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Box 4

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Contains 118 Results:

Rutson Maury, New York, New York to R.M. Doswell, Norfolk, V[irgini]a, 1875 October 16

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 75
Identifier: id146076
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Has been corresponding with his father; cotton looked very discouraging until 30 [Sept.]; on 2 [Oct.], thought they had finally reached botton; things finally got better, though; tje danger is not over, though, especially because of bad weather on the Atlantic Coast; there cannot be as much cotton picked now as there was at this time last year; the cotton crop in Northern China has failed; more cotton may have to go there from India. 2pp. Cy[?] of ALS

Dates: 1875 October 16
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to R.M. Doswell, Norfolk, V[irgini]a, 1875 October 23

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 76
Identifier: id146077
Scope and Contents Spent last night and all day today collecting materials to send to his father; encloses several item [not present],  but only wants the copy of his letter to Mr. Hatchett returned; likes Mr. Hatchett's letter because they give facts; would rather hear facts from him, as well, rather than just his opinions; the weather in the South has improved and there is no further danger to the cotton crop; the receipts at their ports are larger than he had anticipated, since the weather was bad. 2pp....
Dates: 1875 October 23
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to R.M. Doswell, Norfolk, V[irgini]a, 1875 November 16

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 77
Identifier: id146078
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Encloses materials [not present], although he is not sure that they will be useful; asks him to clarify his statement that cotton is strong from natural causes, not withstanding opposing artifical causes. 1 p. ALS Bears N, by [R.M. Doswell?], [Nov. 1875]. Stating date of receipt of letter. 1p.

Dates: 1875 November 16
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Rutson Maury, New York, New York, to R.M. Doswell, Norfolk, V[irgni]a, 1875 December 22

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 78
Identifier: id146084
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsReceived his letter; gives him a copy of his compilation from the Board of Trade returns [not present]; if they look at the Oldham Strike as equaling 50,000 bales, the figures show that the production this year would equal that of last year; this is in spite of the New Factory Act which reduces the hours of labor more than three percent; the demand for Goods and Yarns was not up to their present weekly production; was surprised at the price of "Spots"[?] at...
Dates: 1875 December 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1830 February 10

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 79
Identifier: id146306
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Document stating that the Indemnifying [?] Bond regarding the estate of Peter Clarkson is enough to show that Richard Harrison's claim on the estate is cancelled. Signed by James S. Maury. 3pp. ADS

Dates: 1830 February 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

James Maury, Locustwood, to Miss Ann Maury,, 1850 July 15

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 80
Identifier: id146312
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Gives her the neat wardrobe he gave her mother soon after they were married. 1p. ALS Bears ADS by James Maury, 5 November 1830. Listing more items of Mrs. Maury's to be given to Ann.

Dates: 1850 July 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1841 October 13

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 81
Identifier: id146347
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Legal documents detailing quantity of furniture, linen, plate, wine, and books belonging to the late James Maury. Signed by Duncan C. Pell. 7pp. Bears ANS by Rutson Maury, undated Correcting errors in addition, accounting for value of service of plate bequeathed to James Maury's children, and description of inventory. 9 pp. Bears ANS by Jno. S. Betts [?], New York, 21 December 1841. Verifying Rutson Maury's corrections [?]. 1p.

Dates: 1841 October 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1853 September 6

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 82
Identifier: id146348
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Document detailing the estate of James Maury and son, showing the value of stocks, bank balances and debts, calculated by Matthew and Rutson Maury. Written by Rutson Maury, unsigned

Dates: 1853 September 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1867 July 15

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 83
Identifier: id146349
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Legal document detailing the boundaries of the land conveyed by Rutson Maury to Augusta J. Bridge. 2pp. D

Dates: 1867 July 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1867 July 15

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 84
Identifier: id146350
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Legal document describing sale of land from Rutson Maury to Augusta J. Bridge 2pp. D

Dates: 1867 July 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1867 September 18

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 85
Identifier: id146351
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Legal document describing the boundaries of land sold by Rutson Maury to Augusta J. Bridge in order to straighten the dividing line between their property. 3pp D

Dates: 1867 September 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Rutson, 5 Hanover Street, New York, New York, to J. Lawrence Smith, Smithburn Branch, Suffolk co[unty, L[ong] I[sland], 1868 February 15

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 86
Identifier: id146352
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsAsks him to read the foregoing letter [not present] from his sister to Mr. Benjamin Edmonds, accepting his offer of abuot 20 acres of land adjacent to the land he purchased from Mr. Taylor; Mr. Edmonds showed him a survey of the land ,showing its location; the quantity of the land is 19 7/8 acres; told Mr. Edmonds that the  survey was satisfactory; asked him to send the survery to him [JLS] with instructions to draw up the Deed; presumes that this land was part...
Dates: 1868 February 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

J. Lawrence Smith, Smithtown Branch, Long Island, New York to Rutson Maury, New York, New York, 1868 July 18

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 87
Identifier: id146353
Scope and Contents Has received his letter about the deed from Benj[amin] Edmonds; also received a letter from Mr. Edmonds; asking him to prepare the deed, which he has done; he prepared the description [of the property?] from the map Mr. Edmonds sent; forwarded the deed to him ready to be executed by him and his wife [?]; reckoned the price for the land at $945.40, and stated that in the deedl thinks that the land is part of the southern or Clock tract, and if so, it is the same as the land he [RM] previously...
Dates: 1868 July 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Ann Maury, 17 East 4th Street, New York, New York, to her niece "Nan" Anne F. Maury, 1876 January 25

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 88
Identifier: id146706
Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsWants her to have the wardrobe when she dies; Nan is closer to her than her [AFM] sisters Harriet and Sarah are; also gives her all the items in the wardrobe; has given all the jewelry to Mary H. Maury [Matthew's daughter?] that she plans to givel they wishes they had known what her [AFM] father's first wife [Harriet Mytton Hughes Maury] had wanted done wither belongings when she died; made her own will then, at the age of 21; distribution of her books; is not...
Dates: 1876 January 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Untitled, 1882 June 19

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 89
Identifier: id146707
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Document stating Anne F. Maury's preferences about the way in which her personal belongings should be divided between her sons after her death. The enclosd papers [not present] mist be given to Jones if she is still living, or read by Charley [AFM's son], or burnt if Charley is away. Signed Anne F. Maury. 4pp. ADS Including Ts of ADS

Dates: 1882 June 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 90
Identifier: id146708
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Manuscript document discussing the status of Virginia, what the state's problems are, and how they can be remedied. Margaret Maury. 4pp. AMs

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript Document, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 91
Identifier: id146709
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Manuscript document consisting of excerpt from Lives of Lindsays [?] regarding the importance of keeping family records. Ann Maury 2pp AMs

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 92
Identifier: id146710
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Manuscript document consisting of an anecdote concerning Commodore Perry during the Mexican War. Signed by William Lewis Maury. 2pp. AMsS

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 93
Identifier: id146711
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Manuscript document consisting of an anecdote concerning Commodore Perry during the Mexican War. Signed by William Lewis Maury. 2pp. AMsM Including AMs by [William Lewis Maury], a second version of the first item, undated. 4pp. Including Ams by [William Lewis Maury], another draft of the first item, undated 4pp.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 94
Identifier: id146713
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Manuscript document describing the Preliminary Report No[Number] 1 of the Physical Survey of Virginia, conducted by Matthew Fontaine Maury. 3pp AMs Including Cy of AMs detailing the report given to the select and common councils of the City of Norfolk, Virginia. Referring to Matthew Fontaine Maury's Report No[Number] 1 on the Physical Survey of Virginia. [1869?] 8pp. Including Ts of Cy of AMs of [1869?], 3pp.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, post 1803 February 26

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 95
Identifier: id146723
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Manuscript document detailing the King of France's response to Napoleon, concerning his own royal responsibilities. 3pp MS [Document written in French]

Dates: post 1803 February 26
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, circa 1823

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 96
Identifier: id146725
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Manuscript document detailing Mr. Pitt's definition of a blockade. [James Maury]. 2pp. AMs Bears PD from Richard Hynde, Queen's Dock, [Liverpool, England?], to "Sir", 5 March 1823. Concerning a meeting of proprietors of Ameri[can Mem?]bers 1p.

Dates: circa 1823
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Document, circa 1823 December 9

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 97
Identifier: id146726
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Document affirming that Ann Maury wears her hair in a certain way; acknowledged by friends and family. Signed by Ann Maury; Jno. Cropper J[unior]; Mary Bold Jun[io]r; Tho[ma]s; Isabella Cropper; Sarah Myers; Hamit[?] Myers; Mary Bold; Eliza Bold; [A.?]M.; Edward [C]ropper; and Fanny Rutson. 1p. ADS Including Ts of ADS, 1p.

Dates: circa 1823 December 9
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, circa 1825

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 98
Identifier: id146728
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Manuscript document detailing history of members of the Maury and Fontaine families. Ann Maury. 3pp. AMs

Dates: circa 1825
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4

Manuscript document, 1831 June

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 99
Identifier: id146730
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Manuscript document describing a conversation which brought up several questions about the nature of Americans and American government. [Matthew Maury?]. 3pp. AMs

Dates: 1831 June
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Maury Family papers / Series 1: Maury Family Correspondence and Papers / Box 4