Matthew Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, Barrock Lodge, near Carlisle, England, 1830 April 4
Scope and Contents
Received her letter after receiving one from William; appreciated the details she gave about their mother's death; has written to William and Mr. Maury and hopes to hear how everyone is doing; is glad that Mr. Maury and William were not in Liverpool when it happened; values the time period after Mrs. Maury recovered rfrom the first stroke long ago; thanks Providence that Mrs. Maury is now in a better place; is happy that his mother received a letter from him soon before her death; never felt the effects of death before they lost Harriet [William's first wife]; feels his mother's death even more strongly; news of riends; has not heard from or about James since he arrived in New Orleans; knows that James does not like to write and is very busy with his farming; wishes James were married; considers that James is perharps all right single; more news of friends; sends regards. 3 pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1830 April 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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