Box 4
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Box 4
File — Box: 4
Identifier: id137714
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From the Series:
Material concerning the Maury family of Virginia, particularly James Maury, the first Amercian consul to Liverpool, England and his wife and five children. Collection housed at the University of Virginia prior to being purchased. See PDF Inventory for item list.
Dates:
1783-1800's
Matthew F. Maury, The Parsonage, [London, England?], to his "dear cousin" [Ann Maury?], 1865 February 3
File — Box: 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: id137719
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Scope and ContentsReceived her letter, but was too ill to answer it; had pain in his kidneys, could not leave the house until yesterday; remembers well the time she refers to in 1834; the thoughts about the pitcher will touch his wife; his wife being utterly selfless and patriotic, urging [their son?] to enlist; although he is not old enough; rec[eive]s Rutson's letter with its enclosures; will attend to the £3; asks her t ask Rutson to forward the enclosed [not present]. 2pp. AL...
Dates:
1865 February 3
Rutson Maury to his sister, Ann Maury, circa 1865 May 28
File — Box: 4, Folder: 2
Identifier: id137752
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Scope and Contents[First portion of letter is missing] Told Tobin that he expects Sarah to be home on Monday if the weather is good; Tobin does not think she will be back so soon; gave Mary her [AM] note after church; James is no longer using crutches, only a stick to help him keep his balance; encloses a copy of a letter from James in New Orleans [not present]; it is very different than most of the letters he has sent for the past three years; when Louisiana comes back into the...
Dates:
circa 1865 May 28
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, [Virginia?], 1865 May 31
File — Box: 4, Folder: 3
Identifier: id137843
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Scope and ContentsMatsey [Matthew F. Maury, Jr.] arrived unexpectedly this morning; he had left his luggage at the New York Hotel; instead of bringing it to 4th Street; thought it might be difficult for him to get to Richmond, Virginia; was glad to learn that he had a regular passport , but still wanted to consult others before he sent him off; went to Mr. [Chester A.] Arthur [future President of the U.S.]'s office to consult with him, but he had gone home; went to his house;...
Dates:
1865 May 31
Matthew Fontaine Maury, City of Mexico, Mexico, to the Reverend F.W. Tromlett, 1865 August 8
File — Box: 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: id138104
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Was on his way back to the Confederacy when he learned that the war had been lost; decided that further assistance would be useless, so decided to confess; wrote a letter which made its way to the government; sees among the wreckage of the South, the materials necessary to build the Mexican Empire; many people are willing to the South, and they can make Mexico what the South once was; slaveholders who have not already emancipated their slaves should do so; the former owners should take the...
Dates:
1865 August 8
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to the Reverend F.W. Tromlett, England, 1865 September 8
File — Box: 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: id138105
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Scope and ContentsSteamers from Vera Cruz, Mexico now leave on different dates than they did previously; sent a large packet of letters to Matthew F. Maury today and received a large packet of letters from him; he [MFM] told him that he had told his wife to go to England with her 4 youngest children; previously he had upset them by telling them to come to Mexico; will send the family to Liverpool by on of the steamers that leaves from New York every Saturday; wrote to Mrs. Maury...
Dates:
1865 September 8
[Matthew Fontaine Maury?], City of Mexico, Mexico, to [?], 1865 September 12
File — Box: 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: id138106
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Dined at Chapultepee with the Emperor and Empress; the Emperor was writing letter for the steamer to Europe; after dinner, smoked cigars with the Emperor and other gentlemen; told the Emperor that he could not manage immigration thro[ugh] the Ministers, the he wanted to deal directly with him; the Emperor also wanted it done that way; the Emperor told him to discuss the matter with the Empress. 2pp. TCy of frag.
Dates:
1865 September 12
P. Wilson, Milton, North Carolina, to Mrs. William Lewis Maury (Nan), New York, New York, 1865 October 15
File — Box: 4, Folder: 7
Identifier: id138112
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Has been to her old house twice, and it made her sad to see it so quiet when recently it was so full of life; hopes she is now at rest with her good friends; sends love to Miss Ann Maury; would have liked to have accompanied her, but thinks she did the right thing in staying; sends love to the boys; news of friends; everything has been attended to as she wished, and the house and lot are in good order. 2pp.
Dates:
1865 October 15
P. Wilson, Milton, North Carolina to Mrs. Anne F. Maury, New York, New York, 1865 October 20
File — Box: 4, Folder: 8
Identifier: id138113
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Scope and ContentsWas glad to receive her letter; misses her very much; took her first walk today since she left, and was sad; it was a beautiful day, but she could not really enjoy it; they miss Mary very much too; wishes her a happy birthday; assumes that she and her aunt Ann and her sister [Sarah] miss her and send love; is afriad that her [AFM] cow broke its heart because it died soon after she left; more news of friends; was glad to hear of Mr. Wilson in her letter; hopes he...
Dates:
1865 October 20
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to her "dear cousin", 1866 August 27
File — Box: 4, Folder: 9
Identifier: id138114
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Scope and ContentsHad been planning to write for more than a week, but could not find the time; even though all the family is grown up, she is still very busy; decided to write to her [?] becuase she had a dream about seeing her and talking to her; knows that her brother [Rutson] writes to her often, so that she already knows much of their news; supposes that she will go to England to spend time with her family there; if she had enough money; is glad that Matthew F. [Maury, her...
Dates:
1866 August 27
Matthew F. Maury, Upper Gloucester Street, Dorset Square, London, North West, England, to her "dear Cousin" (Ann Maury), New York, New York, 1866 September 25
File — Box: 4, Folder: 10
Identifier: id138115
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Scope and ContentsReceived a letter from her; receuived Rutson's "Saddle bags" and read through all the material; made arrangements for meeting Brau[?] at the school of mining; they are thinking of going to housekeeping; since Rutson does not want to mention it, the accompanying notice [not present] about his Blessed Davy Jones [his son, Johnny] probably escaped his notice; it is taken from the Mobile[?]; asks who the men are [who are mentioned in the article?]; the story seems...
Dates:
1866 September 25
Ann Maury, New York, New York, to Sally F. Maury, 1867 February 18
File — Box: 4, Folder: 11
Identifier: id138116
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Scope and ContentsRutson received her letter yesterday; they are very sorry to hear that Cousin Eliza has been so sick; they hope she is recovering; bought and sent the brandy this morning; added some things to r=the box that she thought would be good for Cousin E[liza]; included two small boxes of sardines and three packages of chocolate; she and Sarah plan to go to Long Island tomorrow to look at a house that might suit Lewis [William Lewis Maury, Nan's husband]; it is hard for...
Dates:
1867 February 18
Ann Maury, 17 East 4th Street, New York, New York to her "dear cousin" (Jourdan W. Maury), 1867 March 21
File — Box: 4, Folder: 12
Identifier: id138117
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Scope and ContentsThey received his parcel to Lewis; Lewis and Sarah went yesterday to see the farm that she and Sarah had inspected previously; they all agree that Lewis will be able to earn a living there after the first year; he will be able to grow small fruits and vegetables to sell in the New York market; there is a small apple orchard there; the house is large enough to accomodate the family; it is such a good house it would cost more to build one like it than to purchase...
Dates:
1867 March 21
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his "Cousin Jody," Jourdan W. Maury, Alexandria, Virginia, 1867 March 21
File — Box: 4, Drawer: 13
Identifier: id140008
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Scope and ContentsReceived his letter; Ann told him that the bundle had arrived; Lewis arrived on Monday and may stay for a week; he [WLM] and Sarah [a former servant] went to Long Island to look at the house that Ann and Sarah [Maury?] had already visited; there are 50 acres of land and a good house, for sale for $4000; Lewis liked the house, so he and Ann will accept the offer; before Lewis leaves for Balt[im]o[re] to charter a schooner to bring their belongings, they will have...
Dates:
1867 March 21
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his "dear Cousin," Jourdan W. Maury, Alexandria, Virginia, 1867 March 29
File — Box: 4, Folder: 14
Identifier: id140018
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Scope and ContentsHe and Ann think that the easiest thing for him to would be to give them a note for $2000 in six months, as soon as they have received the title deed and paid the $4000 [for Lewis's house]; it may be late next week before the lawyers have the papers ready; Lewis cannot leave before then; William has been in partnership with his three eldest brothers [James, Rutson, and Fontaine] in New O[rleans], since last October, as shipping Agents and commissions merchants;...
Dates:
1867 March 29
J. Lawrence Smith, Smithtown Branch, to William Lewis Maury, 5 Hanover Street, New York, New York, 1867 April 5
File — Box: 4, Folder: 15
Identifier: id140033
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Scope and ContentsWent to New York [City] on Monday to see Mess[ieur]s Wetmore and Boune, but they had not made any progress on the title; his child is dangerously ill, and he cannot leave home now; gave Wetmore and Bourne all the information he had relating to the title, if their clerk will come to his house, he will be gglad to discuss the matter with him; if he cannot come, they will have to wait a few days until his daughter is better. 1p. Cy of ALS Bears Cy of AN from Rutson...
Dates:
1867 April 5
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his cuosin, Jody [Jourdan W. Maury], Alexandria, Virginia, 1867 April 16
File — Box: 4, Folder: 16
Identifier: id140047
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Scope and ContentsEncloses a copy of the telegram he sent him yesterday in Lewis's name [not present]; since today is so wet and cold; perhaps he decided to stay home instead of going to Balt[im]o[re]; since Lewis will have so much to do there; look for a schooner to go to Glo[uce]ster [?] to bring their goods to New York; it may be all right if he stayed home; Lewis is accompianied by an old former housemaid of theirs, who will help Nan pack and help look after the boys on the...
Dates:
1867 April 16
Ann Maury, 17 East 4th Street, New York, New York, to Sally F. Maury, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1867 April 29
File — Box: 4, Folder: 17
Identifier: id140057
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Scope and Contentsdoes not write to her often,, but has always been fond of her, ever since she first met her in 1833; she [SFM] was mending stockings, and she felt sorry that she had to work so hard, so she bought her new ones; if she goes to England this summer as planned, she will bring six pairs of quality English stockings, for old times' sake; does not buy American stockings; never writies what she intended to write in letters;had planned to write about Nan; was reminded of...
Dates:
1867 April 29
P. Wilson, Milton, North Carolina, to Mrs. Anne F. Maury, Long Island, New York, 1867 May 7
File — Box: 4, Folder: 18
Identifier: id140665
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Scope and ContentsReceived her letter and was eager to write back; they are all glad that they are leaving Gloucester, Virginia, since they have had so many troubles there; is glad the boys remember Milton so fondly; sends love to them; hopes she will be able to see them again; their school will be over for two months at the end of May; wants Annie to go to Bal[timore] with some of her profits; Annie would love to visit her; have heard news of Jane and Mary; would like them to...
Dates:
1867 May 7
P. Wilson, Milton, North Carolina to Mrs. Anne F. Maury, Long Island, New York, 12 September 1867
File — Box: 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: id140672
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Congratulations her on the birth of her son [Henry]; now she will be able to rest and people will take good care of her; hopes she will get her strength back and be able to resume her work hopefully; asks if she remembers the study and stove, which used to charm Rutson, and if she remembers Aunt Viney; is saddened when she remembers the past; asks her to thank Capt[ain William Lewis] Maury for writing her; asks her to excuse the short note; she has many things on her mind; though none of...
Dates:
12 September 1867
P. Wilson, Milton, North Carolina, to Mrs. Anne F. Maury, Long Island, New York, 1867 September 26
File — Box: 4, Folder: 20
Identifier: id140680
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Scope and ContentsThey have been waiting anxiously to hear from her; it is different from the last time [that she had a baby] because then she could just walk up the hill to see her; Annie [her daughter] will be married on 15 October to Mr. Cobb[s]; it will be a great trial to be separated from her; it will be worse than when [her other daughter] Pency [?] got married, because Annie is marrying into a large family, while Pency did not; thinks Annie will be very happy, though,...
Dates:
1867 September 26
Jourdan W. Maury, Alexandria, Virginia, to his cousin [Rutson Maury?], [New York, New York?], 1867 October 7
File — Box: 4, Folder: 21
Identifier: id140684
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Encloses a check for $2000 [not present] for account of William Lewis Maury; asks how much interest is due on the money; will forward them amount; hears that Lewis is doing well and trusts that he will make money; all are well and send love. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1867 October 7
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his "Cousin Jody", Jourdan W. Maury, Alexandria, Virginia, 1867 October 8
File — Box: 4, Folder: 22
Identifier: id140697
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Scope and ContentsReceived his letter containing a check for $2000 in payment for his note of the same amount; having already collected the check; now returns the note [not present]; thanks him for his promptness; is busy today, but will soon send the interest statement; so far all the costs have been more that $6600, and they will get higher; Nan's maternal uncle, Mr. H[oratio] N. Hughes, will probably contribute $2000 as well; thinks the total costs will exceed $8000, though;...
Dates:
1867 October 8
Sally C. M. Reid, Franklin, Tennessee, to "Cousin Ann" Maury, New York, New York, 1868 December 14
File — Box: 4, Folder: 23
Identifier: id141828
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Scope and ContentsHas received her letter and the charts the charts were packed very nicely and were not damaged at all in the journey; she is correct, she is the daughter of the man who was a member of Congress and who visited her [AM] father in New York; her father and grandfather were both named "Abram." not "Abraham," and her grandfather had no middle name; the "Poindexter" in her father's name came form his grandmother; her parents had nine children; eight of them were...
Dates:
1868 December 14
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to Mrs. Shutt, Box 474 [?], 1869 April 26
File — Box: 4, Folder: 24
Identifier: id141829
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Wanted to keep a copy of Victor's letter, so it is no trouble to send her this press copy from his manuscript [not present]; hopes it will give her some pleasure to hear of him; received a note from her Aunt Ellen, written as she was leaving for Rosewood; hopes that she is recovering her strength and her husband and children are well; today is his 64th birthday; Nan and her Nos [numbers] 4 and 5 [Turner and Henry] have come to town for the occasion. 1p. ALS
Dates:
1869 April 26