Box 2
Container
Contains 205 Results:
Matthew Maury, James Hotel, Philadelpia, Pennsylvania, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1849 October 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 125
Identifier: id86109
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Scope and ContentsInformed her by the last steamer of their brother William's death of typhoid fever; because of transportation difficulties and visits he has to make, he did not reach Windsor until Saturday [20 Oct]; alleleven childrn were well and glad to see him; James [ Maury?] had promised to call daily ; he was in favor of sending the youngest children to Fredericksburg; Walker Maury had volunteered to take all the girls to Washington; the children want to stay together,...
Dates:
1849 October 23
Rutson Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia to his sister, Ann Maury, Windsor, King George County, Virginia, 1849 December 17
File — Box: 2, Folder: 126
Identifier: id86720
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Scope and ContentsTalked with Mr. Mason and Mr. Tayloe about William's estate; Mr. Mason made a new proposition which he accepted; encloses a copy of the agreement [not present]; the terms of the agreement; feels that it is better to be certain of things than it would be to deal with a lawsuit; they must stick to the bargain, which there should be no reason to complan about; he and Mr. Mason agreed not to speak of the bargain in public, because it might keep people from attending...
Dates:
1849 December 17
James G. King, Washington, D.C., to the Honorable C.M. Conrad, Secretary of War, 1851 January 14
File — Box: 2, Folder: 127
Identifier: id86722
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Encloses an application [not present] by Matthew Fontaine Maury, Jr., that his name may be put on the register for appointments-at-large to West Point; he is the grandson of James Maury, who was taken prisoner during the Revolution; James Maury also served on the Ville de Paris and helped the Count de Grasse distinguish between Englishmen and Americans; james Maury had a contract with the government to sell tobacco to the prisoners at Charleston, at great expense to himself; James Maury was...
Dates:
1851 January 14
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana to his sister, Ann Maury, 1852 March 15
File — Box: 2, Folder: 128
Identifier: id86723
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Wanted to write her last night, but knew she would rather he waited until it was light; her past two letter; hopes the season will be profitable so they can send Mytton and Walker to a country school; his business profits from 1849; lately he has been concerned that, if Louis Mapoleon dies, his business will suffer; trusts his own judgement in matters of the cotton trade; treats business matters ethically, unlike other businessmen he knows; thinks that his crop of cotton will produce 3...
Dates:
1852 March 15
Matthew Fontaine Maury, National Observatory, Washington, D.C., to A.A. Calkins, New York, New York, 1852 December 4
File — Box: 2, Folder: 129
Identifier: id86724
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Scope and ContentsCannot say positively if he can come on 11 January, but will come if he can; in his lecture, he will try to show that the ocean currents are regulated by laws; will explain what he sees as the effects of salt was on the ocean; wil; try to show where the salt in the sea water comes from and how sea shells and marine insects influence the salt water. 2pp ALS Bears N unsigned, undated. Stating that Matthew Fontaine Maury was "a black hearted traitor to his country...
Dates:
1852 December 4
H.A. Adams, Flag Ship Mississippi, Whampoa, to Lieutenant William Lewis, 1853 April 22
File — Box: 2, Folder: 130
Identifier: id86725
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Received his note with the accompanying extracts from Logbooks; showed all the information to the commander-in-chief, who was pleased. 1p. Cy of ALS Bears N, undated, stating that the letter reproduced is "excessively rare"
Dates:
1853 April 22
Rutson Maury, 122 Duke Street, Liverpool, England, to his sister Anne [sic] Maury, New York, New York, 1853 October 13
File — Box: 2, Folder: 131
Identifier: id86726
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Scope and ContentsMary Bold will probably not send her a letter by the next ship; the uounger Miss Garnet enquired after Ann and her book, so he told her to talk to Mary Bold if she wanted a copy; purchased G. DeFelice's book, The History of the French Protestants, but was not sure if it was the correct book; went to Grapels' [?] and found that it was the right book; bought a copy of it in French for her; news of friends; his plans for his trip, has a cold, which does not help...
Dates:
1853 October 13
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, (New York, New York), 1854 March 5
File — Box: 2, Folder: 132
Identifier: id86737
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Was glad to receive her letter, as he was worried about Matthew's health; is glad to hear that Matthew is doing better; is sorry that Elizabeth and Nan have colds; his health has been good despite the bad weather; congratulates her and Mytton on the good job they did preparing for his test; sends his best wishes to William and will help him if he needs it; as William was the most difficult at first, is glad that he is doing so well now; has not heard anything about Fontaine; thinks it is...
Dates:
1854 March 5
John W. [?] Maury, Washington, D.C., to his cousin Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1854 June 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 133
Identifier: id86738
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Thanks he for her letter; was not very enthusiastic about running for reelecton [as mayor of Washington], but did it anyway to please his friends; is looking forward to being able to relax; is proud to have received as many votes as he did; was defeated by the Know-Nothing party; their efforts to make him out as a Catholic and foreign candidate; many people were convinced that his election would be a triumph for Popery; looks forward to being able to visit friends and relatives; his newborn...
Dates:
1854 June 7
Eliza Maury, to her cousin, Ann Maury, 1854 November 13
File — Box: 2, Folder: 134
Identifier: id86739
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Scope and ContentsIs sorry about the recent death [of Harriet (Maury) Ludlow's son, William]; would have written sooner, but she was ill; is very sorry for Harriet; thinks that the loss of an infant is not as difficult to bear as some losses; thinks that time will help them come to terms with the loss; hopes they will be consoled by the thought that the child is with God; the deaths of her frends, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Tyler, and Mrs. Bemis; the birth of her second...
Dates:
1854 November 13
Matthew Fontaine Maury, Observatory, Washington, D.C. to "Sir", 1855 January 22
File — Box: 2, Folder: 135
Identifier: id86740
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Scope and ContentsIn reply to his questions, states that he finds valuable knowledge of scientific matther in the Bible; refers to the idea that the solar sustem is moveing through space, possibly revolving around the constellation of the Pleiades; reference to the world being round in Pslams; evidence in Job for a knowledge of the laws of gravity; the length of a day during the creation was not twenty-four hours; in attempting to understand sciencre, he always keeping in mind...
Dates:
1855 January 22
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1855 April 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 136
Identifier: id86741
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Scope and ContentsHeard of Mrs. Leech's death; saw their nephew William last week; his steamboat seems to be doing well; did not tell him of Rutson and James' new plans; Rutson told Mr. Menlon about his plans to go to Liverpool and set up business; was annoyed because he had not told him he could tell anyone; thinks that Rutson should escort her to Liverpool, and that he should make his schedule correspond to hers; thinks she should go to England as soon as she can; assented to...
Dates:
1855 April 6
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 May 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 137
Identifier: id86744
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Scope and ContentsReceived a letter from Matthew; Mr. Clanas[?] met Capt[ain] Russell of the Princeton and liked him; hopes that she also liked him and that she had a good trip; sends regards to friends and relatives in Liverpool; Matthew says that business is good in New York; despite the fact that he is in good health, he will leave New Orleans as soon as cotton prices are low; news of friends; wants her to ask Tom Bold to reserve a berth for her i a steamer, no earlier than 13...
Dates:
1855 May 9
Rutson Maury, New Orleans, Louisiana, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 May 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 138
Identifier: id86747
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Scope and ContentsHis plans for traveling to New York; the weather; James plans to leave for Richmond between 10 and 20 June; suggests sending him to White Sulfur Springs before he returns to New York; Matthew approves of his plans for Rutson and James; William was in New Orleans last week; hopes that Harriet will not come to New Orleans because of the heat; news of friends; cotton profits he expects to make; wishes that he had made more money; hopes that she is wekkl decided to...
Dates:
1855 May 23
Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 June
File — Box: 2, Folder: 139
Identifier: id86750
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Scope and ContentsUncle Rutson is still asleep, so she will write until he wakes up; preserved some strawberries and pineapple, but burnt them; did some more strawberries today; asks her to thank Mrs. Cropper for the books and pictures; Bridget had a "gouty Rheumatic affection" in her feet, but is rested for a day and is feeling better; Ann took Bridget's place in the household duties; is very annoyed with Mrs. Henry Gilpin who invited her neice, Helena Sibley, to stay with the...
Dates:
1855 June
Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 June or July
File — Box: 2, Folder: 140
Identifier: id87167
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Bridget's gout still bothers here, so she has asked her sister to come help out for the week; Sarah has had one of her usual summer attacks; Tobin fell down and hurt his hip; Mrs. Clinton, Ann's old friend, has died; Dr. Neville said that he appreciated her getting stocks for him, but that he would rather she got him a copy of Roget's Thesaurus, because the American edition is not as good; has taken Walker and Myttons's measurements for shirts; their church will not be closed this summer;...
Dates:
1855 June or July
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 June 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 141
Identifier: id87168
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Scope and ContentsThey all received her letters; spoke with Mary Bold about Laura and Bold & Co[mpany] affairs the last time he was in Liverpool; told her he thought Tom should settle things with his brother so he could make arrangements for Laura; Tom's recent business ventures; does not think Mary needs to be worried; does not think she [AM] should mention Tom's affairs to Laura; does not want Rutson to leave yet; he and Matthew do not approve of the circular of Craig &...
Dates:
1855 June 7
Rutson Maury, Fourth Street, New York, New York to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 June 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 142
Identifier: id87171
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Scope and ContentsHe, Nan, and Miss Laura Hadden returned on Wednesday from their trip to Niagara; visited Trent on Falls; rode to Utica in a hack instead of taking the train, which wrecked, so the hack was better even if it was expensive traveled across the Suspension Bridge; stayed at the Clifton House, where they took a private parlor for tea; visited the falls at Niagara; traveled to Ogdinsburg; traveled over the rapids and was impressed only by the last two; visited...
Dates:
1855 June 24
Rutson Maury, Fourth Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1955 July 2
File — Box: 2, Folder: 143
Identifier: id87172
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Scope and ContentsHas still not received the letter from Bolds & Co[mpany] that should have arrived on 9 June; is sorry that she is still in Liverpool instead of visiting people in the North; understands that Mary Bold will be sorry to see her leave Liverpool instead of visiting people in the North; understands that Mary Bold will be sorry to see her leave Liverpool; wishes that Tom [Bold] was not in politcs and could live quietly at home; wrote a long letter to James about...
Dates:
1955 July 2
Tobin Maury, New York, New York, to his Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 July 13
File — Box: 2, Folder: 144
Identifier: id87173
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Scope and ContentsThe weather has been cold and rainy; is going to Oyster Bay tomorrow with Dr. Sabine; Walker sold his bird and cage for 3 shillings; school ended today; they went to see the fireworks, which has been postponed from the 4th of July because of the rain; nan and Uncle Rutson went to visit Mrs. Gracie; Mytoohn and Walker's school has commencement on Wednesday. 1p. ALS Bears ALS from Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England,...
Dates:
1855 July 13
Rutson Maury, Fourth Street, New York, New York, to his sister Ann Maury Liverpool, England, 1855 July 15
File — Box: 2, Folder: 145
Identifier: id87174
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Scope and ContentsIs glad she had a good trip to Kendal; comments on news from her letter; is glad that she will be able to hear the Reverend D[octo]r Cumming preach in London, as he is impressed by his writings; sent Mytton to Saratoga Springs to improve his health; Mytton was to stay with George B. Cumming; also wanted to reward Mytton by sending him on a day trip with Walker to help improve his [WM] health as well; hopes to send Nan to Tribridge eventually; the weather has...
Dates:
1855 July 15
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 July 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 146
Identifier: id87175
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Only he, Nan, and Miss Sibley [Mrs. Gilpin's niece] are at home; encloses a letter from Mytton [not present]; Matthew says that Sarah and Walker both have excellent appetites; assumes that Nan will have described Miss Sibley to her; the weather is now hot and humid; Rutson made an arrangement with W. &G. Gwathmey to do business; is very pleased with the way Rutson handled it; the arrangemetn will make it unnecessary for Rutson to make an annual trop to Richmond; Rutson has agreed to go...
Dates:
1855 July 24
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 July 30
File — Box: 2, Folder: 147
Identifier: id87176
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Scope and ContentsSent copies of her letter to Nan and Harriet; sent her twelve-page letter to Matthew so he could read it too; Matthew send the letter back with a note saying that all was well at Tribridge; Lieut[enan]t Matthew Fontaine Maury will try to visit them on Wednesday, as he will be in the area; Mytton returned on Friday and looks much better; Mytton made a visit to Lake George; does not think that Mytton can appreciate all the beautiful scenery he saw on the trip;...
Dates:
1855 July 30
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 5
File — Box: 2, Folder: 148
Identifier: id87177
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Scope and ContentsThinks her eyes would be better if she wrote fewer letters; is sorry that Mr, Turner's grandnephew who is supposed to inherit his money, turned out do badly; is sorry she did not receive the package containing Mrs. Gwathmey's spectacles; asks her to get someone else to get the presciption filled; Matthew Fontaine Maury arrived on Tuesday; he and his party came to 4th Street the next day; William Maury, who is to marry Betsy [M.F. Maury's daughter Elizabeth...
Dates:
1855 August 5
Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 149
Identifier: id87178
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThe visit from Mat[thew Fontaine Maury] and family; William Maury wrote to thank them, but the rest have not; the relationship between Fontaine and Nannie seems to be platonic; was not happy to see Bettie [Elizabeth Herndon Maury] at first, but the visit went well; Cousin Lewis and Jane are visitng and Jane has been ill; let Jane stay in her room, and so have to clean it up in a hurry; Helena will leave on Thursday; will go to Green Farms with Uncle Matthew to...
Dates:
1855 August 6