Elizabeth Murray to James Murray, 2 April 1754

Megan RileyApril 28, 2016May 12, 20163 Comments

Apr. 2. 1754 from his sister before her thres mevetrip (no idea what this says) Dear Brother, Before I left Boston I wrote to you twice I am very much surprised you did not write to me by a vassal that saild from cape fear the 20th dec. I am afraid you have not got my letters if so you will be very much surprised to hear from me in London where Sarcered the 10th feb: after a passage of six weeks I...

Elizabeth Cumming to Elizabeth (Murray) Smith 20th Nov. 1769

Megan RileyApril 22, 2016May 13, 20162 Comments

My D. Madam As there is nothing in this world givs me half the pleasure I enjoy in writing you I know you will indulge me, for the most ernest wish of my Heart is that I may never do eney thing you disaprove, not leve under what you thinck would be to my advantage, I mis you more & more every day my Heart aikes whin I rethinck how Strongly I am atached to you; your ill state of health and unparaliled goodnes maks me fear youl not long Contineu in this vail of tears Heven will Claimyou...