Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, care of S. M Calls, Trenton

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1823.06.25
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly extends her condolences on John Gibson's death--sick sister, Mrs. Robinson in very bad health. Caroline Calvert married to Mr. Morris. Parke was too weak to go. Lorenzo a groomsman. So fatigued herself badly "making a desert over the fire" that when it came time for dinner she had to take Seidlitz powders and bind her head with poplar leaves. Sends by Caroline small mementos for Elizabeth Gibson and other Philadelphia friends in thanks for attention extended to Agnes. Pin cushion, pocket book, etc.--"They will be valued I hope for Grandmama's sake." Lorenzo goes to Philadelphia as soon as repairs made in his wardrobe.

Language:
English .

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