Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia, 9 December 1829

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1829.12.09

Identifier: A-569.136

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Letter, Woodlawn, to Mrs. E.B. Gibson, Philadelphia, 9 December 1829

Scope and Contents

Nelly writes that she is sorry Mr. Lewis couldn't call on Elizabeth when he was in Philadelphia. He went to Baltimore to get a piano for Angela, and on hearing of "the poor Judge's [Bushrod Washington's] illness went to see him, but was too late" [Justice Washington died in Philadelphia]. Gen. Gaines prefers the western department, and if Ed Butler stays with him, he and Parke must live there permanently. Parke has been ill. Nelly writes of her grandsons Edward George Washington Butler and George Washington Lewis; the two "darling Boys" look like twins. She would like to help Elizabeth's nephew into a Navy career, but she has petitioned in vain.

Dates

9 December 1829

Creator

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

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