Letters to, from George Vaux VII, 1882 - 1893
Scope and Contents
Some highlights include:
1882 1/19. [re C.W.M.’s account, with account papers attached]
Philadelphia, 1893 4/21. [expresses his desire to give up his care of C.W.M.’s property and his frustration with lack of appreciativeness of his time and labor; with response from C.W.M.]
1893 5/8. [“I wish thee dearly to understand that I have never been benefited either directly or indirectly from having the care of thy property.”]
1893 6/1. [again expresses frustration at C.W.M.’s ingratitude for his help]
1893 6/25. [“If I could before I die know from your words and your actions that you loved me as I have loved you it would be a solace to my declining years and a comfort and pleasure beyond my own powers of expression.”]
Dates
- Creation: 1882 - 1893
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
The familial relationship between these two people is complicated. C.W.M.'s sister, Sarah Morris Vaux, married George Vaux VII's son, George Vaux VIII.
Extent
10 items
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