Box 2
Container
Contains 205 Results:
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Herndon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1827 June 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 25
Identifier: id82724
Scope and Contents
Is not upset that she has not written for a long time; he was upset to hear about [Thomas] Jefferson's death, as they had been very close when they were young; understands that his son James is upset at not being able to find a wife; Ann received her letter a few days ago; she wrote a letter to MAt[thew] describing the trip she took to Europe with William; Mat[thew] is supposed to show the letter to James and she can look if she wishes; asks for news of his sister Benjamin and her family;...
Dates:
1827 June 1
Margaret Maury, Seacombe, England, to her son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1827 June 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 26
Identifier: id82736
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Scope and ContentsDioes not think they have been neglecting to write him; hopes that he and Miss Dabney will suit each other; cannot judge her, as she has never met her; wishes him good luck; his servant Violet; her former servant, John, was accused by his new mistress of being drunk while he drove her carriage; his wife Nelly died a few weeks ago; the men are off at work and Ann has gone to Mrs. Byrons'; the Taylors are visiting; two rich Liverpool men have died recently; news...
Dates:
1827 June 1
Elizabeth Herndon, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to her nephew, James S. Maury, Albemarle, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1827 July 2
File — Box: 2, Folder: 27
Identifier: id82926
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Apologizes for not having wriitten; all are doing well; visit from friends from George-town; heard that he joined a church, which made her happy; she is sure his parents will be happy to know that, although he is away from them, the Lord will take care of him; heard from Ann who said she wished to visit Virginia but was worried that her parents would get sick while he was gone; asks to know how his courtship is going; message for Betsy Maury; received a letter from Matthew, who will be in...
Dates:
1827 July 2
Matthew Maury, New York, New York to his mother, Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, 1827 July 17
File — Box: 2, Folder: 28
Identifier: id82927
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Has two letters of hers to answer; trip to Cincinnati; was impressed that the city was so prosperous, despite its newness; description of the markets; the state of Ohio, its people and its land; trip from Cincinnati to Sandusky Bay; trip from Portland to Buffalo on a steam boat; met up with General Scott and other friends in Buffalo; trip to Niagara Falls, which he enjoyed very much; stayed with Mrs. Gorham's family in Canadaqua [?] on the way to New York; saw Mrs. asnd Mrs King on hjis way...
Dates:
1827 July 17
Matthew Maury, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to his brother, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, 1827 August 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 29
Identifier: id82929
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Wrote to him from New York but has not received his reply; wants to know if James will come with him to Liverpool when he goes back home; asks if Reuben of Tom can take care of the farm for him while he is away; leaves for Richmond tomorrow and expects to hear from him there; his other travel plans; will not be able to visit Tom and Reuben sinc ehe will not be in Virginia very long; unless he says he cannot come to Liverpool; in which case, he will have to kidnap him and bring him along...
Dates:
1827 August 7
William Maury, Dublin, Ireland, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1827 September 12
File — Box: 2, Folder: 30
Identifier: id82932
Scope and Contents
Receied her lettter, and Rutson's letter at Cork; after he wrote from Killarney, the weather became very bad; had to go to Innisfallen [?] instead of to the Upper Lake; expects to go to Holyhead the next day; will tell her about a young woman he met; they are all well, but tired; tried to go see the trial of Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady, but it did not take place. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1827 September 12
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Elizabeth Herndon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1828 February 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 31
Identifier: id82951
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsApologizes for not answering her letter immeadiately; his reaction to her husband's affliction; the watch he sent them; sends regards to his brother Abraham; thanks her for the informatio about his brother Benjamin's family; James may visit soon; memories of Christmas; Matthew is to go to Paris on business; thinks Matthew should have accepted the hams she wanted to send; his health; bathing; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Bears ALS from Margaret Maury, Liverpool,...
Dates:
1828 February 9
William Maury, Glasgow, Scotland, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1828 June 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 32
Identifier: id82958
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Trip to Glasgow; received her letter; will leave on Thursday; will accept her offer and will go to their house the next day; asks her to ask Tom Bold to tell the carriage owners to come pick it up; asks that Rutson come get their trunk; cotton; thinks the spoons can wait until the next day; Sara [his new wife] thanks her for the trouble she has taken for them. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1828 June 9
Elizabeth A. Maury, Midmont, Albemarle County, Virginia, to James L. Maury [sic], Liverpool, England, 1828 June 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 33
Identifier: id83187
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived his letter; apologizes for not answering his last letter, but she was afraid he would not get it before he left; visit from her grandfather's brother and his children; wishes he could have met her cousin Sarah Lewis, because she felt he would have liked her; her grandfather's brother's health, everyone is in poor health, the doctors think because there is not enough ice; Col[onel] Randolph's death and reconciliation with his son; James Lewis says "the...
Dates:
1828 June 24
Thomas Walker Maury, Midmont, Albemarle, County, Virginia, to his cousin, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 1828 June 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Identifier: id83190
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Is glad to hear that he made it to Liverpool safely; Liz [Elizabeth, his wife], insisted on writing him the first letter, or he would have written already; visited Ridgemont [James's farm] to check on things; all was well, except that Jupiter was sick but he is doing better now; the recent illnesses and deaths in the area; the wheat and rye harvests; the tobacco crop; consulted with Craven and Teel, who think the tobacco should be sold in Richmond; (12 July) crop of corn probably injured by...
Dates:
1828 June 27
Thomas Walker Maury, Midmont, Albemarle County, Virginia, to his cousin, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 1828 July 26
File — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Identifier: id83191
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived letter from him and his father; visited Ridgemont which has been affected by the recent drought; the wheat rye and oat crops are decent, and there is a lot of hay; only half the crop of corn will be good; tobacco crop is "tolerable promising"; the wheat, rye, oats, and hay will keep him from starving; the state of people's crops; his people and stock are doing well; will get rid of Snap after all, so he will not have to be supported all winter; his...
Dates:
1828 July 26
E.W. Maury, Albemarle. Framington, Virginia, to her cousin, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 1828 August 29
File — Box: 2, Folder: 36
Identifier: id83192
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Received his letter; his parents seem to be very active for their age; her aunt and uncle's health; melons; they miss his company; illness in Charlottesville; the drought and its effects on the crops and the people; the University [of Virginia] is deserted, as everyone has gone away for the summer; her health; the presidential elections; supposes that William will not return to America now that he is married; wants his coat of arms; sends regards to Matthew; thinks James should marry a woman...
Dates:
1828 August 29
William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, Barrock Lodge Carlisle, England, 1828 September 10
File — Box: 2, Folder: 37
Identifier: id83193
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Saw her notice of the young stranger at the Gap; Mrs. Maury's health has improved; the garden; asks her to ask Aunt Rutson to send strawberry plants; news of friends; the house on Rodney Street; more news of friends; sends regards. 4pp. ALS\ Bears ANS from James Maury, Liverpool, England, to Ann Maurym Barrock Lodge, Carlisle, England, [10 Sept. 1828]. Requesting she make him another purse.
Dates:
1828 September 10
James Maury, Buxton, England, to his son, William Maury, Liverpool, England, 1828 November 8
File — Box: 2, Folder: 38
Identifier: id83194
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Approves of what was done about the Mutineers[?]; will write to Mr. Barbour; hope to return home on Wednesday; asks him to give Mr. Pearce twenty-one pounds; are glad they are doing well; he and Mrs. Maury are well also; Mrs. Maury would like to wait until she gets back to put the addition on her dressing room; sends regards. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1828 November 8
Jesse Lewis Maury, Albemarle, Virginia, to his cousin, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 1824 December 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 39
Identifier: id83197
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsEveryone is happy because it is almost Christmas; [Andrew] Jackson's election to the presidency; Uncle Mat visited from Kentucky; he and all the Kentucky family are doing well; when he wrote before, wanted to know what his employment was; his own travels; Marthy Terriel[?] marriage to twenty-year-old student at University of Virginia; family news. 2pp. ALS Bears ALS from Reuben Maury, Albemarle, Virginia, to his cousin, James S. Maury, Liverpool, England, 29...
Dates:
1824 December 24
Matthew Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, to his mother, Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England, 1829 March 10
File — Box: 2, Folder: 40
Identifier: id83198
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHas already written to everyone in Liverpool except her and James; is upset at not having news from England for the past 10 weeks; no one knows if any of the situations have changed ot not; still does not like Charlottesville very much; will probably not go to New Orleans, as it takes so long to get there and cotton prices are too high there; news of friends; the weather in Charleston; the land in South Carolina; expected Mr. and Mrs. Hagarty to have arrived...
Dates:
1829 March 10
Matthew Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1829 March 10
File — Box: 2, Folder: 41
Identifier: id83199
Scope and Contents
Has not received the letter she wrote about their father's illness, but did receive s later letter; her teeth; suggestions on how she writes he letters, and the amount of lines on each page;had hoped to hear from Sarah [Maury, William's wife] but has not; a bachelor who was staying at the same house in Charleston that he is staying at married one of the daughters of the house without the father's knowledge; cotton business; the recent parties in Charleston; misses dancing n the Weillington...
Dates:
1829 March 10
Ann Murray; Seacombe, England, to her brother. James S. Maury, near Charlottesvile, Virginia, 1829 June 19
File — Box: 2, Folder: 42
Identifier: id83200
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsTheir mother continues to get better, in her nerves and in her hearing; feels that, if Mrs. Maury was not feeling better, the worrying about Mr. Maury's consulship would be too much for her; does not think that General [President] Jackson is as honest as he and many other people seem to think; wants to hear what people in America are saying about Jackson; the Bolds are enjoying their travels in Europe; Elizabeth Bold's illness; visit to Mrs. Carson's new house...
Dates:
1829 June 19
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, America, 1829 July 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 43
Identifier: id83201
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsComments on the length of his journey; has decided to think as Mr. Ewart did about losses: "not to look back on them, but to look forward to something that is to recover them"; wishes him luck on his endeavor; will stay in Cheshire till the end of the month; regrets that they cannot see as many of their friends as they would like to while they are there; meeting of the directors of the Fire Insurance company; is not sure what they decided other than to continue...
Dates:
1829 July 1
Sarah Mytton Maury, Seacombe, England, to her brother-in-law, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia., 1829 July 18
File — Box: 2, Folder: 44
Identifier: id83207
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThe tomatoes that he planted in the garden are doing well; all of the vegetables are growing well for the first year [of having a garden]; watched him from the window after he got on the boat to leave; Anne [sic] is at Allerton; she is attempting to tke care of Mrs. Maury in her absence; news of the Bolds and their European travels; "Little Jimmy" cut two teeth; Mrs. Maury take care of him well; William and Rutson do not nurse him as well as he did; Anne [sic]...
Dates:
1829 July 18
Sarah Mytton Maury, Seacombe, England to her brother-in-law, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1829 August 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 45
Identifier: id83352
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsAs Anne [sic] is visiting Mrs. Rutson, she [SMM] gets to respond to his letter; is glad to hear that he arrived safely; they all hope that his farm is doing well; Mrs. Maury is feeling much better on account of the sea air and the baby; Jimmy continues to be well; his progress; William was very upset because five horses got in the garden and damaged many of the plants; went to the flower show on Thursday, but there were so many people there that they could not...
Dates:
1829 August 1
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesvile, Virginia., 1829 August 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 46
Identifier: id83357
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Apologizes, for not having written to him yet; both he and Matthew wrote letters to him on the 4th of July; all wre glad to hear he had arrived safely; hopes they will hear from him at Ridgemont soon; regrets the death of Mrs. Dovers; has not yet received official notification of his dismissal, but has seen Mr. Ogden and knows that it has been discussed; expects that he will miss his work; his heath is generally good; (15th) remembered him and frank a toast to him [for his birthday]; the...
Dates:
1829 August 7
Matthew Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his mother, Margaret Maury, Liverpool, England
File — Box: 2, Folder: 47
Identifier: id83362
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsComments on how long it has been since he has written to her and the rest of the family; is glad that Mr. Maury is not letting the possibility if his dismissal get him down; Mr. King and Will Wood hope thatt Mr. Maury will keep his spirits up; Mr. Gwathmey feels that the General [President Jackson] is "vulgar-minded", and that he hopes Mr. Maury will not be too kind to Ogden; James Madison and James Monroe are both "disgusted" [with Jackson]; Mr. Hagarty has...
Dates:
1783-1800's
Matthew Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his brother James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1829 August 19
File — Box: 2, Folder: 48
Identifier: id83376
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived his letter and is glad his farm is doing well; is not sure whether he will make it to Albemarle or not; was upset by what he said about General [President] Jackson's conduct and character and hopes he will not speak to anyone else in the same way; he is not seeking an office, so he has no need to speak favorably of Jackson, who has acted indecently and without propriety; Jackson had potential to be a good president, but has not done so; before Jackson...
Dates:
1829 August 19
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, James S. Maury, near Charlottesville, Virginia, 1829 September 8
File — Box: 2, Folder: 49
Identifier: id83381
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Had hoped to have heard from him, but now realized that he must be very busy with his farm;reminds him that he was going to tell him how he felt about losing his job; it was a coincidence that his last day of work was [July] 31, which was the day he arrived in Liverpool in 1786; has treated Mr. Ogden, his replacement, with respect; feels at loose ends, but hopes that the feeling will lessen with time; the sales of his tobacco; sends regards. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1829 September 8