Box 3
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Contains 176 Results:
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury. New York, New York, 1862 March 11
File — Box: 3, Folder: 25
Identifier: id100612
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived Matthew's letter but no letter from her; was unaware that Tobin wanted to go work in China; thinks he wuld be better off working in America; has not seen William or Fontaine since Saturday; sent a note to Horation Hughes' office saying that he had a letter to Fontaine from Walker, and that he would like to see William; told Mr. John Gilmour, formerly of Richmond, that his nephew, who had recently spent 5 weeks there, would be coming to England; Mr....
Dates:
1862 March 11
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 14
File — Box: 3, Folder: 26
Identifier: id100613
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Scope and ContentsReceived her letter and the enclosed letter from Mytton; called on Mrs. Williams, whose house Fontaine and William are staying, to make sure the rooms were satisfactory; went to Cropper, Hodgson & Co[mpany]'s office and found the boys there; took Fontaine to Isaac Low & Co[mpany] and introduced him to Mr. John Wood; both boys came to his office that afternoon; sent Matthew a letter and included Mr. Rathborn's letters of introduction to 2 businesses in...
Dates:
1862 March 14
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 17
File — Box: 3, Folder: 27
Identifier: id100800
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Scope and ContentsSaw Fontaine and William at his office today; William said that Horatio Hughes will be very busy for the next few days, so he made a mental note not to disturb him; William and Fontaine dined with Henry Lowdes yesterday; he was invited but did not go; Katie, Henry's sister was sorry he did not come; went to New Brighton to deliver some letters to Mary Bold; saw Mr. Foster, who is married to Laura's neice Matilda, and saw their new baby; it was as red as a...
Dates:
1862 March 17
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 28
Identifier: id100805
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Has made £10,000 on cotton so far; may make an additional £2200on the rest of their cotton; owe various amounts of money to other companies, but will probably make about £12,000; Maury Brothers' total worth should be about £19,000; should be glad to be so well-off financially; Mr. Hamilton is now in much better health; Elizabeth and Mary are going to dinner in New Brighton tomorrow and will bring Laura back with them; her neice, Mrs. Foster is in again in poor heath; received both her...
Dates:
1862 March 19
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 29
Identifier: id100830
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Scope and ContentsMatthew seems to think the prospect of reunification [between the North and South] looks good and that, consequently, cotton prospects look bad; Matthew also expects Savannah to be captured soon; he disagrees, because Sherman has lost too much time; was sorry to hear about the deaths of Dr. Alexander and young Coles; heard that the Pres[iden]t [Lincoln] told Congress to offer money to slave states that free their slavesl thinks this is a foolish idea, because it...
Dates:
1862 March 19
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place; Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 March 21
File — Box: 3, Folder: 30
Identifier: id100845
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Scope and ContentsMrs. Cropper sends regards and asks how things are going in America; plans to call on her tomorrow morning; assumes Mrs. Cropper is refering to Mr. Lincoln's plan of offereing Emacipation with compensation to the brder states; people in England thinks that means that the North is tired out and will let the South go; does not think the North wants to give up the mouth and the most part of the Miss[issippi] River; thinks that the war will end only when the North...
Dates:
1862 March 21
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury , New York, New York, 1862 March 26
File — Box: 3, Folder: 31
Identifier: id100863
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Scope and ContentsForgot to mail the 3 copies of the London Times that he planned to send her; so he had to go to the post office after dinner; Elizabeth [Bold] went to the Oratorio at Hope Hall with the Byrms [?]; offered to buy her a ticket and a new pair of gloves for the Wellington Ball, but she declined; called on the Hagarty's to invite them to T [tea], but they could not come; Mrs. Hagarty said that Mr. Judein [?]'s son is working in China and is doing very well; will try...
Dates:
1862 March 26
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 8
File — Box: 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id102387
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Scope and ContentsBought two H[ogs]h[ea]d sof Sherry, which he will send to them on a boat leaving 12 [April]; Matthew can have one of the H[ogs]h[ea]ds if he wants it, if not she can give it to someone else if she doesn't want it; also bought Port wine, which will be shipped to them in about a month; Matthew may also have a portion of the wine; asks that if Matthew does not want any, she offer it to Mrs. King before anyone else; Fontaine was to start work at Fawcett Preston and...
Dates:
1862 April 8
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id102415
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsPlans to close up his cotton affairs, see the London Exhibition, and come home on 7 June; is not as excited about the exhibition as he was the last time he went, which was 11 years ago; sold 41 bales of cotton and has 256 left; is happy to be making enough money so that they will be financially secure in the years to come; thinks Matthew is spending too much time looking at the "main chance"; is glad that the bust of their father will be done in marble; ...
Dates:
1862 April 19
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 21
File — Box: 3, Folder: 34
Identifier: id102427
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsWore his new black dress coat yesterday for Easter Sunday; sat with Mrs. Howson, as Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson had guests with them at church; Elizabeth was very upset by Dr. McNeill's sermon, in which he said people who went to events like the Holyoke Races are sons and daughters of the Devil; took a long walk last night and almost got locked inside Princes' Park; slept very well that night; the weather has been warm and the trees are blooming; copied the...
Dates:
1862 April 21
Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 28
File — Box: 3, Folder: 35
Identifier: id102450
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReturned from his visit to Robert Heath this morning; Mr. Heath's two neices, daughters of his two sisters, were there; they went to church at Weaverham on Sunday morning; saw Dick Ashton and his wife; the village was very pretty; he and Robert Heath walked around his property that afternoon; he told Mr. Heath that he should marry; Mr. Heath said that he should live in the country like he does, does not think he would like to live in the country; paid for the...
Dates:
1862 April 28
Rutson Maury, George Hotel, Bangor Ferry, [Wales], to his sister Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 April 30
File — Box: 3, Folder: 36
Identifier: id104452
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Elizabeth Bold wrote to Miss Barbara Jones to invite her to join them on the steamer, spend the evening with them at the hotel, and then come on the tour with them; Miss Jones declined, claiming that her household duties would not allow her to join them; sent her a telegram asking her to reconsider; Elizabeth Bold remained seated for the entire steamer ride to guard against sea sickness; has never been to No[rth] Wales in the springtime, and it is quite pretty; Miss Barbara joined them at...
Dates:
1862 April 30
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister Ann Maury, New York, NY, 1862 May 6
File — Box: 3, Folder: 37
Identifier: id104495
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHad many letters waiting for him upon his return from Wales ; has not seen William or Fontaine since he has been back; Tobin sent him a note apologizing for being unkind to him because of his deafness, and said that he had come to value family more than he did "men as business machines" ; expects Tobin to miss home a great deal; thinks that he should not have gone to China, but hopes that the Americans and Englishmen there will help him out; thanks her for the...
Dates:
1862 May 6
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 May 12
File — Box: 3, Folder: 38
Identifier: id105652
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHopes she will leave for Liverpool soon after he gets back to New York; thinks she should bring [Matthew's son] James with her so he can attend the German school for the care of stammering; is glad that Matthew and his family will be able to go to Niagara; expects to come back to Liverpool from London and 31 [May]; will stay at Batt's Hotel in London, though he will have to have a room on the top floor; the copy of the picture of their father will have to be the...
Dates:
1862 May 12
S. [?] Dilworth, Lancaster, England, to Mr. [Rutson] Maury, Liverpool, England., 1862 May 14
File — Box: 3, Folder: 39
Identifier: id105679
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHas been ill since Christmas with influenza; hopes he will enjoy his trip to London to see the Exhibition; is glad he enjoyed his trip to Wales; was glad for the news he gave her about the family in New York as she had not been corresponding with them during her illness; (16 [May]) saw William Maury at Hest Bank yesterday; encloses £5 [nt present] for him to buy gifts for the young people in New York; hopes he will visit her the next time he is in England; sends...
Dates:
1862 May 14
M[ary] B[old], 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to Rutson Maury, Liverpool, England, 1862 May 15
File — Box: 3, Folder: 40
Identifier: id105697
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It is hard for her to express her feelings about his generous acknowledgement of their hospitality; she and Elizabeth appreciate all his kindness and consideration; told Eliz[abeth] of his gift, but she did not feel at liberty to speak of it; he did not need to give them anything, as his kind actions already showed in his gratitiude; they were happy to have him stay with them; he had asked her not to name what he did a few months ago, but she told her sister and Eliz[abeth], but not Laura;...
Dates:
1862 May 15
Rutson Maury, 11 Welfield Place, Liverpool, England, to his sister, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1852 May 15
File — Box: 3, Folder: 41
Identifier: id106227
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHopes that she got to go to Highwood; will buy the photographs of the royal family and other celebrities for Sarah; wrote to Mrs. Cropper and asked her for recent photographs of her family and the Howsons; the Addisons were going to leave today for London, but will not do so until Saturday since Mr. Addison has had an attack of the gout; Mr. Weed went to London todayl Mr. Ferguson's father is sick so he might not be able to leave his father to come to Liverpool;...
Dates:
1852 May 15
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her niece, Nan Anne Fontaine Maury, [NC?], 1862 June 4
File — Box: 3, Folder: 42
Identifier: id106229
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHas been reading in the volume of the Bible that Lewis gave her and was reminded of her and her family; (5 June) receieved a letter from Nannie, who said that she [AFM] was moving her possessions to Richmond; {18 June) is writing letters of introduction for the Rev[erend] Lot Jones who is going to London; Uncle Rutson is pleased with the Great Exhibition; he wants her to go to England after he gets back, but she does not want to go; Harriet might come to visit...
Dates:
1862 June 4
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to [her aunt Ann Maury?],, 1862 September 28
File — Box: 3, Folder: 43
Identifier: id106230
Scope and Contents
They have been there for three months, and their friends say they cannot let them stay with them anymore; they have decided to go into housekeeping; they found a small house to live in; the children are happy where they are but she cannot help having to leave; Mrs. Pinkney is very ill, and is not expected to live; all the kinsfolk are well; longs to see her and talk to her; sends love to the family. 2pp. ALS Including Ts of ALS, 2pp
Dates:
1862 September 28
Ann Maury, Fourth Street, New York, New York, to Hetty,, 1862 November 3
File — Box: 3, Folder: 44
Identifier: id106231
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Remembers the first time they met, in Liverpool; they were both very shy then, and it is surprising that they have become so close; they have ahd a letter from Tobin since she last saw her; he wascaught in the typhoon which they have read about; they were in great danger, but Gofd conducted them safely to shore; Tobin has a job in Shanghai and lodging and board as well; asks her to communicate this information to Tobin's sister [Nan?]; Tobin says Shanghai is a Godless place; clerks are...
Dates:
1862 November 3
Matthew Fontaine Maury, Halifax, [Nova Scotia?] to "my dear cousin" Ann Maury, 365 4th Street, New York, New York, 1862 November 10
File — Box: 3, Folder: 45
Identifier: id106232
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHe and Brow [?] arrived last night from the South; they are on their way to England; they are leacing on a ship from Boston the day after tomorrow; she can direct letters to him care of Fraser, [Thern?]holm and Co[mpany], Liverpool; they left home about two months ago; the rest of the family was in Fredericksburg; they would not be caught again within the lines of the enemy; is not sure where they are[?]; [something] is enclosed [not present]; asks to be...
Dates:
1862 November 10
Sallie F. Maury, " Old Mansion", Virginia to her sister-in-law, Nan Anne Fontaine Maury, North Carolina, 1862 November 21
File — Box: 3, Folder: 46
Identifier: id106241
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Would have answered her letter sooner, but she was ill; went to Fredericksburg as soon as she was better and was almost caught by the Yanks who attacked the city as soon as she left; Cousin Anne asked her to come see Willy, who was ill with a cough; decided to bring him homeso he could benefit from the country air; Cousin Brodie put a blister on his [Willy's] crest which has relieved some of the cough; the weather has been bad since Willie came home, so he has not been able to go outside;...
Dates:
1862 November 21
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to "my dear friend", 1862 November 28
File — Box: 3, Folder: 47
Identifier: id106254
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsMeant to write back sooner after receiving her letter about the deolaton of what was once a very pretty area in Virginia; thee is a confict very near the Cox's house; news of friends; Mrs. Wilson sends regards; Mrs. Gilpin is well; they all ate at Matthew's yesterday for Thanksgiving; Sarah and Mary [Matthew's daughter] played duets on the piano; (29 November) apologizes again for not having written sooner; her neice Harriet brought her 4 children to New York...
Dates:
1862 November 28
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her Aunt, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1862 December 15
File — Box: 3, Folder: 48
Identifier: id108086
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsWas very happy to get her letter; also received a letter from Hetty [AM's note] asking how to send her the articles; Mr. W. (Wilson [AM's note]) is taking Tob[acc]o to Hillsboro and can pick them up there; it is very expensive to buy clothes and very difficult to buy yarn; her familt has gone to an Exhibitionof Tableaux for the benefit of the Soldier's Aid Society; was waiting for after the mail came; now it is too late and no one is around to take her; she is...
Dates:
1862 December 15
Sally F. Maury, "Old Mansion" Virginia, to Nan (Anne F. Maury), Milton, North Carolina, circa 1863 March 11
File — Box: 3, Folder: 49
Identifier: id108087
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsHad been thinking of writing to her about Johnny [Maury, sonn of Matthew F. Maury]; is sorry for his mother; had supposed that she would be crused by her son's death, but she has been supported by God; she said that she had made up her mind to give Johnny up when he went into the army; his mother had hoped that something would be left to remember him by, but the manner of his death prevented this; she believes he is with God; Dabney Maury's letter gave them hope...
Dates:
circa 1863 March 11