Sally F. Maury, "Old Mansion" Virginia, to Nan (Anne F. Maury), Milton, North Carolina, circa 1863 March 11
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Had been thinking of writing to her about Johnny [Maury, sonn of Matthew F. Maury]; is sorry for his mother; had supposed that she would be crused by her son's death, but she has been supported by God; she said that she had made up her mind to give Johnny up when he went into the army; his mother had hoped that something would be left to remember him by, but the manner of his death prevented this; she believes he is with God; Dabney Maury's letter gave them hope that Johnny might be a prisoner; they heard from Nannie, though, that no one really had any hope; yesterday they got a telegram from Dabney saying that Johnny was not a prisoner and there was no hope that he was alive; his mother cried, but this m[ornin]g she was very composed; Cousin M[atthew F. Maury] would be comforted if he could see how well his wife is doing; news of family; has not seen Charles for two months and is sick of it; (27 February [March?]) is glad the Cousin Lewis made it to England; likes the name for the baby [Leonard Turner Maury] has not been to Uncle Jourdan's for two months, although she wants to go the roads are impassible. 6pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: circa 1863 March 11
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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