Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1840

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Box 2, Folder 114
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He will leave for Mobile tomorrow to settle Mr. Boykin's account; does not want to go, but does not want to lose the money either; does not like leaving Matthew alone with all of the work the company has to do; hopes to be back in time to take her and Nan back to New York; does not think they should go back early, as they would be of no use to Matthew at work; will let her know once he gets there how long he thinks he will stay in Mobile; William's trip to London; business prospects; was very impressed by the ship Republic; more discussion of business; William was upset to learn that Mrs. James Bold is to be confined in August; news of friends; Mr. Varian's reelection. 4pp. ALS

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