James Maury, New York, New York, to his sister Mrs. Edward Herndon (Elizabeth), Laurel Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1832

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Box 2, Folder 73
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Assumes that Ann has written to her; trip to Boston; saw many of his friends there; got a cold while he was there, but is now better; will leave for New Orleans on 28 [dec]; his son James has become so disgusted with his farm that he is neglecting the property; told him that once he is set up in a house, James is welcome to come live with him; James went to Fitch's Tavern in Charlottesville because he was so angry at Tom and reuben; fears that James might be mentally unwell; James thinks that everyone is conspiring to make him uphappy; seems to think that his father has given more to his brothers than he gave to him; argues that he gave the farm to James while he only made loans to his other sons; does not want her to show the letter to anyone but her husband; dreamt she came to visit him in New York; sends regards. 3pp. ALS Bears ANS from James Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Mrs. Edward Herndon (Elizabeth), Laurel Hill, Fredericksburg, V[irgini]a, 24 [Dec. 1832]. Doctor Morris has given him a more favorable report of James; will not be able to dine with them tomorrow.

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