Box 2
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Contains 205 Results:
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 August 31
File — Box: 2, Folder: 175
Identifier: id88576
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Joyhn Cropper's wife got a letter from Fanny, saying that Mary Wakefield is doing better; Arthur Willink is also a little bit better, but probably will not live much longer; hopes she and Matthew will not be upset by what he did for Tom Bold; refers her to the note he wrote to Matthew; asks her to show Matthew this letter. 1p ALS
Dates:
1861 August 31
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her neice, Nan (Anne Fontaine Maury), 1861 August 31
File — Box: 2, Folder: 176
Identifier: id88577
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Scope and ContentsWrote to her last week on the last day letter were permitted to go to the South; is trying to send this letter by Port Tobacco; Mytton plans to teach and study at the same time; Mrs, R's gardener sounds like Mytton, always finding objections to everything; told Mytton this and thinks he has considered it; recommends the book Passing Thoughts on Religion by Miss Sewell; received her letters of 4 August and 15 [August]; hops they will be able to communicate even...
Dates:
1861 August 31
Rutson Maury, The Old Hall hotel,. Buxton England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 September 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 177
Identifier: id88578
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Hopes Sarah will come back soon so that she [AM] can go on vacation; hopes that they will be able to go to England together some day; visited Hefferston Grange; the last time he was there, Mr. Heath was lodging at a farm house but has now moved into his own mansion; Rob[er]t Heath, his mother, and brother John were all there; the mother knows Mrs. Sabine, whose family came from where she lived in Durham; went to church and took communion; Walker would have enjoyed the ride they took through...
Dates:
1861 September 6
Rutson Maury, the Old Hall, Buxton, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 September 7
File — Box: 2, Folder: 178
Identifier: id88579
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Scope and ContentsRemembers his previous visits to Buxton; finds it changed in good and bad ways; the serpentine walk is much the same; there are many new houses; the streets are named labeled and lighted with gas lights; St. Ann's well has been demolished; the public baths have been improved; many of the same families still work there; there are new churches and roads; the construction of the railroad destroyed some beautiful scenery; Mr. Menlove was surprised to see him; hopes...
Dates:
1861 September 7
Rutson Maury, Old Hall, Buxton, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 September 12
File — Box: 2, Folder: 179
Identifier: id88580
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Talked to Mr. Menlove yesterday about his estrangement from his wife and daughter; Menlove said he had made an overture to his wife after arriving in England, but that he was not impressed by her response; said that his wife had behaved shamefully while he was sick; his daughter was sorry to learn that she was part of the reason her father was sick; his daughter's husband is back from India and is annoying him; was unable to learn as many details as he [RM] wanted to; feels that Menlove and...
Dates:
1861 September 12
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England. to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 September 18
File — Box: 2, Folder: 180
Identifier: id88581
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Scope and ContentsIs glad that she went to Great neck; the wedding at New Brighton will be on 2 October; Mr. Hamilton will perform the ceremony, and he, his wife, and their two daughters will come a week early since the girls are going to be bridesmaids and need to have their dresses made; Mrs. Addison and her daughters went shopping with the Bolds yesterday, so he got to see them; Mary Bold wants to go to Sedgwick with him a week after the wedding; will visit Mr. Leech in...
Dates:
1861 September 18
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury New York, New York, 1861 September 21
File — Box: 2, Folder: 181
Identifier: id89229
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Scope and ContentsHe and Mary Bold have just come back from sending Miss Barbara Jones to Bluemaris and Bangor on the Prince of Wales; Master Alfred, the brother of the Prince of Wales, was leaving from the same dock but they did not see him; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cropper took Mr. Weed to see Mrs. John Cropper Sen[io]r, and he made a favorable impression; assumes that Tom Bold will remain in Queenstown un the G[rea]t [?] Eastern leaves for Liverpool; Tom's cotton prospects look good;...
Dates:
1861 September 21
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 Septemeber 26
File — Box: 2, Folder: 182
Identifier: id89232
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Scope and ContentsIs glad he went to Newton to enquire about Rutson's wife because she [AM] approves of his actions and because now he does not think about the matter anymore; has not told anyone else why he went to Newton; Cropper Hodgson and Co[mpany] have not heard from [Rutson] since August; his circular said that he plans to do business again in Galveston, [Tex.] after the war; has not heard why he and his partner Wilder split up, but it assumes it has something to do with...
Dates:
1861 Septemeber 26
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 September 28
File — Box: 2, Folder: 183
Identifier: id89234
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Scope and ContentsSends birthday wishes for her and Matthew; had a cold yesterday but today feels better; his new quarters were very comfortable last night; received her letter if 11 [Sept] containing the note for Mrs. Croppper, which he delivered; saw John Cropper's wife again, who still looks very pale; is thinking of visiting Miss Bilworth on the way back from Sedgwick; is glad she approves that he is sponsoring Tom Bold; feels he owes the Bolds a lot because he stayed with...
Dates:
1861 September 28
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 184
Identifier: id89235
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Scope and ContentsElizabeth Bold remembered her [AM] birthday ; wrote a note to Miss Dilworth saying that he hoped to see her in Lancaster; told her about Matthew's family and what he thought of American affairs; assumes she will invite him to stay with her, Walker wrote about the fun he is having at the Sabines's hopes that Nan and the children will have recovered from the measles; is glad that Maggie continues to improve; does not think she will be permanently lame from the...
Dates:
1861 October 1
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 2
File — Box: 2, Folder: 185
Identifier: id89237
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Scope and ContentsThe wedding is over, and it went very well; the church was almost filled with spectators; the guests sat in the chancel; there were six bridesmaids and six groomsmen; the bridesmaids wore white with a blue wreath on their heads; Emily seemed very nervous; Capt[ain] Maude seemed more composed; Margaret did not go to the church; Tom Bold was at the ceremony and the feast; the table was beautiful and arranged in a horseshoe shape; thinks there were 36 guests all...
Dates:
1861 October 2
Rutson Maury, Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury. New York, New York, 1861 October 4
File — Box: 2, Folder: 186
Identifier: id89238
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Scope and ContentsCapt[ain] Maude wrote a letter to his sister-in-law, Maggie, but he [RM] did not find out what it said; one of the groomsmmen was was on the boat back to Liverpool; found out from Miss Bolds that it was Mr. Ambrose Littledale, the grandson of Anthony Littledale; Ambrose is working at T. & H. Littledale and may become a partner; the Hamiltons are leaving for London on Monday; is not sure whethere they will go to Sedgwick because Mary Wakefield is ill; asked...
Dates:
1861 October 4
Rutson Maury, Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 187
Identifier: id89258
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Scope and ContentsIs still staying next door to the Bolds; will move back after the Hamiltons go to London; sat close to the clergymen at church, butthe reading disk intercepted the sound of his prayers; it was communion Sunday and about 300 people took it; does not like the fact some of the laity took communion before some of the clergy did; left his card at Joshua Dixon's, as no one was home; left his card at the Rodewald's, since they were also out; saw Mr. Napier, whom he...
Dates:
1861 October 6
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 8
File — Box: 2, Folder: 188
Identifier: id89266
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Scope and ContentsReceived her letter containing a note for Mary Bold; Mary plans to write her by the Africa which will leave on Saturday; are waiting for a reply from the Bolds this morning; brought with him the large tin "saucer" for bathing that was in the room; did not sleep well on Sunday night because he had a toothache; went to the Corn Exchange to talk to Mr. Healing's nephew about Mr. Healing's health; he said that he had not improved and has become very weak; told Mr....
Dates:
1861 October 8
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England. to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 11
File — Box: 2, Folder: 189
Identifier: id89278
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Heard from Matthew, who said that his family would return to New York; heard that the Confederate army has left Munson's Hill and that Union soldiers now occupy it; also heard that the Banks will take another loan of $50 million; does not know how far Beauregard has retired; has felt for some time the big battle before Washington would not happen; is not sure what the news will do to the cotton market; cotton proves have risen but he has only sold 90 bales; the srats he buoght are also worth...
Dates:
1861 October 11
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 22
File — Box: 2, Folder: 190
Identifier: id89333
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Scope and ContentsHas not written since before he went up to see John Myers in Crosby; John's Tory notions have moderated; he sees the benefit of the Parliamentary Reform of 1832; spoke to Rutson, but he did not tell him that he was married; John and his wife did not go to the church on Sunday, but John did have family prayers that day; his step-son and step-daughter were staying with him; walked to Septon Church with Mr. Birkett, which is next to the inn where he attended a ball...
Dates:
1861 October 22
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 26
File — Box: 2, Folder: 191
Identifier: id89635
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Scope and ContentsSaw Mr. Stolter[?] yesterday and talked to him about American affairs; he, like most other Englishmen, supports the southern cause; does not think that England or France will intervene in the conflict; received a letter from Walker, telling him about Rutson and his brothers in New O[rleans] and the feelings of the Southerners; is glad to see him thinking for himself and sharing his opinions; is giong to visit Mr. Edward Heath and Mr. and Mrs. Myers this...
Dates:
1861 October 26
Rutson Maury, Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 October 28
File — Box: 2, Folder: 192
Identifier: id89648
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Scope and ContentsWill leave Laura on Wednesday; plans to stay overnight in Exeter after getting Laura off the train to Dawlish; Laura is looking forward to the trip; they are leaving a day earlier than planned, which will be good because people will be coming to stay at Welfield Pace after the ball on Wednesday night; does not know where Rutson got the port wine in London, so is not sure if the wine he gets will be the same quality; since he has made so much money on cotton, she...
Dates:
1861 October 28
Rutson Maury, Batts' Hotel, Dover Street, Picadilly, London, England, to Mary Bold, Liverpool, England, 1861 November 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 193
Identifier: id89678
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Scope and ContentsStayed at the New London Inn in Exeter; looked around High Street the night they arrived; toured the city the next dayy before breakfast; saw the statue of Sir Tho[ma]s Acland and thought it was very good; went to the Cathedral Square; came back and had breakfast with Laura; Laura noted that the Devonshire eggs taste better than other eggs do; took Laura to the train station and saw her off to Dawlish; after she left, went to the cathedral; looked at some...
Dates:
1861 November 1
Rutson Maury, London, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 November 6
File — Box: 2, Folder: 194
Identifier: id89688
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Scope and ContentsIs glad that she heard from Nan; hopes that Sarah will come to 4th Street soon so that she [AM] can take a vacation; asks her to tell Mytton that he will look for a copu of Dr. Tregelles' Greek Testament for him; wrote a letter to Mary Bld which she is forwarding to Ann; received a letter from Mary this morning saying all is well; also received a letter from Laura; thanking him for looking after her on the trip; dined at the Hamilton's; went to see Mrs. ...
Dates:
1861 November 6
Rutson Maurym Batts' Hotel, Dover Street, Piccadilly, London, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 November 13
File — Box: 2, Folder: 195
Identifier: id89955
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Scope and ContentsReceived the letter she sent by Miss Dawson; is glad that Sarah is home; hopes that Tobin will decline Mr. Gardner's invitation to work with Pickersgill & Co[mpany]; is glad that [Matthew Fontaine (Maury)] is well and that he is helping James financially; his [MFM?] report of Rutson's wife is discouraging; hopes she will not come to New York; is glad Miss Dunning is now safely in New York; Mr. Gardner urges him to sell his cotton; has had a bad cold, but is...
Dates:
1861 November 13
Rutson Maury, London, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 November 18
File — Box: 2, Folder: 196
Identifier: id89958
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Scope and ContentsAssumes that she has not written to him because she is busy with the new carpenters; took dinner and tea with the Hamiltons tonight; since the weather is not so rainy, has been able to exercise more; walked 10 miles on Saturday; went to church and got a good seat for the sermon; called on Capt[ain] Maude, R[oyal] N[avy] and his wife; talked to Mrs. Maude about Mr. Latham, her mother, and the visit she made [Mr. Latham?] with Sarah; Capt[ain] Maude asked if he...
Dates:
1861 November 18
Rutson Maury, Batts Hotel, Dover Street, Picadilly, London, England, to Mary Bold, Liverpool, England, 1863 November 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 197
Identifier: id89960
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Scope and ContentsHeard from Mr. L. Wynne. Capt[ain] and Mrs. Maude's solicitor, who sent the forms for him to sign to recieve the money Mr. Latham left him; Mr. Latham left him £300 and also Matthew £300; called on Mr. Wynne and got his money (minus £30 for the legacy duty) and found that he had not informed Matthew of the bequest; got the forms for Matthew to sign and sent them to himl had T [tea] with the Hamiltons; Ann said that young Capt[ain] and Mrs. Maude would be in town...
Dates:
1863 November 23
Rutson Maury, Batts Hotel, London, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 November 25
File — Box: 2, Folder: 198
Identifier: id89961
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Scope and ContentsReceived Walker's letter telling him about the arrest if their two nephews; is sorry that their enterprise ended in such a way; assumes that, if Rutson is at large, Fontaine is too; read in the Times that the Port Royal Naval Expedition was a great success; went to Bexley to call on [the Miss Fontaines], the ancestral portraits were hung on the wall in the old frames; all three of the sisters were home; read them her latest letters, a letter from Mary [Bold][,...
Dates:
1861 November 25
Rutson Maury, Torguay, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 December 1
File — Box: 2, Folder: 199
Identifier: id89962
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Scope and ContentsRead her letter quickly yesterday because his mind was occupied with the Trent affair; is glad Maggie [Ludlow] is doing better; hopes that Rutson and Fontaine will be released soon, which seems likely based on the actions of Capt[ain] Wilkes; hopes the American government will apologize to the British government; everyone in Great Britain is upset by [The Trent Affair?]; the Times calls for reparations; is glad to hear Mr. Adams say that his government [US?]...
Dates:
1861 December 1