Letters of Ann Maury [manuscript], 1826-1857, bulk 1852-1876.

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Letters of Ann Maury [manuscript], 1826-1857, bulk 1852-1876.

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The majority of the letters concern the publication and purchase of her enlarged edition of "Memoirs of a Huguenot family," compiled from the original autobiography of the Reverend James Fontaine and partially published in 1838. In addition to letters re the ordering and purchasing of "Memoirs" topics include family news and genealogy including Dabney Herndon Maury's Mexican War service.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

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James Knox Polk followed a career path which was blazed by Andrew Jackson. Both men hailed from southwestern North Carolina. Both migrated to Tennessee, where they practiced law and entered politics, and both were elected president of the United States. As similar as their paths were, James Polk was a different personality from his fiery predecessor. His life and career were marked by a relentless pursuit of his goals instead of the dramatic aura that perpetually surrounded Jackson. The effect...

Maury, Dabney Herndon, 1822-1900

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Author and Confederate Army officer. From the description of Letters of Dabney Herndon Maury, 1862-1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71009539 Dabney Herndon Maury was a Major General in the Confederate States Army and commanded the District of the Gulf. From the description of Dabney Herndon Maury letter, 1865 June 1. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244205268 Confederate general and organizer of the Southern Historical Society. ...

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