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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, No 213 Spruce St., Philadelphia Box 5, Folder 1834.09.01

This letter presented by her future son[-in-law, Charles M. Conrad]. Lauds his virtues and Angela's choice. "From that 'far South,' so dreaded, so stigmatized, against which my own prejudices were so strong that I could have almost taken an oath that none belonging to that region could deserve or obtaine my child's affection or my approbation, I have obtained a beloved son who would be my choice had I the whole world to select from." They will be married next summer. Parke expecting any day. [Lorenzo's] twin sons [John Redman Coxe Lewis and Lawrence Fielding Lewis].

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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, 213 Spruce Street, Philadelphia Box 5, Folder 1834.10.26

Received her letter by C. Conrad. Angela and she glad Elizabeth approves of Conrad. Conrad left for New Orleans on 14th. He will return in Spring to marry. Parke's new baby, Caroline [B. Butler]. Fears Charles and Angela will stay in New Orleans indefinitely after their marriage. Nelly intends to accompany them back to New Orleans.

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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, No 213 Spruce Street Philadelphia, via New Orleans Box 5, Folder 1834.02.09

Nelly hopes to be in Philadelphia on way home by Lakes and Niagara. Angela has found nothing attractive here in a matrimonial way. Parke and children unable to return east with her in May. Climate very bad on them. Description of landscape and life in springtime. No schools or churches for miles. Sunday, in contrast to northern customs, is a gala day. Indians a few miles off are poor, dirty, and humble. Angela very gay.

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Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Spruce Street between 7th and 8th Streets, Philadelphia Box 5, Folder 1834.07.04

Have stopped here [at Guyandotte] for health on way home from Louisiana. Parke expecting in August. Lorenzo's new twin sons [Lawrence Fielding Lewis and John Redman Coxe Lewis]. She has been away from home 8 mo. Angela a belle in New Orleans and engaged to Charles Magill Conrad, "the finest young man in Louisiana." Nelly hopes they will move east after 2 or 3 years. Angela insists she must stay one more winter at Woodlawn before she marries. She will leave New Orleans every summer like all ladies there do. "They intend conveying water all over the City in pipes for the horses to water and wash the Streets. -That will do much to improve the health."

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Elizabeth Bordley Gibson collection 1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863

This collection contains correspondence to or from Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, the lifelong friend of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The majority of the collection contains letters to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis. The correspondence focuses on the Gibson and Lewis families, political events, and the people of Philadelphia. The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1794-1851, with the bulk of the material dating between 1820-1840. This collection was purchased by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1952, from the estate of Roland S. Morris, of Philadelphia. The Morris family inherited these letters through their familial connection to the Shippen Family, who served as executors to the estate of Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.

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Esther Maria Lewis Chapin collection of Washington family documents 1.5 Linear Feet (5 Boxes)

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

Scope and Content: This collection was originally assembled by Esther Maria Lewis Chapin, who inherited some of the Washington and Custis papers but was also an avid collector. She reassembled family materials that were being dispersed nationwide, much of which was purchased at Anderson Galleries, sale 22001, 28-29 November 1927. The collection contains correspondence, legal documents, and financial records related primarily to the Custis and Lewis families. Much of the financial and legal materials focus on the construction of the New Tomb at Mount Vernon, as well as settling George Washington's estate.The dates of the material in this collection ranges from 1743-1852, with the bulk of the material dating between 1818-1829.

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Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad Box 58, Folder 1834.05.26

A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand "Iberville La May 27 1834", laminated, black seal.

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Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad Box 58, Folder 1834.09.08

A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.

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Letter, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis Conrad and Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad Box 58, Folder 1834.07.04

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].

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