William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, to his sister, Ann Maury, Centre Hotel, Buxton, England, 1820 September 10
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Went to church that day and heard Mr. Parkman speak, who is not as happy as he was when he was in Liverpool; visited Brookline; likes the area around Boston very much, except for the heat; has not been able to sleep very well lately because of the heat and business concerns; she can make conversation at her debut at the Consular Ball based on William's observations about Boston; conversation with two daughters of Byrd Willia; this was right after Miss Lewis rejected him, he thought of going to see her but was distracted by a tobacco field and thoughts of Maury & L[atham]; visited Mr. Madison; visited D. Higginbottom, where he saw the Miss Willises;' discussed their cousin [Miss Lewis's] actions with them; inquires as to his mother's health; will take a trip west in November; his horse; going to a "House warming" on Tuesday; comments about friends. 4pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1820 September 10
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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