Eliza Maury, Pedmont, Virginia, to her cousin Ann Maury, New York City, New York, 1839

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 110
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Scope and Contents

An will probably wonder what she is doing in the mountains of Virginia; [her son] Dabney left West Point to be closer to her; decided to go to college in the fall and chose between William an Mary and the Universoty of V[irgini]a; chose the University of Virginia; she went to visit him to make sure that he was getting settled in all right; has been able to see many friends and family near Charlottesville; approves of the University; thinks that Dabney will do well there; Reuben received her letter and sends his love; she wil write for Reuben as Ann did in New York; he and his son are harvesting their crop; cousin Betsy's health is still not good, but she has gotten better; Betsy wishes to send Ann a book; will return home next week; thinks that Matthew will be back from visiting his parents in Tennessee in time to travel with her; Matthew's parents didn't receive the letter telling them he was coming so he surprised them; his mother mistook him for an Irishman; Matthew's parents will probably come back with him for a visit; visits to family members; would like to hear from Mr. Maury; news of family; Reuben's crops; wants to sell her Multicandes[?]. 4pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 3pp.

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