Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 1823

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1823.12.22
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

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."

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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