Letter, Elizabeth Powel to Eliza Parke Custis Law, 1816 February 27

Item — Box: 45, Folder: 1816.02.27

Identifier: A-572.1

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Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts "a vague report in circulation here" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as "Eliz. Powel."

Dates

Creation: 1816 February 27

Creator

Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830 (Person)
Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831 (Recipient, Person)

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