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The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of "Love in a Village: A Comic Opera." Signed "Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797." The front cover contains the the number "1442" in the bottom left corner.

Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis. Front cover contains the name "Eleaner P. Custis [sic]" embossed on leather. Includes "Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte," among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.

The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792. Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.

Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as "Eleanor P. Custis." Includes multiple musical works bound together. Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian. Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.

Cover or wrapping label. "For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade."

Has not seen her friend, Elizabeth, since Nelly left Philadelphia for Morrisville. Nelly has learned to ride and had taught "pretty green pet" to sing. Postscript in light vein.

Rumor of her engagement to Charles Carroll is unfounded. She reports the circumstances of his visit to Mount Vernon in March. Note on the state of affairs at Hope Park and Mount Vernon. Sister Peter's two children were dangerously ill at Mount Vernon but recovered. She is becoming a militant Federalist. Expects to remain at Hope Park some weeks longer.

Regrets delay in answering Elizabeth Bordley's last letter which was received two months ago. Since writing, she has attended two balls and her sister's wedding. Loves dancing. Left sister Peter and niece after two months. Rode to Hope Park with brother Law in his chariot. Elizabeth and Thomas Law were married the 21st. Good prospect for happiness. Nelly will be seventeen the next day. Says she will be "Miss Custis" henceforth and is determined to be called Eleanor, not Nelly.

Encloses letter to "our dear Elizabeth". Hopes to see her grandmother soon. Sister Eliza's wedding was private by her own choice. Nelly and her mother just returned from visiting the newlyweds. Sister Peter and child returned to Hope Park with them. Signature with alias "Deborah Bridget muckle weaver Tackabout a votre service".

From Hope Park. Apologizes for neglect. This is the first separation from her grandmother since she was two years old--a great trial. Sister Peter expects child in a few months, her happy situation. Will spend some time with her this winter. Letter from "our beloved Elizabeth" whi is safely in England. "Poor little Frish" is well in Philadelphia. Mention of Ann Allen of Bristol. Comment on Elizabeth Bordley's visit to the Panorama. Congratulations to Mrs. Hammond. Letter of October 13th enclosed with this. Leading a prosaic existence. Sees few people outside of family. Expects to go to Annapolis races October 30th. Sister Betsy sends love.