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Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Barrock, England, 1855 August 19

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 152
Identifier: id87188

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

Hopes she has a good visit at Barrock; Matthew and Cousin Lewis returned to Tribridge yesterday; Lewis must return to Washington, although his health  is poor; in the meantime, he must stay in New York because his business partner is on vacation; sent more peaches to Aunt Elizabeth; Mytton and Richard plan to visit Tribridge again for a day; Richard will leave New York on Tuesday; he is uninteresting but well-behaved; enclosesa leffter from Matthew F[ontaine Maury] [not present]; Mr. Doswell may come to stay; the weather has been pleasant; news of friends; Mytton's health has been very good since he got back from Saratoga; (20 August) received a letter from Harriet saying that her husband Frank [Francis Maury Ludlow] is leaving for St. Louis by way of New Orleans; she and her son will join him when the fever is gone; he sent a copy of the letter to Nan; thinks it is a bad idea because Harriet will be separated from her husband for a few months; also concerned with Frank's health; Mytton and Richard made the trip to Tribridge; Lewis and Jane have not yet returned; they all have to get up early up early the next morning to see Richard off; finds this inconsiderate of Richard; Mr. Doswell will not stay with them; encloses Dr. Neville's letter to her [not present]; thiks she should sell her railroad shares' deaths from y[ellow] fever have increased. 8pp. ALS

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 August 19

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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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