George W[ashington] P[arke] Custis, "Arlington House," [Arlington, Virginia], to Francis Nelson, White House, near New Kent C[ourt] H[ouse]," Virginia, 1852 January 15
Scope and Contents
Is sorry he did not get to see Nelson before the severe weather set in; Nelson did well to get 90 cents for his wheat; corn is at 60 cents; is proud of the improvements Nelson has made on his estate; "indeed it may be fairly said the Old Virginia is rising from the dead"; Nelson and Mr. [Edmund?] Ruffin should publish a memoir Improvements on the Pamunkey so as to aid others by their success.
Dates
- Creation: 1852 January 15
Creator
- From the Collection: Custis, George Washington Parke (Person)
- From the Collection: Nelson, Francis (Person)
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Extent
2 pages.
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository