Mary Armistead, Raspberry Plain, Virginia, to her son-in-law, James Maury, Liverpool, England, 1796 February 1
Scope and Contents
Hopes he has received her latter and that he will continue to write to her; the children havd [W]Hooping cough bt do not seem to mind; Mr. Mason is in Philadelphia with his wife and oldest daughter for the winter; leaving four of his children with her [MA]; Mr. Armistead's estate was conducted with Fontaine Maury in attendence; a slave that she wanted to keep for herself fell to him [JM]; hopes she can exchange or purchase the slave and her family; has written to Fontaine Maury but received no response; hopes that he [JM] will inform his brother of her desire and will reply as he can; the family sends regards. 3pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 2pp
Dates
- Creation: 1796 February 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Maury, James, Sr., 1718-1769 (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.31 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository