Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, New York, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1820.06.21
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Accepts the Gibson's invitation to visit Philadelphia. She is enjoying her New York visit, "the fact is, New York is enchanting." Douglas family and friends of grandparents rally around them. Visiting friends in New York and New Jersey area. Mentions Mrs. Vanbrugh Livingston, Mrs. Varick of Paulus Hook, Thomas Morris, and others. Parke loves New York, but Agnes retires from crowds. Inform America Peter, who was then in Philadelphia of their health.

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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