George W[ashington] P[arke]Custis, West Point, New York to Francis Nelson, "White House, near New Kent C[ourt] H[ouse]," Virginia, 1853 August 22
Scope and Contents
Is comfortably fixed at Col. [Robert E.] Lee's quarters and Nelson can direct his mail here; the railroad from Richmond to the Pamunkey will certainly be built; wants Nelson to represent his interests if it crosses the "White House" estate a city will build up there.
Dates
- Creation: 1853 August 22
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