James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 November 7
Scope and Contents
Letters received; thinks he [WM] should reconsider having a drummer; instructs him on how to conduct business and tells him to be frugal; meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce; Capt[ain[ Grover's affairs; letters he will write; cotton and tobacco; Mr. Pollard and Dunlivie; the Rathbones; Mr. L[atham] and he are upset that he [WM] told Mr. P[ollard?] what they said about Twenty-four; Mr. Jalkeld has returned to New Orleans and he [JM] feels bad that she should have to leave her family so often; news of friends. 3pp. ALS Including T's of ALS, 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1820 November 7
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