Elizabeth Boucher, Epsom, England to James Maury, Liverpool, England, 1804 October 2
Scope and Contents
thanks him for the letter he sent regarding her husband's death; was very touched by the letter; her oldest son is not yet old enough to have decided on a profession, but she will keep his offer of a position in the mercantile profession in mind; Mr. Boucher has been teaching again the last years of his life, in order to provide his sons with a good education; his assistant is now taking over his pupils; she intends her youngest son to have a career in the church; the rest of her children are girls; will try her best to bring her children up well; does not know what will happen to her husband's unfinished book [on linguistics]; will tell him if it is ever published. 4pp. Including T's of ALS, 4pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 October 2
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