Fontaine Maury to Major Milo Mason, Signed Autograph Letter, 1 page, 1820

Containers:

Box 18, Folder 47

Extent:

1 letters

Scope and content:

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.

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.

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