Eleanor Parke Custis, Hope Park, Va., to Elizabeth Bordley

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1795.10.19
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

From Hope Park. Apologizes for neglect. This is the first separation from her grandmother since she was two years old--a great trial. Sister Peter expects child in a few months, her happy situation. Will spend some time with her this winter. Letter from "our beloved Elizabeth" whi is safely in England. "Poor little Frish" is well in Philadelphia. Mention of Ann Allen of Bristol. Comment on Elizabeth Bordley's visit to the Panorama. Congratulations to Mrs. Hammond. Letter of October 13th enclosed with this. Leading a prosaic existence. Sees few people outside of family. Expects to go to Annapolis races October 30th. Sister Betsy sends love.

Language:
English .

Access and use

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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