William Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1823 March 1
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Is very upset with Mrs. B. being the cause of Ann's trip to sedgwick thinks that Mrs. B's jealousy caused her to act the way she did; does not blame William R[utson?] for not admiring her daughters; is upset someone Mrs. Maury considered a friend would act the way Mrs. B. has acted; feels that Ann did the right thing in leaving; is glad that she is spending so much time with Ann Duncan; he attends many parties and his dancing is much improved; was invited to dine with W. Astor, but declined; description of Miss Astor; news of friends; has not see Miss Van Ness yet, and does not think he wil get a chance to, as she is very ill; leaves for Philadelphia in ten days; George Pollard intends to be married; he will be coming back to Liverpool in September; might go to France if he has enough money; hopes she likes the dress he sent her; has bought a present for Mrs. Maury; the weather; his health is good; expresses his thoughts about Mrs. Byron again; sends regards to Mrs. Myers, 4pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1823 March 1
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