Letters from Jonathan Boucher to John James Whitehaven

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Box 1, Folder 3
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[Jonathan] Boucher, [Port Royal, Va.] to [[John] James, Whitehaven, Eng]., 5 Aug[ust] 1762 Announces his safe arrival in America after a tedious voyage. An embargo imposed by the proconsul on all homeward bound vessels until a man of war may escort them may delay letter. Has been slandered in his absence by Captain Dixon and Mr. Giberne, who has threatened a duel; his prospects of a school have been destroyed for the present by his caluminators. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Jonathan Boucher, Virginia to [John] James, [Whitehaven, Eng.], 10 Sept[ember] 1763 Has made the acquaintance of James Maury, a fellow clergyman [see letters from James Maury to Boucher]. Sends sermon in shorthand. Financial position poor; Americans live on credit. Preached sermon on the Peace [of Paris]. Sends £5 to his parents. It is all he can give because he is in debt. Lonely, has received one letter from James in two years.

Jonathan Boucher, Virginia to [John] James, at St. Bees, near Whitehaven, [Eng.]., 23 Nov[embe]r 1763 Has not heard from Mr. & Mrs. James for two years; urges them to write; is discouraged by the loneliness of his life and the unprofitableness of the school which he would resign if he were free of debt. Has turned author of anonymous pamphlets in a dispute between "some overbearing Colonels" and the clergy. [Parson's Clause]. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. (A/1/8)

Jonathan Boucher, Virg[ini]a to [John] James, at St. Bees, near Whitehaven [Eng]., 2 Sept[embe]r 1764 Is recovering from a severe attack of fever which has affected his eyesight. Ideas of romantic bliss have been blighted. Recommends to Mr. James the sons of Mr. Robert Jackson, a businessman of Fredericksburg and a friend of his, who has lately died; the elder of the boys has been taught by himself and Mr. Maury, and they are both to go to James' school at St. Bees. 3 pages. Autograph Letter signed.

Language:
English

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