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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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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","\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","\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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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. 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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. 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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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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","\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","\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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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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She died on August 23, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\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","\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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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 divided into two series: Correspondence and Financial Papers. The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm. The financial papers include accounts and bills for various services, as well as legal documents.","Lawrence Lewis: Nephew of George Washington, born on April 4, 1767, in Fredericksburg, VA to Fielding Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis, the sister of George Washington. He volunteered for service in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion and served as aide-de-camp to General Daniel Morgan, achieving the rank of major. In 1797 he became personal secretary to Washington and married Eleanor Parke Custis, a granddaughter of Martha Washington, on February 22, 1799. They lived at Mount Vernon for the first several years of their marriage and had eight children, three of whom survived to adulthood: Frances Parke Lewis (1799-1875); Lorenzo Lewis (13 November 1803 – 27 July 1847); and Martha Eleanor Angela Lewis (1813-1878). He was the primary executor of Washington's will and was given 2,000 acres of land by him on which he built Woodlawn. They moved to Audley Plantation in 1830 on land he had purchased from Washington's holdings. He died on November 20, 1839 and is buried in the vault at Mount Vernon.\nBetty (Lewis) Carter: Niece of Lawrence Lewis, daughter of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 23 February 1765 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 9 August 1830 at Audley Plantation in Berryville, VA.\nRobert Lewis: Son of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 25 June 1769 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 16 January 1829 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was secretary to George Washington during his presidency.","This collection (269 letters) includes correspondence regarding family matters, farm business, legal questions about various wills, including that of George Washington, buying and selling of slaves and land, letters from friends, travels, and business interests. Also included are financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.","The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.","Personal and farm concerns.","Leesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.","Leesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.","Leesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.","Fairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.","Considerations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.","Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.","New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.","Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.","Washington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.","Shepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.","Washington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.","Spring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.","Dumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.","Newtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.","Audley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.","Richmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.","Charlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.","Point Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.","Soldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.","Beg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.","Deerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.","To Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.","Deerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley","Culpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.","To Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.","Culpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.","Culpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.","Document signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.","To Woodlawn. Answer to a letter from Lawrence Lewis in which he disputed the price of black cloth. Anthony-Charles Cazenove replies price remains same.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.","To Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].","Mount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.","New Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.","To Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.","To Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.","Richmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.","Martinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.","Tudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.","Bloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.","Bel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.","Alexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.","Concerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.","Balance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.","Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","Iberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.","Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","Survey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].","Hayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.","Note that accompanied a shipment of mutton.","To Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.","To near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.","Lexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.","Providence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.","Cooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.","To Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.","To  Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.","Richmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the \"Shann[on] hill business.\"","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.","Washington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.","Alexandria. Letter of account.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.","To Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and \"friendly advice.\"","To Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.","To Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the \"Negro situation\" with winter coming on.","To Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.","Loudon to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters. Also finished building his house and invites Lawrence Lewis and his wife [Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis] to visit.","Wilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.","Wilson County to Battletown. Charles is very sick and wants his uncle to sell his share in the locks and forward the money to him.","Oak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.","Society Hill to Woodlawn. Has had money to pay his uncle back, but enslaved workers have been so cheap he decided to invest money there.","Deerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.","Point Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.","Culpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.","To Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.","Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Glad to be free of debts; wishes could pay father's debts. Hopes to be admitted to the bar and get married.","Woodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.","Audley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.","Audley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.","Audley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.","Audley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.","Audley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.","Audley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.","Audley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.","Audley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of \"natural subjects.\" Poor flour prices. Local gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.","Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.","Audley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.","Audley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: \"Evan's Marsh.\"","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Refers to land deal at Berkeley and deed to such. Expresses shock at news of death of their brother Fielding Lewis.","To Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.","Pine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.","To Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.","Mayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.","To Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].","Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.","Russellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.","Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Relays that Mr. Paul Skidmire is also interested in Rough Creek land for its ore. Forwards receipt for tax money.","Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.","near Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.","Marshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.","To Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.","Baltimore to Berryville. Letter from artist Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis expressing his thanks to the Lewis family for a previous visit. Disappointed he is unable to travel to Europe as planned due the outbreak of cholera - hopes to return next spring. He references a current project stating, 'I have determined not to touch my large picture until I have returned [from Europe], when I hope I shall be able to produce a painting with credit to myself \u0026 to those who have countenanced me in the undertaking.' Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked Sep. 18.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.","From Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.","From Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.","Concerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.","Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood \u0026 Country Wool.\" Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men \u0026 women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. \"Military Draught\" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.","manufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","From Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.","Albemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.","Suffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.","Westmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.","Camp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.","Soldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.","Kanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.","Red House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.","Red House Shoals to Woodlawn. Answer to money sent too late to pay taxes. Borings are salty but still have hit no vein of water.","Charleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.","Richmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.","To Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.","Quantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.","Washington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.","From Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.","Alexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.","Farmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.","Meadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.","Winchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.","Winchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.","Winchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.","From Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.","Belvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.","Wellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.","From Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.","Epen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.","Battletown to Woodlawn. Financial matter: he has money to pay interest on money owed to Lewis. Wants him to endorse Lorenzo Lewis to receive it.","To Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.","About Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.","Requesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.","Financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.","Personal and farm concerns.","Bill for smith's work.","Bill for smith's work.","Winchester. Bill for carriage repairs.","Alexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.","Receipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free \"Negroes.\"","Bill for house repairs.","From Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.","Account of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.","List of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.","Island Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.","Account for various goods and services.","Fragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.","Alexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.","Received payment in full.","Alexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.","Alexandria. Account of books purchased.","Receipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.","Alexandria. Various goods and services rendered.","Alexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.","Alexandria. Receipt for fine salts.","Alexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.","Tailor's fees totaling $120.75.","Long account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.","\"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829...\"","To Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.","Washington. Account of building materials.","Alexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.","Account of farm goods and services.","Alexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Statement of money owed.","To Woodlawn. Flour account.","Receipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.","Loan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.","Requesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.","Receipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.","Receipt for meals for enslaved workers.","Request for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.","Contract for work to build Woodlawn.","Bond paid in full.","Receipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.","Bill of sale for female slave.","Woodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.","Building supplies account.","Doctor's bill.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.","Alexandria. Receipt.","Alexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.","Receipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.","Account for produce.","Account for tools and blacksmith services.","Receipt for $15 paid by Lewis.","Received $50 on account.","Received payment of one quarter tuition on harp.","Received payment for 1 barrel of pork.","Alexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.","Account for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.","Account for sundries and \"1 Sett Teeth Extractors.\"","Account for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.","Alexandria. Dry goods account.","Alexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.","Winchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.","Account for various goods and services.","Washington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.","Concerns shares in Bank of Columbia.","Received of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.","Various financial transactions.","Account for dry goods.","Alexandria. 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They lived at Mount Vernon for the first several years of their marriage and had eight children, three of whom survived to adulthood: Frances Parke Lewis (1799-1875); Lorenzo Lewis (13 November 1803 – 27 July 1847); and Martha Eleanor Angela Lewis (1813-1878). He was the primary executor of Washington's will and was given 2,000 acres of land by him on which he built Woodlawn. They moved to Audley Plantation in 1830 on land he had purchased from Washington's holdings. He died on November 20, 1839 and is buried in the vault at Mount Vernon.\n\u003center\u003e\u003c/enter\u003eBetty (Lewis) Carter: Niece of Lawrence Lewis, daughter of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 23 February 1765 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 9 August 1830 at Audley Plantation in Berryville, VA.\n\u003center\u003e\u003c/enter\u003eRobert Lewis: Son of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 25 June 1769 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 16 January 1829 in Fredericksburg, VA. 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They moved to Audley Plantation in 1830 on land he had purchased from Washington's holdings. He died on November 20, 1839 and is buried in the vault at Mount Vernon.\nBetty (Lewis) Carter: Niece of Lawrence Lewis, daughter of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 23 February 1765 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 9 August 1830 at Audley Plantation in Berryville, VA.\nRobert Lewis: Son of Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington. Born 25 June 1769 in Fredericksburg, VA. Died 16 January 1829 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was secretary to George Washington during his presidency."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Lawrence Lewis family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eMontmirel, Christian County, KY to Battletown. Concerns W. W.'s farm management problems and his desire to sell the farm.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Lawrence Lewis family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.","Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Battletown. Concerns W. W.'s farm management problems and his desire to sell the farm."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection (269 letters) includes correspondence regarding family matters, farm business, legal questions about various wills, including that of George Washington, buying and selling of slaves and land, letters from friends, travels, and business interests. Also included are financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal and farm concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsiderations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoint Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCulpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCulpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCulpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Answer to a letter from Lawrence Lewis in which he disputed the price of black cloth. Anthony-Charles Cazenove replies price remains same.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote that accompanied a shipment of mutton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvidence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo  Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the \"Shann[on] hill business.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Letter of account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and \"friendly advice.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the \"Negro situation\" with winter coming on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoudon to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters. Also finished building his house and invites Lawrence Lewis and his wife [Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis] to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson County to Battletown. Charles is very sick and wants his uncle to sell his share in the locks and forward the money to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSociety Hill to Woodlawn. Has had money to pay his uncle back, but enslaved workers have been so cheap he decided to invest money there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoint Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCulpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Woodlawn. Glad to be free of debts; wishes could pay father's debts. Hopes to be admitted to the bar and get married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of \"natural subjects.\" Poor flour prices. Local gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: \"Evan's Marsh.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Woodlawn. Refers to land deal at Berkeley and deed to such. Expresses shock at news of death of their brother Fielding Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMontmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Relays that Mr. Paul Skidmire is also interested in Rough Creek land for its ore. Forwards receipt for tax money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003enear Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Berryville. Letter from artist Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis expressing his thanks to the Lewis family for a previous visit. Disappointed he is unable to travel to Europe as planned due the outbreak of cholera - hopes to return next spring. He references a current project stating, 'I have determined not to touch my large picture until I have returned [from Europe], when I hope I shall be able to produce a painting with credit to myself \u0026amp; to those who have countenanced me in the undertaking.' Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked Sep. 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood \u0026amp; Country Wool.\" Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men \u0026amp; women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. \"Military Draught\" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003emanufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlbemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRed House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRed House Shoals to Woodlawn. Answer to money sent too late to pay taxes. Borings are salty but still have hit no vein of water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEpen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBattletown to Woodlawn. Financial matter: he has money to pay interest on money owed to Lewis. Wants him to endorse Lorenzo Lewis to receive it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal and farm concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for smith's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for smith's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester. Bill for carriage repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free \"Negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for house repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIsland Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for various goods and services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived payment in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Account of books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Various goods and services rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Receipt for fine salts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTailor's fees totaling $120.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLong account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington. Account of building materials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of farm goods and services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of money owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Woodlawn. Flour account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for meals for enslaved workers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract for work to build Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond paid in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for female slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWoodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding supplies account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoctor's bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for produce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for tools and blacksmith services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $15 paid by Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived $50 on account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived payment of one quarter tuition on harp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived payment for 1 barrel of pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for sundries and \"1 Sett Teeth Extractors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Dry goods account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWinchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for various goods and services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns shares in Bank of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious financial transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexandria. 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Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This collection (269 letters) includes correspondence regarding family matters, farm business, legal questions about various wills, including that of George Washington, buying and selling of slaves and land, letters from friends, travels, and business interests. Also included are financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.","The correspondence relates to financial and legal matters, business transactions, dealings regarding the family and the farm.","Personal and farm concerns.","Leesburg to near Alexandria. Financial matters concerned with the settlement of Charles Ball's mother's estate.","Leesburg. Received of Lewis $1877.67 on account of legacy due heirs of Frances Peyton from estate of George Washington.","Leesburg to Woodlawn. Answer to a request to pay his bill.","Fairfax County Court House to Alexandria. Concerns settlement of estate of George Washington.","Considerations concerning a patent application that Bapett has gone to Washington, DC about.","Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns the transferal of enslaved workers.","New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Alexandria. Concerns enslaved workers and financial matters.","Iberville, La. to Alexandria. Concerns financial matters.","Washington to Woodlawn. Accompanying note to answer written by John Calvert declining administration of estate of the late William Custis.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns a bill for goods to arrive on a brig from New Orleans.","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information concerning the estate of Major William Hickman.","Shepherdstown to Audley. Concerns a dispute with a Mr. Corkin over some hogs.","Washington to Battletown, Va. Answer to a claim on a slave, Michael.","Spring Hill Farm. Concerns the sale of land that had been part of George Washington's estate.","Dumfries to near Alexandria. Transaction of certificate from Mr. Adams.","Newtown to Alexandria. Concerns the construction of a threshing machine.","Audley to Woodlawn. Relates the details of managing the Audley estate while Lorenzo Lewis is away.","Richmond to Fairfax. Concerns the details of the auction of the slaves of George Washington and the charges thereof.","Charlestown to Woodlawn. Answer to financial concerns.","Point Pleasant to Alexandria. Answer relating to financial obligation of Bryan to Lewis.","Soldiers Retreat. A companion from military days wants him to speak to General George Washington about an appointment.","Beg of loan to help Fielding in his journey to and expenses at West Point.","Deerwood to Woodlawn. Concerns family news and gossip.","To Woodlawn. Main subjects are Lafayette's visit to Fredericksburg, Va., Tomb of Washington, and meeting with Thomas Jefferson.","Deerwood to Battletown, Va. Hopes he will visit soon. Cannot decide whether to stay with Eleanor or come to Audley","Culpeper to Mount Vernon. Request for $100 owed. Had written to Washington concerning commission for Champ. Asks for recommendation.","To Mount Vernon. Answers that articles were received. Statement on virtues of temperance.","Culpeper to Woodlawn. Asking for money to buy more enslaved workers. Payment of amount owed by Judge [Bushrod] Washington.","Culpeper to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.","Document signed in circuit court appointing Lawrence Lewis the attorney for Wilson-Miles Cary.","To Woodlawn. Answer to a letter from Lawrence Lewis in which he disputed the price of black cloth. Anthony-Charles Cazenove replies price remains same.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Requests that Lewis settle his dry goods account with Gray the Tailor. Shipment of wool soon to arrive.","To Woodlawn. Notice regarding the weight of wool to be shipped to Lewis.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Receipt of 33.56 sent by Lewis and answer to question concerning W. Throckmorton[?].","Mount Airy. Answer to letter requesting a smith.","New Kent. Answer to request for a copy of the will of Bartholomew Dandridge.","To Woodlawn. Requests 2 empty barrels. Warns that if Lawrence Lewis has any more counterfeit $2 notes, he had better get clear of them.","To Woodlawn. Concerns a counterfeit $2 note Lewis sent to Coakley.","Richmond to Battletown. Concerns the purchase of two threshing machines.","Martinsburg to Alexandria. Legal matters concerning an appeal of a man who then died.","Tudor Place to Woodlawn. Asking for money she had given him so she can go on a journey to recover her health.","Bloomsburg to Woodlawn. Concerns search for records of George Washington's estates.","Bel Mont to Woodlawn. Cannot accompany Lawrence Lewis on excursion they had planned because his rye harvest is near at hand.","Alexandria to Audley. Been busy with farm matters; now in Alexandria to attend to illness of Robert Dabs; talks about crops and cholera.","Concerns ordering fish and salt for himself and Mr. Jos. Parsons.","Balance of payment due to Paul from Daingerfield for a horse.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Happy New Year and please pay your bill.","Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","Iberville, LA, to Battletown. Concerns financial matters.","Plaguemim, LA to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","New Orleans to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters.","Survey of 1,000 acres of land purchased by Howell Lewis by Lawrence Lewis [sic].","Hayfield to Fredericksburg. Concerns farm matters and the firing of a tenant farmer.","Note that accompanied a shipment of mutton.","To Woodlawn. Concerns personal philosophy.","To near Alexandria. Concerns sale of land of the estate of General George Washington.","To Mount Vernon. Receipt of rent due from the late George Washington and a note accompanying.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. Concerns shingles, salt, and nails. Note concerns hogsheds in need of repair.","Lexington to Mount Vernon. First letter concerned with payment of back taxes on estate of George Washington.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer to letter concerned with payment of back taxes on the estate of George Washington.","Providence, VA to Fairfax County. Explanation of why Mr. George Gummell cannot pay his debt at the present time.","Cooper Institute to Maysville. Explains purpose of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in preserving Washington's tomb and home.","To Mount Veronon. Requests payment of a bill.","To  Woodlawn. Legal document. Notification of bond.","Richmond to Woodlawn. Advises when to pay taxes in Nansimond County.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Order upon the estate of General George Washington for a payment. Alexandria to Woodlawn.","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Information on progress of Hickman's investigation of the \"Shann[on] hill business.\"","Shepherdstown to Woodlawn. Answer and final statement of the business of the Shannon Hill estate.","Washington to Mount Vernon. Note than accompanied an account.","Alexandria. Letter of account.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning farm matters.","To Woodlawn. Answer concerning crops, frost last spring, and summer drought.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns illnesses, neighborhood news, and farm matters.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Concerns farm matters and \"friendly advice.\"","To Woodlawn. Concerns repairs to the barn and other farm matters.","To Woodlawn. States that enslaved workers were sick. One of the tenants is leaving. Other farm matters.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Answer that corn prices have fallen and other farm concerns.","Frederick to Woodlawn. Farm concerns.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Contract for wheat has been. Explains the \"Negro situation\" with winter coming on.","To Woodlawn. Draft of wheat contract and other farm matters.","Loudon to Mount Vernon. Concerns financial matters. Also finished building his house and invites Lawrence Lewis and his wife [Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis] to visit.","Wilson County to Woodlawn. Charles' health is worsened, and farm is deteriorating; needs funds to sustain himself and family.","Wilson County to Battletown. Charles is very sick and wants his uncle to sell his share in the locks and forward the money to him.","Oak Spring to Woodlawn. Requests Lawrence set reward for hired hand who left the farm after a dispute with the overseer.","Society Hill to Woodlawn. Has had money to pay his uncle back, but enslaved workers have been so cheap he decided to invest money there.","Deerhunt to Alexandria. Requests part of legacy due from George Washington's estate.","Point Pleasant to near Alexandria. Engaged in settling estate of her husband; hopes Lawrence will send her receipts to his brother's credit.","Culpeper County to Woodlawn. Concerns estate affairs; land purchase of George Washington's Kentucky lands.","To Lawrence Lewis as executor of estate of George Washington, transfer of 7 shares in Georgetown Bank to David Henderson.","Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Glad to be free of debts; wishes could pay father's debts. Hopes to be admitted to the bar and get married.","Woodlawn to Audley. Crops and life at Woodlawn.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and town gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Death of Judge Bushrod Washington and his wife. Farm matters.","Audley to Woodlawn. Aunt [Betty] Carter's critical illness and desire for Lawrence to come to Audley.","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Concerns Lorenzo's expenses in Philadelphia. He requests $50 by next post.","Audley to Alexandria. Business matters--wine purchase, bought an enslaved worker and 2 colts, began to harvest wheat.","Audley to Alexandria. Esther is ill. Wheat is sown. Lamp broke in shipping.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm business--winter severe, wheat is well, social gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Farm matters and family news.","Audley to Woodlawn. Lawrence's law business, harvest soon, Lorenzo's son.","Audley to Woodlawn. Harvest finished. Farm hands need to be paid. Cholera at Harper's Ferry.","Audley to Woodlawn. Urgent letter asking Lawrence to take Nelly to Louisiana to protect her from consumption.","Audley to Woodlawn. Sorry that Lawrence cannot take Nelly; financial, farm, and family matters.","Audley to Iberville Parish. Criticizes post office. Collection of \"natural subjects.\" Poor flour prices. Local gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Welcomes return of Lawrence and wife. Legal matters.","Philadelphia to Woodlawn. Dispute among enslaved workers at Audley. Family matters.","Audley to Woodlawn. Lorenzo and family are home. Tenant sick. Boys are cutting teeth.","Audley to Iberville Parish. Arrival at Butler's. Compliments to his sister. Weather. Farm matters. Family gossip.","Audley to Woodlawn. Christmas greeting. Shooting game on farm. Weather.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters in Bank of Alexandria and estate of Martha Washington. Land dealings in Virginia and Maryland.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Payment for purchase of land at Berkley: \"Evan's Marsh.\"","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Refers to land deal at Berkeley and deed to such. Expresses shock at news of death of their brother Fielding Lewis.","To Woodlawn. Problems have arisen in court over land deal.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Asks for copy of a document in Lawrence's possession.","Pine Grove to Mount Vernon. Deals with tract of land.","Pine Grove to Woodlawn. Requests letter of General George Washington's mentioning a certain land transaction. Also mentions family situation at Spotswood.","To Woodlawn. Answer to matters concerning land transaction and response to advice respecting arrangement with General Spotswood.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Discusses trip to New York and things he saw in Philadelphia.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns matters of George Washington's estate, farming business, family travels, and explanantion behind a medal.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Severity of winter is keeping him from visiting. Mentions suit against him. Economic state of country is hurting farmers. Family matters.","Mayor's office to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters.","Fredericksburg to Woodlawn. Concerns various family matters.","To Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters and an debt he owes to Lawrence.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Concerns Lawrence's land in Rough Creek that W. W. is attempting to sell.","Lexington to Woodlawn. Answer concerning a question for W. W.'s father, Robert [?].","Montmirel, Christian County, KY to Frederick County. Concerns isolation of frontier farm life and recent events in Baltimore: armed riots and mob government.","Russellville, KY to Woodlawn. [William] Howell has left to rejoin Navy. Relays findings of man interested in Rough Creek lands for mining iron ore.","Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Relays that Mr. Paul Skidmire is also interested in Rough Creek land for its ore. Forwards receipt for tax money.","Bagatelle, Logan County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns new tax laws and sale of Rough Creek lands, and the French Revolution.","near Morganfield, Union County, KY to Woodlawn. Concerns a lawsuit and family matters.","Marshall Hall to Mount Vernon. Concerns terms of business in breeding of horses.","To Woodlawn. Letter accompanies cotton gin. Mason will drop by to instruct its use. Tells of pins that were broken.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerns financial matters. Letter serves as receipt for money owed to be transacted through Mason's brother.","Baltimore to Berryville. Letter from artist Alfred Jacob Miller to Lawrence Lewis expressing his thanks to the Lewis family for a previous visit. Disappointed he is unable to travel to Europe as planned due the outbreak of cholera - hopes to return next spring. He references a current project stating, 'I have determined not to touch my large picture until I have returned [from Europe], when I hope I shall be able to produce a painting with credit to myself \u0026 to those who have countenanced me in the undertaking.' Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked Sep. 18.","Frederick to Mount Vernon. Concerns William Kercheval's desire to be an overseer, and other farm matters.","From Frederick. Concerns farm matters, including debts.","From Frederick. Milton is an agent of Lewis and sends news of farm matters.","Concerns sale of wheat to Thomas W. Barton and Richard P. Barton.","Waterford to Alexandria. Difficulties with frozen mill run. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Concerns Lawrence Lewis' wool. Asks Lewis to write and mention the quantity and type of wool he wishes to sell..'say full Merino 3/4 do. half Blood \u0026 Country Wool.\" Moore assures Lewis, 'I have no doubt that we shall [be] able to furnish any quantity of cloth suitable for Negro Cloathing for men \u0026 women or superfine Broadcloth if wanted.' Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Waterford to near Mount Vernon. Has material ready but not transportation. \"Military Draught\" has disrupted regular business orders. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford Manufactory. Confirms original agreement of amount of wool provided and where account stands. Discusses how the sheep were sheared to Lewis' specifications. Moore is prepared to pay the balance of the account to Lewis' order at any time but would prefer to send 'Linsey' in lieu of cash. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns problems with mail and economic conditions caused by the end of the war. Acknowledges that Lewis is a good customer and Moore will do his best to fulfill all requests made to him. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns Lewis' wool which was received by Moore. The wool has been placed in a separate room without even being weighed. Moore desired Lewis to visit in person to see to state of the product which is all mixed up (black and white) and in a 'very dirty state indeed, we think too much so to be counted merchantable...' Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order he cannot fill properly and sends alternative - less quantity, better quality. Low water (for mill run) has slowed manufacturing. Price for wool sent sold at lower price than last years pricing. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Concerns an order for 'linsey' that might have crossed delivery in the mail. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, some loss on upper and lower right margins.","manufacture for the season. The superfine blue cloth is finished as is the cloth made of the inferior parts of the wool. Will be sending the products to the care of Mahlon Scholfield. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Waterford to Woodlawn. Refers to note enclosed (not present) with statement of accounts with Lewis explaining fluctuation of prices. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","From Alexandria. Statement giving credit of certain amount to his account. Mentions rent due to St. Paul's Church.","Albemarle to near Alexandria. Answer concerning meeting of Lewis (or angent) and Page for purpose of assessing lands.","Suffolk to Alexandria. Concerns meeting to assess lands which Lewis could not attend. Recommendations as to course to pursue.","Westmoreland County to Mount Vernon. Concerns sale of corn to Lewis.","Camp near Harper's Ferry to Mount Vernon. Concerns lands near Frederick and estate of George Washington.","Soldier's Retreat to Woodlawn. Information concerning her husband's financial matters.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Letter that accompanies a $25 lottery prize.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Answer and request for amount due for wine.","Kanuwha City. Parks just returned from Pt. Pleasant having enagaged borer to bore into rocks for vein of salt water.","Red House Shoals, Buffalo, VA to Woodlawn. Concerning taxes on land owned by Lewis.","Red House Shoals to Woodlawn. Answer to money sent too late to pay taxes. Borings are salty but still have hit no vein of water.","Charleston to Woodlawn. Concerns salt well experiments which had considered closing but have now decided to continue one more summer.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Receipt of money but auditors have been too engaged for Pollard to be able to settle taxes.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Note accompanying receipt from auditor for tax money. Also mentions discrepancy with acreage of land.","Richmond to Woodlawn. Concerns receipt of money for taxes in Mason County. Mentions family who have passed through Richmond.","Richmond to near Alexandria. Business matters concerning Loyal Company, which would like to liquidate.","To Woodlawn. Concerns account due to Ross through Ross's overseer Robert Patton.","Quantico Factory to Woodlawn. Concerns order for cloth and asks Lewis to settle his account.","Washington to Audley. Answer concerning closing of an estate before the Supreme Court.","From Berryville. Concerns repayment of debt.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Note accompanying petition to General Assembly in relation to stock of Potomac Company.","Alexandria to Berryville. Concerns financial matters.","Farmington to Alexandria. Concerns search for teacher, and mentions differences in vegetation between New England and Virginia.","Meadow Farm to Woodlawn. Concerns payment of debt Throckmorton owes Lewis.","Winchester to Woodlawn. Relates decision of Judge White in wheat case to Lewis.","Winchester to Woodlawn. Concerns developments in wheat case pending in court.","Winchester to near Alexandria. Further developments in wheat case, and concerning money due.","From Wheatland. Concerns value of farm called Rock-Hall on rent for one year.","Belvoir to Mount Vernon. Answer concerning land deal.","Wellesley to Audley. Business transaction in Jefferson County.","From Mount Vernon. Execution of George Washington's estate and Lawrence Lewis' debt to Bushrod Washington.","Epen, Harewood to Mount Vernon. Legal matters concerning closing of an estate.","Battletown to Woodlawn. Financial matter: he has money to pay interest on money owed to Lewis. Wants him to endorse Lorenzo Lewis to receive it.","To Mount Vernon. Answer concerned with legal matters in Court of Chancery suit against W. L. Lee.","About Potomac Canal shares left by General George Washington.","Requesting money to purchase Mount Vernon.","Financial papers, including accounts and bills for various services, many dealing with daily life, building materials, education expenses, books, taxes paid/owed, and financial transactions.","Personal and farm concerns.","Bill for smith's work.","Bill for smith's work.","Winchester. Bill for carriage repairs.","Alexandria. Bartleman writes to state that he received Lewis' note.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Enclosing William Niplet's account.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Encloses bill for two counterpanes and information on sheeting.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Account for brandy.","Receipt for money Lewis paid Roger Farrell for corn for the free \"Negroes.\"","Bill for house repairs.","From Antoine Charles Cazenove of A. C. Cazenove and Company. Receipt for flour.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Bill for dry goods account--5 page inventory and 1 page letter for the years 1824-1825.","Account of transactions in connection with the estate of John Edmondson.","List of accounts between two men for miscellaneous goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning the price of planks.","Island Mills. Bill paid for Lorenzo Lewis for wheat.","Account for various goods and services.","Fragment of receipt concerning estate of General George Washington.","Alexandria. Balance of accounts for James Anderson, Lawrence Lewis, George Washington Parke Custis, and Martha Washington.","Received payment in full.","Alexandria. Account of books purchased from Gilpin.","Alexandria. Account of books purchased.","Receipt for 126 gallons and 1 quart of whiskey.","Alexandria. Various goods and services rendered.","Alexandria. Concerns various building materials, sugar, and bacon.","Alexandria. Receipt for fine salts.","Alexandria. Receipt for molasses and linseed oil.","Alexandria to Mount Vernon. For candles, fine salts, and flour.","Tailor's fees totaling $120.75.","Long account of expenses necessary in the education of Miss Frances [Parke] Lewis.","\"E. O. Smith's receipt for the land tax where Thinsey Dyer lives in the year 1829...\"","To Woodlawn. Bill of work and materials in construction needed for the house as estimated by Hesser.","Washington. Account of building materials.","Alexandria. Account for wheat and other goods, totaling $609.83.","Account of farm goods and services.","Alexandria. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Alexandria to Woodlawn. Concerning books and stationary goods.","Statement of money owed.","To Woodlawn. Flour account.","Receipt for 6 months rent for Lewis' distillery: $300.","Loan to James Anderson and receipt of payment at the bottom.","Requesting Anderson to settle Lewis' debt with Martain Stone.","Receipt for $30 which Anderson promises to return to Lawrence Lewis.","Receipt for meals for enslaved workers.","Request for [John] Anderson to pay money owed by Lawrence Lewis.","Contract for work to build Woodlawn.","Bond paid in full.","Receipt from Bank of Potomac for $142.89.","Bill of sale for female slave.","Woodlawn. Receipt for money for taxes.","Building supplies account.","Doctor's bill.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns an indentured servant that Lawrence Lewis requested to work as a gardener. Account accompanies letter.","Baltimore to Woodlawn. Concerns order of wine that arrived in Baltimore. Account details prices for shipping, customs, etc.","Alexandria. Receipt.","Alexandria. Account for hardware and building supplies.","Receipt for 4 McCormacks Ploughs at $14.00.","Account for produce.","Account for tools and blacksmith services.","Receipt for $15 paid by Lewis.","Received $50 on account.","Received payment of one quarter tuition on harp.","Received payment for 1 barrel of pork.","Alexandria. Received payment for 2 vials.","Account for medicines, spices, soaps, oils and powders.","Account for sundries and \"1 Sett Teeth Extractors.\"","Account for spices, oils, powders, and medicines.","Alexandria. Dry goods account.","Alexandria. Account for leather goods with accompanying note urgently asking for payment.","Winchester to Audley. Financial matters with statement of the Taylor account.","Account for various goods and services.","Washington. I.O.U. for money borrowed by Washington from Johnson.","Concerns shares in Bank of Columbia.","Received of Lewis money for purchase of shares in Bank of Columbia.","Various financial transactions.","Account for dry goods.","Alexandria. 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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington\nSeries 2. Papers of Tobias Lear\nSeries 3. Miscellaneous\nSeries 4. Papers of Martha Washington\nSeries 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law\nSeries 6. Papers of Thomas Law: Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence\nSeries 7. Papers of William Costin\nSeries 8. Papers of John Law\nSeries 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers\nSeries 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers\nSeries 11. Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  (Charles Humphrey), 1773-1853","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Kemp, James, 1764-1827","Wadsworth, Peleg, 1748-1829","Blair, John D.  (John Durbarrow), 1759-1823","Griffith, William, 1766-1826","Le Mayeur, Jean Pierre","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Bernard, Simon, 1779-1839","Ringgold, Tench","Lovering, William (Architect)","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Thornton, William, 1759-1828","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Law, Edmund, 1790-1829","Decatur, Susan Wheeler","Hay, George, 1765-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780","Elgar, Joseph","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Anderson, John","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829","Smith, George (Blacksmith)","Lear, Benjamin L. 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Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [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], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePeter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n\u003ca href=\"https://mountvernonlibrary.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%2A\u0026amp;clusterResults=false\u0026amp;groupVariantRecords=false\u0026amp;subscope=wz%3A46368%3A%3Azs%3A39386\u0026amp;changedFacet=scope\"\u003ethe Catalog's Peter Family Collection\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003esee Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials","Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026amp; Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026amp; Greenleaf.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026amp; 10th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erent paid\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of Robert Peter's court appearances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of trust book is dated 1790\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026amp; Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith unknown survey plat on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepartment of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026amp; O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026amp; Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026amp; Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the purchase of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames H., Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. H., Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Thompson, Union School, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMichael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. D., George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated Bills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026amp; conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026amp; country \u0026amp; who look for success \u0026amp; preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eprinted pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026amp; Washington'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cook, Hyates Town,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Summers, New Market, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etrust, property, and expenses of land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ematerial and clothing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical bills, pharmacy, doctor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etuition bills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etypescript copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edeed of conveyance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies of letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary exemption for Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elock of hair\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolence letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1871, wrapper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ewove paper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esigned by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison signature\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 manuscripts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eunder the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding 3044 O Street\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBathsheba\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining photographs of Peter relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBook of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econtains dried flowers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes folders of France and WWI soldiers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\""],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington\nSeries 2. Papers of Tobias Lear\nSeries 3. Miscellaneous\nSeries 4. Papers of Martha Washington\nSeries 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law\nSeries 6. Papers of Thomas Law: Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence\nSeries 7. Papers of William Costin\nSeries 8. Papers of John Law\nSeries 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers\nSeries 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers\nSeries 11. Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  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Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [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], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePeter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n\u003ca href=\"https://mountvernonlibrary.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%2A\u0026amp;clusterResults=false\u0026amp;groupVariantRecords=false\u0026amp;subscope=wz%3A46368%3A%3Azs%3A39386\u0026amp;changedFacet=scope\"\u003ethe Catalog's Peter Family Collection\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003esee Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials","Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026amp; Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026amp; Greenleaf.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026amp; 10th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erent paid\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of Robert Peter's court appearances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of trust book is dated 1790\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026amp; Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith unknown survey plat on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepartment of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026amp; O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026amp; Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026amp; Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the purchase of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames H., Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. H., Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Thompson, Union School, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMichael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. D., George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated Bills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026amp; conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026amp; country \u0026amp; who look for success \u0026amp; preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eprinted pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026amp; Washington'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cook, Hyates Town,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Summers, New Market, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etrust, property, and expenses of land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ematerial and clothing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical bills, pharmacy, doctor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etuition bills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etypescript copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edeed of conveyance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies of letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary exemption for Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elock of hair\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolence letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1871, wrapper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ewove paper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esigned by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison signature\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 manuscripts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eunder the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding 3044 O Street\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBathsheba\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining photographs of Peter relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBook of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econtains dried flowers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes folders of France and WWI soldiers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\""],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington\nSeries 2. Papers of Tobias Lear\nSeries 3. Miscellaneous\nSeries 4. Papers of Martha Washington\nSeries 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law\nSeries 6. Papers of Thomas Law: Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence\nSeries 7. Papers of William Costin\nSeries 8. Papers of John Law\nSeries 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers\nSeries 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers\nSeries 11. Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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Papers of Robert Peter: Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents\nSeries 12. Papers of Thomas Peter: Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence\nSeries 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909: Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799): George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802): Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816): Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831): Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834): Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842): William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822): John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860): Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896): Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806): Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834): Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854): was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911): Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861): Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902): Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957): Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [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], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePeter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n\u003ca href=\"https://mountvernonlibrary.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%2A\u0026amp;clusterResults=false\u0026amp;groupVariantRecords=false\u0026amp;subscope=wz%3A46368%3A%3Azs%3A39386\u0026amp;changedFacet=scope\"\u003ethe Catalog's Peter Family Collection\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003esee Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials","Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\nthe Catalog's Peter Family Collection.","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026amp; Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026amp; Greenleaf.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026amp; 10th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erent paid\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of Robert Peter's court appearances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of trust book is dated 1790\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026amp; Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith unknown survey plat on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepartment of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026amp; O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026amp; Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026amp; Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the purchase of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames H., Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. H., Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Thompson, Union School, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMichael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. D., George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated Bills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026amp; conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026amp; country \u0026amp; who look for success \u0026amp; preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eprinted pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026amp; Washington'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cook, Hyates Town,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Summers, New Market, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etrust, property, and expenses of land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ematerial and clothing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical bills, pharmacy, doctor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etuition bills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etypescript copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edeed of conveyance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies of letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary exemption for Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elock of hair\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolence letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1871, wrapper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ewove paper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esigned by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison signature\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 manuscripts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eunder the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding 3044 O Street\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBathsheba\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining photographs of Peter relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBook of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. 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It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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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. 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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. 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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"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["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. 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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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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","\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","\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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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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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","\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","\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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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."],"collection_title_tesim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"collection_ssim":["Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"unitid_tesim":["A.569","/repositories/3/resources/55"],"repository_ssm":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"repository_ssim":["The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creator_ssm":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_ssim":["Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875"],"creator_persname_ssim":["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"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"creators_ssim":["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","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"extent_tesim":["1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)"],"date_range_isim":[1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. 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She died on August 23, 1863.\u003c/p\u003e","\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","\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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