Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 4, Folder 1827.04.05
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes to thank Elizabeth for her for information about Lorenzo's present situation, his recovery from the measles. Parke has been ill since giving birth. Nelly describes her grandchild. Lorenzo wants her to attend his wedding, but she feels she must go to Parke, if Mr. Lewis permits. She is trying to prevail on Mr. Lewis to let her board with 14-year-old Angela in Philadelphia so that the girl can go to day school there. She "is very anxious to be at school" but Nelly cannot let her go alone. She inquires the estimated cost for their room and board in Philadelphia. America has a daughter. Nelly is making frocks for Ped [Angela].

Language:
English .

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