Rutson Maury, New York, New York to R.M. Doswell, Norfolk, V[irgini]a, 1875 October 16
Scope and Contents
Has been corresponding with his father; cotton looked very discouraging until 30 [Sept.]; on 2 [Oct.], thought they had finally reached botton; things finally got better, though; tje danger is not over, though, especially because of bad weather on the Atlantic Coast; there cannot be as much cotton picked now as there was at this time last year; the cotton crop in Northern China has failed; more cotton may have to go there from India. 2pp. Cy[?] of ALS
Dates
- Creation: 1875 October 16
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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