Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, 1820

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1820.10.00
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Language:
English.
Scope and content:

Nelly is glad that her daughter Parke is more composed. Asks Elizabeth to tell her that "her angel sister looks as calm and composed as a saint." She has cut off much of Agnes's hair. Parke should not come again to see her sister. Prays that God would comfort Parke now and ever. Gives list to Miss Smith to add names of callers. Mrs. Claypoole mentioned. Dr. White [the Bishop] will admit Agnes to his family vault. [A list of names is penciled on margin, probably local people to be notified or invited to funeral].

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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