Box 2
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Contains 205 Results:
William Lewis Maury, Bible House, New York, New York, to his cousin, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 150
Identifier: id87184
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Scope and ContentsHe and his daughter Jane, returned to 4th Street on Saturday; everyone there was well, especially Jones, who is very fat; Nan is not quite fat enough yet; is greatful to Jones and Nan for looking after Jane; Jones left for Highwood this morning; she was worried she would have to behave very properly while she was there; they have finished their work in Washington , unless the Secretary of the Navy calls them back; he would not enjoy loooking at the material...
Dates:
1855 August 7
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 12
File — Box: 2, Folder: 151
Identifier: id87185
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Was glad to learn, from her letter to Nan, that she had checked on Mrs. Gwathmey's spectacles; Mytton went to Highwood with Sarah and then went to the Hudson River to row and bathe; received a letter from Dick, one of Richard B. Maury's sons, asking if he could stay with them while he was in NY; Rutson had told him he was welcome to stay with the family; Nan was upset with Rutson, but he [Rutson, Sr] was glad that Dick had invited himself; Nan was glad to see Miss Sibley leave; Mr. Gilpin...
Dates:
1855 August 12
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Barrock, England, 1855 August 19
File — Box: 2, Folder: 152
Identifier: id87188
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Scope and ContentsHopes she has a good visit at Barrock; Matthew and Cousin Lewis returned to Tribridge yesterday; Lewis must return to Washington, although his health is poor; in the meantime, he must stay in New York because his business partner is on vacation; sent more peaches to Aunt Elizabeth; Mytton and Richard plan to visit Tribridge again for a day; Richard will leave New York on Tuesday; he is uninteresting but well-behaved; enclosesa leffter from Matthew F[ontaine...
Dates:
1855 August 19
Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 August 21
File — Box: 2, Folder: 153
Identifier: id87189
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Has just returned from Tribridge with Cousin Lewis and Jane; many people, including herself, were ill, but are better now; things at home seen to be going well; she and Jones intend to joke with Cousin Lewis about how busy their friends are; Mary enjoyed Jane's visit;hopes they will here tomorrow that Frank has arrived; Walked looks well and enjoyed his visit at Green's Farms; Richard enjoyed his stay; she wishes she could have spent more time with him; news of friends; all will be glad to...
Dates:
1855 August 21
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, England, 1855 August 26
File — Box: 2, Folder: 154
Identifier: id87191
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Scope and ContentsReceived a telegraph message saying that Frank had arrived safely in St. Louis; sent a letter to Harriet suggesting she come to New York; wrote to Mr. Mees, asking for him to go to New Orleans in case Harriet needed money; the next day; wrote and asked Mr. Mees to escort Harriet to Montgomery and Savannah or to St. Louis; wrote to Frank to inform him of his decision; receieved a letter from William in St. Louis, telling of Frank's arrival and Harriet's travel...
Dates:
1855 August 26
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 155
Identifier: id87194
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Scope and ContentsIs sorry that Mrs. James Bold will have to return to Duke Street; thinks that Tom Bold will make more money, as the shipping industry is picking up again; asks her to tell Mary Bold this; James arrived from Richmond this evening; Rutson is in Petersburg and will arrive next week; Rutson got the consignment of about 100 H[ogs]h[ead]ds of Tob[acc]o; James visited the Kehawha coal mines and found the coal very good; wants to sell it in New Orleans for steamboats;...
Dates:
1855 September 1
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 10
File — Box: 2, Folder: 156
Identifier: id87196
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Scope and ContentsHopes she enjoys her visit to Sedgwick; is happy that she got Mrs. Gwathmey's spectacles; the roof of the new porch has been tinned; they will probably start painting the house next week; Sarah and Nan have not been feeling well; Cousin Lewis returned on Thursday; Elizabeth [Matthew's wife] is coming tommorrow to start arranging for the family's return to Irving Place; Rutson arrived last night and went to talk to Matthew about business matter today; James plans...
Dates:
1855 September 10
Tobin Maury, New York, New York to his Aunt Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 10
File — Box: 2, Folder: 157
Identifier: id87197
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Scope and ContentsLikes his new teacher; came back from the country on Saturdayand brought some plants with him; they will consider whether or not he will learn German; Rutson has gone to Green's Farms for the day; has been sawing wood to try to build up his muscles; if he learns Latin he will nt be able to learn bookkeeping; news of friends. 1p. ALS Bears ALS from Anne Fontaine Maury, New York, New York, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England. Is glad to have Tobin at gome...
Dates:
1855 September 10
William Lewis Maury, New York, New York, to his cousin, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 11
File — Box: 2, Folder: 158
Identifier: id87488
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Has fallen in love with Nan; meant to wait to express his feelings until she [AM] came home, but could not; they have pledged their love to each other; hopes she will approve of this action; is aware of the possible difficulties that may arise, but hopes to overcome them; has no intention of interrupting Nan's visit to England; hopes that this news does not ruin the rest of her trip; asks her to bring a present for Nan; asks her to reply by the next steamer. 4pp. ALS
Dates:
1855 September 11
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 16
File — Box: 2, Folder: 159
Identifier: id87522
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Scope and ContentsRecalls a trip he, she, and their mother took to a place Ann had revisisted; remembers Miss Atkinson and hopes she may find a good husband; the family is all in good health; he and Nan visited Mr. and Mrs. Clunas in Greenwich, Conn[ecticu]t; wee introduced to their young children; Mrs. Clunas looks very well; took a short boat trip; had a "Connecticut" dinner, including a dish of tea; Mary Magrath [a servant of the Clunas?] was glad to see them, especially Nan;...
Dates:
1855 September 16
Tobin Maury, New York, New York, to his Aunt, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 16
File — Box: 2, Folder: 160
Identifier: id87550
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Scope and ContentsWas sick yesterday, but feels better today; likes his new French teacher; will learn German and bookkeeping; the Sabines came back from Oyster Bay; Mrs, Tufnell's only son has married a Spanish countess who is very rich; went to the theater and enjoyed the show even though he sat next to a very large lady who took up part of his seat as well as all of her own; hopes she will bring him a birthday present; one of the birds is moulting. 2pp. ALS Bear ALS from Anne...
Dates:
1855 September 16
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 161
Identifier: id87942
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Received a letter from Harriet in Nashville, saying that they were leaving for St. Louis that evening; Fontaine's accident on the Memphis R[ail] R[oad], he will probably recover well from the accident; Matthew and his family will return to Tribridge for good on Tuesday; they will have a lot to be thankful for this year at Thanksgiving, since the family will be all together; has not heard from James since he left but expects to hear from him tomorrow; expects a letter from Harriet tomorrow,...
Dates:
1855 September 23
Sarah Fanny Maury, New York, New York, to her "dear Aunt" Ann Maury, Liverpool, England, 1855 September 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 162
Identifier: id87945
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Scope and ContentsCannot write very well because she cut her thumb but wants to write one last time; Miss HAines arrived and looks well; Miss Haines tried to see her Ann in England but was unable to do so; news of friends; is glad that things went well at home while Ann was gone; thinks Mytton has treated Nan poorly, though; Tobin is doing well in his study of Geometry, though she does not think he has mastered arithmetic yet; she and Nan went to visit Dr. Neville; the mosquitos...
Dates:
1855 September 24
J.C. Dobbin. Navy Department, Washington, D.C., to Lieutenant William Lewis Maury, Bowling Green, Virgina, 1855 October 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 163
Identifier: id87948
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Commodore Perry has informed the Departmetn that his [WLM] emplyment in the special service has been engaged in can be dispensed with; he is too consider himself to be awaiting orders; encloses an extract from Commo[dore] Perry's letter of 26 [Oct. 1855]. 1p. Cy of ALS Including Cy of AMS by [JC Dobbins], [Navy Department], to [William Lewis Maury], [Bowling Green, Va], [27 Oct. 1855] regarding Com[m]odore M.C. Perry's letter in praise of Lieut[enant William Lewis] Maury. 1p.
Dates:
1855 October 27
J.C. Dobbin[?], Navy Department, Washington, D.C. to Lieutenant William Lewis Maury, Bowling Green, Virginia., 1857 February 5
File — Box: 2, Folder: 164
Identifier: id87949
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Orders him to report to New York, New York, and report to Commo[dore] Perry; he is to aid him wit the narrative of his mission to Japan. 1 Cy of LS Bears Cy of ANS by M.C. Perry, to [William Lewis Maury], undated Stating that he forwarded the letter.
Dates:
1857 February 5
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her "dear Cousin," (Anne Herndon Maury), 1858 January 28
File — Box: 2, Folder: 165
Identifier: id87950
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Nan told her that Betty [Elizabeth Herndon Maury, Anne's daughter] was considering taking chloroform during childbirth; urges ger to oppose this action as she has known several peopel who uysed cholorform and has bad results; Mrs. Archibald Gracie used it, and it affected her memory; Augusta Hagarty used it, and her child died; the same thing happened to the child of Mrs. Horsfall; Mrs Bainbridge died under chloroform while giving birth; did nto suggest that Nan take it, even though she is...
Dates:
1858 January 28
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her "dear cousin" (Eliza Maury?), 1859 March 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 166
Identifier: id87951
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Is sorry she has been ill; Nan said that she was improving, so hopes she is feeling better by now; saw Mrs. D. Herndon last night; has taken her many places in New York; is very grateful to Dr. Herdon and is glad to be able to help his family; Mrs. Lewis Herndon wants Betty to see a doctor who specializes in women's problems; her father would rather have her return to homes; thinks she would be better off at home with her parents; heard that Dr. Minor wanted to go to Virginia for his health;...
Dates:
1859 March 27
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, England, 1860 September 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 167
Identifier: id87952
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Scope and ContentsReceived her letter by the America; Mr. Menlar [?] and his son came to visit; the temperature is much cooler today than it was the day before; had a slight cold, but it went away; this Sunday was communion Sunday; Dr. Morgan preached and looks much healthier; Nan talked to Mr. Duyckinck [?] about the sale of the church; he said they could not do anything before the order of the court is issued; does not think that will happen before she leaves to return home;...
Dates:
1860 September 9
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, America, circa 1861 February 8
File — Box: 2, Folder: 168
Identifier: id87953
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Anne Hamilton got the salts for her and the books of Dr. Vaughn's sermons for him; Anne Hamilton visited Mr. and Mrs. davis and said that Mr Davis supported the actions of Mr. Seward [US Secretary of State] and the Northern people; is sending the London Times from yesterday, which contains the speeches given in both Houses [of Parliament] [not present]; the speeches do not indicate the British government will interfere with the Blockade [of the southern coastline]; the speeches also do not...
Dates:
circa 1861 February 8
A.F. Maury, Old Mansion, Virginia, to "my dear Aunt" (Anne Maury), circa 1861 December 5
File — Box: 2, Folder: 169
Identifier: id87954
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Scope and ContentsAsks her for stamps; William [Lewis Maury?] found some carpenter work near Richmond, Virginia; he plans to work there for about three months; she and the children hope to jion him; NAn Anne F. Maury wamts to have a photograph taken [enlarged?] of Harry [her daughter. Harriet]; the picture she sent is beautiful; nan wants a black calico and a set of large hoops, but she cannot afford it; received a dozon nice handkerchiefs ; news of family; sends regards.1p. ALS...
Dates:
circa 1861 December 5
Anne F. Maury, Old Mansion, Virginia, to her "dear Aunt" (Anne Maury), circa 1861 December 5
File — Box: 2, Folder: 170
Identifier: id87962
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Scope and ContentsHeard news of her through the young doctor; learned from him that the older boy was with the tother and was concerned; notified William [her brother?] as soon as she heard that news; exects that his [?] wife wishes she was back in her own country; Jane went to stay at her Incle Rob[er]t's for the winter; chse to visit her uncle instead of going near her father; the boys are welll; Willi wants to visit Auntie [AM?] but she told him that the soldiers would not let...
Dates:
circa 1861 December 5
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 August 18
File — Box: 2, Folder: 171
Identifier: id88215
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Scope and ContentsThinks she goes to too much trouble in writing himsuch long letters so often; encloses a letter from the brother of their two servants [not present]; thinks Sarah should stay with her while she is gone; thinks she should go to Sarah's house and Sarah should stay in New York; is staying with Mary Bold and Laura; when Elizabeth comes back, he will probably go stay with Tom Bold instead; went to see Tom and Jessie and their sons today; got a favorable impression of...
Dates:
1861 August 18
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury , New York, New York, 1861 August 25
File — Box: 2, Folder: 172
Identifier: id88216
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Scope and ContentsHas not called Mary Matthew yet; went to call on Mrs. Hagarty, but no one was home; Miss Macaulay and miss Maggie Cropper called on Mary and Laura Bold; called on Josua Dixon; Mr. Greeen was also a guest there; Miss Dixon was there as well; looking delicate; wishes he had brought his ear trumpet so he could have heard the conversaton better; the dinner was good; Laura is much more aged than Mary Bold; read out loud a short sermon on the Gospel for the day; read...
Dates:
1861 August 25
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 August 27
File — Box: 2, Folder: 173
Identifier: id88217
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Has all the letters given in charge to young Mr. Weed, including 3 to himself, from her, Sarah, and Mytton; asks her to tell Matthew that he thinks they should sell most of their cotton before they invest in Manilla Hemp. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1861 August 27
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 August 30
File — Box: 2, Folder: 174
Identifier: id88218
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Scope and ContentsYoung Mr. Weed called on him today and presented Mr. Gardener's letter of introduction; intends to introduce him to Tom, Laura, and Mary Bold; thinks she should take the trip to Niagara; dined with Mr. and Mrs. Rodewalk on Tuesday; met their two children and some of their other distant relatives; Mr. Lanfear's other daughter is giong to marry Mr. Graham of New O[rleans]; had a pleasant evening, even though Mrs. R[odewald] is a secessionist; called on Mrs....
Dates:
1861 August 30