Maury family papers, 1755-1910 (bulk 1847-1878).

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Maury family papers, 1755-1910 (bulk 1847-1878).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122551758

Miscellaneous family papers, chiefly correspondence, that cover familial relations, business activities, and careers of various members of the Maury family. Included are pieces dealing with scientific and military career of Matthew F. Maury's, Dabney Herndon Maury's service in the Mexican and Civil War and his post-war career, and William A. Maury's legal practice.

Approx. 100 pieces.1 box.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873

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Maury, Dabney Herndon, 1822-1900

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Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

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Pegram, John, 1832-1865

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