James Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his son, James S. Maury, Ridgemont, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1832 February 2
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William has sent them a few barrels of [Mr.] Sutton's potatoes; will send a barrel to him and hopes he will share it with Tom and Reuben; also would like him to give some potatoes to his [JM] godson' hopes to leave Richmond next week; asks himto address letters to him ar Mr. Vass's in Fredericksburg; is anxious to hear how he is doing at Ridgemont; Rutson and Mat[thew] have not arrived yet due to bad weather; hopes to get information about the cholera and the state of affairs in England; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Bears ALS from Ann Maury, [Richmond, Va], to her brother, James S. Maury, Ridgmont [near Charlottesville, Va], [2 Feb. 1832]. Mr. Maury has changed his mind and wants James to write to him at R[obert] Pollard & Son as usual; is anxious to hear from him too; Dick wants them to visit him in Norfolk; they will go if they can get from Norfolk to Fredericksburg by steam[boat]; the weather; hopes he is warm enough; asks if he has received a box of clothes; sends regards. 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1832 February 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
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