Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 22 November 1824

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1824.11.22

Identifier: A-569.105

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Letter, Woodlawn, to Mrs. James Gibson, Philadelphia, 22 November 1824

Scope and Contents

Nelly writes that Lolen [Lorenzo] is to return to Philadelphia. He is healthy again. She hopes he will not waste time, but concentrate on his studies. Received letter from Gen. Lafayette. Copies it verbatim [see letter, Lafayette to E.P. Lewis, Nov. 7, 1824]. His letter is sealed with profile of "his adopted Father and my Father." George W. Lafayette arrived today. He must leave to meet his father and they go on tour of country. Laments they cannot spend a long time with her. Has committed order of the Cincinnati to George, in a box of her own manufacture--"cushions of Grandmama's dress to protect it in travelling." Hopes the Wrights don't follow Lafayette around in his travels. The furnaces arrived [stone stewing stove bound with iron]. Hopes Bishop White has recovered from his accident. "Guiseppe was at Mr Jeffersons courting Ellen Randolph." No news from Lt. Butler, "all safe I hope-he is better and more composed".

Dates

22 November 1824

Creator

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 (Author, Person)

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