Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 12
Scope and Contents
Was glad to learn, from her letter to Nan, that she had checked on Mrs. Gwathmey's spectacles; Mytton went to Highwood with Sarah and then went to the Hudson River to row and bathe; received a letter from Dick, one of Richard B. Maury's sons, asking if he could stay with them while he was in NY; Rutson had told him he was welcome to stay with the family; Nan was upset with Rutson, but he [Rutson, Sr] was glad that Dick had invited himself; Nan was glad to see Miss Sibley leave; Mr. Gilpin thanks them and offered to let any of them visit him; he and Nan went to Tribridge on Thursday; the family there are all healthy and well; had wanted Cousin Lewis to take Nan, but he would not leave during the day because of his business; Cousin Lewis wanted to take his daughter to Tribridge for the weekend, though; thinks jane might stay there to further improve her health; wants Nan to stay there for a long time so she will be healthy too; Mr. J.P. Taylor visited and prevented a trip to the Elysian Fields; news of friends. 4pp. AL
Dates
- Creation: 1855 August 12
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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