Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 1825

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1825.10.07
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes that she keeps busy making keepsakes for children. Delights in this kind of work, and as she also attends "to the usefuls, my conscience acquits me of a misapplication of time." Wishes to take Angela to board in Philadelphia where she could go to day school, but Mr. Lewis "has not consented yet." Therefore Nelly must teach Angela herself. She can find no local teacher of music, and "neither Parke nor myself are competent to instruct her." Gen. Lafayette and his son George should be home by now, she expects a letter in 4 or 5 weeks. Remarks on the health and death of several friends including Mrs. Camac. The thermometer has been above 80 several days.

Language:
English.

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