Esther Maria Coxe Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Chambersburg

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1827.07.05
Creator:
Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885
Scope and content:

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."

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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