Rutson Maury, Richmond, Virginia to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1839

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Box 2, Folder 109
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Is grateful to Matthew for letting him come to Richmond; the entire Mordecai family was glad to see him; is glad he decided to go even before they invited him; Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Taylor expected him to come; describes again the gratification of the Mordecai family upon his arrival; was reminded of Laura wherever he went, but the memories were not sad ones; was glad she was happy and that she was to be [had been?] married to Mr. Young; Ellen showed Laura what he had written about her in a letter, and Laura was touched by the fact Rutson had said such kind things about her; does not feel he is worth of such approval, but is glad to have it; felt very welcome in the Mordecai's home; he and Mr. Young had a conversation about Laura; feels very bad for Mr. Young but is impressed with the way he is handling things; hopes to console Emma and Julia with the prospect of joining Laura in heaven; George intends to be baptized; Mrs. Mordecai is very resigned; Julia is very upset, as she and Laura were very close; hopes will write to Ellen and Julia; thinks that what Ann has to say will be helpful, since she is taking care of Nancy and might understand Julia's feelings about Laura better for that; hopes that his father is well; Laura was buried with her father; Mr. Young knew that she was a Christian, but culd not bring himself to ask Mrs. Mordecai if Laura could have a Christian burial; everyone was upset that a likeness of Laura was never made. 4pp. ALS

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