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A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked "Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lawr. Lewis."

A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Char. Va. Nov. 10", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington "between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.

A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of "This and the neighboring district of Meaux" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis "who I see has produced two very good plays." -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "New York Mar 4," written on cover "forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828," laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is "not proper" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's "electioneering wishes" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as "General Lafayette." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked "Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.," laminated, Postmarked "New York Mar. 10," red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).

A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes "the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father." Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "New York Sept 1", red seal.

Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the "best likeness of a child he ever saw." It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.

A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.

A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4].