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Rutson Maury, George Hotel, Bangor Ferry, [Wales], to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 30

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 36
Identifier: id104452

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Elizabeth Bold wrote to Miss Barbara Jones to invite her to join them on the steamer, spend the evening with them at the hotel, and then come on the tour with them; Miss Jones declined, claiming that her household duties would not allow her to join them; sent her a telegram asking her to reconsider; Elizabeth Bold remained seated for the entire steamer ride to guard against sea sickness; has never been to No[rth] Wales in the springtime, and it is quite pretty; Miss Barbara joined them at Beaumaris with a large carpet bag, but she still planned to stay only one night with them; they can see the suspension bridge and the Brittiana Bridge while the ladies stayed at the hotel; crossed the suspension bridge and saw a wonderful ciew; got sunburned; had planned to walk from one side of the tube [the Britannia Bridge] to the other, but this was not allowed; went to the roof of the bridge and met a man, who had been a passenger on the steamer, and his son; they spoke of American affairs; the Britannia Bridge is impressive, but the suspension bridge is beautiful and impressive; saw a train go through the Britannia tube; it was very loud; Miss Barbara finally agreed to go on their travels with them; they had a nice dinner; tomorrow they plan to take the railway from Bangor to Caernarvon; from nthere they will go to Beddgelert; may go through the Pass of Lanberis on Friday and stay at Capel Curig [?]; may go to church at Bangor Cathedral on Sunday and return to Liverpool on Monday; sends the letter to Mary Bold to be forwarded. 7pp. ALS

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  • Creation: 1862 April 30

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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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