James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, [Virginia?], 1819 August 31
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Is satisfied with that he [WM] is doing in the tabacco business; the consignments he got will give them a reputable appearance; if he is also productive in cotton, they will earn lots of money, since cotton exports from the U[nited] S[tates of] A[merica] last year to Liverpool increased 18 times; could not help but laugh at what he said about 58 [a client?]; was finally able to sell a consignment of Hera Tips[?] belonging to Mr. Cha[rle]s C. Parsons of Boston; [portion of letter missing]; they[?] ave visited Constantinople and Athens; ( 2 [Sept.]) Charles Williams arrived yesterday; is alarmed by the strange behavior of seventy-seven[a client?]; thinks he is improving, and so says Doctor [portion of letter missing]; got a commission from Mess[ieu]rs Goodwine [?] and son; William Charles Williams just called to say that he will be very glad to introduce him [WM] to all his friends; in Boston and Salem, Massachusetts he should wear the old Head [?]. 3pp. ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1819 August 31
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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