Letter, Eliza Parke Custis Law to Mrs. Gideon Snow, 1828 October 18
Scope and Contents
A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words ["that it"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as "Eliza Parke Custis." Autograph document signed, laminated.
Dates
- Creation: 1828 October 18
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Box: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
