2 December 1871

Reynolds, William, 1815-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis Maury

As requested, he recommended William to R. H. Maury to superintend the James River project. Hopes that William will visit Washington.

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1 March 1876

Cox, Samuel Sullivan, 1824-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis Maury

Writes that one of two bills he introduced (to relieve the disabilities imposed by the 14th Amendment) passed. The bill to relieve Judge Hawkins of Florida passed, and the bill to relieve Maury should pass tomorrow. Cox was a U.S. Congressman from New York.

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4 March 1876

Cox, Samuel Sullivan, 1824-1889

Printed document

Title: [U. S. House of Representatives bill]

Printed copy of a U. S. House of Representatives bill introduced by Cox to "remove the political disabilities of William L. Maury... that all legal and political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United States, by reason of participation in the rebellion, be, and they are hereby removed." Includes a printed note on verso that the bill was read before the House 31 January 1876. Includes a handwritten note on verso, likely in Cox's hand, noting that the bill "Just passed 1 P.M. Friday March 4. 76."

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18 May 1876

Kernan, Francis, 1816-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Sullivan Cox

The bill for the relief of William L. Maury passed the Senate yesterday. Encloses (not included) a copy of the bill as it passed the Senate, striking the phrase "legal and. . . ." Undated note from Cox responds that he will make sure the House concurs in "the verbal amend[men]t of the Senate." Kernan was a U.S. senator from New York.

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16 July 1878

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Letter signed

Title: to William Lewis Maury

Includes a letter for Maury to forward to the Collector (of Customs in New York). Failed to get the endorsement of any cabinet members because they are too busy, and presumes that if they knew the vacancy existed they would want to fill it with their own people. Admiral Porter was a former Union naval commander and superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.

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1 April 1864

Strong, W.C., fl. 1850-1863

Autograph document signed

Title: to unknown

Military pass for Maury and two friends to travel to Richmond "without molestation by any guards & pickets," by order of Major General Whiting. Written from Cape Fear Department Headquarters.

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4 April 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Makes arrangements to leave the city.

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28 April 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Recently returned from Richmond and thinks the order to return without delay was unnecessary. Reports that the "North Carolina" has not come to port. Writes, "When this Civil War is over I think we shall be able to appreciate the comforts of home."

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27 May 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Expresses concern over reports that someone (presumably an officer) has been wounded. Discusses the possibility of the Union taking Richmond: "We have...been very anxious about Richmond but there is a general feeling the enemy will not succeed in taking it." Worries about friends and family at the old mansion "as Grants Army passed along there."

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8 June 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

He has inflammatory rheumatism and hopes to recover enough to come home so she can nurse him. Received the letters to be forwarded to her aunt, noting that all blockade letters are inspected and Mrs. E's letter may be rejected because of it's length.

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16 June 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Reports that his health is improving and he was able to walk today but is not yet able to travel. Gives news of family and friends. Year inferred.

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18 June 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Reports that he can now stand twice a day. Discusses a Lt. Johnston who commanded a ship that went to help a grounded blockade runner.

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20 June 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Writes that he is much better but still not well enough to make the trip to Milton. Notes that if not for his illness he would have been sent to command one of the Ironclads at Richmond. Year inferred.

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26 June 1864

Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Nan Maury]

Griggs is writing for Captain Maury, whose rheumatism has affected his hand. Maury is well enough to walk in the yard but cannot write for himself.

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21 July 1864

Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Nan Maury]

Griggs is writing for William Maury, who feels a little worse today and will not be able to start home this week.

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9 December 1864

Lee, Sydney Smith, 1802-1869

Document signed

Title: to William Lewis Maury

Orders from the Confederate Navy Department releasing Maury from active duty at Wilmington Station due to poor health. Sidney (or Sydney) Smith Lee was Robert E. Lee's older brother. A commander in the Confederate States Navy, S. Lee was chief of the Bureau of Orders and Detail at the time he signed this document.

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February 12, 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Mentions family and friends in Richmond. Captain Lee thinks there may be an opening for him in the Navy in an ironclad at Charleston.

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February 13, 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Mentions family and friends in Richmond. Reports that the government is still unsure about what to do with the Navy officers; a rumor indicates that they may be put in the Army. Writes, "We are now nearly excluded from the water." Year inferred.

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20 February 1865

Lee, Sydney Smith, 1802-1869

Letter signed

Title: to William Maury

Letter appointing Maury as a member of a Naval General Court Martial. Maury is ordered to report to Richmond four days from the date of the letter. Includes penciled directions on how to get to Richmond on verso. With autograph note signed by Captain Lynch confirming that Maury reported 26 February 1865. Sidney (or Sydney) Smith Lee was Robert E. Lee's older brother. A commander in the Confederate States Navy, S. Lee was chief of the Bureau of Orders and Detail at the time he signed this document.

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20 February 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Updates his wife on family members and expresses happiness that his son is better and recovering. Says that Humphreys wants the government to go into the cloth-manufacturing business "now that Wilmington is closed & we will have to look more closely to home for our supplies." Notes that the Navy "is confined to such a narrow compass now that it is hard to find work for the officers."

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February 21, 1865

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Reports that prisoners returning from federal camps are frostbitten and ill. Notes that the court martial will convene on Friday, and comments that "hopes are entertained the soldiers will be better fed" since the appointment of the new Commissary General and Secretary of War. Mentions someone who was in the "Schultz" when it was blown up.

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2 December 1871

Hitchcock, Robert B., 1804-1888

Letter signed

Title: to R. H. Maury

United States Navy Commodore Hitchcock recommends William Maury to superintend the deepening of the James River. The previous superintendent has passed away.

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December 3, 1871

Pinkney, Robert F. fl. 1871

Autograph document signed

Title: to R. H. Maury

Statement recommending William Maury to superintend the James River project. States that he has known Maury since 1837 and that Maury was noted in both Navies for his morality and professional intelligence. Robert F. Pinkney commanded the Confederate ironclad Savannah during the Civil War.

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12 October 1876

Pegram, Robert Baker, 1811-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William L. Maury

Congratulates Maury on his new venture. Answers questions regarding shipping and insurance and offers to be of assistance. Pegram was a former CSN commander.

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25 October 1876

Goldsborough, John Rodgers, 1808-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis Maury

Apologizes for his delay in writing. Promises to forward the $30 by Adams Express. Goldsborough was a U.S. Naval commander during the Civil War.

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