Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1826.12.01
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes that she and Ped [Angela] have been ill. She herself has had mumps for 2nd time. She requests mother of pearl earrings for Angela. Parke well and happy. Wants Eliza Powel told that "her little Nelly will soon be a Grandmother!" Thinks Mr. Meade is inferior to Dr. Wilmer as prospective Bishop. "Genl. W[ashington] received the communion before he took the command of the Army, but not after, I have been told - but no one was more attentive in every other respect."

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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