Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Corner of Spruce and 8th Streets

Containers:
Box 5, Folder 1846.12.19
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Parke went home in November, expecting Butler to depart for Mexico. Governor of Louisiana appointed him Major General of militia and he expects appointment by Mr. Polk of same rank. She mentions Mr. Williams' death at Monterey [America Peter's husband]. Anxious about Robert Lee who is with General Wood. Charles and Lewis Conrad with their father in New Orleans. The unexpected death of Miss Margaret Mercer will not close the school. Woodlawn sold to Messrs. Gillingham and a company from Philadelphia for 25,000 dollars. Lorenzo thought it best for his childrens' interests.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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