes should Mr. Lewis permit them to be married in the autumn. She regrets that Lorenzo's visits are infrequent, and asks whether Mr. Gibson is satisfied with him.","Nelly writes that she has sent a work bag of velvet painting to Elizabeth. She sent scarves and a veil to Philadelphia to be washed. Nelly escaped bilious fever this summer by taking aqua fortis, but has had ringing sensation in her head--has erysipelas--\"I dread so much derangement or water on the brain ...\" Mr. Butler went away for 6 weeks, but has been detained 6 months. Has her entire approbation as a son-in-law. She has parted with \"my Beloved Father and Brother\" [Gen. Lafayette and George W. Layfayette]. Decries the sacrilege of Miss Wright saying she had refusal of Lafayette's hand. Nelly wishes to board with Angela in Philadelphia and send her to day school, but Mr. Lewis says he can't permit it yet.","Nelly writes that she keeps busy making keepsakes for children. Delights in this kind of work, and as she also attends \"to the usefuls, my conscience acquits me of a misapplication of time.\" Wishes to take Angela to board in Philadelphia where she could go to day school, but Mr. Lewis \"has not consented yet.\" Therefore Nelly must teach Angela herself. She can find no local teacher of music, and \"neither Parke nor myself are competent to instruct her.\" Gen. Lafayette and his son George should be home by now, she expects a letter in 4 or 5 weeks. Remarks on the health and death of several friends including Mrs. Camac. The thermometer has been above 80 several days.","Nelly writes that she is pleased with work done by old woman [probably cleaning scarfs and veil]. She sends money. Employ balance in walking shoes for herself and Parke. Gives instructions for size and types. Mr. Butler detained in Georgia, so Parke's wedding day is not set. She sends recipe for lip salve that was Martha Washington's recipe. She had sent a pot of it to the Lafayette family and George liked it. Mentions her Philadelphia friend, the late Mrs. Camac. Everyone tells Nelly how healthy Lorenzo looks, but nobody says how his legal studies go.","Nelly writes that she and Parke received the walking shoes from Philadelphia. Mr. Butler arrived 8 days ago, from Georgia, very thin and sick. He soon goes west with Gen. Gaines. Parke wants to be married in Spring. Nelly dreads the difficulties ahead for Parke, resulting from Butler's tight finances, and her own separation from Parke. Nelly appreciated hearing about Lorenzo, and hopes \"he will be more studious in future.\" Inquires about cost of dying a shawl. Still mourns the death of Mrs. Camac. Just this moment received news from the Lafayette family at La Grange, but does not anticipate ever seeing them again. Angela teaches herself tunes on the harpsichord. She grows fast.","Nelly writes that Parke and Butler have decided to be married in the Spring. Nelly will submit, although it will be a severe trial to do so. She likes Butler but his talents are so inferior to Parke's, and this is more conspicuous the more they are seen together. Angela attends to her studies, and progresses well with her music without a teacher--\"we cannot procure tutors here.\" Asks Elizabeth to send white velvet, black paper \"used in tracing Theorems for velvet painting\" and gold paper. Relays news from Lafayette's family. \"My side is occasionally painful, but I hope I shall escape salivation.\"","Nelly writes about the recent influenza in Philadelphia and at home. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Butler had been very ill with it. She thanks Elizabeth for the reproofs and consolation, but insists her fears for Parke are not caused by selfishness; \"I am naturally elastic in disposition, and prove to find some good in every event of life, but at the same time I have very anxious feelings occasionally.\" Nelly's love for her Grandmother was greater even than that for her children. Nelly entirely approves of Lorenzo's prospective bride, Esther Maria Coxe, \"without hesitation.\" Will again exert her small influence for Mr. Bordley [Elizabeth's nephew,] toward a commission in the Marines. Wants Elizabeth to ask Mrs. Powel if she's received Nelly's two letters.","Nelly writes that she has received Elizabeth's letter and will look for the package. Parke is to be married April 4 and must begin her journey to Cincinnati by the 15th. Nelly fears for her safety and prays for God's care. Nelly and her husband will remain there 18 months before moving to New York with Gen. Gaines. Parke \"is naturally nervous and low spirited, and that situation is peculiarly calculated to excite depression and nervous feelings.\" Lolen [Lorenzo] appears very happy with his approaching marriage; \"If my children are well and happy, I will never complain of any other circumstance.\"","Nelly writes that Parke was grateful for Elizabeth's letter. She left for Cincinnati on last Wednesday. Nelly recounts the stages of Parke's journey. \"We had a merry wedding.\" Nelly lists the guests and says she  didn't invite her married sisters. Dr. Wilmer performed the ceremony. Lorenzo leaves on Tuesday. She won't leave home until Lorenzo's wedding, and will try \"to visit my poor Parke\" next summer. Lately received a letter from Gen. Layfayette and George W. Lafayette. America Peter is to be married in June to Capt. W.B. Williams. Hears that Mrs. Elizabeth Powel and Mrs. Robert Morris have lost their memories -- Esther [Maria Coxe, Lorenzo's fiancee] wrote a letter. Nelly thinks Esther's picture well done but not as pretty as she is.","Describes Cincinnati, its rapid growth, population, cultural advantages. Prospect of a winter journey to New Orleans and back by boat with General and Mrs. Gaines.","Nelly writes that she is unable to comply with Mr. Gibson's request because Judge Bushrod Washington had already given his vote to Wm. Herbert of Alexandria. Nelly is happy that Parke seems happy in Cincinnati. Mr Lewis thinks he can't afford to permit Nelly to travel north or west for her health this summer. She is now studying Spanish, having begun studies on her own. Ped [Angela] learning French. She outlines her efforts to get a job for Spanish patriot Senor Carrasco, a friend of the patriot Riego, who came to America holding a letter of recommendation from Gen. Lafayette. He is, meanwhile, teaching a few students and helping Nelly. She wishes someone would influence Mr. Gerard to publish Carrasco's book on Spanish history. She has asked Judge Washington to look for letters from Elizabeth's father. No fruit this season and scarcely any vegetables.","Nelly complains that she gets little news from Philadelphia, as Elizabeth has not written much and Lorenzo's letters are full only of news about Esther. The good Bishop White is in decline. Nelly believes Parke is pregnant and expecting a baby in 5 months. If Parke can not come home in October, then Nelly feels she must go to her in December. America Peter Williams and her husband are devoted and her family reconciled. Angela has had party of friends for a week The family expects to go to Georgetown for a few days, but Nelly would rather stay home unless she has the chance to go to Philadelphia or Cincinnati. She keeps up with Spanish studies. Senor Carrasco, has left for Albany in search of pupils after being defamed in Washington. She has heard from the Lafayettes.","Nelly writes that she has been ill for 7 weeks of quartan ague, a malarial fever. Ped has had chills. She is anxious to go to Cincinnati to be with Parke, who expects child in January or February. Parke seems very healthy. Mr. Lewis hasn't given permission for visit yet. She has sent two shawls to Philadelphia to be cleaned and dyed.","Nelly writes that she and Ped [Angela] have been ill. She herself has had mumps for 2nd time. She requests mother of pearl earrings for Angela. Parke well and happy. Wants Eliza Powel told that \"her little Nelly will soon be a Grandmother!\" Thinks Mr. Meade is inferior to Dr. Wilmer as prospective Bishop. \"Genl. W[ashington] received the communion before he took the command of the Army, but not after, I have been told - but no one was more attentive in every other respect.\"","Nelly writes confirming the news of birth of Parke's son prematurely. He is healthy and Parke well, having had an easy pregnancy and delivery. Nelly glows with excitement on becoming a grandmother. \"My Beloved and revered grandmama declared that she had never loved any child so much as she did Parke, her great grandchild. It is certain that the title Grandmother is most dear to me ...\" She expresses her esteem and affection for Butler. They named the baby George Washington.","Nelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her for information about Lorenzo's present situation, his recovery from the measles. Parke has been ill since giving birth. Nelly describes her grandchild. Lorenzo wants her to attend his wedding, but she feels she must go to Parke, if Mr. Lewis permits. She is trying to prevail on Mr. Lewis to let her board with 14-year-old Angela in Philadelphia so that the girl can go to day school there. She \"is very anxious to be at school\" but Nelly cannot let her go alone. She inquires the estimated cost for their room and board in Philadelphia. America has a daughter. Nelly is making frocks for Ped [Angela].","Thanks Mrs. Gibson for dress patterns. Requests advice and assistance in using them. She describes again her desire to take Angela to Philadelphia for school, despite what she (and Mr. Lewis) think would be the high cost for room and board. She thinks Mrs. Coxe is unreasonable to think she should sacrifice Angela's interests to remain there with Esther. Mentions America Peter Williams' poor health while raising an infant.","Ped's clothes are being made in preparation for Lorenzo's wedding. Mentions Eliza Powel. Nelly requests information about J. D. Coleman, a young man who was in Viginia and Washington over the winter and intends to movie to Washington.","She thinks Mr. Bordley's prospects might be better in Nashville, perhaps New Orleans, than Cincinnati. Mr. Butler will use his good offices in assistance of Mr. Bordley.","Nelly writes, mentioning the illness of Elizabeth's niece, Elizabeth Ross. She herself has just returned from Philadelphia to Woodlawn with Lolen [Lorenzo] and his wife Esther. She fears Esther expected too much at Woodlawn and was disappointed. \"I consider her as the mistress of the House now.\" Lorenzo is happy and industrious. He will take wife to Philadelphia soon, and then take Nelly to Cincinnati to see Parke. Nelly considers America Peter Williams a helpless mother. She saw Eliza Law Rogers' eldest daughter in Philadelphia. Mary Randolph Custis is still unmarried. \"There are few worthy of her I think.\" Speaks of Angela. Nelly will try to put her in school in Cincinnati if they stay there long on their visit.","She acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's letter. Is much pleased with Woodlawn. Mrs. Coxe sends love. \"Mama is almost crazy, she is so anxious to see Parke, and the Chieftan. We had yesterday a severe storm, between 20 and 30 trees blown down, and struck by lightening, part of the roof of the house off, together with the Washi House nearby blown dow - everyone today is extremely busy repairing the damages. We are all very much alarmed, as we were really in some danger.\"","Nelly was going to write as soon as Parke had arrived, but to Nelly's \"sorrow and astonishment\" Parke was delivered of premature 3 month twins in Louisiana. This has delayed her coming back to Virginia. She feels lost and \"tired of life\" without Parke. Letters take a month to get delivered from there. She dreads thought of Parke and Butler residing in Louisiana, feels she must go there if they stay, Ped is doing well despite having \"no instructor but her old Mom as she calls me.\" Esther Coxe Lewis is well liked. Nelly orders walking shoes from Philadelphia.","Nelly hasn't written in a long time because she knows Elizabeth's eyes are bad. She is anxious about Esther Coxe Lewis's approaching confinement. Lorenzo is anxious to be a father. Parke expects a child again in May--she wants another boy like one she lost in 1827. Angela improves much, being attentive to her studies.","News of birth of son to Lorenzo [George Washington Lewis]. Anxious about Parke's approaching confinement. News of death of Elizabeth's brother and sister. Has been doing much beadwork, making bracelets for grandsons. Still paints and does some knitting. Death of Mr. Lewis's brother, Robert Lewis.","News of her two new grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler, Jr.]. Parke very anxious about her son because of losing her first boy. In October Parke and Butler go to Cincinnati. Ped [Angela] grows tall. Ed Butler has gone to Gen. Gaines in New York, he intended to call on the Gibsons in Philadelphia if possible.","Nelly writes that she is sorry Mr. Lewis couldn't call on Elizabeth when he was in Philadelphia. He went to Baltimore to get a piano for Angela, and on hearing of \"the poor Judge's [Bushrod Washington's] illness went to see him, but was too late\" [Justice Washington died in Philadelphia]. Gen. Gaines prefers the western department, and if Ed Butler stays with him, he and Parke must live there permanently. Parke has been ill. Nelly writes of her grandsons Edward George Washington Butler and George Washington Lewis; the two \"darling Boys\" look like twins. She would like to help Elizabeth's nephew into a Navy career, but she has petitioned in vain.","Comments on the deaths of Mrs. Powel and Mr. Camac. She expects to go to Georgetown with Ped on the fourth to greet her nephew John Peter and his bride (his cousin Miss Henderson). Lorenzo and his wife are well pleased with their farm in Frederick.","Delighted to resume correspondence after a long time. Mourns death of her sister [Eliza P. Custis]. She had nothing to live for. Rogers won't permit children to answer their letters. Parke expects a child. Her two grandsons [George Washington Lewis and Edward George Washington Butler]. Angela quite grown. America [Peter Williams] just had son, and has 3 daughters. Her friend Mrs. Thomas Turner of Fauquier County anxious to procure governess to reside in family and teach English, French, and music.","Mrs. [Thomas] Turner's requirements for a governess. Roads, bad weather and Mr. Lewis's illness have confined them at [Woodlawn] all winter. Unable as yet to see Mrs. G.'s niece, Miss B[ordley]. Gratified with account of Centennial celebration [of George Washington's birth] in Philadelphia. \"Philadelphia has never been backward in showing honor to his memory, altho they have not built a monument yet -- I am ashamed of Virginia, she is to pompous, too parading, too full of words rather than deeds.\" Nelly comments on emancipation and colonization. \"The coach you mention was Govr. Penn's, and presented by the state to Grandmama - It was left in Phia and I do not recollect what became of it.\" Parke has two children, daughter born Feb. 7 [Eleanor Angela Isabella].","Pleased at visit of Elizabeth Gibson's niece to Woodlawn. Fire consumed part of Turner's house near Middleburg, thus Mrs. [Thomas] Turner won't be able to accomodate a governess this year. Gives travel directions on way to Springs. Anticipation of Elizabeth's trip to Woodlawn in June.  Angela and Esther [Maria Coxe Lewis, Lorenzo's wife] good friends.  Angela independent of beaux. Considers Mr. Frank Gray's Oration at Boston most eloquent and most appropriate she ever read on Feb. 22.","Pleased to hear she is coming to Woodlawn [on way to Springs]. Gives directions to come by water and carriage.","They have been at Bath for [Lorenzo's] ankle and E[ster]s health. Go to Sulpher Spring near Winchester soon. Encountered mutual friends there. \"[The Nullifiers] are mad to all intents and purposes, and ought to be supplied with straight waistcoats.\" Waters at Bath helped Lolen's [Lorenzo's] ankle.","Disappointed Mr. and Mrs. Gibson didn't stop at Woodlawn on their way home from the Springs. Sorry she and Angela couldn't go to Springs with them. They went instead to Bath, Sulpher Spring and Winchester. News from New Orleans [Parke and Butler and family]. She and Angela will be delighted to stay a week with Elizabeth Gibson when in Philadelphia this fall.","Fears Lorenzo will go to Philadelphia too late for her and Angela to accompany him. Afraid Mr. Lewis won't pay promised visit to Parke in Louisiana. Mrs. Gibson's nephew arrived and copied picture of Washy [George Washington Lewis]; also does likenesses of Mr. Lewis and herself. News of various friends.","Nelly writes of Mrs. Derby's death. Mr. Lewis is well. Family in Louisiana well except Isabella [Eleanor Angela Isabella Butler] teething. Glad Angela has been able to go to Philadelphia but sorry she couldn't go herself.","This and subsequent letters are directed to \"Spruce betwen 7th and 8th\" or to \"213 Spruce.\" Nelly is gratified to hear news of Angela's reception by her Philadelphia friends. \"I do not think any one will ever say of her, as my dear and lamented friend, Mrs. Powell, used to say of me -'You look as if your clothes were thrown on with a Pitchfork.'\" Fears at letting [Angela] go alone. Hopes she will go to opera, but not uninvited.","With Angela home after her visit in Philadelphia, Nelly writes that she was very happy there, but content to be home. Angela and Lorenzo stopped in George Town on way home and W. [Geo. W.] Peter escorted sisters and [Angela] to dance. She will let Angela study in Philadelphia by herself if she desires it. Mentions Parke's baby Ella [Eleanor Angela Isabella].","Angela has been in Washington. [America's husband] Mr. Williams sent to Alabama and Florida, and she stayed with America and her sick children. Debate between Mr. John C. Calhoun and Mr. Daniel Webster. Angela still heart whole. Only man she has heard of that would do [for Angela to marry] is H. Binney.","Thanks Elizabeth Gibson for pleasant visit to Philadelphia. Her trip to Georgetown. Just read \"Prince Pucker Muskan's Tour.\" Gives description of English country house and the society there.","Just returned from visit to America [Peter William] in Washington and [Mary Fitzhugh Custis] at Arlington. Angela and Nanny visited Capitol, public offices etc. She is threatened with dropsy and must go to Sulpher Springs near Winchester. Hopes to go to Louisiana in October. Great trials and difficulties overcome by Parke during her husband's absence. [Lorenzo] says Mr. Bordley is successful in Frederick County.","Nelly writes of their arrival in Louisiana after 3 weeks trip. Her 2 grandchildren [Edward George Washington Butler and Eleanor Angela Isabella]. Parke buried in domestic chores, her fine mind thrown away here. Description of Mississippi River. Wishes Parke could move east. Angela takes lessons on harp and in French.","Nelly hopes to be in Philadelphia on way home by Lakes and Niagara.  Angela has found nothing attractive here in a matrimonial way. Parke and children unable to return east with her in May. Climate very bad on them. Description of landscape and life in springtime. No schools or churches for miles. Sunday, in contrast to northern customs, is a gala day. Indians a few miles off are poor, dirty, and humble. Angela very gay.","Have stopped here [at Guyandotte] for health on way home from Louisiana. Parke expecting in August. Lorenzo's new twin sons [Lawrence Fielding Lewis and John Redman Coxe Lewis]. She has been away from home 8 mo. Angela a belle in New Orleans and engaged to Charles Magill Conrad, \"the finest young man in Louisiana.\" Nelly hopes they will move east after 2 or 3 years. Angela insists she must stay one more winter at Woodlawn before she marries. She will leave New Orleans every summer like all ladies there do. \"They intend conveying water all over the City in pipes for the horses to water and wash the Streets. -That will do much to improve the health.\"","This letter presented by her future son[-in-law, Charles M. Conrad]. Lauds his virtues and Angela's choice. \"From that 'far South,' so dreaded, so stigmatized, against which my own prejudices were so strong that I could have almost taken an oath that none belonging to that region could deserve or obtaine my child's affection or my approbation, I have obtained a beloved son who would be my choice had I the whole world to select from.\" They will be married next summer. Parke expecting any day. [Lorenzo's] twin sons [John Redman Coxe Lewis and Lawrence Fielding Lewis].","Received her letter by C. Conrad. Angela and she glad Elizabeth approves of Conrad. Conrad left for New Orleans on 14th. He will return in Spring to marry. Parke's new baby, Caroline [B. Butler]. Fears Charles and Angela will stay in New Orleans indefinitely after their marriage. Nelly intends to accompany them back to New Orleans.","Nelly wishes Elizabeth happy returns of the season. Lorenzo and his family came, with the twins. Parke had a daughter, Caroline, in August. Parke's financial difficulties. Charles Conrad and Angela correspond every week. Angela sends her a pair of fire screens. Weather has been severe--21 inches of snow.","Nelly fears she and Mr. Lewis will never live in Philadelphia. Both in very poor health and crops very bad.  Mr. Lewis intends to buy a small place in Louisiana, remove the negroes and try to make cotton crop. Winter in Louisiana very bad and Ed Butler's crops suffered. Charles Conrad writes weekly. New Orleans improves much \"and if we escape war with France it will continue to do so.\" America Peter Williams has another daughter. Nelly is busy working cover for Angela's piano \"on canvas and cloth in cruels\".","Did she receive screens from Angela? Angela's \"paraphernalia\" beautiful and tasteful but not extravagant. Charles Conrad leaves New Orleans by 25th. The wedding will probably take place in late July. Parke will be unable to come. Family named Cox living at Meridian Hill, the daughter is a painter in oils.","Nelly is sure that Angela has told her details of her wedding while she and her new husband Charles Conrad were in Philadelphia. Angela and Charles have arrived safely back at Audley. Expresses her gratitude to Mrs. Gibson for her kindness to the young couple in Philadelphia.","Nelly is ashamed for not writing since getting to Louisiana. She just arrived at Parke's from New Orleans. She [Nelly] has been very ill and had bad accident. Angela very ill; had premature baby, Angela Lewis Conrad, now 4 months old. Grandson Edward George Washington Butler is 30 miles away at school. she regrets that Ed Butler left the army. Hopes to see Woodlawn and Audley next summer, if they live. Mr. Lewis's gout better in Louisiana.","Nelly writes of the death of Angela's child [Angela Lewis Conrad] from whooping cough. She died March 25, had been a year old on the 17th. Nelly will be unable to visit Woodlawn this summer because she cannot leave Angela and Angela cannot leave Charles. Wishes they lived in Virginia or Philadelphia, as the climate here sickly. Planters lose much by fall of sugar and cotton prices. Parke has another child [Lawrence Lewis Butler]. Lorenzo has another boy [Edward Parke Custis Lewis].","Nelly sends her greetings of the season. She apologizes for her bad handwriting due to her wrist stiff, and she's deaf in one ear, but she can do needlework for children and grandchildren. Angela and family arrived safely back in Louisiana. Parke's eldest son, Edward George Washington Butler, broke his thigh and still limps. Angela and Charles to return to Woodlawn for visit next spring and summer. Little boys from Audley [Lorenzo's children] here for Christmas. Hasn't yet received memoirs of Lafayette. Hasn't heard from her \"dear Brother George\" [i.e., Georges Washington Lafayette] in a long time.","Although Angela was to be confined in June, Nelly's poor health prevented her going to her. Angela gave birth July 3 to a baby boy named Lawrence Lewis Conrad at summer residence. Charley [Charles Angelo Conrad] very fond of his little brother. Parke and Esther expect in October. Nelly's journey to Louisiana \"delayed by necessity of having a proper shelter made to protect the Sarcophagi at Mt Vn. Mr. L has at last completed it, and I am told that it is a very great improvement to the Tomb, and will be a complete protection to the marble--I have never seen the Genls, it was only uncover'd since the work was completed.\" Goes to Audley Saturday. Has been making preserves for daughters' families because many fruits they can't get in Louisiana. Will work a greek cap for Lolen [Lorenzo].","Nelly expresses her gratitude for Elizabeth's letter of sympathy on Angela's death. She has outlived 6 of her 8 children, but Angela is the only one she was not with at the time of her death. She hadn't gone to Louisiana because Angela begged her not to come in summer heat. Had remained with Mr. Lewis at Woodlawn waiting for work on shelter for the sepulchre at Mount Vernon to be finished. Angela died of congestion of the brain which destroyed her senses and her life. Hopes to go on 13th or 14th to Louisiana. Charles Conrad and Angela's two babies to come to Woodlawn in the summer. Esther Coxe Lewis has another boy [Charles C. Lewis].","Nelly was forced to leave Parke's house because of Butler's insults:  his vile treatment of Parke and her unhappiness. Parke \"has suffered almost ten years of sorrow and privations of every kind, and for the last six years the most brutal treatment.\" Butler is mean and selfish. Since Mr. Lewis's death, and he knows he'll get nothing from her, his opinion of her has come out in open. Nelly hopes to take Angela's orphan boys to Audley in Spring.","Nelly writes that her orphan boys [Charles Angelo and Lawrence Lewis Conrad] were taken from her by their father, for health reasons, but will be returned to her in summer. Parke and children are well. Elizabeth's nephew, Mr. Bordley, his wife and daughter visited.","Nelly writes of Parke's children. Charles Conrad and his 2 children arrived safe in New Orleans. Children have been with Parke since December nineteenth. Descriptions and stories about Angela's 2 children [Chas. A. and Lawrence Lewis Conrad]. Hopes they can all come to Audley in Spring. Mrs. B. Bordley [wife of Elizabeth Gibson's nephew] writes that her husband has gone to Savannah.","Nelly's family is well. Parke devotes herself to improvement of her daughters. Introduces Mr. Henry Daingerfield (nephew to Dr. Henry Daingerfield) and his daughter. He intends placing his daughter in school in Philadelphia.","Nelly took Angela's children to meet father, Charles Conrad, on his way to Europe. He will be gone a year and left boys under her care. Saw Britannia Peter, now married to Capt. Kennan. Mary Custis Lee and 3 children at Fort Hamilton, where Robert Lee is in corps of engineers. 2 of the daughters with their grandmother [Mrs. Lee?]. Parke's eldest son Edward George Washington Butler is with her now. He is to be a student at George Town college. Angela's remains moved from Pass Christian in June and \"I had the comfort to see them properly deposited near the Tomb of Washington where a monument and iron railing will be erected as soon as possible. The railing will enclose space enough to contain Mr. Conrad and our precious Boys\".","Recalls days of her girlhood in Philadelphia. A clergyman's wife to open school near Parke's home, children can attend. Grandson [E.George Washington Butler] in school at George Town College. Seven grandsons here have colds. Letters from [Charles Conrad] now in Europe. Mary [Custis] Lee has new son. Britannia [Peter Kennan] has a daughter.","Tells of the explosion aboard the \"Princeton\" [Feb. 28] and death of niece, Brittania [Peter Kennan's] husband. America's daughter Martha was with her at the time aboard the ship. Christening of Brittania's baby [Martha Custis Kennan] month after father's death. Mr. Conrad returns in summer.","Trip to New Port with Charles Conrad and two grandsons, Charley and Lewis Conrad restored her health much. Conrad's hurry to return to New Orleans prevented her seeing Elizabeth as she passed thru Philadelphia. Charley had several teeth drawn in New York and a pebble in his forehead cut out. She was much visited in New Port by old friends and strangers. Postmarked \"Berryville Va Aug. 10.\"","Nelly urges a more frequent correspondence between them. Recalls friends she saw in New Port and New York. Reports her mixed feelings on meeting Frank Gray at Newport.  Washy [George Washington Lewis] and Sonny [Edward George Washington Butler] have returned to school. Mr. Conrad well and the convention adjourned 'til January. Mr. Bordley, Elizabeth's nephew, and his wife visited. He is busy painting portraits in Winchester.","Nelly sends Elizabeth some needle work done by her 2 granddaughters [Caroline and E. A. Isabella Butler]. They will probably stay in school there if Mr. Fay [the minister] and his wife [their teacher] stay there, instead of coming to Miss Mercer's school near Audley. Expresses her great desire to travel over the world at this late age. She has a disease of the heart, affection of the liver, rheumatism and deaf in one ear. Conrad will take away Charley and Lewis next winter.","Nelly expresses her devotion to her old friends. Recommends remedy for Elizabeth's headaches. She finished a piece of worsted work for little Lewis Conrad and has 9 more to work. Gives her daily schedule. Mentions her old friends. Conveys news of Parke's children and the Conrads. Esther still delicate after 2 months confinement in winter.","Her visit to New Port was prevented by a visit of Parke and her children and two Conrad boys. Parke's 2 daughters to be left at Miss Margaret Mercer's school near Leesburg. Miss M. is daughter of Coll John Fenton Mercer of Marleborough, a second \"Jane de Montfort,\" has devoted herself to restoring brother's property. Lewis Conrad has been ill with catarrha fever and inflamation of the lungs. Robert Lee has been ordered to Mexico; Mary and their seven children will remain at Arlington.","Parke went home in November, expecting Butler to depart for Mexico. Governor of Louisiana appointed him Major General of militia and he expects appointment by Mr. Polk of same rank. She mentions Mr. Williams' death at Monterey [America Peter's husband]. Anxious about Robert Lee who is with General Wood. Charles and Lewis Conrad with their father in New Orleans. The unexpected death of Miss Margaret Mercer will not close the school. Woodlawn sold to Messrs. Gillingham and a company from Philadelphia for 25,000 dollars. Lorenzo thought it best for his childrens' interests.","Nelly writes of Parke's youngest son, Lawrence Lewis Butler. The eldest, Edward George Washington Butler is at Carolina College in Columbia. Polk offered Butler a Colonelcy of Dragoons, but had promised a Brigadier's command, so he probably won't accept. Washy [George Washington Lewis] is at Virginia Military Institute at Lexington. Nelly is doing needlework for grandchildren. She never goes out except for Church. \"Dear Robt\" [Lee] is with General Scott. \"Our fears and anxieties are all for the noble Genl Taylor and his brave little band - may the Almighty be their shield. A halter for Polk and a scourge for Scott if Taylor is not safe ...\" [Reference to Scott ordering away a large part of Taylor's small army and leaving him with scant troops to face Santa Anna. The battle at Buena Vista in late February was a victory for Taylor].","Nelly writes of Parke's children; her eldest son at Columbia College in South Carolina [Edward George Washington Butler]. Accepts condolences on Lorenzo's death.","Nelly thanks Elizabeth for the letter that arrived the day before her 69th birthday. Describes her ailments. Thankful her eyes and hands are still good. Angela's sons, Charles and Lewis Conrad, are at school in Alexandria. Boys here [Audley] under care of oldest brother [George Washington Lewis]. Esther manages estate well. Describes needlework she is doing for grandchildren. Death of Elizabeth Mifflin's mother.","Nelly sends Elizabeth a bookmark worked in silk given her by Martha Washington 57 years ago. Lorenzo's boys learn under a tutor. Washy [George Washington Lewis] very fond of farming. Charley and Lewis Conrad visit her but go to New Orleans in winter. Mary Custis Lee and husband Col. Robert E. Lee visited. Robert goes to Boston to meet board of Engineers.","Nelly is anxious to receive Elizabeth's drawing of Bishop White. She herself has had difficulty with her current work, \"Spanish Boy on a Donkey.\" Hopes to go to district to see \"our truly great and good\" Presient Zachary Taylor. Recommends \"Morehead's magnetic machine\" for deafness and other evils.","Nelly was visiting for 4 months with friends and relatives in \"the lower Country.\" Spent 3 weeks with Mrs. Mason of Colross. Parke safe from cholera, but many slaves dead. Speaks of baby [of Mrs. McCalls?]; she named it \"Zacha the best of Babes, after the noblest of living men.\" Parke's 2 daughters at home in Louisiana again. Charley and Lewis Conrad are at school in Georgetown. The twins, Lawrence Fielding and John Redman Coxe Lewis, are in school in Alexandria.","The death of President Zachary Taylor. Nelly's palsy and partial paralysis; Morehead's Galvanic Machine, the flesh brush, and diverse medicines have effected some improvement.","Nelly says that her condition is better, but she cannot get out or around much. Butler's sister Mrs. Donelson stricken insensible with paralysis and died 3 days later. Conrad boys reside in Washington with their father. Received unfinished letter from the late Zachary Taylor, found among his papers. Urges Elizabeth to visit Audley. Speaks of cup \"Zach\" gave her.","A four page manuscript beginning with a poem titled \"For Miss Eleanor Parke Custis on her fifteenth Birthday, March 31st 1794\", but clearly not the original Andrew Allen manuscript as it is in Nelly Custis's hand and her 21 January 1851 letter mentions having burned the original when she married. It also contains other reflections on her early life and remarks about the poem and another poem included. This piece may have been written out in 1851 either for herself or for her friend Elizabeth Bordley Gibson. It was identified by Donald Jackson as \"an undated scrap intended for Elizabeth, written very late in her life\" in an article \"George Washington's Beautiful Nelly\" published in American Heritage 28:2 (Feb. 1977).","Nelly expresses her devotion to Elizabeth, how much their friendship has meant to her. Recalls happy days in Philadelphia when young. She can't even go to her \"boys\" [the grandsons] since last attack of paralysis. Can walk about house with a cane, but much crippled. Her recollections of Andrew Allen who recently died and discusses a poem he wrote her on her 15th birthday.","There could be parts of this letter missing, as it begins abruptly with the thought that Nelly's mother predicted she would be blind and deranged by such a life. Hasn't been able to write verses since Lafayette's visit. Quotes poetry written in 1794. [The letter might actually start near the top of what is here the second page, where there is a salutation right after the end of the poem; this would have the previous page of poetry become the end of the letter]. Andrew [Allen's] bad health and death; his great worth. She works keepsakes in chenille for Elizabeth and other friends. Hope she can complete them all before 72nd birthday. Description of Woodlawn now much changed, for the worse. Hopes to be able to cross mountain to see it again, \"my ruined home\".","\"I do not believe the Genls Mother [Mary Ball Washington] ever had her likeness taken by any one\"; if she had had it taken it wouldn't be in hands of strangers. \"Mr. L[ewis] was her favorite Grandchild, more with her than any other - he never saw or heard of any likeness being taken.\" Thanks for Andrew Allen's inscription to memory of 1st wife.  Sorry her appearance \"shocked and horrified\" him when they dined together last. Learned from Col. Humphreys to repeat his verses when he lived at Mount Vernon. Visited Mrs. Hamilton in Washington who though 93 or 94 is quite active.","Just received accompanying packet from \"our dear Nelly Custis.\" Feeble health has prevented her calling on [Mrs. J.] and her daughters.","Thanking Mrs. Gibson for forwarding Mrs. [Nelly Parke Custis] Lewis's token of remembrance and requesting that Mrs. Gibson forward her letter to Mrs. Lewis. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. S. V. Bradford.\"","Nelly speaks of a portrait taken at 25, after 8 years of marriage. Intends to copy her old verses into blank book for her only child [Parke]. \"My Boys and E. [Lorenzo's wife and sons] are well but miss their father.\" Mary Lee and 3 children there now, and expects Sister [Martha Peter] and 3 grandchildren this week. Mary Lee has a son at West Point \"worthy of his Father\" [Robert E. Lee]. Disappointed in Root's likeness of her [a daguerreotype], but preferred him to Brady. Oscar Lafayette wrote of death of \"my faithful friend and Brother\" [Georges Washington Lafayette]. Description of Edmond Lafayette, who resembles his father and grandfather.","Nelly sends Elizabeth her verses on Agnes Lewis which Esther Maria Coxe Lewis copied for her, also translation of some French verses. Sent Elizabeth's verses to Parke and her daughters. She and children inherit a love of the needle and its uses from \"Grandmother who was, in all things, a model for her sex.\" Charles and Lawrence Conrad spent 3 weeks with her. Barton Stout's visit to Woodlawn and verses he wrote while there.","Nelly encloses note to their afflicted friend, Maria Nixon. More on Edward George Washington Butler's unjust treatment of Parke.","Nelly received her note yesterday, but not the cake. Sends a note to Miss Bordley for \"our dear Elizabeth.\" She arose at 5 this morning, did long Italian lesson before writing letters. Will be happy to go Lansdown with Mrs. Bordley. Grandmother sends compliments. Undated, but clearly written during Nelly's years in Philadelphia as a girl.","\"Miss Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia.\" Red seal inscribed with key.","Small single sheet. Brief note accompanying mementos for her Philadelphia friends. \"The silver tissues was Grandmamas wedding dress when united to the Gen'l. The satin she wore at the last Birthnight in Phia.\".","Visit by Mr. Smyth. Talk of the French Revolution and the French desire to return a Bourbon to the throne. Mother ill. Anxious over whether packages were received. First page missing. Addressed to \"Mrs. R[ichard] C. Derby.\"","Death of her little brother, Edmund. Nelly Custis here, \"livelier than ever.\" Papa [Edmund Randolph] leaves for Philadelphia early. E[lizabeth] Allen came here to see Nelly Custis but she was out. She must dress and make Papa's breakfast. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arranged by type of written material, then alphabetically by author, if known.","Processed by staff of Special Collections.","Artificial collection composed of original material, handwritten or typed, of addresses, articles, essays, poetry and short stories. Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.","Original handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.","\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.","\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.","Scope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.","\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.","Both papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.","\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.","Scope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.","\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.","\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.","Scope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages","A book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.","An article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.","An article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.","A small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.","Printed poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.","51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.","Pages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.","Scope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate","\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.","Alphabetical by author.","\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.","\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.","\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.","Written on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.","Scope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. Handwritten hymn \"Come you that fear the Lord.\" Handwritten music for a \"Spanish Hymn.\"","Alphabetical by author.","\"Homeward bound.\" 5 pages, Fighting Fire and Water. 7 pages, Our First Ride. 7 pages, \"When Scotsmen meet.\" 5 pages and The Pioneer. 7 pages. \"In the days of long ago.\" 2 pages, The Spirit of William. 2 pages, and Untitled (An incomplete story) 13 pages. \"In the Vale of Flesh.\" 1 copy with 22 pages, 1 copy with 16 pages. \"Won't Behave, A Story of Friendship Village.\" Draft with 18 pages and a draft with 59 pages. \"The Land of the Winding Trail.\" 39 pages. \"Squash.\" 11 pages. \" Little Jim. 8 pages. Note: These stories are typed with some editing marks.","The opening chapter of a humorous novel. Handwritten. 2 pages","Written in 1938. Nancy D. Morton was the daughter of Dr. S. Morton and is probably a teenager when she wrote this story. \"Elizabeth. (The Run-Away).\" Handwritten in pencil. 148 pages.","Incomplete story about a boy who plays the violin. 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Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. Handwritten hymn \"Come you that fear the Lord.\" Handwritten music for a \"Spanish Hymn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Homeward bound.\" 5 pages, Fighting Fire and Water. 7 pages, Our First Ride. 7 pages, \"When Scotsmen meet.\" 5 pages and The Pioneer. 7 pages. \"In the days of long ago.\" 2 pages, The Spirit of William. 2 pages, and Untitled (An incomplete story) 13 pages. \"In the Vale of Flesh.\" 1 copy with 22 pages, 1 copy with 16 pages. \"Won't Behave, A Story of Friendship Village.\" Draft with 18 pages and a draft with 59 pages. \"The Land of the Winding Trail.\" 39 pages. \"Squash.\" 11 pages. \" Little Jim. 8 pages. Note: These stories are typed with some editing marks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe opening chapter of a humorous novel. Handwritten. 2 pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in 1938. Nancy D. Morton was the daughter of Dr. S. Morton and is probably a teenager when she wrote this story. \"Elizabeth. (The Run-Away).\" Handwritten in pencil. 148 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete story about a boy who plays the violin. 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Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.","Original handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.","\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.","\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.","Scope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.","\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.","Both papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.","\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.","Scope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.","\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.","\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.","Scope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages","A book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.","An article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.","An article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.","A small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.","Printed poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.","51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.","Pages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.","Scope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate","\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.","Alphabetical by author.","\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.","\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.","\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.","Written on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.","Scope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. Handwritten hymn \"Come you that fear the Lord.\" Handwritten music for a \"Spanish Hymn.\"","Alphabetical by author.","\"Homeward bound.\" 5 pages, Fighting Fire and Water. 7 pages, Our First Ride. 7 pages, \"When Scotsmen meet.\" 5 pages and The Pioneer. 7 pages. \"In the days of long ago.\" 2 pages, The Spirit of William. 2 pages, and Untitled (An incomplete story) 13 pages. \"In the Vale of Flesh.\" 1 copy with 22 pages, 1 copy with 16 pages. \"Won't Behave, A Story of Friendship Village.\" Draft with 18 pages and a draft with 59 pages. \"The Land of the Winding Trail.\" 39 pages. \"Squash.\" 11 pages. \" Little Jim. 8 pages. Note: These stories are typed with some editing marks.","The opening chapter of a humorous novel. Handwritten. 2 pages","Written in 1938. Nancy D. Morton was the daughter of Dr. S. Morton and is probably a teenager when she wrote this story. \"Elizabeth. (The Run-Away).\" Handwritten in pencil. 148 pages.","Incomplete story about a boy who plays the violin. Handwritten. 8 pages."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":33,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T13:10:16.357Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9209","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9209","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9209","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9209","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9209.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and","title_ssm":["Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories"],"title_tesim":["Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories"],"unitdate_ssm":["1808-1938"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1808-1938"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.4 Lit","/repositories/2/resources/9209"],"text":["Mss. 39.4 Lit","/repositories/2/resources/9209","Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories","Editorials","Essays","Manuscripts (document genre)","Poems","Short stories","Speeches","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Arranged by type of written material, then alphabetically by author, if known.","Processed by staff of Special Collections.","Artificial collection composed of original material, handwritten or typed, of addresses, articles, essays, poetry and short stories. Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.","Original handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.","\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.","\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.","Scope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.","\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.","Both papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.","\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.","Scope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.","\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.","\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.","Scope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages","A book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.","An article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.","An article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.","A small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.","Printed poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.","51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.","Pages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.","Scope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate","\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.","Alphabetical by author.","\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.","\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.","\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.","Written on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.","Scope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. Handwritten hymn \"Come you that fear the Lord.\" Handwritten music for a \"Spanish Hymn.\"","Alphabetical by author.","\"Homeward bound.\" 5 pages, Fighting Fire and Water. 7 pages, Our First Ride. 7 pages, \"When Scotsmen meet.\" 5 pages and The Pioneer. 7 pages. \"In the days of long ago.\" 2 pages, The Spirit of William. 2 pages, and Untitled (An incomplete story) 13 pages. \"In the Vale of Flesh.\" 1 copy with 22 pages, 1 copy with 16 pages. \"Won't Behave, A Story of Friendship Village.\" Draft with 18 pages and a draft with 59 pages. \"The Land of the Winding Trail.\" 39 pages. \"Squash.\" 11 pages. \" Little Jim. 8 pages. Note: These stories are typed with some editing marks.","The opening chapter of a humorous novel. Handwritten. 2 pages","Written in 1938. Nancy D. Morton was the daughter of Dr. S. Morton and is probably a teenager when she wrote this story. \"Elizabeth. (The Run-Away).\" Handwritten in pencil. 148 pages.","Incomplete story about a boy who plays the violin. Handwritten. 8 pages.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.4 Lit","/repositories/2/resources/9209"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories"],"collection_title_tesim":["Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories"],"collection_ssim":["Literary Addresses, Articles, Essays, Poetry and Short Stories"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Acquired from many sources in the 1930's and 1940's."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Editorials","Essays","Manuscripts (document genre)","Poems","Short stories","Speeches"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Editorials","Essays","Manuscripts (document genre)","Poems","Short stories","Speeches"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Editorials","Essays","Manuscripts (document genre)","Poems","Short stories","Speeches"],"date_range_isim":[1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. Handwritten hymn \"Come you that fear the Lord.\" Handwritten music for a \"Spanish Hymn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlphabetical by author.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Homeward bound.\" 5 pages, Fighting Fire and Water. 7 pages, Our First Ride. 7 pages, \"When Scotsmen meet.\" 5 pages and The Pioneer. 7 pages. \"In the days of long ago.\" 2 pages, The Spirit of William. 2 pages, and Untitled (An incomplete story) 13 pages. \"In the Vale of Flesh.\" 1 copy with 22 pages, 1 copy with 16 pages. \"Won't Behave, A Story of Friendship Village.\" Draft with 18 pages and a draft with 59 pages. \"The Land of the Winding Trail.\" 39 pages. \"Squash.\" 11 pages. \" Little Jim. 8 pages. Note: These stories are typed with some editing marks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe opening chapter of a humorous novel. Handwritten. 2 pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in 1938. Nancy D. Morton was the daughter of Dr. S. 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Most material was received in the 1930s or 40s.","Original handwritten or typed speeches, articles, editorials and essays.","\"The Aspirations of Youth, together with the Valedictory Address.\" By R.C. Anderson of Prince Edward County, Virginia.","\"Cedar Mountain and the Battlefield.\" Finished Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937, Title page, 3 maps, 22 typed carbon pages.","Scope and Contents \"The Demands Upon the Young Men of the South.\" 16 handwritten pages. Top of first page, \"Class of 1884. Samil Meek Jr. – Ark. \"Eternal vigilance the price of success.\" An address before the Calliopean Literary Society of the Southwestern Baptist University of Jackson Tenn(essee). May 30, 1882. 8 handwritten pages. \"The Good a Debating Society Does Its Members.\" 4 handwritten pages. undated \"Push and Punch.\" \"Spoken by S.T.W. Meek, Jr. June 27th, 1879…\" Concerns Arkansas. 8 manuscript pages.","\"Virginia.\" Appears to be a school paper written about the beginnings of Virginia. 6 handwritten pages.","Both papers appear to be school papers. \"Patrick Henry.\" 15 handwritten pages. \"George Washington.\" 12 handwritten pages.","\"Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia.\" An essay, possibly written as an academic paper. 48 manuscript pages.","Scope and Contents One of the essays is written on stationery from \"Law and Collection Office of William G. Scott\" with an address in Bel Air, Maryland and a partial date of 188_. \"Franklin and the Hutchinson letters.\" undated 1 handwritten page. \"The Necessity or Utility of Latin and Greek.\" undated 1 handwritten page.","\"Composed in November 1937 in his 93rd year…by Geo. W. Shreve, Ex Confederate, of 93 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, Cal.\" \"The Battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862.\" 14 manuscript pages.","\"The Love of Liberty.\" Written sometime after 1830's. 12 handwritten pages.","Scope and Contents \"American Dramatists.\" \"..alphabetical list of Play-writers…\" with details of the plays and life of the writers. undated 4 handwritten pages. \"The Broken Promise.\" undated 2 handwritten pages. \"Rodmoor.\" undated 7 typed pages. \"Sir Knights of our own Southland.\" An address. undated 1 typed page. Book review on B. L. Putnam Weale's second novel. The novel is about China. undated 16 typed pages","A book review on \"Some reminiscences\" by William L. Royall. 12 typed pages bound as a legal document. 2 copies.","An article on the Old Negro mammy. 2 typed pages.","An article on the modern novel. 5 typed pages. 2 copies. An article on \"Woman's Sphere\" and \"Woman's Realm.\" 7 typed pages. Editorial to \"The Whig\" about Mr. Pendleton's resolution. Writer thinks we should reduce the expenditures of the government. Handwritten in pencil. Possibly written by Thomas Grimke White.","A small book bound with wood. Inside labels says, To Mr. A.B. Williams from B.W. Bowers, May 24, 1906.","Printed poetry by Miss Meta Glass, President of Sweet Briar College.","51 pieces. Dates of these poems are unknown, but probably range from mid 1800's to early 1900's. Genre includes newspapers, cards, broadsides, books, postcards and music store advertisements. Titles include: Cottage by the Sea, Mary of Argyle, Uncle Ned, On de Oder Side of Jordon, Cary Me Back to Ole Virginny, The Course of Empire, The Old Sexton, The Bell of St. Paul's, Some Fugitive Rhymes by An Old Confederate Soldier, The Conquered Banner, The Roses nowhere bloom so white as in Virginia, Old Virginia Moves at Last, When Love for His Maker Awoke in Man, The Dance Began, Join Hands, poem by Judge George L. Christian of Richmond, Virginia about Civil War, poems from the December 1930 issue of the American Poetry Magazine, The Wages of Sin, Mistakes (1854) by Annie, The Fox Meditates by Rudyard Kipling and illustrated by Lionel Edwards, The Three Reasons by John G. Saxe, Enigma by John P. Brown, The Young Widow, The Wife of Crawford by L.H. Sigourney, A Gem, Growing Old Together, I Find No Light, Hymeneal Poem and Christmas Bells.","Pages from the publication, \"St. Nicholas,\" with poems by Helen Thayer Hutcheson.","Scope and Contents Gift of Printed Poetry Gift received in 1931. Arthur W. Johnson was a 1921 graduate of The College of William and Mary. Many of these poems are pasted onto a cotton stock paper. Some have the signature of Rachel Annabelle. \"All Hail to the Stars and Stripes\" and \"Unfurl the Glorious Banner.\" Flyer edition, dated approximately 1861. Boston, Massachusetts. \"Poetry from the Connecticut Herald.\" \"The Blandensburg Races.\" 1815. \"A Dialogue Between Death and a Lady.\" undated \"General Wolfe. Death of Gen. Wolfe.\" undated \"The Dying Words of Captain Robert Kidd\" (A noted pirate, who was hanged at Execution Dock, in England). undated \"The Girl I Left Behind Me, Together with the Answer.\" undated \"The Lamp-Lighter's Address.\" January 1, 1824. \"Rosanna.\" undated \"Saw Ye My Hero George and the Rosary.\" A Poem about Martha Washington when she saw George Washington at the Battle of Monmouth. undated \"A Song composed by the British Butchers after the Fight at Bunker-Hill, on the seventeenth of June, 1775.\" Undated, but could be 18th century. A 1880 reprint of the same poem. \"Tid the Grey Mare or Young Jonny, the Miller.\" \"Mary's Dream.\" Undate","\"The Careless Good Fellow.\" Typed poem found in papers of Wyndham Robertson and given to William and Mary. \"The Dying Soldier.\" Copied from the last few pages of \"Adventures of General Coriolanus Flam\", a manuscript now in the hands of Charles F. Heartman. February 25, 1926.","Alphabetical by author.","\"Columbia.\" July 1814. 2 pages.","\"Twilight Dews.\" September 28, 1830.","\"The Ministry of the Flowers.\"","Scope and Contents Cover of manuscript, \"J.C. Robertson, Alleghany College, Blue Sulphur, Richmond, Virginia…Blue Sulphur Springs, Greehbrier Co., Va. R. Roberson, Richmond. \"The Student.\" undated 9 pages.","Written on front, \"George Thompson of England\", Portland, February 25, 1864.\" Poem about freedom.","Scope and Contents Little Things are best\". Addressed to Miss Stott. undated 1 page. \"A Present of Doggerele to E.A. Henry, Jr.\" October 10, 1808. 1 page. \"Adams and Liberty.\" Possibly written soon after the Revolutionary War, but glued on a newspaper dated November 19, 1845. \"Ou a Jamais Eater-Suit.\" About land-case and water-case. November 13, 1859. \"Anniversary.\" Probably written by a woman. September 29, 1869. \"Are We Almost There?\" Addressed to Mrs. Patsy Holladay. About a girl dying. undated \"Hans Breitman's Party.\" Written in a mix of German and English. Humorous. undated \"Hop\". Addressed to Miss Philomela Rollo. undated \"Shall We Know Each Other There?\" About Heaven. undated \"Two Pictures.\" Comparing young and old face of his wife. Written on back of stationery for W.W. Scott, State Law Librarian, Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. February 22, 1912. \"The Washing Day.\" undated \"Remember Thee …\" Partial Poem. Signature could be \"M. Lou Bowles.\" undated \"A Memento to the Departed!\" January 1852. \"From Georgia's Southern…Potomac's Either strand, Where Carolina's Fountains…\" …\" Possibly from a prisoner of war during the Civil War. Written on the back of an account sheet. undated \"As I was going to …town I broke my yoke…\" undated \"If.\" Anon. About love. undated \"To My Friend.\" C.H……of Ohio. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1846. \"Reader, if ..the hand of envious care…\" and \"Melphemene! Fair muse to thee…\" Two poems on one sheet with different handwriting. \"Coroper's Grave.\" \"It is a place where poet's …\" undated \"Cottage by the Sea.\" \"The Last Rose of Summer.\" undated \"In Virginia.\" Partial author name, Harry Currault…\" undated Poem on one sheet about manufacturers and cars, with a play on words. undated. Handwritten poem \"A Damsel burnt for not submitting to Popish Idolatry\" by unknown and undated. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","At the time the diary was written, Milton G. Brubaker was a Mennonite school teacher in East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary D. Huber in 1902. He was the son of David N. Brubaker and Lizzie Gottschall and grandson of David Brubaker."," More detailed information about his education and career can be found in the back of the diary. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  .","Accessioned and processed in May 2009 by Ute Schechter.","Diary of Milton G. Brubaker (b. 1875) for the year 1902. At the time the diary was written, 1902, Brubaker was a Mennonite school teacher in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.","Brubaker begins every daily entry with a verse (\"Time is the mighty leveler of all things\" or \"To do is better than to dream of air castles\") and finishes each entry with the word \"Now!\"","He writes about school, social activities, occurrences in the community, his courtship with Mary D. Huber and subsequent wedding.  He also reflects on his education and role as a teacher. Several recipes are scattered throughout the diary and three news clippings with poems can be found in the back pocket of the volume.","The last few pages contain biographical information.","For excerpts from the diary, provided by the seller, see item link below.","The following description was provided by the seller: \"...... I hereby resolve to do all the good I can, in as many ways as I can, to all the people I can, and whenever I can and not make any fuss about it - Taught school today. Mr. H. W. Metzler photographed the interior of our school room .... Read that Marconi signaled across the Atlantic Ocean by wireless telegraphy, Dec. 14, 1901 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi ..... Gave Graphophone entertainment in the Reformed Church at Manheim. Rev. Welsh gave an illustrated lecture. Views of Italian cities and over own country .... This was an excellent day at school. The order was perfect. Sixteen of the pupils are keeping diaries this year - Was teased about Miss H.- Love is a tickling sensation of the heart and you can't get there to scratch it .... Received contract from International Publishing Company but did not sign and return it .... When I was yet a pupil, Prof. M. J. Brecht told M. H. Brubaker I would never make a teacher, and being under his supervision he complimented me for having the best school in the county. Circumstances is no obstacle to an iron will .... I fetched my sleigh from Petersburg this eve, and hitched Clyde in it for the first time .... Mrs. Em. Minicks funeral was held this forenoon at Lutheran Church, Petersburg. I was at Mr. Minicks in the morning to view the corpse .... He who can not think is a fool. He who will not think is a bigot. And he who dare not think is a slave .... While at Atlantic City (1900) a gypsy fortune teller told me I would or could be successful in any undertaking .... Cousin Starry Gottschall was married 7:00 p.m. to Miss Mary All at the home of the brides parents. They were serenaded. Mary and I attended the wedding .... In the afternoon went to Lanc. on the trolley and bought Mary a present in the form of a writing desk .... Mary and I went to town on the trolley for our marriage license. Mary's sister and three children came along home on the trolley .... Woman, true and pure is man's greatest boon. If true she turns brightest hopes and prospects into darkest hell. Today decided my future, weal or woe. I got married today at 11:30 a.m. - Over 100 guests present. Received many useful and valuable presents. Left at 4:00 p.m. for a trip to Ohio amid a terrific rice storm .... Married life is o.k., for further information, apply twenty five years hence .... This afternoon we visited West Lawn Cemetery and saw the vault containing Mr. McKinley's casket. Many dried floral designs still surround the vault. This evening we visited Mr. Vogler's and heard their graphophone .... Visited the asylum at Massillon and saw a number of inmates and also the different buildings. About sixteen buildings connected with the institution .... Helped the carpenters to lay the foundation for the Fruitville station ...... Saw Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show parade .... Pop saw a wildcat on Lands hill and there is now great excitement on account of this .... The wild cat is still at large ......\"   \"Some of the names he mentions in the diary are: H. W. 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I hereby resolve to do all the good I can, in as many ways as I can, to all the people I can, and whenever I can and not make any fuss about it - Taught school today. Mr. H. W. Metzler photographed the interior of our school room .... Read that Marconi signaled across the Atlantic Ocean by wireless telegraphy, Dec. 14, 1901 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi ..... Gave Graphophone entertainment in the Reformed Church at Manheim. Rev. Welsh gave an illustrated lecture. Views of Italian cities and over own country .... This was an excellent day at school. The order was perfect. Sixteen of the pupils are keeping diaries this year - Was teased about Miss H.- Love is a tickling sensation of the heart and you can't get there to scratch it .... Received contract from International Publishing Company but did not sign and return it .... When I was yet a pupil, Prof. M. J. Brecht told M. H. 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Mary's sister and three children came along home on the trolley .... Woman, true and pure is man's greatest boon. If true she turns brightest hopes and prospects into darkest hell. Today decided my future, weal or woe. I got married today at 11:30 a.m. - Over 100 guests present. Received many useful and valuable presents. Left at 4:00 p.m. for a trip to Ohio amid a terrific rice storm .... Married life is o.k., for further information, apply twenty five years hence .... This afternoon we visited West Lawn Cemetery and saw the vault containing Mr. McKinley's casket. Many dried floral designs still surround the vault. This evening we visited Mr. Vogler's and heard their graphophone .... Visited the asylum at Massillon and saw a number of inmates and also the different buildings. About sixteen buildings connected with the institution .... Helped the carpenters to lay the foundation for the Fruitville station ...... Saw Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show parade .... 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I fetched my sleigh from Petersburg this eve, and hitched Clyde in it for the first time .... Mrs. Em. Minicks funeral was held this forenoon at Lutheran Church, Petersburg. I was at Mr. Minicks in the morning to view the corpse .... He who can not think is a fool. He who will not think is a bigot. And he who dare not think is a slave .... While at Atlantic City (1900) a gypsy fortune teller told me I would or could be successful in any undertaking .... Cousin Starry Gottschall was married 7:00 p.m. to Miss Mary All at the home of the brides parents. They were serenaded. Mary and I attended the wedding .... In the afternoon went to Lanc. on the trolley and bought Mary a present in the form of a writing desk .... Mary and I went to town on the trolley for our marriage license. Mary's sister and three children came along home on the trolley .... Woman, true and pure is man's greatest boon. If true she turns brightest hopes and prospects into darkest hell. 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Pop saw a wildcat on Lands hill and there is now great excitement on account of this .... The wild cat is still at large ......\"   \"Some of the names he mentions in the diary are: H. W. Metzler, Alphens Becker, Grace Bear, Henry Gottschalls, Bertha Brubaker, Em Minick, Jerome Hess, Rev. Hiram Kauffman, Lizzie Witmer, Andrew Hershey, Irwin Hess, Miss Stehman, Jacob Brubaker, Herman Graybill, Anna Baker, Wallace Greider, Elias Boyer, Philip Rudy, Jacob Keller, Daniel Good, Ezra Brubaker, Ella Charles, Jacob Hertzler, and others.\"\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Diary of Milton G. Brubaker (b. 1875) for the year 1902. 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Mr. H. W. Metzler photographed the interior of our school room .... Read that Marconi signaled across the Atlantic Ocean by wireless telegraphy, Dec. 14, 1901 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi ..... Gave Graphophone entertainment in the Reformed Church at Manheim. Rev. Welsh gave an illustrated lecture. Views of Italian cities and over own country .... This was an excellent day at school. The order was perfect. Sixteen of the pupils are keeping diaries this year - Was teased about Miss H.- Love is a tickling sensation of the heart and you can't get there to scratch it .... Received contract from International Publishing Company but did not sign and return it .... When I was yet a pupil, Prof. M. J. Brecht told M. H. Brubaker I would never make a teacher, and being under his supervision he complimented me for having the best school in the county. Circumstances is no obstacle to an iron will .... I fetched my sleigh from Petersburg this eve, and hitched Clyde in it for the first time .... Mrs. Em. Minicks funeral was held this forenoon at Lutheran Church, Petersburg. I was at Mr. Minicks in the morning to view the corpse .... He who can not think is a fool. He who will not think is a bigot. And he who dare not think is a slave .... While at Atlantic City (1900) a gypsy fortune teller told me I would or could be successful in any undertaking .... Cousin Starry Gottschall was married 7:00 p.m. to Miss Mary All at the home of the brides parents. They were serenaded. Mary and I attended the wedding .... In the afternoon went to Lanc. on the trolley and bought Mary a present in the form of a writing desk .... Mary and I went to town on the trolley for our marriage license. Mary's sister and three children came along home on the trolley .... Woman, true and pure is man's greatest boon. If true she turns brightest hopes and prospects into darkest hell. 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