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De Peyster, Estelle, fl. 1839 to Johnston Livingston re: interest in different "beaux"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04097 Author/Creator: De Peyster, Estelle, fl. 1839 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [n.y.]/10/20 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Estelle writes of her and her sister's differing opinions regarding their "beaux." With ALS by Johnston's cousin on pages 2 & 3.

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