James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Elizabeth Herndon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1828

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Box 2, Folder 31
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Apologizes for not answering her letter immeadiately; his reaction to her husband's affliction; the watch he sent them; sends regards to his brother Abraham; thanks her for the informatio about his brother Benjamin's family; James may visit soon; memories of Christmas; Matthew is to go to Paris on business; thinks Matthew should have accepted the hams she wanted to send; his health; bathing; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Bears ALS from Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister[-in-law], Elizabeth Herndon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 14 February 1828. Today is Mr. Maury's Birthday; had hoped that all the children would be home, but James is still in Virginia and Matthew has gone to Paris; asks if she thought Matthew looked like Mr. Maury; if they were not separated by the ocean, they would have been to visit them already; she and Mr. Maury are not fond of sea travel; does manage to cross the river to go to the cottage in Cheshire; describes Mr. Maury's travels back and forth to work from there in the summers; the snow; looks forward to Jim James's return home; she and Mr. Maury are not very happy with James's decision to move to Virginia, but they assume that he knows what is best for himself; James seems to be happy; his problems with servants; would have gone to help him set up the housekeeping if not for the voyage; thanks her and Mr. Maury's other relative for taking care of James. 2pp. Including Ts of ALS by Margaret Maury, 2pp.

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