Matthew Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his mother, Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 47
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Scope and Contents

Comments on how long it has been since he has written to her and the rest of the family; is glad that Mr. Maury is not letting the possibility if his dismissal get him down; Mr. King and Will Wood hope thatt Mr. Maury will keep his spirits up; Mr. Gwathmey feels that the General [President Jackson] is "vulgar-minded", and that he hopes Mr. Maury will not be too kind to Ogden; James Madison and James Monroe are both "disgusted" [with Jackson]; Mr. Hagarty has defended Mr. Maury; Ogden told Hagarty that he has taken no part in the affair; the Bolds and their travels on the Cont[inen]t; comments on Rutson's race; wrote to Jim[ James] yesterday; heard that his farm was in good conditition, and that there was a lot of corn; will try to go see him before he leaves Virginia; declines her offer of cravats and shirts; Geo[rge] Anderson's business with Mr. Maury; asks her to kiss Jimmy for him; sends regards; Mrs. Troker [?] is well. 2pp. ALS

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