Elizabeth Herndon, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to her nephew, James S. Maury, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1823 September 4
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Apologizes for not having written sooner; wishes that he had come to see them when he was in Richmond; wishes William had gone to America with him; Mr. Eggleston [her brother-in-law] must miss his wife; also is upset about the death John Maury; Eliza and her sons are staying with her after John's death; Eliza is doing better than expected; Richard Maury was sorry he did not get a chance to see James; Fontaine Maury is trasveling but has not been to see her yet; Abram Maury has not been to visit since James left, and is waiting for the company to leave before he comes; she and her husband are well; their children have been sick; sends regards. 3pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1823 September 4
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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