Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855

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Box 2, Folder 139
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Scope and Contents

Uncle Rutson is still asleep, so she will write until he wakes up; preserved some strawberries and pineapple, but burnt them; did some more strawberries today; asks her to thank Mrs. Cropper for the books and pictures; Bridget had a "gouty Rheumatic affection" in her feet, but is rested for a day and is feeling better; Ann took Bridget's place in the household duties; is very annoyed with Mrs. Henry Gilpin who invited her neice, Helena Sibley, to stay with the Maurys for a few weeks; Mrs. Gilpin wants to pay them for keeping Helena but she will refuse to accept payment; Mr. Henry Gilpin has been helping Rutson [her brother]; is uninterested in Rutson's business; feels that Rutson is slefish and heartless; was insuted by his comment that the house looked better since she thought itwas winderful to begin with; did not tell him that he upset her; told him that the family is upset because he behaves well with strangers and friends but it cross with his own family; Rutson said it made him sad to remember his home because he was happier then; is glad that her aunt Bridget has a nice home; would prefer to stay with her Ann as long as she will have her; Aunt Elizabeth wants her to tell Ann that Mrs. Richard Gilpin had a son; news of friends; tells her not to use her spectables so much by writing so many letters; Harriet sends regards. 8pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.

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