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James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1830 May 8, 1830 May 12

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 59
Identifier: id83742

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

Before Mrs. Maury's death, he had gotten over the sorrow of losing his job; goes in to Maury and Latham when the weather not too bad; he and Rutson are both glad to see the end of the rower [?] company; sends regards to William D. Mereweather; his health; remembers Mr. Mereweather's family; his sister [Elizabeth Herndon] is upset he has not come to visit her; hopes that James will be happily married one day; the proceeds of his tobacco; hopes to receive some ham from Reuben before long; sends regards to his family in Virginia; sends regards to James. 3pp. ALS Bears ALS from J[ame] Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 12 May 1830. Asks to be remembered to several friends; Ann has sent the copy of the translation of the memoirs of the Fontaine family; will tell Edmund Fontaine that the books is on its way; will suggest to him that they give xopies of the book to James Fontaine, who is translating it.2pp. Including Ts of ALS, 3pp.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830 May 8, 1830 May 12

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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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