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

Containers:

Box 3, Folder 1824.08.10

Creator:

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

Scope and content:

Writing from Dutchess County, New York, Nelly explains that she couldn't write because she didn't know where to direct letters. Now Edmund Coxe has written Nelly to tell her Elizabeth is at Schooleys Mountain (in Morris County, New Jersey). Lorenzo is much improved by air here. He went to Saratoga. Ped [Angela] has toothache continually. Nelly fears they cannot go to Boston; "Mr. L. finds a difficulty in furnishing the funds." Considers going to Schooleys Mountain or sea shore, asks about accommodations. M. Lafayette expected in New York, will go there to meet him if possible. Nelly would especially enjoy being able to see again the younger Lafayette, "the friend and Brother of my happy days." Mr. Lewis in Jefferson City Va, in perfect health, but "does not mention coming to us yet." They are having gay time with parties. Recently visited with the widow of Gen. Montgomery. "Parke and I have learned to make very neat shoes"--"we go to a pretty little Church on Sundays and hear very good sermons." Lt. Butler has been with them. He is still amiable, but "his mind is not first rate." Signor Guiseppe was with them in Philadelphia and New York, but "no symptoms on either side of what I wished." His father has lost Spanish claim and he will settle down as a merchant. He is still a favorite of hers.

Language:

English .

Names:

Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863

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