Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, (New York, New York), 1854

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 132
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Was glad to receive her letter, as he was worried about Matthew's health; is glad to hear that Matthew is doing better; is sorry that Elizabeth and Nan have colds; his health has been good despite the bad weather; congratulates her and Mytton on the good job they did preparing for his test; sends his best wishes to William and will help him if he needs it; as William was the most difficult at first, is glad that he is doing so well now; has not heard anything about Fontaine; thinks it is good Walker is so fond of telling the truth; thinks she must be glad to have all the children to take care of; James and Rutson both enjoy visitng Edward Pollard; the enlosed letter from Mrs. Cox [not present] should explain that her daughter has the measles; will escoort Mrs. Cox to Mrs. Alex Gordon's tomorrow; George Pollard did not get the post he wanted, but was offered a position as book keeper with the same company; he debated about whether or not to accept it, but he finally took the position; spoke to him last month, and he is satisfied that he can handle the work; is embarrassed by a bad decision he made about cotton; sometimes feels that he is too old to do anything,and that his experience does not help him; finally found and read the memoir of Mr. King in Hunts' Merchants' Magazine; felt that he looked too stern in the daguerrotype, though. 4pp. ALS

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