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Contains 184 Results:
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1820 August 16
File — Box: 1, Folder: 125
Identifier: id78611
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Mrs. Maury is still at Whitworth; her health s improving and her spirits are good; Mr. turner wants to meet them at Buxton in September; he plans to have Mrs. Maury leave Whitworth directly if she is well enough; is telling all of the news about Mrs .Maury in case he heard it from somewhere else; increase in exoprts from Liverpool to the USA; will send him a knife, as he requested; William also sent him an expensive pipe which he does not need; he thanks him anyway; asks why Charles Johnson...
Dates:
1820 August 16
Margaret Maury, Whitworth, England, to her son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1820 August 29
File — Box: 1, Folder: 126
Identifier: id78613
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Mr. Maury comes to see her every two weeks; Mary Bold's condition is improveing; received a letter from Rutson; next Christmas he will work for Maury and Latham, and leave the Charter House; received his letter of 14 July; had believed Ann Gott was the object of his affections; cannot judge Miss Lewis as she only heard about her from William, tells him that it all may be for the best [Miss Lewis's rejection of him]; her friendship with Mr. Maury's first wife and her sadness upon her death;...
Dates:
1820 August 29
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1820 August 29
File — Box: 1, Folder: 127
Identifier: id78614
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Scope and ContentsThanks him for all he has doen for Maury and L[atham]; will consider what he says about being permanent in Richmond; finally wrote to the people William told him to write to; hasn't had time to think about William's suggestion about the cargo to Rappahannock; he knows what they wrote to Mr. Thorndike; does not believe what he saus about his friends in London; hopes to go to London this year to see old friends; invoice laws; trade statistics; (31 August) talked...
Dates:
1820 August 29
James Maury, Liverpool, England to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1820 September 9
File — Box: 1, Folder: 128
Identifier: id78615
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Visited Mrs. Maury at Whitworth and they talked about William's problem; he was in similar situation when he was young; his father advised him that the girl he was interested in was not a good match for him; thought more about his friends in Finsbury Square [London] and still does not think he will stop doig business with Maury and Latham; James's health is good; he wishes James felt comfortable enough to confide as he did to his own father; thinks James is probably too shy; James did say...
Dates:
1820 September 9
William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, to his sister, Ann Maury, Centre Hotel, Buxton, England, 1820 September 10
File — Box: 1, Folder: 129
Identifier: id78761
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Scope and ContentsWent to church that day and heard Mr. Parkman speak, who is not as happy as he was when he was in Liverpool; visited Brookline; likes the area around Boston very much, except for the heat; has not been able to sleep very well lately because of the heat and business concerns; she can make conversation at her debut at the Consular Ball based on William's observations about Boston; conversation with two daughters of Byrd Willia; this was right after Miss Lewis...
Dates:
1820 September 10
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Richmond, Virginia, 1820 September 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 130
Identifier: id78768
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Scope and ContentsBears ACy of a portion of Charles Williams, [U.S.A], to [James Maury, Liverpool, England], [19 Sept. 1820] Wants to know whehter he [William Maury] told Mr. Parson's that he [CW] did not tell him [WM] to say that Mr. Carter was going to fail; his [CW] brother wishied William to tell Mr. PArsons that he [WM] was not authorized to spread that information. 2pp. ALS Extract is from Charles William's letter; requests he comply with his wishes; he must be cautious of...
Dates:
1820 September 26
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1820 September 28
File — Box: 1, Folder: 131
Identifier: id78776
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Wrote a short letter to him in duplicatre; got a letter from Mrs. Maury at Whitworth; she will go to Buxton as soon as she feels better; he expects that to be soon; saw Col[onel] Perkins. 1p. ALS Including T's of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1820 September 28
Margaret Maury, Whitworth, England, to her son, William Maury, Richmond, Virginia, 1820 October 4
File — Box: 1, Folder: 132
Identifier: id78778
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Scope and ContentsTells him he does not have to leave America and come to see her; the doctors say he is doing well, even though the treatment is taking longer than expected; visit from Mr. Maury; his good health; visited Haigh, who has a problem with his spine; visit from Matthew; news of other patients; plans to return to Buxton instead of going directly home; does not have much other news, as Whitworth seems to her "the receptacle of misery"; the dressing rooms are cheerful,...
Dates:
1820 October 4
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Richmond, Virginia, 1820 October 5
File — Box: 1, Folder: 133
Identifier: id78783
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Read part of his last letter at Whitworth; the wine is being sent to New York; steps to ensure it will be allowed to enter the port; Mr. Ewart says that Mr. Vive's transaction is not regarded at usury; regrets the situation his friend Mr. Gilbert is in; pleased by Mr. Peabody's conversation about him; will give his [WM] message to Matthew when he sees him; has not written to General Hampton yet, but may still do so; he will reply to the rest of his letter by the Martha, which leaves next...
Dates:
1820 October 5
(James Maury), Liverpool, England to his son, William Maury, New York, New York, 1820 October 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 134
Identifier: id78795
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Scope and ContentsThis is to continue his letter from the previous day; does not remember Mr, Gilbert being at his house; was impressed by the "Young Man" from England; Mr. Maxwell has the Gout; wishes he was able to write to his friends more often; wrote to his [WM] Aunt Benjamin with the intent of helping her son; will tell him about bills that have been consigned to them; approves of his idea to write to Gladstone; wants to know which of the consuls in England has the most of...
Dates:
1820 October 6
Rutson Maury, Charte-house Square, England, to his sister, Anne [sic] Maury, Liverpool, England, 1820 October 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 135
Identifier: id78800
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Writes in reply to her letter; understands why he has not heard from Mr. Turner, because Ann says he is away; has not heard from any of his father's friends; visit of Prince Charles to the Charter-house; sends regards. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1820 October 6
Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to take son, William Maury, New York, New York, 1820 October 11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 136
Identifier: id78804
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Mr. Maury was very surprised to see her sitting at the dinner table; the rest of the family was surprised as well; leaving for Buxton the day after tomorrow. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1820 October 11
James Maury, Liverpool, England,to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 October 31
File — Box: 1, Folder: 137
Identifier: id78809
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Mrs. Maury came home the say he sent his last letter to William; her return was a surprise; the doctor said she was cured or almost cured and that one could leave Whitworth for three weeks; trip to Buxron; Mrs. Maury has returned to Whitworth but hopes to leave for good soon; warns him to be careful of his health in New Orleans. 1p. ALS. Including T's of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1820 October 31
William W. Hay, Glenmore, Virginia, to his cousin, James S. Maury, Washington City D.C., 1820 November 1
File — Box: 1, Folder: 138
Identifier: id78811
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Scope and ContentsHis letter made everyone laugh; hopes that what happened to the other couple will not happen to William W. Hay and MB; he will send him a copy of the document; David Grove and his family are doing well; Emma is looking forward tohis arrival, cousin Pen[elo]e[?] wants to ask the Grandees of England to set her up in a boarding house in Washington; thinks now is an excellent time to have a farm; hopes he will come back in the spring; asks him to write back and tell...
Dates:
1820 November 1
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 November 7
File — Box: 1, Folder: 139
Identifier: id78812
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Letters received; thinks he [WM] should reconsider having a drummer; instructs him on how to conduct business and tells him to be frugal; meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce; Capt[ain[ Grover's affairs; letters he will write; cotton and tobacco; Mr. Pollard and Dunlivie; the Rathbones; Mr. L[atham] and he are upset that he [WM] told Mr. P[ollard?] what they said about Twenty-four; Mr. Jalkeld has returned to New Orleans and he [JM] feels bad that she should have to leave her family...
Dates:
1820 November 7
Margaret Maury, Whitworth, England, to her son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 November 8
File — Box: 1, Folder: 140
Identifier: id79623
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Scope and ContentsIs back at Whitworth so she can recover as much as possible; Mr. Maury was very glad to see her at home; her trip back; the surprise she gave everyone and their happiness at seeing her; Dr. James was the one who came up with the idea that Rutson informed of her return; will not prevent him from living in Richmond; the trip to Buxton; saw Mr. and Mrs. Galt and Miss Gotts there; Ann Gott is to be married to Mr. William Maitland, a friend of William Gott [her...
Dates:
1820 November 8
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, 1820 November 9
File — Box: 1, Folder: 141
Identifier: id79624
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Did not have time to send this with the letter and his coat that he sent yesterday; he can use the letter to General Hampton [not present] if he wants to; letters from Mrs. Maury and Ann are coming soon. 1 p. ALS
Dates:
1820 November 9
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 November 18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 142
Identifier: id79631
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His last letter; asks William to check on a certain aspect of the Navigation act; asks him to call on his sister-in-law, Mrs. S.T. Mason, if he is near her residence; Maury & Latham do not doubt his truthfulness; news of friends; Mrs. Maury is still at Whitworth, 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1820 November 18
William Maury, Charlestown, [V?], South Carolina, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1820 November 20
File — Box: 1, Folder: 143
Identifier: id79632
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Sends greetings to Maury and L[atham]; trip to the warm springs; Col[onel] Fry asked after Jim [James S. Maury]; his recent travels; his horse; will be leaving Virginia soon for seven months; Mr. Pollard gave him letters to give to the family of the girl he almost married; has stayed with pig drivers; his riding habits; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1820 November 20
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 November 25
File — Box: 1, Folder: 144
Identifier: id79633
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Mrs. Maury has returned from Whitworth; he doesn't think she will have to go back; cotton trade is bad; gave him a letter to Mr. Chew [?] of New O[rleans], who came from Brodie Virginia. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1820 November 25
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 December 7
File — Box: 1, Folder: 145
Identifier: id79778
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Mrs. Maury is doing well at home; the matter of " No. 17" and how he should act towards them; instructs him not to say anything to the owners of the Shamrock and Meteor; wants to show hi how much momey they would have lost by speculating the way he recommended; Backhouse & Rutson's financial affairs; does not recommend that "No.1" come to Liverpool. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1820 December 7
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820 December 7
File — Box: 1, Folder: 146
Identifier: id79808
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2pp. Cys Bears ANS from James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana 9 December [1820]. Decided to "suspend it" until he [WM] hears from him [JM] 1p. Including T's of ALS, 2pp.
Dates:
1820 December 7
Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, to her son, William Maury, New Orleams. Louisiana, 1820 December 13
File — Box: 1, Folder: 147
Identifier: id80186
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Scope and ContentsDr. Brandreth says her mouth is doing erll; came home two weeks ago; decided to use dry bark powder at Whitworth; wrote to Mr. Maury, saying that she wanted to come home; the docotor did not keen her again; Mr. Maury and Ann both had colds; Rutsonn returned to school yesterfay; (22 December) she was worried by the pistols, as she thought she would be; hopes there is no danger from drunkenness in Virginia; Ann is having Mr. Maury's picture done as a surprise;...
Dates:
1820 December 13
William Maury, New orleans, Louisiana, to his sister Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1821 February 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 148
Identifier: id80188
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Thanks her for her letter; describes the Mississippi River; all the ladies speak French so he doesn't think he'll do very much courting; thanks them for drinking to his health yesterday, his birthday; Cap[tain] McMeal, an acquaintance of Mr. Maury committed suicide the day before; an investment of his had failed; Mr. McGraw[?] paid Ann a compliment; he [WM] is glad now to have had his vanity checked by Frances [Lewis]; will tell them all about the relationship when he returns home; the...
Dates:
1821 February 6
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Savannah, Georgia, 1820 February 22
File — Box: 1, Folder: 149
Identifier: id80192
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Read his letter to Margaret[?] about the death of his [JM] friend Col[onel] Lindsay and his son; trip to Buxton with Mrs. Maury and Rutson; William's trips reminded him of the time he saw Col[onel] [Daniel] Boon[e] in 1779 or 1780; [Boone] was one of the first white settlers in Kentucky and got a lot of good land; remembers Dr. Brown; asks if he has written to Mr. Gladstone or Mather yet; spoke with Mr. Glover and hopes that they worked out their differences; James Fontaine's children have...
Dates:
1820 February 22