James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, London, England, 1817 December 15
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Thanks him for his letters; asks him to get him [JM] a new pair of glasses as the pair he ordered are too strong a prescription; people he [WM] should call on; needs not return until January [?] 9th; instructs him to write to Mr. Latham; the Lancaster arrived from Phil[adelphi]a; comments about friends in London. 3pp. AL Bears ALS from Margaret Maury, [Liverpool, England], to her son William Maury, London, England, 16 December 1817. Preparations to send Rutson to school; William Rutson [her nephew] came to visit yesterday; they discussed Rutson's schooling; he [WR] cut his ankle a few weeks ago, and she gave him salve for it; has only come to see him mother off [WR]; Capt[ain Holcombe brought the potatoes and they were very good; visits with friends; instructions about her spectacles; encloses Mrs. Bold's letters [not present]; various comments and instructions, 2pp. Including T's of ALS, 6pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 December 15
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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