Pioneering naval officer, meteorologist, and oceanographer (1806-1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. Civil War-dated ALS signed “M. F. Maury,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, December 31, 1862. Maury writes from London, in full: "Returning to town & find yrs of the 20th. No one can tell when peace is to come but it is approaching rapidly & I hope it will come at an early day." In fine condition. Because of his status as an internationally renowned figure, Maury spent much of the Civil War abroad, disseminating propaganda for the Confederacy and purchasing ships and supplies for its navy from nations like England, Ireland, and France.
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