Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Jonathan Boucher, St. Mary's Parish [Caroline Co., Va] to [John] James, at St. Bees, Whitehaven [Eng.]., 19 July 1765
Mr. Bulman, recommended by Boucher's father, declined the post of usher; asks if James can find a suitable man; there are now 15 boys in his school. News of Mr. Maury who rode 80 miles to see him. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
[Jonathan] Boucher to [John] James, at St. Bees, near Whitehaven, [Eng.]., 22 June 1767
This letter will be delivered by his sister Jinny [who came out to America in 1761]. Wishes he could return to England, even to poverty. Mrs. Chase is having doubts about marrying "so unsettled, giddy, and fickle a man." Had a discussion with Colonel Thornton concerning the Jackson boys. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
Dates
- Creation: 1759-1803
Creator
- From the Collection: Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804 (Person)
- From the Collection: Daubeny, Charles, 1745-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Eden, Frederick Morton, Sir, 1766-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: James, John, 1729-1785 (Person)
- From the Collection: Knox, William, 1732-1810 (Person)
- From the Collection: Maury, James, Sr., 1718-1769 (Person)
- From the Collection: Stevens, William, 1732-1807 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.17 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository