Box 4
Container
Contains 118 Results:
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Box 474 [?], Litchfield, 1870 September 1
File — Box: 4, Folder: 25
Identifier: id141830
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Scope and ContentsPLans to send her a letter this afternoon, although he assumes it w[oul]d get to her just as soon as one mailed tonight; they received her note this morning and were glad to hear she ended her R[ail] R[oad] journey safely; expected to received another letter written from the Van Winkles' house, but it did not; asks if there are one or two daily deliveries at Litchfield; they are all well, and so if everyone at Brentwood; Lucy Herndon arrived yesterday morning;...
Dates:
1870 September 1
Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Litchfield, 1870 September 5
File — Box: 4, Folder: 26
Identifier: id141831
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She must need warm clothing today, since his thermometer read 67 degrees this morning; read Uncle Brodie's letter which he encloses [not present] after breakfast; wrote to Nan after dinner to enclose a letter for her which he found by the clock when he got home; found a letter to her [AM] from Harriet, which he now encloses [not present]; read the three old letters from Uncle Brodie's grandfather; thinks that the man to whom the letters were addressed, the Rev[everend] Mr. Stevenson of...
Dates:
1870 September 5
Rutson Maury, Fourth Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Litchfield, 1870 September 6
File — Box: 4, Folder: 27
Identifier: id141849
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Brought home some very nice peaches; took two of the nicest ones to Miss Mary and Miss Margaret Hadden; told them tht he had received her letter and that everyone in Litchfield was glad to see it rain; told them that Mr. Van Winkel was reading her selections from Shakespear[e] and lectures that he had composed; told them that she planned to return home in a week, unless she was needed sooner, but that he had no reason to call her back; Major T.L. Brown called just after he began this letter;...
Dates:
1870 September 6
Rutson Maury, 4th Street, New York, New York, to his sister, Ann Maury, Litchfield, 1870 September 6
File — Box: 4, Folder: 28
Identifier: id141853
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Scope and ContentsNo one from Irving Place came by the house today, so he may have to go there tomorrow morning on his way down town; Price went to Brentwood, to stay until Saturday; Walker said that he [Price] had been to see his doctor, who told him it would be all right for him to go to B[rentwood]; thinks that if Price cannot go to the Foundry because of his recent surgery. then the R[ail] R[oad] ride cannot be good for him; would not have planned on such a large dinner if he...
Dates:
1870 September 6
Matthew F. Maury, Virgina Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, to his "dear Cousin" [Ann Maury?], circa 1872 February 25
File — Box: 4, Folder: 29
Identifier: id141854
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Scope and ContentsMemory is strange; when he thinks of 1838, he remembers a birthday dinner; Mr. Hawks was there, he was just beginning his "Church Review" and writing savagely about Aaron Burr; in 1838 he was the Astronomer for the Exploring Expedition; JOnes was planning to remove Glynn and make him [MFM] the Hydrographer of the Expedition; decided that he did not care who the commander of the Expedition would be, because he [MFM] would get all the praise; refused to lend...
Dates:
circa 1872 February 25
Ann Maury, 17 East 4th Street, New York, New York, to Sally F. Maury, [Charlottesville, Virginia?], 1872 January 30
File — Box: 4, Folder: 30
Identifier: id141856
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Scope and ContentsWhen she read her letter that she already answered, she felt that Cousin Eliza did not have much longer to live; is surprised she managed to survive as many sicknesses as she did; death to Eliza was only leaving a bad world for a perfect one; if they could all live in anticipation of eternal life, their lives on earth would not be so hard; Lewis has been spending a few days with them; he likes to visit them and feels very comfortable with their home; the better...
Dates:
1872 January 30
Maity Wilson [P. Wilson?], Milton, North Carolina, to Mrs. Anne F. Maury, Long Island, New York, 1872 May 28
File — Box: 4, Folder: 31
Identifier: id142350
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Has wanted to reply to her letters for a long time, but her hand is so unsteady that she has been unable to write; would like to come visit this summer, but does not have the strength to make the journey; asks her to thank Mr. Maury for his kind offer; (31 May) sleeps alomst all morning and has company every afternoon; the steamer is on the river at last; the church s being painted; the color is not pretty, but it is still an improvement; has not been to church for seven weeks; is anxious to...
Dates:
1872 May 28
Rutson Maury, 17 East 4th Street, New York, New York, to his niece Nan Anne F. Maury, [Long Island, New York?], 1876 February 5
File — Box: 4, Folder: 32
Identifier: id142358
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Scope and ContentsUncle Matthew did not go down to the office yesterday because of the snow, but he came down today and seemed better than usual; spent all day yesterday writing letters to England; sent the original copy of Mary's "List of the Jewelry" to Mary Bold; sent a copy to Harriet and will keep a copy for her and Sarah; at the end of the list; added a note about Aunt Elizabeth's choice of the ring and said he thought the "black head" was a likeness of one of his father's...
Dates:
1876 February 5
Anne F. Maury, 341 West 92nd St., New York, New York, to Sallie F. Maury, circa 1880 July 20
File — Box: 4, Folder: 33
Identifier: id142991
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Cha[rle]s and Hen[ry] have gone for a walk; was glad to get her letter; was anxious to hear about the MIddletons, but the news is not good; at least Sallie [Middleton] has confidence in Wessey; they think often of Walker and of her, because they know that stopping his pay means she will have to cut back as well; Jones wrote soon after she got to Lake George, saying she would like to have Lucy with her, but after what she [SFM] said, thought it would be useless to write to her [SFM]; Hen[ry]...
Dates:
circa 1880 July 20
M.B. Gardner, 85 Grove Street, New York, New York to [Rutson Maury?], New York, New York, 1881 March 30
File — Box: 4, Folder: 34
Identifier: id143091
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Sends regards and sympathy to Mr. [Rutson?] Maury and his dear niece Mrs. Anne F. Maury in their own recent loss. 1p. AN Including printed card in remembrace of Martha Gardner, [1881] [Both items with black mourning borders.]
Dates:
1881 March 30
Untitled, undated
File — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id143092
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Fragments of letters written by Rutson Maury and Ann F. Maury. 8 items
Dates:
undated
James Maury, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Messieurs Trench Tilghman and Company, Baltimore, Maryland, 1784 September 27
File — Box: 4, Folder: 36
Identifier: id143093
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Scope and ContentsDid not reply sooner because he was ill ; would be happy to execute their order at the usual commission of 5 [per] cent but no for less; irt is rarely better to pay with bills on their place or Philadelphia; would ratherthey forward the cash; as good crop of Tobacco used to give about ten thousand h[ogs] h[ea]d[?] from Rappahannock; assumes this year it will not be less; cannot give them an estimate of the produce yet, since he wuold need time to gather...
Dates:
1784 September 27
Untitled, 1796 March 1
File — Box: 4, Folder: 37
Identifier: id143094
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Business document and "Price Current at Liverpool," England. Listing a variety of products from the United States of America. 2pp. PD bearing ANS
Dates:
1796 March 1
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to John Littledale, Whitehaven, England, 1808 July 9
File — Box: 4, Folder: 38
Identifier: id143119
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Awaits the offer he will make thro[ugh] his Brother; is pleased to enclose the Commission in conformity; will give him instructions from time to time; in the meantime, would like him [JM] whenevre any American vessels arrive in the ports of his district. 1p. LS Including DS by James Maury, Liverpool, England, appointing John Littledale his Deputy for Liverpool and the other ports of Cumberland, 8 July 1808, 1p.
Dates:
1808 July 9
Untitled, 1817
File — Box: 4, Folder: 39
Identifier: id143120
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Documents detailing the differene in the rates between the best hotel in Europe and the worst inn in England. James Maury. AD
Dates:
1817
James Maury, Liverpool, England, 1817 October 22
File — Box: 4, Folder: 40
Identifier: id143121
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Instructions for the documentation necessary when shipping Tobacco from the United States to Liverpool. 1p. PD
Dates:
1817 October 22
Untitled, circa 1819 December 16
File — Box: 4, Folder: 41
Identifier: id143122
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Scope and ContentsBusiness document listing which shippers are employing which conigners and listing the main tobacco imports for 1819. signed by Matthew Maury. 2pp. ADS Bears ALS from Matthew Maury, Liverpool, England, to his brother, William Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, [16 Dec. 1819?]. They have sold the rest of the Surats; Maury and L[atham] do not want him to go to New Orleans until next winter; (17 December) the Ann Maria arrived, but they have not yet spoken to Mr....
Dates:
circa 1819 December 16
John Patterson, Liverpool, England, to William Maury, Richmond, Virginia, 1819 March 26
File — Box: 4, Folder: 42
Identifier: id143123
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[Beginning portion of letter is torn off]. Assumes he is halfway through his voyage; business continues in a vrey dull state; cotton has gradually declined since he left; they lost money on a sale, but it will be the only such loss they will have this year; they have gotten more commissions; the firm of G[?] J.Ladd[?] is dissolving and reforming under J.H. Ladd; [portion of letter missing]; gives figures for tobacco; (29 March) Williams [?] sold the remains of the [tobacco?]; [portion of...
Dates:
1819 March 26
William Latham, Liverpool, England, to William Maury, Virginia, 1819 June 30
File — Box: 4, Folder: 43
Identifier: id143124
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Scope and ContentsAgrees to let him be a broker for Maury & L[atham]; updates him on business mattes; are dependent on SM & Co. in monetray matters as they have not done well financially; Matthew Maury will also be able to work with them, but in matters not directly related to trading tabacco; he will takl to Mr. Ewart instead of William doing so; however, he [WM] may talk to them while in Virginia; cotton; the office staff; take offense at William's letter telling him of...
Dates:
1819 June 30
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, [Virginia?], 1819 August 31
File — Box: 4, Folder: 44
Identifier: id143125
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Scope and ContentsIs satisfied with that he [WM] is doing in the tabacco business; the consignments he got will give them a reputable appearance; if he is also productive in cotton, they will earn lots of money, since cotton exports from the U[nited] S[tates of] A[merica] last year to Liverpool increased 18 times; could not help but laugh at what he said about 58 [a client?]; was finally able to sell a consignment of Hera Tips[?] belonging to Mr. Cha[rle]s C. Parsons of Boston;...
Dates:
1819 August 31
William Latham, Liverpool, England, to William Maury, Boston, Massachusetts, 1819 September 5
File — Box: 4, Folder: 45
Identifier: id143126
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Scope and ContentsHe [Wm] has been told that he is not to engage in speculation; his [WM] fahter is disgusted with speculation and has no intention of taking any share of a ship; they wull attend directly to their commission business; spoke with John Ewart about the Virginia business; he says that they have not solicited it; he said, about Rutherford. that he set them a consignment last winter, unsolicited; they do not intend to advise them regularly; said it was well-known in...
Dates:
1819 September 5
William Latham, Liverpool, England, to William Maury, New York, New York, 1819 Novemeber 20
File — Box: 4, Folder: 46
Identifier: id143537
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Scope and Contentsno [Number] 7 [?] is likely to stop in a few days; Capt[ai]n Lewis is laying up the Falcon for a few weeks; not planning to said again until January; they will try to get him to work for them, but they probably will not be very sucessful; the only way to get regular traders is to get the goods first; they will only be able to get goods from America; give him names of companies he should try to deal with; thinks he may be able to get orders from Charleston, South...
Dates:
1819 Novemeber 20
William Latham, Liverpool, England to William Maury, New York, New York, 1819 November 25
File — Box: 4, Folder: 47
Identifier: id143545
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Scope and ContentsMr. Larydon found fault with the iron they sent him, but it was Bibby and Co[mpany]'s fault that it was bad; the merchants who buy the iron do not examine it; when orders are not precisely executed, you must tell people it is the fault of the house that furnishes them [the items], and you will stop using their services; sold about 300 of the Surats from Salem; asks what he means by saying they should not write the houses numberes from 92 [?] to 98; they did not...
Dates:
1819 November 25
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to William Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 November 25
File — Box: 4, Folder: 48
Identifier: id143557
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Scope and ContentsThinks that Col[onel] Aspinwell will be able to explain with Mr. Brawford what happened between him [WM] and General Dearborn; is glad he has been welcomed by the people of Boston, Massachusetts; asks if he called the late President [?] at Quincy; has always tried to be delicate in matters concerning his competitions in trade; is unhappy that the friends of 17 got an unfavorable impression of him [WM]; regrets that he did not have an interview with 17's brother;...
Dates:
1819 November 25
James Maury, Liverpool, England, to his son, William Maury, Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 December 13
File — Box: 4, Folder: 49
Identifier: id143580
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Scope and ContentsMr. Parker made strong observations to him [WM] about reciprocal confidences; similar cases have ocurred in his own experience; has often been embarrassed [about not sharing a confidence in return for one?]; word of such accomodation will get out anfd people he does favor with confidence will be angry with him; has been unusually diffuse with the topic; to help him avoid such situations; has and will always dislike that manner of business; the family is well;...
Dates:
1819 December 13