Fontaine Maury to Major Milo Mason, Signed Autograph Letter, 1 page, 1820 March 7
Scope and Contents
Maury wrote to Mason requesting the full details of his testimony regarding General David B. Mitchell (1766-1837), agent to the Creek Indians, and others, being involved in the smuggling of African enslaved persons at the Creek Agency. He also asked for information about Mitchell's unauthorized payment to the Creek nation for their services during the Creek War.
Dates
- Creation: 1820 March 7
Creator
- From the Collection: Barrett, Clifton Waller, 1901-1991 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Fontaine Maury (1761-1824), born in Albemarle County, Virginia, was a private secretary to President Monroe and later the first clerk of the Navy Department. When he left government service, Maury became a merchant and mayor in Fredricksburg, Virginia.
Information derived from Brian Nilsson, Librarian of the Fontaine Maury Society.
Extent
1 letters
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States