Episode 41: Very Eccentric & I Think a Little Crazy

Your Most Obedient & Humble Servant: A Women's History

Phoebe Pemberton Morris to Rebecca Wistar Morris Nourse, 28 February 1812.

In which Phoebe Pemberton Morris writes to her sister Rebecca Wistar Morris Nourse about the many social events she is attending in the Federal City, including the birthnight party for the late George Washington, thrown by his stepgranddaughters, Eliza Parke Custis Law and Martha Parke Custis Peter. At the party, Eliza and Martha wear portraits to honor Washington, some lifesize.