Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 5 April 1825

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1825.04.05

Identifier: A-569.112

Staff Only

Letter, Woodlawn, to Mrs. James Gibson, Philadelphia, 5 April 1825

Scope and Contents

Nelly informs Elizabeth of Parke's engagement to Edward George Washington Butler of Gen. Gaines' staff, likely to marry in the autumn. She worries about Parke being soldier's wife and the roving life it entails. Nelly will be unable to go to her in time of sickness. Her honest opinion of Butler: "He is honorable, correct, dignified-with a most amiable and affecte disposition, but he is not of such a mind as I thought Parke would have selected." It makes Nelly "anxious and unsettled." Tell Mrs. Powel of Parke's engagement. She hopes to see Elizabeth at Woodlawn in a fortnight.

Dates

5 April 1825

Creator

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

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