Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 June 7
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
They all received her letters; spoke with Mary Bold about Laura and Bold & Co[mpany] affairs the last time he was in Liverpool; told her he thought Tom should settle things with his brother so he could make arrangements for Laura; Tom's recent business ventures; does not think Mary needs to be worried; does not think she [AM] should mention Tom's affairs to Laura; does not want Rutson to leave yet; he and Matthew do not approve of the circular of Craig & Maury that Rutson sends, feels Rutson is ignoring his instructions and the plan he made for him and James; he and Nan are going to take a trip to Niagara; Charles left this morning; the letter attached to the circular was poorly written; thinks that Rutson needs to study grammer and learn to write like and gentleman; news of friends; (9 June) read her "Nautical Journal" and found it interesting; arrangements in case Rutson arrives; if he does not come, everything will go as originally planned; will send a pair of eye glasses, belonging to Mrs. H.B. Gwathmey, to be fixed in London; asks her to bring vegetable marrow seed for Mr. Pollard. 6pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1855 June 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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