Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1824.04.07
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes that she just received Elizabeth's letter of March 1; it was in Washington post office. Sspent 5 weeks in Washington with sister Martha Custis Peter and sister E.P. Custis Law, and attended several parties, a concert and a drawing room. Eliza Custis Law's grandchildren are well. Mr. Rogers to go to England for 18 months. Begs Gibsons to come to Woodlawn. Last week in April is prettiest. "I have seen Peales picture [of George Washington?] do not like it at all -The eyes are unlike, the countenance is unlike, the mouth unlike and he has made a fair man sallow." Asks her to send seals, etc. by America Peter or Eugenia Calvert who go to Philadelphia in a few days. A blister on neck is excellent for obstinate headache.

Language:
English .

Access and use

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