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Folder 2

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2

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Item 1: James Maury to [Jonathan] Boucher, 7 July 1764 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/1/4). He apologizes for not having written since he had the pleasure of seeing Boucher. The death of Mr. [Robert] Jackson is their common loss. He hears Boucher is taking on the glebe of St. Mary's, and wishes him success. Comments that he thinks Boucher told him his sister is living with him. Item 2: [James] Maury, Albemarle [Co., Va.], to [Jonathan] Boucher, 30 Aug[ust] 1764 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/1/5). He asks Boucher to make some inquiries on his behalf to help him recover a debt for an old friend of his. He apologizes for defects in the composition of his letters, saying he writes "piping hot from the heart." Tickell is travelling in Carolina; Maury is considering moving there, but awaits information from Tickell about patronage, salaries, etc. Item 3: [James] Maury, Albemarle [Co., Va.], to [Jonathan] Boucher, 1 Mar[ch] 1766 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/1/6). He thanks Boucher for his friendly injunctions to take care of his health, and for the help he has given him in correcting his verses. His son will not be able to assist Boucher in his school as he intends to go to Carolina with his father. Item 4: [James] Maury to [Jonathan] Boucher, 3 Oct[ober] 1767 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/1/7). He has answered Boucher's enquiries with regard to Mr. Messenger in a previous letter. Tickell has long since returned but he has not seen or heard from him. He urges Boucher to visit him. Item 5: [James] Maury, Fred[ericks]ville [Parish, Albemarle County, Va.], to [Jonathan] Boucher, 25 Nov[embe]r 1767 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed. (B/1/8). He has been ill since returning from his journey. He returns some papers which Boucher lent him and sends some of his own for Boucher's use.

Dates

  • Creation: 1759-1803

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.17 Linear Feet

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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