George W[ashington] P[arke]Custis, "Arlington House," [Arlington, Virginia], to Francis Nelson, "White House, near New Kent C[ourt] H[ouse]," Virginia, 1853 July 27
Scope and Contents
Feels Nelson received a good price for the wheat, but if war comes to Europe prices will go up; Col. [Robert E.] Lee is here with Custis's grandchildren and Custis will soon go to West Point [New York] for his health; it is good Nelson is fallowing for wheat, twenty years ago this was unheard of; they are talking again of a railroad to the Pamunkey; wants Nelson to get it to cross the "White House" estate.
Dates
- Creation: 1853 July 27
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