Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann [Mauruy], [Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 21
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Wrote a letter to Laura Lippert and plans to send a copy of the letter to Dick's father; read in the "Express" that Lieut[enant] William Lewis Maury is commanding the Tuscaloosa;Sarah had a visit from Cousin Belle, who knows nothing about Dick; wanted to let Mr. Grimshaw know if his books have arrived; Walker found out they had, but that the books were still at the dock; wrote to James and Matthew; Mr. V[an] Ness came for tea; Mr. V[an] Ness proposed a toast to her [AM] health; William received a letter from John Rowan, which he accidently opened; (22 June) received her letter; is glad she is having a good time; Sarah left for Dunnington this morning; read Nan's letter and the very touching letter from Miss Ellen; they are quoting high prices for gold; he thinks they are trying to annoy the people who passed the Gold Bill; there is a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce about the Gold Bill. 4pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1864 June 21
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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