Jonathan Boucher, Epsom, England, to James Maury, Liverpool, England, 1799 May 30
Scope and Contents
Asks if he wrote to him previously about securing a passage for Capt[ai]n Addison and his wife to Annapolis or Baltimore; feels that he must have not have done so, as he has received no reply about the matter; asks if he knows of any ships leaving from Liverpool ot Whitehaven that would serve this purpose; has heard that there are many parties and factions in America; is upset by the low opinion people have about Virginia; received a litter rfom Mr. Cave Jones of Accomack; a clergyman who enjoyed his book; thinks it would be funny if he were to become popular in America; hopes his family will attach him to England and detach him from America; hopes he will bring up his children to be English. 2pp. ALS Including T's of ALS. 2pp
Dates
- Creation: 1799 May 30
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
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