Fontaine Maury, Washington, D.C., to his nephew, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 1819 February 6
Scope and Contents
Received his letter and is glad he is feeling better; is sorry that he [JSM] did not receive the letter he [FM] sent; no changes in the status of their friends; is happy that he will get to see William, and wishes he could see Ann and Rutson as well; his health is good; a duel was fought between Armistead T. Mason and Mr. McCarty; fought with muskets; Mason was killed and McCarty's right hand was injured; news of Matthew; Mr. and Mrs. H[erndon?]'s son Dabney has died. 3pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 3pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 February 6
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