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2 December 1871
Davis, Edward T., fl. 1850-1863
to R. H. Maury
United States Navy Paymaster General Davis recommends William Lewis Maury to superintend the James River project.
GLC04572.35
Reynolds, William, 1815-1879
Attests to Maury's character and professional qualities. Reynolds signs as Commodore United States Navy; he eventually reached the rank of rear admiral.
GLC04572.36
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.
GLC04572.37
1 March 1876
Cox, Samuel Sullivan, 1824-1889
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...
GLC04572.39
4 March 1876
[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...
GLC04572.40
18 May 1876
Kernan, Francis, 1816-1892
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...
GLC04572.41
16 July 1878
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
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...
GLC04572.46
28 May 1865
Donahue, Thomas, fl. 1863
to Almira Winchell
Discusses the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington, D.C. Describes some of the signs hung on buildings that welcomed the soldiers home. Accompanied by an envelope printed with the insignia of the Fifth Corps.
GLC04706.16
13 May 1776 - 24 June 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Invoice for soldier payment and clothing purchases for men in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Records money distributed to officers to pay members of the regiment and to purchase clothing.
GLC02437.00292
18 May 1776
to John Adams
Apologizes for responding so late to Adams' letter of 11 November 1775 (see GLC002437.00208). Discusses military books and the difficulty of obtaining them in America, and recommends books useful to different departments in the army. Comments on...
GLC02437.00293
13 May 1776
GLC02437.00294
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Thomas Waite Foster]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Paper has a large watermark with crown and coat of arms. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00295
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Eliphalet Newell]
Records cash received for pay and clothing in February and March 1776. Paper has crown watermark with "GR" underneath it. Newell was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00296
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Jotham Drury]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Paper has a large watermark with crown and coat of arms. Drury was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00297
Crafts, Edward, 1746-1806
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Edward Crafts]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Crafts was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00298
14 May 1776
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827
to Henry Knox
Apologizes for disturbing Knox with this letter, refers to Knox as his benefactor, and insists that he writes out of necessity. Describes his impromtu joining of the campaign on the recent march from Massachusetts to New York, his lack of money, and...
GLC02437.00299
14 May 1776 - 20 May 1776
Downe, William, fl. 1776-1779
[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Multiple receipt entries also signed by Eliphalet Newell, Thomas Waite Foster, James Furnivall, and Thomas Dean and other officers serving under Henry Knox. Notes items received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's...
GLC02437.00300
17 May 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Informs Knox that Lieutenant John Edes plans to leave his post to join the Provincial Service. Edes is on his way to ask Knox for a discharge. Burbeck wants Edes to return to duty and fears the consequences if officers just decide to leave. Also...
GLC02437.00301
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1741-1826
[Invoice for money distributed for ordnance and pay in Knox's artillery regiment]
Cheever was commissary of artillery for Knox's regiment.
GLC02437.00302
20 May 1776 - 25 May 1776
Audebert, Isaiah, fl. 1775-1779
Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00303
20 May 1776 - 22 May 1776
Also signed by Walter Heyer, Thomas Carnes, David Schuyler, and James Hall. Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00304
1 April 1864
Strong, W.C., fl. 1850-1863
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.
GLC04572.14
4 April 1864
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
to Nan [Maury]
Makes arrangements to leave the city.
GLC04572.15
28 April 1864
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."
GLC04572.16
27 May 1864
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...
GLC04572.17
8 June 1864
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...
GLC04572.18
16 June 1864
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.
GLC04572.19
18 June 1864
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.
GLC04572.20
20 June 1864
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.
GLC04572.21
26 June 1864
Griggs, W., fl. 1850-1863
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.
GLC04572.22
21 July 1864
Griggs is writing for William Maury, who feels a little worse today and will not be able to start home this week.
GLC04572.23
9 December 1864
Lee, Sydney Smith, 1802-1869
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...
GLC04572.24
7 February 1865
Year inferred from content. Mentions the peace conference between Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, President Lincoln and General U. S. Grant. "I hope that it [the outcome of the conference] will have the effect to unite our people &...
GLC04572.25
12 February 1865
Mentions family and friends in Richmond. Captain Lee thinks there may be an opening for him in the Navy in an ironclad at Charleston.
GLC04572.26
13 February 1865
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.
GLC04572.27
17 February 1865
Maury tried to get leave to go home to comfort his wife and help take care of their son, who has diphtheria, but was appointed to a court martial. When the trial is over he will try to come home. Writes, "the returned prisoners are coming in pretty...
GLC04572.28
20 February 1865
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...
GLC04572.29
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...
GLC04572.30
21 February 1865
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...
GLC04572.31
27 February 1865
Comments that Mrs. Sinclair (widow of Confederate States Navy commander Arthur Sinclair) bears the loss of her husband well. Reports that a black woman who frequently stayed in Baltimore set fire to the house of her mistress, the wife of Confederate...
GLC04572.32
Hitchcock, Robert B., 1804-1888
United States Navy Commodore Hitchcock recommends William Maury to superintend the deepening of the James River. The previous superintendent has passed away.
GLC04572.34
December 3, 1871
Pinkney, Robert F. fl. 1871
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...
GLC04572.38
12 October 1876
Pegram, Robert Baker, 1811-1894
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.
GLC04572.42
25 October 1876
Goldsborough, John Rodgers, 1808-1877
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.
GLC04572.43
8 November 1876
Murdaugh, William H., fl. 1850-1863
Murdaugh heard that Maury switched professions from farming to insurance. Comments that if Tilden is elected, "there will be more openings for us [former Confederates] than ever have been since the day of Appomattox." In order to write to Jeff Page...
GLC04572.44
23 October 1877
Phillips, John, fl. 1877
On stationery of the New York Custom House. Writes on behalf of the Collector, appointing Maury "Storekeeper of Private Bonded Warehouses at a Compensation of $1460 per annum."
GLC04572.45
24 July 1878
Merritt, Edwin A., 1828-1916
to David Dixon Porter
Marked "Copy" at the top. Has not yet made Mr. Maury's acquaintance but assumes he is "performing his duties satisfactorily."
GLC04572.47
7 April 1863
He is writing from his "little Log hut" and laments the death of General Edwin Sumner. He expects to attack Richmond and claims the army is not as demoralized as the people back home think.
GLC04706.01
3 May 1863
Written from the battlefield. Expects the Confederates to withdraw by the next night. Reports that Confederate prisoners are poorly clothed but "are as saucy as ever." Expresses patriotism and confidence in the Union cause and also"[G]reat...
GLC04706.02
18 August 1863
Battle of Gettysburg & his hopes to take Richmond before winter. "I suppose you heard about the Great Battle of Gettysburg it was an awful place I tell you, to See the men and horses falling all around but thank god I escaped unhurt through it all...
GLC04706.03
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