William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1840 April 27
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Would have written to her earlier, but there were no boats going; Sarah wants her to bring Trib [Nan?] and live with them in England; would be glad to have her; his house is very much like their house was when they were children; may be considered extravagant; used the salary he got from being Director and Treaurer of the Wilmington Patent Dalt [?] company to purchase a Hot House; thinks the price is worth it to make the home prettier for the children; his parents made a house a home, and no one wanted to leave it; news of friends; Jimmy goes to London tomorrow; sends regards to Trib; sees thaty he has written on a letter he intended for one of his business acquanintcaes; Jimme has gone, 4pp. ALS Bears AN from [William Maur], LIverpool, England, to Mr. Mandrot [?}. 17 April 1840. Regarding a bill for flour. Including Ts of ALS, 1p
Dates
- Creation: 1840 April 27
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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