Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Spruce Street, Philadelphia, 1839

Containers:

Box 5, Folder 1839.08.13

Creator:

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

Scope and content:

Although Angela was to be confined in June, Nelly's poor health prevented her going to her. Angela gave birth July 3 to a baby boy named Lawrence Lewis Conrad at summer residence. Charley [Charles Angelo Conrad] very fond of his little brother. Parke and Esther expect in October. Nelly's journey to Louisiana "delayed by necessity of having a proper shelter made to protect the Sarcophagi at Mt Vn. Mr. L has at last completed it, and I am told that it is a very great improvement to the Tomb, and will be a complete protection to the marble--I have never seen the Genls, it was only uncover'd since the work was completed." Goes to Audley Saturday. Has been making preserves for daughters' families because many fruits they can't get in Louisiana. Will work a greek cap for Lolen [Lorenzo].

Language:

English.

Subjects:

Correspondence

Names:

Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

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