Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad

Containers:
Box 68, Folder 1847.08.28
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 and Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian."--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. L." Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked "Winchester Va. Aug. 30," laminated, watermark.

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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