Letter, B.T. Bliss to Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis

Containers:
Box 81, Folder undated no. 12
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked "concerning Bliss and Taylors", watermark.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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