Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 21 October 1825

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1825.10.21

Identifier: A-569.116

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Letter, Woodlawn, to Mrs. James Gibson, Philadelphia, 21 October 1825

Scope and Contents

Nelly writes that she is pleased with work done by old woman [probably cleaning scarfs and veil]. She sends money. Employ balance in walking shoes for herself and Parke. Gives instructions for size and types. Mr. Butler detained in Georgia, so Parke's wedding day is not set. She sends recipe for lip salve that was Martha Washington's recipe. She had sent a pot of it to the Lafayette family and George liked it. Mentions her Philadelphia friend, the late Mrs. Camac. Everyone tells Nelly how healthy Lorenzo looks, but nobody says how his legal studies go.

Dates

21 October 1825

Creator

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

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