Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, London, England, 1863 August 2
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Encloses copies of letter from Miss Lippett and Louisa; also encloses a letter from V[irgini]a Draper; it has been very warm today; Walker went to Brooklyn this evening to call on Dr. Minor; William has not yet said when he plans to leave St. Louis; felt sorry for Dr. Morgan at church, who seemed very hot because of his wig; does not know what the young people will don on 6 [Aug], "Mr. Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day"; Matthew plans to talk to someone on monday about building a vault in their lot at Greenwood; (3 August) Mrs. H.D. Gilpin wants Matthew to make reservations for her on a boat; encloses another letter from Harriet at Stillwater [not present]; is surprised that Matthew F. Maury would not come see her at Chester Square; feels sorry for him because his cause will still be lost; is surprised that she did not take notice of the surrender of Vicksburg; (4 August) it was very warm last night, but today is cooler; Matthew left for cornwall and will be back on Friday; Cha[rle]s Van Ness came to T[tea] tonight. 4pp. ALS Including Cy of AlS from Louisa Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to her Uncle Rutson Maury, New York, New York, 24 July 1863. Thanks him for the $50 he sent; his letter brightened her day; is happy that she is treated as a member of her husband's James family; her brother was only slightly wounded and he recovered in a few days; Dabney Maury is in command at Mobile; he told citizens to arm themeselves; people buy less honey during the war because they are spending less on luxury items; Mrs. Pollard's health is very poor, but if she went someplace else, she would probably improve; will write to William in a few days and hopes to be able to send his clothes soon; her little girl is doing well; sends regards. 1p Bears Cy of ALS from L.A. Lippett, Newport, Rhode Island, to "my dear friend," [Rutson Maury], New York, New York, 31 July [1863]. Thanks him for his invitation to stay with them in 4th Street; the gift from Miss Ann Maury's friends is paying for her vacation; the weather is too damp to improve her health, but she hpes the weather will improve; would like to visit them in the Autumn, if her eyes are better; sends regards to Sarah, Walker, and William; sends love to him and his sister Ann. 1p
Dates
- Creation: 1863 August 2
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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