Box 2
Container
Contains 205 Results:
James Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Mrs. Edward Herndon, (Elizabeth), Laurel Hill, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1833 February 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 75
Identifier: id83763
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Scope and ContentsIs sorry that she is not feeling well, but feels that her condition will be temporary, every winter has a cough which goes away every spring; sends her a persciption that has helped him; will return to Virginia next month when the weather permits; will visit her; is glad to hear that James is behaving a little more rationally; Ann will write to her at the end of the letter; Rutson is well; hopes to see some of his relatives; thanks her for telling him how his...
Dates:
1833 February 27
Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Richond, Virginia to James Maury, New York, New York, 1833 March 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 76
Identifier: id83764
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Would like his servant Phil to be returned, if Mr. Maury can spare him;if it is inconvenient for Mr. maury, he should keep Phil; congratulats him on the prospect of peace an[d] harmony being restored to America. 1p. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1833 March 1
Matthew Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Virginia, 1833 June 14
File — Box: 2, Folder: 77
Identifier: id83765
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Scope and ContentsRutson has arrived at the White Sulphur; arrival of ships from Liverpool; sends Mr Maury's newspapers; Mrs. Byron's death; does not matter whether Rutson visits Richmond and Petersburg or not; business matters; hopes that Mr. and Mrs. James Madison are in good health; is glad that Judge [John] Marshall is playing at Lewits [?] again; wants Rutson to escort them to new York; thinks they should spend the summer in New York state instead of in Virginia; will be...
Dates:
1833 June 14
James Maury, Steady Reuben's, near Charlottesville, Virginia, to his sister, Elizabeth Herndon, Laurel Hill, Spotsylvania, 1833 June 29
File — Box: 2, Folder: 78
Identifier: id84291
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Called on Mr. Barbour; James is now much more rational; are closing his affairs and hope to be able to visit her in the second week of July; Tom's wife's health; saw his old friend Milly and enjoyed his visit; the hot weather; on July 2nd Anne and Rutson have been spending the last three days going over to James's belongings and deciding what to keep and what to seell; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp.
Dates:
1833 June 29
William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1833 November 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 79
Identifier: id84292
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Scope and ContentsHas not yet gotten her the book that she wants; has been very busy with Mr. Latham; happy that they have found a house; furniture; will be happy to visit them in New York in two years; sorry to hear about Matilda's illness; asls why Matilda is not married; would give her money if he did not have four children and a fifth one on the way; Mr. Latham thinks it is horrible, but he also said that he would get married if he found the right person; news of friends; (1...
Dates:
1833 November 27
William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, America, 1834 February 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 80
Identifier: id84297
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He must write to her because the ship is leaving soon and Sarah did not write her a letter yet; approves of the arrangements that were made from Jim; has not mentioned it to Sarah or Aunt B[old]; sending a package of seeds; asks her to tell Mr. Maury that he got his letter, and that he will send Martin the accounts he wants; Tho[ma]s Littledale's attack of paralysis; engagement of Tom Bold and Miss Naylor; he and Sarah attended a ball; the inventor of her articles was with some music. 2pp....
Dates:
1834 February 1
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1834 March 31
File — Box: 2, Folder: 81
Identifier: id84307
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Scope and ContentsWent for a drive by the lake with Oxley, which cheered him up; Oxley said that the Mississippi had arrived, so he [RM] will go to see the Waddington's in the morning; crossed the Rubicon that morning; picked a bouquet of flowers; went to call at Fanny's house, and only her mother was there; was glad because he had been hoping to talk with her; told her of his feelings for Fanny and asked if she knew what Fanny's feeling were for him; she was surprised to hear...
Dates:
1834 March 31
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1834 April 3
File — Box: 2, Folder: 82
Identifier: id84315
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Has not spoken to Fanny, but is prepared for whatever the outcome of the affair will be;until now, however, he has been very depressed, but Tom Slidell has been very kind to him; Charles McEvers told hom that Fanny's sister-in-law had told him that when someone is always botherd by a mad she likes she begins to dislike him; McEvetrs decided he must tell him [RM] about it; decided to talk to Tom Sliddell, who had had some bad experiences with women before; appreciated his kindness very much;...
Dates:
1834 April 3
Matthew Fontaine Maury, United States Navy, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to his "dear Uncle" James Maury, New York, New York, 1834 July 11
File — Box: 2, Folder: 83
Identifier: id84316
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Scope and ContentsIs glad that the carpenters have let them live in their own house again; all his relatives in the area were in good health when he arrived; for the last few days, Aunt (Elizabeth) and Uncle [Edward] Herndon have not been feeling well but now are recovering; heard that his parents in Tennessee are doing well; Alexander [Maury?] got married and is going to Tennessee; asks him to tell Ann that the mail he took with him from New York made it to Washington D.C. with...
Dates:
1834 July 11
Edward Herndon, Laurel Hill, Virginia, to his brother-in-law, James Maury, New York, New York, 1834 November 19
File — Box: 2, Folder: 84
Identifier: id84317
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Scope and ContentsReceived his letter of condolence [on the death of his wife] today; feels that he understands what it is like to lose a wife; is in prety good health; invites him and his family to visit him at Laurel Hill; his nephew, Matthew F[ontaine Maury] wrote the letter for him, since his eyesight is poor. 1p. L Bears LAS frim M[attew] Fontaine Maury, [Laurel Hill, Va] to his Uncle, James Maury, New York, New Y[ork], [19 Nov. 1834]. His parents are healthy; is not sure...
Dates:
1834 November 19
James G. King, New York, New York to Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1834 November 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 85
Identifier: id84318
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Since she told him that she did not have a barometer to help her with her weather-watching, he ordered ibe fir her; sends it to her and asks her to accept it; if it observes the weather as well as she takes care of her father, it will be an excellent instrument. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1834 November 24
Robert Pollard, Richmond, Virginia, to James Maury, New York, New York, 1835 March 4
File — Box: 2, Folder: 86
Identifier: id84319
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Does not think he ever told him that he had received his letter of 12 September [1834]; would have enjoyed mattering Fanny Maury if he had received the letter in time; it is too cold to write, but a friend of his is going to New York and he did not want to miss an opprotunity to send a letter; asks after his health; tell of his own health probelms; would exercise if it were not so cold outside; Mrs. P[ollard] is still in Norfolk but her health has improved; the rest of the family's health;...
Dates:
1835 March 4
William Maury, The Locusts, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1835 May 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 87
Identifier: id84788
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Cannot leave England before the 16th or he will leave Mr. Latham with too much work; thought of leaving by the 24th but had some bad luck with business; if MAtthew arrives when he is supposed to, will be able to leave by 1 June; Mary Wakefield cannot come; Jimmy will come and is very excited; Aley [?] looks forward to being old enough to visit as well; wants Matthew to stay at his house when he arrives; wants her to tell him that; will happily prune her trees; his own trees and grapes;...
Dates:
1835 May 7
James Maury, New York, New York, to his daughter-in-law, Sarah Mytton Maury, Liverpool, England, 1836 March 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 88
Identifier: id84790
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Scope and ContentsHad begun a letter for James [his grandson] to bring to her; wanted him to tell her how glad he was that she let him cmoe visit; he was too upset by their departure to finish the letter; thinks that Ann has probably told her much of what he wants to say about James; James felt very much at home with them after a few days; the cook was very fond of him; feeks that James has "the organ of constructiveness"; is very healthy for a ninety-one-year-old; is thankful...
Dates:
1836 March 23
John Taliaferro, Washington, D.C. to James Maury, New York, New York, 1836 April 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 89
Identifier: id84791
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Received his letter and forwarded the enclosure to Mr. King; if he is ever in New York, will be happy to visit him; remembers him and hold him in high regard; corects him about his family members; his [JT] father; would like the paper from England he speaks of; if he would lie anything from him, he will be happy to oblige; sends regards. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 1p.
Dates:
1836 April 7
William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1836 May 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 90
Identifier: id84793
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Received her letter authorizing the sale of her Grand Junction shares; will make a provisional sale to Mr. Maury or to himself; later they will be worth much more; Sara feels much better after the trip to London; description of the trip; his crops are bad; asks him to tell Matthew not to forget what he said in his letter; will let Sarah tell her all about the trip; asks her to thank MAtthew for the trees ebem though he thinks they are all dead. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1836 May 23
Matthew Fontaine Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to his cousin, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1836 May 31
File — Box: 2, Folder: 91
Identifier: id84794
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Is glad that Rutson plans to visit his parents in Tennessee; asks her to thank Mat[thew] for his kindness about the book; would be happy to hear his criticisms of it and see what corrections he would make; Bates did not come to visit because of his bad health; Bates has not been out of his house recently except to vote in the election; asks her to tell Mat[thew] that James F[ontaine?] sold the farm and is looking for another one near Richmond; William's illness the previous Saturday; his...
Dates:
1836 May 31
T.B. Maury, Jeffersonton, [VA?], to her cousin, Ann Maury, New York City, New York, 1836 November 2
File — Box: 2, Folder: 92
Identifier: id84795
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Had intended to write to her after Butler left, but the next morning she got a letter saying that her son William had left his uncle's house in Norfolk to go to Texas; was very upset by this news; had always had great plans for William; describes his virtues; he told her six months ago that he wanted to go to the South; he felt that he was not making enough money; told him that she wanted him to stay in Norfolk for a few more years; he was still unhappy; advised him to talk to his aunt and...
Dates:
1836 November 2
A.P. Maury, Washington, D.C. to his cousin, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1836 December 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 93
Identifier: id84796
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Would be happy to spend the Christmas holidays with them; planned on visiting them in New York before the beginning of the session [of Congress] but bad weather prevented them from doing so; will probably visit at Christmas but will informher for sure at a later time; hopes that she and her brothers will come to Washington in March for Inauguration Day; saw his cousin Richard Maury and his wife, who urged him to visit New York; would like to become better acquainted with her brother, whom he...
Dates:
1836 December 9
Rutson Maury, Savannah, Georgia to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1837 January 20
File — Box: 2, Folder: 94
Identifier: id84797
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Knows they will be alarmed by what Mr. Cummings said about his [RM] health but is doing much better now; is sure that he will be able to take his trip to the West in a week; will probably go by ship; did not feel well traveling from New York to Charleston; ate at the homes of friends and smooked many cigars; in Savannah, had a bad headache and drank alcohol to make it go away; became very ill shortly thereafter; describes his symptoms; Mr.. Cummings let him stay in his home and called the...
Dates:
1837 January 20
Sarah Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister-in-law, Anne [sic] Maury, New York, New York, 1837 June 25
File — Box: 2, Folder: 95
Identifier: id84798
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Is sorry she is upset ; WIlliam says that everything will turn out all right and that their losses will not be too bad; does not think it will be necessary to give up any of Mr. Maury's habits; feels that Matthew blames himself which is why he is so depressed; William decided to do whatever he could to help matters, and she is proud of him; is glad that Mr. Maury has not been too upset by the events; many families in Liverpool are having bad times; tells of the troubles of their friends;...
Dates:
1837 June 25
William Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1837 December 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 96
Identifier: id84799
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Announces the birth of his child [Charles] on the 8th; both Sarh and the baby are doing well; could do fifty times the business Matthew & Rutson Maury send him. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1837 December 9
John Pintard, New York, New York, to James Maury, New York, New York, 1838 February 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 97
Identifier: id84800
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Declines Mr. Maury's invitation to dinner to celebrate his 94th birthday; Mr. Pintards deafness keeps from dining with company; hopes to visit Mr. Maury on his birthday to congratulate him. 1p. L Including Ts of L, 1p
Dates:
1838 February 7
Thomas Walker Maury, Charlottesville, Virginia, to his cousin Lieutenant Matthew Fontaine Maury; Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1838 June 4
File — Box: 2, Folder: 98
Identifier: id84803
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Scope and ContentsApologizes for not having replied sooner; gives a list of the Maury relation in Kentucky, as he requested; does not know precise age of all the childre, but gives the date of bith of his brothers and sisters; news of his family; say his [MFM] kinsman Lancelot Minor is visiting his son Charles who he planned to visit as wel but might be prevented from doing because of the bad weather; Lancelot Minor's plans for travel; his neices and nephews in Kentucky seem to...
Dates:
1838 June 4
Rutson Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1838 July 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 99
Identifier: id84874
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Gave her letter to Miss Ellen Mordecai; encloses Miss Ellen's reply [not present]; Miss Ellen's sister Mrs Lazarus; Mrs. Lazarus, her husband, and her father were not Christian; Mrs. Lazarus managed to educatue her children with Christian values in spite of her family; he was able to be baptized just before she died; her husband already being dead; is reminded of families in the early Christian era by Mrs. Lazarus's story; is very glad that he was brought up in a Christian family; Miss Laura...
Dates:
1838 July 6