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David Spence told him that the Norwegian sank on Cape Breton, but that they crew and passengers were saved; Walker left early to dine and spend the night at Mr. Bigland's; John Russell also left early because his mother is sick, possibly with Diptheria; wrote a letter to Miss Lippett and encloses the copy; knows that Elizabeth [Bold] would like to help out Miss B, but thinks she might tell too many people the story; thinks Mr. Hodgson could be trusted to be dicreet; Matthew and Mary have returned; they had no trouble on their journey; (19 June) James [Matthew's son] took his examinations and did well; encloses two letters from Harriet, which he received yesterday morning [not present]; also received a long letter from James at New O[rleans];encloses a copy [not present]; is surprised that James thinks that Rutson's daughter was born in wedlock; has not received one of Mrs. Cox's letters; got one from her yesterday, which he assumed to be the missing one, but it was not; Matthw says he thinks Lewis [William Lewis Maury?] will be captured; invited Jody to stay with them when he comes to New York; has finally found the address for Mrs. Cox's friend Jane steers; read in the "Express" that the mayor of L[iverpool]plans to build a free church in Hooton; wonders what Dr. McNeil will say about this; (20 [June]) the plans for the invasion of M[arylan]d and Penn[sylvani]a seem to be going forward. 6pp. ALS Including Cy of ALS from Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to Miss Lippett, . 17 June 1863. Made a copy of her letter to him and sent it to Ann along with her plan for her; Ann knows about the situation and will be happy to know it is resolved; thinks the plan for Miss B to go to Mrs. Blodgett's; is sure that Mr. Archibald will help get her set up in Liverpool, but offers his help if it is required; Ann is visiting Miss Wakefield in Kendal; their mother and her family were born and raised in Kendal, and their mother lived there untl she was married; his mother's family and the Wakefield family have been close for at least a century; Ann and Mytton plan to tour the Lake District, go to Endinburgh, and then go south to see Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehedge; Ann will probably not be in Liverpool when Miss B arrives; Ann's eyes have healed. 2pp