Rutson Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1838 November 11
Scope and Contents
He and Laura are no longer engaged; would rather tell her about it than brood over it; his trip back to Richmond; was unable to stop by and see James; William Lewis of Fredericksburg died, but he [RM] did not stop to see the family; arrived in Richmond too late to go to church; went to Laura's house and saw most of the family; Laura was at church when he arrived and asked to be excused from eating lunch with the family; finally got to see her and she was very upset; she told him that she felt they should not be married; she said that she felt gratitude for him after her father's death, but she did not love him; she is unhappy with herself for not letting him know any of her feelings in her letters; she said that she would still marry him if he wanted her to, but he released her from the engagement; feels more sorry for her than he does for himself; plans to leave for Petersburg soon and go to Charleston from there; tells Ann not to worry about him; Laura read Ann's note but declined the gifts from her and Matthew; Laura will reply to Ann's letter and he hopes she will reply to Laura's letters back to her, as she requested; sends regards; does not think there is a rival for Laura'a affections. 3pp
Dates
- Creation: 1838 November 11
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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