Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 1850.12.01
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly says that her condition is better, but she cannot get out or around much. Butler's sister Mrs. Donelson stricken insensible with paralysis and died 3 days later. Conrad boys reside in Washington with their father. Received unfinished letter from the late Zachary Taylor, found among his papers. Urges Elizabeth to visit Audley. Speaks of cup "Zach" gave her.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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