William Maury, The Locusts, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1835 May 7
Scope and Contents
Cannot leave England before the 16th or he will leave Mr. Latham with too much work; thought of leaving by the 24th but had some bad luck with business; if MAtthew arrives when he is supposed to, will be able to leave by 1 June; Mary Wakefield cannot come; Jimmy will come and is very excited; Aley [?] looks forward to being old enough to visit as well; wants Matthew to stay at his house when he arrives; wants her to tell him that; will happily prune her trees; his own trees and grapes; wanted Rutson to thin the grapes when they expected him to come; does not think that Matthew will be willing to do so; asparagus; (8 May) received a letter from Matthew and thinks he may leave that day; received his father's letter; business is good. 3pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1835 May 7
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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