James Maury, New York, New York, to his sister Mrs. Edward Herndon (Elizabeth), Laurel Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1832 December 18
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Assumes that Ann has written to her; trip to Boston; saw many of his friends there; got a cold while he was there, but is now better; will leave for New Orleans on 28 [dec]; his son James has become so disgusted with his farm that he is neglecting the property; told him that once he is set up in a house, James is welcome to come live with him; James went to Fitch's Tavern in Charlottesville because he was so angry at Tom and reuben; fears that James might be mentally unwell; James thinks that everyone is conspiring to make him uphappy; seems to think that his father has given more to his brothers than he gave to him; argues that he gave the farm to James while he only made loans to his other sons; does not want her to show the letter to anyone but her husband; dreamt she came to visit him in New York; sends regards. 3pp. ALS Bears ANS from James Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Mrs. Edward Herndon (Elizabeth), Laurel Hill, Fredericksburg, V[irgini]a, 24 [Dec. 1832]. Doctor Morris has given him a more favorable report of James; will not be able to dine with them tomorrow.
Dates
- Creation: 1832 December 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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