Rutson Maury, Old Hall, Buxton, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861
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Talked to Mr. Menlove yesterday about his estrangement from his wife and daughter; Menlove said he had made an overture to his wife after arriving in England, but that he was not impressed by her response; said that his wife had behaved shamefully while he was sick; his daughter was sorry to learn that she was part of the reason her father was sick; his daughter's husband is back from India and is annoying him; was unable to learn as many details as he [RM] wanted to; feels that Menlove and his wife are both too indifferent to the situation; Mary Wakefield has invited him to visit Sedgwick for a few days; wrote to her about American affairs; she favors separation; Mary Bold found the notice of William Latham's death; he had mentioned that he would leave Maury Bro[ther]s some money, so expects to have to go to London to meet with the executioner of the will; spent less money this week than he was expecting to; (13 [Sept.]) slept very well; Mary Bold will send him a letter to send to her [AM]; news of friends; sends regards. 8pp. ALS
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