Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1815.03.01
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly is delighted at Elizabeth's approbation of Parke and that she is so much in Elizabeth's company. Reminiscences of happy days in Philadelphia amidst friends. Great epidemic has passed, leaving her family intact. Wishes to be near Parke, but "Virginians have everything in greater abundance than money...small crops, expensive families, and this year very heavy taxes..." Mr. Lewis not energetic, he "loves to be a genuine Virginian, that is, to have plenty of servants for every purpose"; but she, too, is anxious about losing slaves on possible move to Philadelphia. Saw account of "illuminations for Peace" in Philadelphia. Anxious over Parke's health. Inquires after Madame de Freire.

Language:
English .

Access and use

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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