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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

 Item — Folder: 2
Identifier: id123383

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

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Extent

2 pages.

Language

From the File: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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