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A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14," laminated.

A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. L." Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked "Berryville Va. Aug. 23," laminated.

A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian."--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. L." Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked "Winchester Va. Aug. 30," laminated, watermark.

A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Berryville Va., Oct. [ ]," laminated, smeared black seal.

A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as "E. M. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Berryville Va. Aug. 17," laminated.

A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- "do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary." -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- "I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition." Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lawr. Lewis."

A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Winchester Va. Apr. 3," laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as "L. Lewis."

A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.

A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4].

A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. "You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither."--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked "Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834," postmarked "White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13," laminated.