George W[ashington] P[arke]Custis, "Arlington House," [Arlington, Virginia], to Francis Nelson, "White House, near New Kent C[ourt] H[ouse]," Virginia, 1854 August 27
Scope and Contents
Most here are selling their wheat at under $2 despite the expected high prices due to the bad crops in Europe; his health is bad and he will go to West Point [New York]; corn everywhere is very bad due to the drought, which is the worst in memory; due to his [GWPC] advanced age he feels it important that Nelson settle their accounts according to Colonel [Robert E.] Lee's instructions.
Dates
- Creation: 1854 August 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Custis, George Washington Parke (Person)
- From the Collection: Nelson, Francis (Person)
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Extent
3 pages.
Language
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository