James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Savannah, Georgia, 1820 February 22
Scope and Contents
Read his letter to Margaret[?] about the death of his [JM] friend Col[onel] Lindsay and his son; trip to Buxton with Mrs. Maury and Rutson; William's trips reminded him of the time he saw Col[onel] [Daniel] Boon[e] in 1779 or 1780; [Boone] was one of the first white settlers in Kentucky and got a lot of good land; remembers Dr. Brown; asks if he has written to Mr. Gladstone or Mather yet; spoke with Mr. Glover and hopes that they worked out their differences; James Fontaine's children have come into a legacy; will receive letters of introduction from Baring's[?] house; thanks him for inquiring about a farm for James; Mrs. Maury is having party to thanks people for looking after her children while she was sick; sends regards. 3pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1820 February 22
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