Margaret Maury, Mills Cottage, Sidmouth, England, to her son, William Maury, Liverpool, England, 1817 January 29
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Visit from Colonel; Mrs. and Miss Plumb, Miss Haynes, and Miss Sherridan as she began the letterl received the letter rom Anne; family business; at first, everyone was sad about being at the new cottage, especially Matthew; all have been "ill in our Bowels"; Mr. Bains asked for a remedy and she gave him Tincture of Rheubarb; told by the chamber Maid that the water was causing their illness; plans to go to "the cottage"; Mr. Bains epileptic seizure; believes he had one at Buxton too, despite his Brother's denial;sent to Mr. John Bains to come out to make arrangements for the funeral; describes the garden; wants Mrs. Garnet to come join her in the cottage; Matthew in somewhat of a better modd; instructions about the good sugar; sends regards to Mr. Wood and to other friends. 4pp, ALS Including ANS, from Margaret Maury, Sidmouth, England, January 29, 1817. Address slip. 1p.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 January 29
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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