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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, 1850 Box 6, Folder 1850.12.01

Nelly says that her condition is better, but she cannot get out or around much. Butler's sister Mrs. Donelson stricken insensible with paralysis and died 3 days later. Conrad boys reside in Washington with their father. Received unfinished letter from the late Zachary Taylor, found among his papers. Urges Elizabeth to visit Audley. Speaks of cup "Zach" gave her.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection, 1794/1851

Letter, John Augustine Washington III to Edward C. Turner, 1850 2 Sheets Box 77, Folder 1860.06.05

John A. Washington III writes to "dear Ned", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- "I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me. Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them." Autograph letter, signed.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Historic manuscript collection, 1601/1933
  3. Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts
  4. Manuscripts Box 77, 1859/1860

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