Eleanor Parke Custis, Mount Vernon, to Elizabeth Bordley, Union Street, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1795.10.13
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Explains long delay in writing. Elizabeth Bordley's letter took a month reaching her. Was with her mother at Hope Park for ten days after that. This letter to go by the hand of her grandmother tomorrow. Nelly to winter in Virginia. Will spend most of the time at Hope Park. Dreads separation from her grandmother.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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