Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Spruce between 7th and 8th Streets, Philadelphia, 1833

Containers:
Box 5, Folder 1833.08.09
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

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.

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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