Anne Fontaine Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", Ann Maury, New York, 1864
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Has not heard from her in a long time; the last letter she received from her was about Mrs. Gilpin's death; sent the letter to Miss Mary [Gilpin], who did not receive it, but has since heard the news; Miss Mary was very upset by the news of her mother's death; her cousin [William Lewis Maury, her husband] is at home, recovering from inflammatory rheumatism and dysentery; Turner has cut almost all of his teeth; he is a spoiled child, but she does not think he is bad; Willie is think and fretful; the summer has been hot, and there has been a severe drought; many of the vegetables were harmed, though most of the grain was alright; is anxious to hear news of Mytton; exoects that he will be arriving home soon; has been thinking about Harriet and her trials; wishes the war was over; news of friends; her last account of Dick was favorable; he had a narrow escape; sends regards.4pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.
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