Letters from Jonathan Boucher to John James Whitehaven

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 4
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Jonathan Boucher, St. Mary's Parish [Caroline Co., Va] to [John] James, at St. Bees, Whitehaven [Eng.]., 19 July 1765 Mr. Bulman, recommended by Boucher's father, declined the post of usher; asks if James can find a suitable man; there are now 15 boys in his school. News of Mr. Maury who rode 80 miles to see him. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

[Jonathan] Boucher to [John] James, at St. Bees, near Whitehaven, [Eng.]., 22 June 1767 This letter will be delivered by his sister Jinny [who came out to America in 1761]. Wishes he could return to England, even to poverty. Mrs. Chase is having doubts about marrying "so unsettled, giddy, and fickle a man." Had a discussion with Colonel Thornton concerning the Jackson boys. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Language:
English

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