Letter, Marquis de Lafayette to Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, 1824 November 7

Item — Box: 50, Folder: 1824.11.07

Identifier: W-1251/A

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Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Char. Va. Nov. 10", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

Dates

Creation: 1824 November 7

Creator

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 (Person)
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 (Recipient, Person)

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