Margaret Maury, Whitworth, England, to her son, William Maury, Richmond, Virginia, 1820

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Box 1, Folder 120
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Scope and Contents

Mr. Maury is waiting to see what she writes to William before he tells him anything about her; had a toothache about a month before they went to Buxton; later her whole mouth began to hurt, especially the roof of it; also had a sore throat; discovered a small lump on the roof of her mouth on the way back from Buxton; Rutson was thrown from his horse and injured on his side; when the doctor came to examine him, she asked him to look at her mouth as well; the doctor said it was nothing but she was concered it was a cancer; saw the doctor again later, and he recommended she see Dr. Park; Dr. Park examined her mouth and wished to consult with Dr. Brandreth [the first doctor]; they never showed up, so Mr. Bold recommended she go to Whitworth or London; went to Whitworth and saw Dr. James, who told her it was a cancer; felt he ould cure it; she had it "keen'd"; visit from Mr. Maury and Ann; was keened again; other patients of Dr. James; concern of family and friends about her condition; is now feeling better; was very distressed by the thought she might never see William again; thanks God for his mercy; does not think Ann will come to America; have been offered tickets to the Coronation Ball; various family news, 5pp. ALS

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