Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her sister-in-law, Sallie F. Maury,, 1864 January 26
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Apologizes for not having written; was sick during Christmas and then was busy with work; gave Spencer's message to Julia; asks her to tell Spencer that Julia and the children are well; Delia is better lately, perhaps because she takes a hot toddy everynight; Dr. Wilson told her that any stimulant that would quiet the circulation would work; sent for brown linen for the boys, but she will get blue if it ever comes; tells her not to count on it, as the fabric will have to run the blockade; got a package from Katie and Fontaine today, including the paper she is using; sent her an old frock for Lucy; Turnre[ her son] is teething and was up very late last night, acting up; if he continues to behave this way, she will call for the doctor; she misses her family very much, but Mrs. Wilson is a very good friend to her; she is a very good person although she has had a hard life; they see each other almost every day; she is also fond of Annie, told Aunt (Ann Maury) that she gve her son of the ribbon. 4pp. AL Including T's of AL, 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 January 26
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
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