Sallie F. Maury, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, to her sister-in-law, Nan Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, 1864 September 13
Scope and Contents
Has been making herself a hat; thought she was too old to wear one and that she would look foolish, but she needed something other than her bonnet to wear when she went out;; asks if she has been out in one; thanks her for the contents of the bag Fontaine brought; is glad to hear Cousin Lewis is getting better; Charles [her husband] got leave to come home for a visit; the carpet and chair came from Caroline; will use her [AFM] carpet in the dining room; her mother sends love; asks if she got the letter she [SFM's mother] sent in reply to the one she had written about her Uncle James [S. Maury's] death; asks if Mary Gilpin has been to visit her; thanks her for the offer of crockery, but she does not need any; sends love to the family; hopes that Cousin Lewis will continue to get better. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 September 13
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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