Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 15 February 1829
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1829.02.15
Identifier: A-569.134
Scope and Contents
News of birth of son to Lorenzo [George Washington Lewis]. Anxious about Parke's approaching confinement. News of death of Elizabeth's brother and sister. Has been doing much beadwork, making bracelets for grandsons. Still paints and does some knitting. Death of Mr. Lewis's brother, Robert Lewis.
Dates
- 15 February 1829
Creator
- Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
- Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863 (Recipient)
Creator
- Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository
