Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 1826

Containers:

Box 4, Folder 1826.06.21

Creator:

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

Scope and content:

Nelly writes that she is unable to comply with Mr. Gibson's request because Judge Bushrod Washington had already given his vote to Wm. Herbert of Alexandria. Nelly is happy that Parke seems happy in Cincinnati. Mr Lewis thinks he can't afford to permit Nelly to travel north or west for her health this summer. She is now studying Spanish, having begun studies on her own. Ped [Angela] learning French. She outlines her efforts to get a job for Spanish patriot Senor Carrasco, a friend of the patriot Riego, who came to America holding a letter of recommendation from Gen. Lafayette. He is, meanwhile, teaching a few students and helping Nelly. She wishes someone would influence Mr. Gerard to publish Carrasco's book on Spanish history. She has asked Judge Washington to look for letters from Elizabeth's father. No fruit this season and scarcely any vegetables.

Language:

English.

Names:

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

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