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Matthew F. Maury

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Matthew F. Maury

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Auction Date:2012 Nov 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Naval officer and oceanographer (1806–1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. ALS signed “M. F. Maury,” one page, 5 x 8, Richmond, May 24, 1861. Letter to Confederate admiral Franklin Buchanan. In part: “Lincoln it appears has taken possession of Alexandria—5000 at 5 am…I suppose we shall ‘up & at ‘em’ soon.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, light scattered creases, and a few spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition.