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Encloses a copy of a letter from Miss Lippett; sent the original, along with a basket of peachesm to Walker; it wuold be a blessing if Walker's accident led him to think about Religion; wrote letters to Miss Lippett and to Harriet; Walker's friend, Mr. J. de Jonge, called and said he was going to Orange to see him; thinks he should have told him not to visit Walker yet, but he wanted to hear more news; Mr. de Jonge promised to call on him if all was not well, but he has not called; asked Wi[illia]m to send him an updateby telegram if Walker continues to be alright, insted of coming to town to tell him; bought peaches, musk-melons, and 2 tons of coal; planned to nap after dinner, but Cousin Jody and his wife [Sally] called, having just returned from their trip to Canada; told them about Walker's accident; told them other family news; has hardly looked at the newpapers all week; (23 [Aug.]) received a telegram from David saying that Walker was slightly feverish, but that he got better; copied it to send to Harriet, also copying for her part of James's letter; James said that Louisa was doing better; he also said that the "young gentleman" [his new son?] was doing well; (24 [Aug.]) Mr. Henop [?] called after breakfast and asked if it would be all right for him to visit Walker; asked him not to go yet, and told him to pass the message on to Walker's other friends; Mr. Henop will call on him [RM] everyday for an update; William called in the afternoon and said that Friday night was Walker's worst night yet; Walker was in pain, so they gave him Morphine; Dr. John S. Barlett died; the D[octo]r told William that Walker was doing much better than he expected; the wound is discharging from two places, two of which are from the cuts of the knife [during surgery], and one is from where the wheel mangled his arm; William think that Walker was overtired from too much company on Saturday evening; Matthew is not very concerned about Walker's condition; she is lucky that Matthew is not giving her updates, because she would never learn anything new; Anne Nugent [one of their servants] is going to Orange to help out;  does not know if this is really a good idea; Matthew's servants are supposed to pitch in while Ann is gone, but they seem reluctant to help; ; encloses a note from Mrs. McLane [not present]; Cousin Jody came by to return a book his wife had borrowed from [Ann's] library; they plan to leave for home tomorrow morning; thinks that James gets the sugar, he should sell it in New O[rleans]; the Rebellion seems to be on its last legs; (25 [Aug.]) Ann [Nugent] went to Orange and returned with no difficulty; encloses a letter from Mrs. Greene; the D[octo]r examined the wound while she was there and said it is doing very well; he also said that the most dangerous period is almost over; William said that Sarah and Walker plan to go to Dunnington in order for Walker to recuperate; thinks this would be bad because then Sarah would have two invalids to take care of; thinks it would be better for them to get lodgings in Orange; after that, William will be able to go to St. Louis; plans to go see Walker during the day on Thursday, when Matthew is back in the city; heard that Fort Sumpter [sic] has been captured and expects the capture of of Charleston as well. 12 pp AL Including AN from Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, England, 25 August [1863]. Tells her right away, as she opens the letter, that Walker is doing very well; if William has had known the mails on the China closed today later than usual, he would have come directly to the office to give his news; assumes hat she will ont leave England before 7 Nov [1863]. 2pp. Including Cy of LS from L.A. L[ippett], Providence, Rhode Island, to Rutson Maury, New York, New York, 20 August 1863. Expresses her sympathy for Walker; would not have expected him to behave so foolishly; assumes he will be grateful to God that he has recovered; she will pray for him; asks to be told when he comes home; she has had to get someone ele to write the eltter for her, because her eyesight is getting much worse; sends her love to Ann. 1p. Including Cy of ALS from M. Greene, Narragansett Ferry, R[hode] I[sland], to Mr. [Rutson], Maury, New York, New York, 24 august [18]63. Was very sorry to hear of Walker's accident; is thankful that he ws not killed; asks him to keep her updated on Walker's condition; it will be a shock to Miss Ann Maury; assumes that she will return from abroad; sends regards to Walker and Sarah; it is very hot. 2pp Bears ANS from Rutson Maury, {New York, N.Y.], to his sister, Miss Ann Maury, England, undated. Saying that his latest letter to Mrs. Greene would have passed this one in the mail.