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2 December 1871
Reynolds, William, 1815-1879
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
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