Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley, Philadelphia, 1806

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 1806.03.23

Creator:

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

Scope and content:

Fears her last letter never reached Elizabeth Bordley. At city races Nelly stayed 4 weeks with brother [George Washington Parke Custis] and his wife [Mary Fitzhugh Custis]. Madame de Freire is recalled. Nelly hasn't been away from home since leaving her brother's. Hears Mr. Pederson is admirer of Elizabeth's. Gives her low opinion of the President [Jefferson]. Mourns her grandparents and friends she can no longer see. Her daughter Parke has imposthume under one arm. Has made Lorenzo Turkish dresses of red flanelle and "he looks very manly in them." New daughter named Agnes Freire after Madame de Freire. No word from Madame de Freire in the last 2 years. Teaches Parke to read. Claims not to be a good teacher, but cannot trust children away from her, in city where teachers would be available, Has procured Miss Edgeworth as teacher. Sister [Mary Fitzhugh] Custis expects a child in summer. Mrs. Fitzhugh died of cancer in throat. Requests news of [Robert] Morris family and Maria.

Language:

English.

Names:

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

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