Correspondence of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Sweet Springs, Virginia, August 24, 1832

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Letter is from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, 1779-1852, Audley, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson,1777-1863, Sweet Springs, Virginia, August 24, 1832. They have been at Bath for [Lorenzo's] ankle and E[ster]s health -- go to Sulpher Spring near Winchester soon -- encountered mutual friends there -- "[The Nullifiers] are mad to all intents and purposes, and ought to be supplied with straight waistcoats." -- various friends met -- waters at Bath helped Lolen's [Lorenzo's] ankle. Name on orignial manuscript appears as "E. P. Lewis". | Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed "Augt. 1832," watermark (A), black seal with swan guarding nest & motto "amour maternel," postmarked Berryville Va. Aug 28, on cover is addition "If Mrs. G. has left the Sweet. Springs the Postmaster is requested to forward this letter to her". Papers of George Washington
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