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Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his cousin, "Jody", 1863 June 17

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 77
Identifier: id114042

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents

His brother Matthew went to get his daughter [Mary] and bring her back from Wesr Chester, Pennsylvania; they arrived home again this evening; thinks that paper currency will depreciate in value as the war continues; they still have gold to use; thinks that a capture of Vicksburg and Port Hudson will help end the war sometimes thinks Northerners and Southernerswill have to vote for peace; Sarah is keeping house while Ann is gone; Walker and William are also at home; invites him to stay with them while he is in [New York[ City; William will be happy to introduce him to the stock brokers; mentions that he has not acknowledged the anonymous letter he sent him about three weeks ago; Ann is now visiting at Kendal and Mytton has joined her; her eye injury is healing; Mytton tried to call on the "two ladies," but he could not find them at any of the hotels; Ann tried to send them a letter at the Adelphi hotel, but they were not staying there; he assumes they traveled to London soon after they arrived in Liverpool; they have received two letters from nan since he last wrote; William said that he [Jody] had been hearing from Rutson. 2pp. Cy of AL

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 June 17

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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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