Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 6
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The visit from Mat[thew Fontaine Maury] and family; William Maury wrote to thank them, but the rest have not; the relationship between Fontaine and Nannie seems to be platonic; was not happy to see Bettie [Elizabeth Herndon Maury] at first, but the visit went well; Cousin Lewis and Jane are visitng and Jane has been ill; let Jane stay in her room, and so have to clean it up in a hurry; Helena will leave on Thursday; will go to Green Farms with Uncle Matthew to relax; Tobin gave her the enclosed letter [not present] but told her not to read it; asks her to bring two silk umbrellas and a book for them; bought Jones a mantle which she likes and wears; Sarah and Mytton have gone to Highwood; news of friends. 4pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1855 August 6
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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