Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1826.12.24
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes confirming the news of birth of Parke's son prematurely. He is healthy and Parke well, having had an easy pregnancy and delivery. Nelly glows with excitement on becoming a grandmother. "My Beloved and revered grandmama declared that she had never loved any child so much as she did Parke, her great grandchild. It is certain that the title Grandmother is most dear to me ..." She expresses her esteem and affection for Butler. They named the baby George Washington.

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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