Letter, Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to Charles Conrad, 1846 July 23

Item — Box: 67, Folder: 1846.07.23

Identifier: W-1251/A

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Scope and Contents

A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as "E. P. L." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Berryville Va. Jul. 24," redirected to care of "J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York," as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.

Dates

1846 July 23

Creator

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 (Person)
Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878 (Recipient, Person)

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