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Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.

A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with "distressing accident" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ..." Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as "E. Custis."

A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. "Monday night." Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans."--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. Stuart."

A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa "determines he never changes," Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... "--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed "Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780". Name on original manuscript appears as "E. Custis". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eleanor Stuart."

A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad "My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them."--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eleanor Stuart." Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eleanor Stuart." Date on original catalog card appears "[1789] August 19."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as "Eleanor Stuart." Date on original catalog card appears as "[1789] Oct. 8."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear "April 12th 1790." Name on original manuscript appears as "Eleanor Stuart."