Elizabeth Herndon, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to her nephew, James S. Maury, Albemarle, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1827 July 2
Scope and Contents
Apologizes for not having wriitten; all are doing well; visit from friends from George-town; heard that he joined a church, which made her happy; she is sure his parents will be happy to know that, although he is away from them, the Lord will take care of him; heard from Ann who said she wished to visit Virginia but was worried that her parents would get sick while he was gone; asks to know how his courtship is going; message for Betsy Maury; received a letter from Matthew, who will be in Virginia at the end of the month and then not return for a long while; sends regards, 3pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1827 July 2
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