John Parke cigar box label

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John Parke Custis (1755-1781)...Martha Parke Custis Washington's son and stepson of George Washington.  "Jacky" as he was called volunteered to become an aide to his stepfather.  He was enlisted only a few days when he died on November 5, 1781, at the age of 26, of "camp fever" (probably typhoid fever).  Jacky was the last of Martha's children.

Side Note:  The correct spelling is Parke...the label is incorrect.

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