Manuscript/Mixed Material Betty Herndon Maury Maury diary, Betty Herndon Maury Maury Diary at the Library of Congress
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers START- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers Collection Title Diary of Betty Herndon Maury Series andor Container ShelfAccession No MSS 17 248 LC 7738 rev 475- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers Maury Betty Herndon Maury 18351903 Diary 186163 1 v Daughter of Matthew Fontaine Maury 18061873 and wife of William Arden Maury 18321918 Diary 1861 June 3 1863 Feb 18 written chiefly at…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers BETTY HERNDON MAURY Diary June 3 1861 March 2 1862- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers Ac 3481 1945 B 1 Fredericksburg Va At Cousin John Minors June 3rd 1861 A diary faithfully key in such eventful times as these must be interesting to our children even though…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 2 On Friday Will went down to Alexandria to see if he could get a wagon or conveyance of any kind to carry us to Manassas junction While he was gone it…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 4 but was told that there was danger of his being arrested so he gave it up He could have come with perfect safety Papa could get him back He speaks with…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 6 was struck by their gentlemanly appearance they looked very different from the pickets we had passed Will handed them General Heintzlemans pass that he had got in Alexandria They said that…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 8 acquaintances and friends there We got a room at night but did not take off our clothes the place was too public Our troops are fewer and more indifferent ly armed…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 10 Thursday June 6th Another rainy day and I have too bad a cold to go to the society Ellen Mercer came to see me this evening and Mrs Hart and Sue…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 12 narrowing in upon us on every side accept the South On the east north and west they get nearer and nearer every day Governor Wise is forming a legion for the…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 14 Hampton several of our cavalry companies pursuing them close to the town Their men did not stand fire at all The celebrated New York fire ouses were the first to run…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 16 says there is no battery there There is great jealousy between the Virginian and Confederate forces Papa thinks that the Confederate officers and pol iticians want to usurp too much power…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 18 Will received a very cordial letter from Judge Badger a few days ago welcoming him to the South and inviting him to his house in Raleigh Will would like very much…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 20 Dick is chafing very much at being kept so long in Lexington He wants to be in active service somewhere says he thirsts for Yankee blood and cannot bear to be…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 22 six jackets and eight shirts and havelocks all to be done in three days I was in despair at first but the ladies are so kind and ready to help every…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 24 that are with him Friday June 28th 1861 The secret party under Capt Lewis started down the Rappannock last night with five hundred of the Tennessee regiment who came from the…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 26 Sunday June 30 Heard Dr Sparrow preach a sermon on peace Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee because he trusteth in thee Will would…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 28 to embark said they might do any fighting that was necessary on those but not on board ship The rest of the party about a hundred officers and sailors together would…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 30 scheme Papa only helped to carry it out Capt L was to have commanded the expedition The President never fully approved of it It has been âhangingâ in Richmond for more…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 32 went and what he did He answered Oh I went every where and then told me that he had tomatoes for dinner and that Jourdan had a puppy for nannie Belle…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 34 a fresh battle When there has been none and no approach to one A few evenings ago when the cars arrived the crowd pressed forward with the usual question What is…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 36 Friday night and Saturday night he sent an officer in a boat to reconnoiter but there was a little steamer plying round and round the vessels keeping watch Sunday as he…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 38 light at Fortress Avenue would have been lit and the little steamer whose steam was up they could hear her would have caught them in a few minutes It took them…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 40 taking the St Nicholas had been captured in Washington The Convention had changed his name to Jarvona he said there were so many worthless Thomases Papa looks preoccupied and low spirited…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 42 lap since then it has never been seen until this morning when it was found in the grate in Mamas room It is worth 300 per annum Sunday 14th Papa seems…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 44 ours four to one General Garnett was killed The students at the university have gone into camp Johnny is first infantry of a company and drills them seven hours a day…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 46 On the 18th our out posts retreated as the enemy advanced until they came to Bull run about four miles from Manassas where they made a stand The Federal troops numbered…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 48 hurried off last night in all probability there will not be another train for some days There was an officer here last night who was in the flight at Bull run…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 50 and not behind intrenchments Oh what suffering there must be among the poor wounded soldiers Wish I was fit to go and help nurse them I am trying to raise a…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 52 all the troops in Alexandria and the fortifications between there and Washington from flying into the city Washington they say could have been taken on Monday with five thousand men Why…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 54 far as in his power of all means of attending to our own sick and wounded he leaves his poor soldiers to our care They have never sent back for any…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 56 Got a letter from Tom at Centerville He gives some very interesting incidents connected with the battle Says _ When I reached the hospital it was crowded with the wounded where…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 58 to spend eight or ten months at least Never saw such a Miss Nancy Oh me wish I was more amiable and more charitable Tuesday 6th Will left for Raleigh this…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 60 During the fight some of the South Carolina troops wavered Col Bee implored them to stand and said Men look at Jacksons Brigade it stands like a stone wall Since then…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 62 letters sewed up in her corset She gave us a very amusing account of Dr Nichols flight after the battle at Manassas He was in a buggy with a Member of…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 64 before and more are coming to day What can it all mean General Holmes has more than twelve thousand men in his command now General Lyon and Ben McCullock have had…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 66 Thursday Was busy yesterday copying for Pa and making a shirt for a soldier at the hospital Heard yesterday that Mc Clelland has put ten thousand men along the Maryland bank…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
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Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers 68 other people My ambition has been to be his chosen friend and companion and associate but I have failed most signally The material is in me to make some body a…- Contributor: Maury, Betty Herndon Maury
- Date: 1861
About this Item
Title
- Betty Herndon Maury Maury diary,
Other Title
- Betty Herndon Maury Maury papers
Summary
- Diary (1861 June 3-1863 February 18) written chiefly at Fredericksburg, Va., containing detailed comments on the progress of the Civil War, especially in the local area, hardships suffered by Confederate soldiers, and military activities of Mrs. Maury's father, Matthew Fontaine Maury (including the abortive attempt to capture the U.S.S. Pawnee), her cousin, Dabney Herndon Maury (1822-1900), and other members of the Maury family.
Names
- Maury, Betty Herndon Maury, 1835-1903
Headings
- - Fredericksburg (Va.)
- - Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- - Confederate States of America.--Army--Military life
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Naval operations
- - Morey family
- - Maury, Matthew Fontaine,--1806-1873
- - Maury, Dabney Herndon,--1822-1900
- - Maury, William A.--(William Arden),--1832-1918
- - Pawnee (Ship)
Notes
- - Microfilm edition available, no. 17,248.
- - Microfilm produced from originals in the Manuscript Division. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1978.
- - Gift, Mrs. James Parmelee, 1928.
- - Related dataset: Transcription dataset from "'Such Eventful Times'": Women and the American Civil War." Available on the Library of Congress website.
- - Collection material in English.
Medium
- 1 volume.
- 1 microfilm reel.
Repository
- Library of Congress Manuscript Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/mss.home
Digital Id
Library of Congress Control Number
- mm77093930
Access Advisory
- Open to research.
Online Format
- online text
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