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Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 May 23

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 138
Identifier: id86747

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

His plans for traveling to New York; the weather; James plans to leave for Richmond between 10 and 20 June; suggests sending him to White Sulfur Springs before he returns to New York; Matthew approves of his plans for Rutson and James; William was in New Orleans last week; hopes that Harriet will not come to New Orleans because of the heat; news of friends; cotton profits he expects to make; wishes that he had made more money; hopes that she is wekkl decided to leve New Orleans sooner because his landlady was giving up her house and he did not want to find other lodgings; news of friend. 2pp. ALS Bears ANS from Matthew Maury, New Y[ork], New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 30 May 1855. Discusses how much money they will make from cotton; will probably be able to pay her the money they owe her; discusses her financial situation; wants to convince Rutson that he should not work in New Orleans anymore as he is too old for that climate; James could do business there instead; asks her opinion on what he has said; Mary [his daughter] is much better, and the doctor said her cold should be gone in a few days.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 May 23

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.31 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: French

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