Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 1824

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1824.04.15
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

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.

Language:
English.

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