Box 3
Container
Contains 176 Results:
Jane Maury, Old Mansion, [Va.?], to her "dear [step-]Mother," Anne F. Maurym [Milton, North Carolina], 1864 March 4
File — Box: 3, Folder: 150
Identifier: id134704
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThe cars on the road have been stopped ever since the Raid; was glad to hear the whistle this morning; she and Annie were concened about being cut off from home, but they were glad to hear the bridges had not been burnt; they are enjoying their visit; they expect to return to Richmond, Virginia once the cars run regularly; wants to be home when her father arrives; was glad to get a letter from Cousin Mytton; she and Annie are going to Cousin Betty's tomorrow;...
Dates:
1864 March 4
Ann Herndon Maury, Infirmary, [Va. ?], to Nan (Anne Fontaine Maury), Milton, North Carolina, 1864 March 11
File — Box: 3, Folder: 151
Identifier: id134705
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Received letter from Mr. Maury; he said that Lewis was well; Lewis wants to come back to America; Saly showed her her[AFM] kind letter; has a little hope [that her son is alive]; God is good to sustain her; they are all well; Molly and Eliza have gone to the country for a few days; is sorry that she was disappointed that Lewis did not come; is grateful to Cousin Rutson for his eforts to find her son. 2pp. ALS
Dates:
1864 March 11
William Lewis Maury, St. Georges, Bermuda, to his cousin, Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1864 March 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 152
Identifier: id134706
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Recieved the enclosed [not present] a few days ago; hopes Cousin Rutson will be able to find Johnny; Dabney sent a telegram to his [Johnny's?] father through Bermuda fearing [?] the news mentioned in the enclosed; sends regards. 1p. ALS Including N, undated, providing information on people mentioned in the letter.
Dates:
1864 March 19
Anne Fontaine Maury, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", (Anne Maury), New York, New York, 1864 March 20
File — Box: 3, Folder: 153
Identifier: id134709
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Scope and ContentsHas not heard from any of the family recently; there was an excellent sermon at church; the church she has been going to is a Presby[terian] church; misses her own church; Mary Lewis has a cough; would not be surprised if Fontaine came back with them; exoects John Rowan to come home soon;Ed[ward] Stamps is home again; he is very grateful for the kindness that was shown to him; news of family; is busy with her garden;hopes they will not have to leave; asks for...
Dates:
1864 March 20
Anne Fonatine Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt" [Anne Maury], New York, New York, 1864 April 15
File — Box: 3, Folder: 154
Identifier: id134717
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThe last news she heard of her was in a letter about Johnny Maury to Cousin Rob[er]t; thinks Johnny must be dead; the last time she wrote; Fontaine was visiting; he had been sick, but his health improved during the visit; he is working in Richmond, Virginia and making $8 a day, which does not go very far; Mr. Lewis [her husband?] is with her now; he looks well but is not strong; Turner has taken to him pretty well; news of family; began this letter ten days ago;...
Dates:
1864 April 15
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, [Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 18
File — Box: 3, Folder: 155
Identifier: id134721
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsSarah is sewing; Walker has gone to bed, and Tobin is taking a walk; had had one of the stomach aches that he used to call a "catastrophy"; took Miss Gilpin the book and letter that had come for her by the morning's post; Miss Gilpin's cold is better; saw Tobin before dinner; he said he was feeling weak; received a letter from James, who was glad to hear of Matthew's departure; Tobin has an appointment with Dr. Parmly on Tuesday morning a gentleman, Mr. J.B....
Dates:
1864 June 18
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, [Albany, New York?], 1864 June 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 156
Identifier: id134729
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Received a letter from Rutson, who said he did not have much to occupy himself; received a ltter from Mrs. Cox. who had been unwell; Waker planned to take a walk into the country with Sydney Henop; Tobin called at the Post Office after church, but there were no letters; James [Matthew's son] came over after church; thinks that Mary [Matthew's daughter] must be getting her first view of Ireland; James thinks they will reach Liverpool tomorrow; a clergyman he did not know conducte the service...
Dates:
1864 June 19
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann [Mauruy], [Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 21
File — Box: 3, Folder: 157
Identifier: id134757
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Scope and ContentsWrote a letter to Laura Lippert and plans to send a copy of the letter to Dick's father; read in the "Express" that Lieut[enant] William Lewis Maury is commanding the Tuscaloosa;Sarah had a visit from Cousin Belle, who knows nothing about Dick; wanted to let Mr. Grimshaw know if his books have arrived; Walker found out they had, but that the books were still at the dock; wrote to James and Matthew; Mr. V[an] Ness came for tea; Mr. V[an] Ness proposed a toast to...
Dates:
1864 June 21
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, {Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 25
File — Box: 3, Folder: 158
Identifier: id134782
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsWrote to James; walked home with Walker and Tobin; Tobin asked Mr. Taylor to give him more to do at the office; Tobin has taken to calling Mr. Taylor "Captain"; thinks he should not do this; after T[tea], he and Walker had a long talk about the War; Cousin Belle came to visit again; she brought a copy of the letter from nannie Corbin's husband, of which he encloses a copy [not present]; Miss Gilpin informed him of her monetary needs for her trip to Cornwall and...
Dates:
1864 June 25
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, [New York, NY.], to his sister, Ann Maury, [Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 25
File — Box: 3, Folder: 159
Identifier: id136784
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThey are all well; received her letter; encloses a copy of a letter from Jno. Davis [not present]; did not receive a letter from Matthew F[ontaine Maury?], which makes him think he is still ill; encloses a letter from Brighton [not present]; encloses a letter from Harriet [not present]; it was very warm today; Sarah looks pale; thinks she should get some exercise, in order to be less affected by the heat; Walker and Tobin went to Hoboken to visit the "floating...
Dates:
1864 June 25
Rutson Maury, 4th Street , New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, [Albany, New York ?], 1864 June 26
File — Box: 3, Folder: 160
Identifier: id136814
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsIt has been very hot today, although there has been a good breeze; suggested to Walker and Tobin that they carry umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun; there was a fire on the Miss Marx's street, and their house was damaged; Mr. Van Ness came over for dinner; was having trouble with his bowels but they have improved; received her letter; told James what she had written about returning with Mrs. Harrison, and asked him to tell Miss Gilpin; suggested to...
Dates:
1864 June 26
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, [Albany, New York?], 1864 June 27
File — Box: 3, Folder: 161
Identifier: id136868
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Scope and ContentsSince Walker was still having trouble with his bowels, he [RM] sent Tobin to buy some Triplex Pills; if Walker is not better by tomorrow, he willl give him some Castor oil; young Mr. Henop called at the office to see what was wrong with Walker; told him about the accident; Mr. Henop offered his help; Sarah said that the policeman who brought Walker back to the house was asking her for details about Walker, but they were not go in the newspaper; Rich[ar]d Gilpin...
Dates:
1864 June 27
Anne Fontaine Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", Ann Maury, New York, 1864 July 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 162
Identifier: id136892
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Has not heard from her in a long time; the last letter she received from her was about Mrs. Gilpin's death; sent the letter to Miss Mary [Gilpin], who did not receive it, but has since heard the news; Miss Mary was very upset by the news of her mother's death; her cousin [William Lewis Maury, her husband] is at home, recovering from inflammatory rheumatism and dysentery; Turner has cut almost all of his teeth; he is a spoiled child, but she does not think he is bad; Willie is think and...
Dates:
1864 July 19
Sallie F. Maury, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia to Nan Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, 1867 July 25
File — Box: 3, Folder: 163
Identifier: id136959
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Assumes she [AFM] did not receive her last letter since their communication with Richmond was closed for a time; Fontaine said that he was going to visit her, so she decided to send this letter by him; thanks her for the clothes she sent; was very glad to hear that Cousin Lewis was home on three months' leave; they have moved from the Infirmary to one of the houses belonging to the U[niversity of Va.]; there is no place for the children to play, but the neighbors allow them to play in their...
Dates:
1867 July 25
Anne Fontaine Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1864 August 5
File — Box: 3, Folder: 164
Identifier: id137039
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Is worried something happened to her letters since it has been so long since she received one; their cousin, William [her husband, William Lewis Maury], is at home, recovering from inflammatory rheumatism; they have had a terrible drought, and their vegetable garden and the crops have been damaged; today is Jane's birthday, and she made a fruitcake for her; thought of D[octo]r on his birthday; wondered if he was with them or assisting Harriet; is very anxious to know how Harriet is doing;...
Dates:
1864 August 5
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt" (Ann Maury), New York, New York, 1864 August 22
File — Box: 3, Folder: 165
Identifier: id137080
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsThey are anxious to send Cousin Betsy home or to join her husband, but she does not want to go; board where her husband is has gone up to $60; had an interesting letter from "Mother," who sent love to Harriet; all the women of the family are with her ["Mother"]; flour costs $30 to $35 a barrel; asks her to excuse her writing as pens and ink are scarce; Jane and M[ary] Lewis are visiting the country and will return home today; two of hre help were not content...
Dates:
1864 August 22
Sallie F. Maury, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, to her sister-in-law, Nan Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, 1864 September 13
File — Box: 3, Folder: 166
Identifier: id137155
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Has been making herself a hat; thought she was too old to wear one and that she would look foolish, but she needed something other than her bonnet to wear when she went out;; asks if she has been out in one; thanks her for the contents of the bag Fontaine brought; is glad to hear Cousin Lewis is getting better; Charles [her husband] got leave to come home for a visit; the carpet and chair came from Caroline; will use her [AFM] carpet in the dining room; her mother sends love; asks if she got...
Dates:
1864 September 13
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina to her "dear Aunt" (Anne Maury), New York, New York, 1864 September 15
File — Box: 3, Folder: 167
Identifier: id137156
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Was glad to hear that they were all doing well; her invalid [William Lewis Maury] is still sick; wants him to get better, but does not want him to return to active duty; Miss Ellen Mordecai is visiting; she is well; Fontaine is in Albemarle with Cousin Reuben; the family there is well; Miss Mary G[ilpin] proposed coming to visit her, but she had to decline because she does not have room; received $200 from her uncle [Rutson?]; thanks him very much; needs a pair of India rubbers to go over...
Dates:
1864 September 15
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina to her "dear Aunt" (Ann Maury), New York, New York, 1864 September 30
File — Box: 3, Folder: 168
Identifier: id137157
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Got her letter; is glad to know they are all well; her invalid [her husband, Lewis] is still sick and very weak; wrote to Dr, Herndon and a surgeon in Petersburg to enquire about Harris; asks for more details about his situation, which she assumes were contained in another letter that never arrived; Font[aine] is visiting for a week; he is staying at Cousin Jesse's, and they are all very kind to him; Mrs. Wilson asks if there is any news of her sister; is tired of being separated from her...
Dates:
1864 September 30
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1864 October 19
File — Box: 3, Folder: 169
Identifier: id137158
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Dr. Herndon was unable to find any information on young Harris; he wrote to the hospital in Petersburg, and he will let her know if he hears any information; Dr. Walkins is also enquiring about Harris for her; was sorry to learn that Font[aine] has volunteered and is fighting below Richmond; would not have told them, but thought it best that they know in case anything happens to him; Jack is a prisoner; news of friends and family; in addition to wanting a p[ai]r of India rubber boots; she...
Dates:
1864 October 19
Anne F. Maury, Richmond, Virginia, to her "dear Uncle Rutson", Maury, New York, New York, 1864 November 9
File — Box: 3, Folder: 170
Identifier: id137159
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived his letter of 22 October and was upset by the sad news it contained; a lady who used to now Judge Randall and his daughter wrote the news to him; feels sorry for Mr. Clunas; saw their cousin, Mrs. Humphrey, whose brother, James Maury, is on Johnson's Island, near Sandusky, Ohio; he has suffered from rheumatism and wants to seek a parole; told him that he [RM] would do anything he could to help out and give him a home in case his parol did not allow him...
Dates:
1864 November 9
Anne F. Maury, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt" Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1864 November 22
File — Box: 3, Folder: 171
Identifier: id137160
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Scope and ContentsOctober has so many anniversaries in it that she thought of them often; tomorrow is Charley's birthday; Dr. Herndon and Dr. Walkins made all the enquiries they could [about young Harris], but they were unable to find out anything; assumes he must be dead; sees so many peopel who are in mourning as a result of the war; Miss Mary [Gilpin] plans to teach in High Point, North Carolina; her [AM] letters are very interesting to her; fears that her own are very...
Dates:
1864 November 22
Tobin Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Nan Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, 1864 November 25
File — Box: 3, Folder: 172
Identifier: id137161
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Scope and ContentsBelieves that he has not written to her since the beginning of the war; since he cannot tell her all about his experiences in such a short letter, he will tell her about the daily routine; the family gathered yesterday for Thanksgiving; as a result of the recent death of Mrs. Gilpin [Elizabeth Maury's mother], only family and Mr. Van Ness were included; there was much conversation after dinner, except from Maury Brother [Uncles Matthew and Rutson] who both fell...
Dates:
1864 November 25
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Uncle Rutson" Maury, New York, New York, 1864 November 25
File — Box: 3, Folder: 173
Identifier: id137683
Scope and Contents
Scope and ContentsReceived his letter while she was in Richmond, Virginia but waited til now to reply so she could find out where Ed Stamps was; he is at Point Lookout, and his parents would appreciate it if he [RM] could find out if he is still there and if he needs anything; they will gladly reimburse him for any expenses; they are all ready for winter; they have an adequate supply of wood; enjoyed her two weeks in Richmond; saw many old friends; Charley's health improved due...
Dates:
1864 November 25
Anne F. Maury, Milton, North Carolina, to her "dear Aunt", Ann Maury, New York, New York, 1861 November 30
File — Box: 3, Folder: 174
Identifier: id137698
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Heard good accounts of them from Dr. when he arrived; he went to Mobile when he heard of Mrs. Ludlow's death; Mrs. Field said her mother only suffered a little; their house has been sold and they must move, but the house they are moving to will be be better than the old one; wishes they could be with her, but feels they ought to stay; the person bringing the letter will tell her the details; they boys are well; news of family; the house they are mocing into is the parsonage; the clergyman is...
Dates:
1861 November 30