Ann Maury, New York, New York, to Sally F. Maury, 1867 February 18
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Rutson received her letter yesterday; they are very sorry to hear that Cousin Eliza has been so sick; they hope she is recovering; bought and sent the brandy this morning; added some things to r=the box that she thought would be good for Cousin E[liza]; included two small boxes of sardines and three packages of chocolate; she and Sarah plan to go to Long Island tomorrow to look at a house that might suit Lewis [William Lewis Maury, Nan's husband]; it is hard for them because they have spent so much money but are not any better off; they are both [WLM and AFM] satisfied with the freedmen's labor; understands that they would both like to settle in a small house with one white man as a servant, like the one they had in Georgetown; Nan would like to be close to her family; thinks it would be a good idea for Lewis to come visit them and see what prospects are there and then for him to come here; they must leave the sickly place they are in now, even though it is supposed to be a nice part of Virginia; Lewis wanted to live there because he knew there would be fish and oysters, but there are none; sends love to Cousin E[liza]; hopes the brandy will arrive safely. 4pp. ALS Bears AN from Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to [Sally F. Maury],undated. Saying that the brandy should arrive the same time as this letter.
Dates
- Creation: 1867 February 18
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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