James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 December 13
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Mr. Parker made strong observations to him [WM] about reciprocal confidences; similar cases have ocurred in his own experience; has often been embarrassed [about not sharing a confidence in return for one?]; word of such accomodation will get out anfd people he does favor with confidence will be angry with him; has been unusually diffuse with the topic; to help him avoid such situations; has and will always dislike that manner of business; the family is well; Miss Mary Wakefield is visiting; tells him not to overextend himself. 4pp. ALS Bears N, . Starting date of receipt of letter, 18 February 1820
Dates
- Creation: 1819 December 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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