L.A. L[ippett], Providence, Rhode Island, to her "Dear Friend" Rutson Maury, New York, New York, 1865 September 24
Scope and Contents
Received his sad letter about his friends and relatives [Tom Addison and Captain Maude?]; prays Miss Wakefield's new treatments will relieve her suffering; it is kind of him to invite her again to New York, but she is not well enough to accept; had been ill in bed for five or six weeks when she had heart trouble; she was very relieved when her heart began to beat normally again; her sight is failing so much that she can no longer walk out alone; the friend who is writing down her dictation for this letter has taken her walking; is sorry that Walker's accident has not led him to Jesus; sends her love to walker. 3pp. LS
Dates
- Creation: 1865 September 24
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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