Tobin Maury, New York, New York, to his Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 16
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Was sick yesterday, but feels better today; likes his new French teacher; will learn German and bookkeeping; the Sabines came back from Oyster Bay; Mrs, Tufnell's only son has married a Spanish countess who is very rich; went to the theater and enjoyed the show even though he sat next to a very large lady who took up part of his seat as well as all of her own; hopes she will bring him a birthday present; one of the birds is moulting. 2pp. ALS Bear ALS from Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, (Ann Maury), Liverpool, England, [18 Sept. 1855]. Asks her to get two carving forks; encloses the key to James's desk [not present] which is broken; asks her to get a replacement key; Aunt E[lizabeth Maury] came to town to get the house in order [for the family's return from Green Springs]; Miss V[an] N[ess] will probably spend the winter in New York; is waiting for her reply to Walker's letter suggesting that he not return to school; is upset that Cousin Lewis's board has retired [?] Cousin Matt[hew Fontaine Maury?] on leave-of-absence pay; Walker wants to know where she got her new ring; Cousin Lewis is anxious to know what she has to say about the letter he sent; is glad she will still be able to go to England; Lewis plans to give up the Nacy and live in Kanawha; they talkes about the difference in religion and how they will baptize their children; decided to deal with that when it comes later; hopes she is doing the right thing; will give up the idea if she wants her to stay at home; went to the theater; the play upset James because the heroine dies in her lover's arms, which reminded him of the deaht of "that poor girl"; the improvements on the house continue slowly; took an enjoyable trip with Uncle Rutson to Greenwich, [Conn], to see Mr. and Mrs. Clunas; Mary McGrath was glad to see how grown-up she [AFM] is; she nd Cousin Lewis toko a carriage to Miss Lathrop's wedding, and the sexton asked if they were the ones to be married; she laughed in his face; news of friends; Cousin Lewis sends regards. 7pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1855 September 16
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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