Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her neice, Nan (Anne Fontaine Maury), 1861 August 31
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Wrote to her last week on the last day letter were permitted to go to the South; is trying to send this letter by Port Tobacco; Mytton plans to teach and study at the same time; Mrs, R's gardener sounds like Mytton, always finding objections to everything; told Mytton this and thinks he has considered it; recommends the book Passing Thoughts on Religion by Miss Sewell; received her letters of 4 August and 15 [August]; hops they will be able to communicate even though it is forbidden; the Haddens are enjoying their trip to England; received a letter from Uncle Rutson; he is staying with the Bolds in Wilfield Place; news of friends; (1 September) Dr. Hawks preached at church; wishes there were still southerners at church; wonders how long it will be before the two sides relent; enjoyed the service, especially the sermon; did not want to mention the accident that happened to Maggie [Margaret Rutson Ludlow] the last time she wrote because she did not know if she would be able to write to her again saying that she was better; asks her to read the part of the letter to Willie and Charlie [William Lewis Maury and Charles Walker Maury, Nan's sons]; Frankie [Francis Maury Ludlow, Harriet Maury Ludlow's son] was playing with matches and caught his sister Maggie's clothes on fire; she was very badly burned and in a lot of pain; received letter from Harriet saying that Maggie was improving; did not mean to conceal anything from her, but did not want her to worry; hopes she will write back and send the letter by Dr. Stewart, sends regards. 4pp ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1861 August 31
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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