Sarah Mytton Maury, Seacombe, England, to her brother-in-law, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia., 1829 July 18
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The tomatoes that he planted in the garden are doing well; all of the vegetables are growing well for the first year [of having a garden]; watched him from the window after he got on the boat to leave; Anne [sic] is at Allerton; she is attempting to tke care of Mrs. Maury in her absence; news of the Bolds and their European travels; "Little Jimmy" cut two teeth; Mrs. Maury take care of him well; William and Rutson do not nurse him as well as he did; Anne [sic] is also very good with him; will not say anything about Mr. Maury's position, as he knows he differs from the rest of the family about the politics incolved; she is also anxious to know the outcome; Rutson and his rowing exercises; news of family. 4pp,. ALS Bears AN from [James Mayrt], [Seacombe, England], to his son, James S> Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1 August [1829]. Were glad to hear of his arrival; asks what he thinks of Gen[eral] [President] Jackson; sending Tom [Thomas Walker Maury] a paper with an article about himself.
Dates
- Creation: 1829 July 18
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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