File:Elizabeth Willing Powel Letter, to Mrs. Martha Washington, 30 November 1787 3.jpg
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English: Delayed writing until she could send collars for the young ladies [to correct posture of 3 Custis girls] -- depression over sister Byrd's plight -- (undertakes management of Col. Byrd's estate) -- hopes collars will do -- "Those I have sent may be raised by means of the Screw. I have made a little ornament of Ribband, which may be worn over them as a Disguise when ye young Ladies are dressed or go without a Vandike. It is a pity that a fine Form should be spoiled by a Childs not holding herself erect." -- sent book to Master [George Washington Parke] Custis -- sends Martha a morrocco thread case -- hopes [Fanny Bassett Washington's] health has improved. Autograph letter signed, watermark (powder horn). | Name on original manuscript appears as "Eliz. Powel". | Papers of George Washington - Reel#1 |
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| Source | http://catalog.mountvernon.org/digital/collection/p16829coll6/id/58/rec/10 |
| Author | Elizabeth Willing Powel (February 21, 1743 – January 17, 1830) |
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