William Maury, The Locusts, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, Virginia, 1832 September 16
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The General [President Jackson[?]]'s actions; Sarah will give her an account of their trip to Paris; he now thinks what happened there is for the best; the fact that people told her that Jimy was spoiled; he argues that the people who told her that had not seen him in amost a year; forgot to tell Mr. Maury that the Magistrates revokes the license for the house in Houghton Street; talked to George Drinkwater about it but he did not treat them well; will ask the next mayor for a new license; went to a Ball at Mr. Penkett's; the children went to visit him the next day and called Mr. Penkett "Grandpapa" and played with him; Mr. Penkett was amused; news of friends; Sarah's brother William; Mr. H and Will Hughes are having an arguement; the garden; grapevines; growth of trees they plated; will send plants and trees to Mrs. Vass; more news of the garden and friends. 4pp, ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1832 September 16
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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