Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 26 January 1825

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1825.1.26

Identifier: A-569.110

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Letter, Woodlawn, to Mrs. James Gibson, Philadelphia, 26 January 1825

Scope and Contents

Nelly writes that she would not set aside an old friend like Elizabeth just because the Lafayettes are here. She had hoped to have heard news from Old Hickory [Andrew Jackson, then senator from Tennessee] regarding Elizabeth's nephew [Mr. Bordley's] desire for a commission as a Marine officer. She expresses her affection for Lafayette and G. W. Lafayette. Georges is to present her a beautiful engraving of his father, one of only two being sent from France. She has not been to Washington yet. It is a city "full of strangers and very gay." Lorenzo is being more studious.

Dates

26 January 1825

Creator

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

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