Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Spruce between 7 and 8th Streets, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 5, Folder 1833.01.29
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

This and subsequent letters are directed to "Spruce betwen 7th and 8th" or to "213 Spruce." Nelly is gratified to hear news of Angela's reception by her Philadelphia friends. "I do not think any one will ever say of her, as my dear and lamented friend, Mrs. Powell, used to say of me -'You look as if your clothes were thrown on with a Pitchfork.'" Fears at letting [Angela] go alone. Hopes she will go to opera, but not uninvited.

Language:
English .

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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