Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt" (Ann Maury), New York, New York, 1864 August 22
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
They are anxious to send Cousin Betsy home or to join her husband, but she does not want to go; board where her husband is has gone up to $60; had an interesting letter from "Mother," who sent love to Harriet; all the women of the family are with her ["Mother"]; flour costs $30 to $35 a barrel; asks her to excuse her writing as pens and ink are scarce; Jane and M[ary] Lewis are visiting the country and will return home today; two of hre help were not content with their home at the Old Mansion, so she must find other homes for them; Lewis is away but wil be back soon; her sons are well; thinks of them often and of the good time Harriet must be having with them; sends love to all the family; she opened the enclosed envelope [not present]. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 August 22
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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