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

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1821.05.22
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

The corset laces and purse clasps arrived by Mrs. Lee. Nelly orders a sheet of gold papers and Bristol boards. Send these by Judge Washington. Henry Lee and his sister, wife of Bernard Carter, are alike, both "wicked spirits," she having "one of the vilest tempers that ever possessed a piece of Eve's flesh." Mr. Lewis to go with Lorenzo to east, but he will not take her and Angela, while Parke won't go without the two of them or a "married lady" chaperone. Washington Peter was here. Mec [America Peter] is well. Will go to the family at Riverdale [Geo. Calvert?] when Mr. Lewis and Lorenzo leave. Parke harmonizes on her harp with 2 army officers, they recently played until 1:30 in the morning and everyone thought it was only 10:00. Maj. Vandeventer is learning Spanish.

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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