Rutson Maury to his sister, Ann Maury, circa 1865 May 28
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
[First portion of letter is missing] Told Tobin that he expects Sarah to be home on Monday if the weather is good; Tobin does not think she will be back so soon; gave Mary her [AM] note after church; James is no longer using crutches, only a stick to help him keep his balance; encloses a copy of a letter from James in New Orleans [not present]; it is very different than most of the letters he has sent for the past three years; when Louisiana comes back into the UNion and when they let the Masters and Negroes make their own bargain, it will be better for everyone concerned; (29 May) had expected to find a Richmond letter from her this morning; received a letter for her from Nan; Mytton and V[irgini]a [his wife] are leaving tomorrow for Cold Spring; Mytton has read her [AM] ;etter to him [RM], and he now encloses it, with press copy of this letter, to Harriet. 4pp. Afrags
Dates
- Creation: circa 1865 May 28
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
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository