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Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 19

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 28
Identifier: id100805

Scope and Contents

Has made £10,000 on cotton so far; may make an additional £2200on the rest of their cotton; owe various amounts of money to other companies, but will probably make about £12,000; Maury Brothers' total worth should be about £19,000; should be glad to be so well-off financially; Mr. Hamilton is now in much better health; Elizabeth and Mary are going to dinner in New Brighton tomorrow and will bring Laura back with them; her neice, Mrs. Foster is in again in poor heath; received both her letters; appreciates Mrs. King's kind feelings; ; wanted to help her by getting letters of introduction for Mr. Davis; Maggie Addison said that she and the Hamiltons liked Mrs. Davis very much; William is getting needles, pins, and sewing thread to send to Nan; he is not sure how he will be able to get them there; thinks it would be a relief to her if Rutson gets permission to go to the South; is not sure how he will make his living before there is peace, though; does not think China looks promising for Tobin, on account of the movements of the Taehings [?] Rebels. 2pp. ALS

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 March 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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