Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--"the Sister of Mrs. Washington" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's "Tour through the Praries," "The Siege of Vienna" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather." Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover,...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive "Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, "Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A....

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C., May 11," marked "No. 27," watermark, laminated. There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page....

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter ("much to my joy")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C. May 18", marked "No. 28," red seal. There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her "Cabinet"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C., May 26," marked "No. 29". A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read "The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto," by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed "Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835," postmarked "Alexandria D.C. June 6" marked "No. 31,"...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read "Woodstock." Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10," marked "No. 14," red seal blurred. A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the "curious snakes" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's "Poor Laws and Paupers"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with...

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A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson & Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]", watermark.

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15," marked "No. 2 from A[rlington]", broken red seal,...

Scope and Contents A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed,...

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A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis."

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A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as "M. E. A. Lewis." Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked ." Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.

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Thanks Elizabeth Gibson for pleasant visit to Philadelphia. Her trip to Georgetown. Just read "Prince Pucker Muskan's Tour." Gives description of English country house and the society there.

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A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked "For my darling Angela." Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.