Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to her son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1825 March 7
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Is upset that he feels neglected by her; she prays for him daily and hopes he continues to attend church; intends to send the annual register and cookbooks; will be unable to send the tables because of expense and the probability of damage; they look forward to receiving his first shipment of tobacco; she must leard to "snuff, chew, or smoak" it so that she will be able to judge its quality; asks if his love affair has ended; letter from Mr. Gwathmey; her sorrow over Eliza [her neice]'s situation; family news; Harriet's health is improving; news of friends; Mr. Maury has sent him and Mr. Herndon a picture of himself; she thinks it will be wonderful to have it in his house; Matthew wants to sell the first hogshead of tobacco James sends; letters from the family; Rodney Street is becoming full of buildings. 3pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 3pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1825 March 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