George Washington Parke Custis to Mary E. Harrison, 1855

Containers:
Box 13
Creator:
Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pp. - Acknowledges receipt of letter and package. - J.A. Washington is the major obstacle in the realization of the Ladies' goal. Patience and perseverance is the best way to pursue their goal. - No lock of hair, last given Lafayette during last U.S. visit. - Notes GW gave him a gold sleeve button in 1789, which he then gave to Lafayette on his last visit to U.S. ER-3 p. 25

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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