Letter, Eleanor Stuart to Tobias Lear, 1790

Containers:
Box 17, Folder 1790.04.18
Creator:
Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811 and Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Scope and content:

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."

Language:
English.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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