JUNE 6TH, 1865: After landing at Vera Cruz, Matthew Fontaine Maury proceeded to Mexico City where he was confident that Emperor Maximilian would give him a warm welcome.. In December 1857 the then Archduke and head of the Austrian Navy had sent a present to Maury for his wife, and wrote: "I have observed, with intense interest and admiration, your noble and unequaled efforts, in order to forward the improvement of the scientific part of our profession.
"I trust you will accept this little present as a token of my gratitude towards a man whom all seafring nations are bound to look upon with respect and thankfulness."
--Old B-Runner
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