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Cover for letters, Esther Maria Lewis to Charles Conrad and Lawrence Lewis Conrad, 1852 Box 73, Folder 1852.09.21

A.D. 1 page. "For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington." Autograph document, docketed "E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852."

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  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 73, 1852/1854

Esther Maria Coxe Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Chambersburg, 1827 Box 4, Folder 1827.07.05

She acknowledges Mrs. Gibson's letter. Is much pleased with Woodlawn. Mrs. Coxe sends love. "Mama is almost crazy, she is so anxious to see Parke, and the Chieftan. We had yesterday a severe storm, between 20 and 30 trees blown down, and struck by lightening, part of the roof of the house off, together with the Washi House nearby blown dow - everyone today is extremely busy repairing the damages. We are all very much alarmed, as we were really in some danger."

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  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851

Letter, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis to Charles Conrad, 1847 Box 68, Folder 1847.08.17

A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as "E. M. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Berryville Va. Aug. 17," laminated.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 68, 1846/1848

Letter, John Redman Coxe to Esther Maria Coxe Lewis, 1843 Box 65, Folder 1843.03.11

A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 65, 1843/1844

Letter, Mary Lewis Conrad to Esther Maria Lewis, 1830 Box 54, Folder 1830.02.13

A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked ." Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 54, 1829/1830

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