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Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad, 1834 September 8 or 9

 Item — Box: 58, Folder: 1834.09.08
Identifier: W-1251/A

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.

Dates

  • 1834 September 8 or 9

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: approx. 60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Box: English

Repository Details

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