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

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1821.04.23
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Gives recipe for "Horehound Syrup," as remedy for cough. Apricots killed by inclement weather. Major Vandeventer a true gentleman and friend. He is much interested in Parke's health and furnished her with dumb bells and battledores. "He calls me 'Mother' and Parke 'Daughter.'" "Charley"(?) seems to be only trifling with Parke; wishes he would make known his intentions. Parke's health is poor. Wishes Mr. Lewis would take them to Ballston for a pleasant tour. Lorenzo is going to College, and it is difficult to part with him--hasn't received articles from Mec [America Peter] yet, but she has arrived home. Ped "is certainly intended for a City Lady she is so fond of giving parties." "I have not danced for twenty two years ... I lost all taste for it after I was married." Parke's crayon work. Asks Elizabeth to buy and send 2 gilt purse clasps and 1 dozen corset laces. Poor Mrs. Lee and her sons. Asks news of Philadelphia friends. Mr. Lewis' flying gout requires opium pill every night.

Language:
English .

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