Margaret Maury, Seacombe, England, to her son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1827 June 1
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Dioes not think they have been neglecting to write him; hopes that he and Miss Dabney will suit each other; cannot judge her, as she has never met her; wishes him good luck; his servant Violet; her former servant, John, was accused by his new mistress of being drunk while he drove her carriage; his wife Nelly died a few weeks ago; the men are off at work and Ann has gone to Mrs. Byrons'; the Taylors are visiting; two rich Liverpool men have died recently; news of friends and family; William Rutson and his family are moving to a new house near Coleshill; recommends a Ho[a]r[h]ound Tea if he has a cough or cold; supposes he will have received their invitation and wants him to write her back with the answer he received in theur joint letter; news of friends and family; (2 June) Ann received a letter from Aunt Herndon; giving a good account of him; she was sorry to hear that he was so hungry this past winter. 4pp. ALS Bears ANS from James Maury, [Seacombe, England], to his son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 2 June 1827. Sends greetings. Including T's of ALS, 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1827 June 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
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