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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"parent_access_terms_tesm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"date_range_isim":[1802],"containers_ssim":["Box 7","Folder 80"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Scope and Contents"],"_nest_path_":"/components#0/components#0/components#6/components#82","timestamp":"2026-05-21T10:55:13.419Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9004","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9004.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Skipwith Family papers","title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1760-1977, and undated"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"text":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004","Skipwith Family papers","Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775","Education--Virginia--History--19th century","Farm management--Virginia--History--19th century","French language--Study and teaching","Gardening--Virginia","Prestwould (Virginia : Estate)","Correspondence","Financial records","Receipts (financial records)","approximately 7000 items","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.","See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49)."," 2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.","The collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\""," Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat."," Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. Acc. 2011.438.","Acc. 2011.591 transferred from College Papers a 2-page letter from Kate Skipwith with Vellum Card Trick note and letter from EG Swem explaining the note.","A portion of the library of Lady Jean Skipwith is in the Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 Sk3","/repositories/2/resources/9004"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Skipwith Family papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Skipwith Family papers"],"collection_ssim":["Skipwith Family papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"creator_ssm":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_ssim":["Skipwith Family","Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Skipwith Family"],"creators_ssim":["Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900","Skipwith, Humberston, 1791-1863","Skipwith, Jean Miller, 1748-1826","Skipwith Family"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Donated to Special Collections Research Center in batches between 1947 and 1983 by Dr. and Mrs. John W. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Skipwith Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProcessed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Processed by Anne Lewis and Deborah W. Smith during 1977-1978."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e 2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also the manuscript volume of Peyton Horatio Skipwith, Jr.  (Mss. MsV Skipwith); Robert Skipwith Papers (Mss. 74s Sk3); Robert Skipwith Diaries (Mss. 65 Sk4).  A picture of the Skipwith Pianoforte is in the University Archives Photograph Collection (P2000.49)."," 2008.257 Lady Jean Skipwith Collection."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection contains, business papers, correspondence, accounts and the farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children, especially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture for the sale of slaves\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirections for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £130,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of some tobacco, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for £795, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of some oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInspection and sale of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding some horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not intend to sell his mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for horse breeding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of some bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast delivery of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of some sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEntertaining expenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEscape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for a wardrobe chest and a case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for linens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of money with interest due since 1773.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProcurement of two ship's carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnded the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the return of his Negro Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their joint bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHealth of the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of some corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout credit for £300.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFailure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome corn and paints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpare scythe stones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending case for the settlement of a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of some bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of various letters and newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOpening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStray steer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcquaints him of his arrival in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of his surveying equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney due to Sir Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to stay at Beauford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of exchange for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSecurity for some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThread and butter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £1009..10..0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of his work horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his taxes and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation regarding some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot undertake to prosecute his case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMust delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of some land and a court case pending.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of various legal costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCattle he expects for North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas plotted the mill pond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScantling and plank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods on board the ship Robert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for some prunes, raisins and currants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrices of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVerdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInjunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs willing to sell his land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer of a horse for £45.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel Green will view the road next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIngram's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarding of five grindstones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluded are some for her brother, Hugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral suits pending that day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOverpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the payment of the certificate tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBad weather and its interruption of various projects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown's ticket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA suit; advises caution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some clover and grass seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of turnip seeds, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaddle for a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of three hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipping some tobacco to Bristol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of some grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis \"agreeable passage\" back to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of their accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of his account with Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis failure to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstruction of some ditches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and settlement of some debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt to Colonel William Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTestimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the debt for the horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsefulness of his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInability to see him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026amp; Co. which has been returned to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bonds which he took care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some lime.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for some grass seed for his orchard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis recent illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of his tobacco sold in London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account for a wagon and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre sending him a hamper of London port wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis attendance at the Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis borrowing money on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly delivery of some tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of a plot of tobacco land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for the sale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of the Holt estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account since December 1785.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a packet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some nails and buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of some fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles requested by him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout some money due to his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout the purchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHop roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupply of various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNumber of his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account for buttons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle to a deed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of tobacco, and related business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the balance outstanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of his tobacco to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his suit against Mr. Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawes, Stephenson, \u0026amp; Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis decision to be of service to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProgress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchandise contracted for, being ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis title to some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for forty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and eighty pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOutstanding taxes for 1783.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir tobacco account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight for his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026amp; Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill attend to his interests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods purchased, including linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Christmas box and other small matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe goods purchased by her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey and plan of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePort wine and Irish beef tongue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDomestic matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement and receipt for the balance of his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill \u0026amp; receipt for bridge tolls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for some articles furnished for his daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suits pending in the Brunswick district court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFreight on board a ship bound for London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney oustanding on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the power of an attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of three stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis consignment of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe mill stone business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement and execution for debt against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for shipping his tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court and legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of some cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account with Messrs. J. \u0026amp; A. Freeland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis collection of books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeal for the sale and possession of some land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills on Glasgow and London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his land in Halifax County .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis order for Imperial Tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome property near Washington and also business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax returns on his still.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe purchase of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe delivery of a letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe law concerning the possession of stills.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe payment of some money he owes him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious correspondence and other business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt and other legal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious business matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe price of some pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaleb Johnston eight pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJob that Robson was not able to perform as expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis suit against Peter Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUsed as miscellaneous note paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStates that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment for Baird Judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDuties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Peyton and Bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of a bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of certification by John Holloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoney owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Including receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt of payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding receipt for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's financial and legal transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHome remedy and treatment for yellow fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for two thousand five hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erequesting the use of a horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026amp; Duncan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSettling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding looking glasses and brass andirons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026amp; Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request for $4800.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFulwar Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026amp; Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown writer's daughter Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026amp; Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eState of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026amp; other restrictions on commerce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDirection along the main road to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026amp; Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGiving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAvailability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder for books, including an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased, including cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eError in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026amp; Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMerchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormer business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEach bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $15000\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $100.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003einvoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriter's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGuardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and invoice of books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrection of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrice of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWork done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for $50.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusiness transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for lodging and other services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for one piece of web.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for goods purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice and bill for books purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHumberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for cotillion party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for planking and scathing purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for mending plastering round the doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for financial aid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of wool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Baily taking his slaves away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $3000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for a loan of $2000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInformation on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of money and bonds given John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArrangements for loan to John Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat prices and wine prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Mr. Boyd's flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDenies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLoan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCameron is lending money to Buford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning notices delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of sales of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy crops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill deliver goods bought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to provide good security for his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill supply him with a sulky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for $7500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for loan of $3500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eData on tobacco sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends items from their store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to purchase corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSale of cotton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad his wife and child are now well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $1000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer health better; hopes to have another child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $5000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSkipwith's tax problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrganization of The Exchange Bank of Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNational economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $4000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow $30,000.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and 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and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to pay his bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCelia's divorce went through.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia census of 1890.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFerry\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and 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Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eincluding a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? 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He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConfirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResponds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. 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Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of \"Prestwould.\""," Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.","Oversize Folder 1: Formerly Box VII, folder 5a oversize file: Feb 1, 1798 manuscript map entitled Sir Peyton Skipwith's land A.D. 1798, Joh Hill Cartographer.\nOBox XXI, Folder 33 medium oversize file, House Plans including photostat."," Skipwith Family Papers in Swem Library's microform area, 14 reels, call number HD 1471 .U5 R43 ser. L part 3","Skipwith Correspondence, Manuscripts, Manuscript Volumes, Fulwar Skipwith Notebooks, dated and undated. Boxes I-XX.","Indenture for the sale of a slave.","Deed of conveyance for 390 acres of land in Lunenburg County","Payment of twelve pounds to Mr. Sterling Thonton","Receipt for five pounds, nineteen shillings.","Account for one pound, nineteen shillings, and eleven pence. Also some rough accounts.","Receipt for the sale of a large, bay horse.","Deed.","Directions to pay Sterling Thornton five pounds, seven shillings, and four pence.","Indenture for the sale of slaves","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for five pounds, ten shillings in payment for a pair of mill stones.","Payment of three pounds, twelve shillings which he is in need of. Letter was returned and endorsed by Harris as a receipt for the money, dated August 8, 1769.","Directions for the payment to Mr. James Yancey of eight pounds, seven shillings, and six pence. Letter endorsed on April 4, 1770 by James Yancey and returned as a receipt.","Receipt for eleven pounds for two years of mill stones.","Promissory note for sixty-seven pounds, six shillings, and nine pence.","Receipt for two pair of shoes.","Bond for seventy pounds.","About a horse.","Bond for £200 for the building of three mills by September next.","Payment of some money.","Scope and Contents","Sale of some bacon and other provisions. The people in Richmond are in great want.","Receipt for nine guineas. 2 pages. Autograph document.","Bond for eighty pounds.","Bond for £130,000.","Breeding horses.","Notes on land deed and a deed of trust for 12 Negroes from Sir Peyton? Skipwith to? Ferril and? Ferril to ? Moss, and ? Holmes.","A blank indenture for payment of an unspecified account to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","The mating of several mares with his horse, Black and All Black.","Deed for title to some lands in consideration of £300.","Receipt two pounds, two shillings, and two pence.","Price of some tobacco, etc.","Bill for £795, fifteen shillings.","Transportation of some oats.","Barley.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Inspection and sale of some tobacco.","Payment for some bacon sold to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Delivery of 5000 pounds of tobacco to Mr. John C. Littlepage. Endorsed by J.C. Littlepage.","Breeding some horses.","Does not intend to sell his mare.","Payment for horse breeding.","The purchase of some bacon.","Account with Sir Peyton Skipwith, Slott?, and Donaldson, and Henry Sandifer.","Delivery of some bacon to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents Bacon.","Last delivery of some corn.","Supply of some sugar.","Tobacco.","Entertaining expenses.","Conveying the Brunswick District Court order to pay some money and tobacco to David Apperson.","Sale of some tobacco. Confusion in Harwood's estate following the death of his father. A large sum of money \"for the purpose of raising a soldier.\"","Escape of a prisoner who has fled to the enemy.","Bill for a wardrobe chest and a case.","Barley. Is anxious to meet Sir Peyton.","Delivery of sugar.","Sugar.","Receipt for two hundred and five pounds, ten shillings.","About Col. Eastleigh, Miss Skipwith, etc. \"This cursed invasion has thrown everything into confusion.\"","Bond for 160,000 pounds of tobacco.","Copy of a bond for a hundred and sixty thousand pounds of crop tobacco between Robert Tucker of Sussex County and William Burge of Prince George County and Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt.","Account of estate of Dr. John Ravenscroft, Cairnsmoore, Scotland, with Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft.","Bond for £300.","Notations of a lease by Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Various bills. receipts, etc. for spices, wine, and mutton.","Statement of their account for linens.","Payment of money with interest due since 1773.","Procurement of two ship's carpenters.","Statement of his account for salt. signed in Beall's behalf by B. Holmes.","Ended the bargain he made with Mr. Smith.","Requests the return of his Negro Stewart.","Payment for 203 head of cattle delivered for the use of the French Army.","Has been ill, but will send him his money in a few days. Also the offer of an old dog - \"very slow,\" but \"is very true and good for a fox.\"","Has spent all his available money in the purchase of a horse, but will pay him shortly.","Two cows which were left in her care. Both died, but she may keep the hides.","Cannot attend his sale. Also requests payment for some bacon","Imprisonment and sale of a person who was enslaved by Sir Peyton.","Survey of land bought by Sir Peyton Skipwith from William Natchell, together with Armistead's fee for surveying the land.","Various bills, receipts, etc., for shingles, shoes, wool, and spices.","Payment of their joint bond.","Offer to defend him in his suit against Mr. Hooper.","Health of the recipient.","Death of thirty-five head of Sir Peyton's cattle, and recompense for looking after the remainder.","Disposal of some corn.","Order for corn and meal. Hears news \"that there is a certain general peace--a happy event to us.\"","About credit for £300.","Failure to pay for some salt. Threatens to take him to court.","Some corn and paints.","Spare scythe stones.","Contract.","Impending case for the settlement of a deed.","Receipt for the payment of some bonds.","Forwarding of various letters and newspapers.","Bond for the sale of some lands and Negro slaves in part settlement of a previous bond for tobacco. Also part of a fuller bond, dated October 9, 1786 entered into between Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, and Robert Tucker.","Tobacco business. \"The great advances my late partnership is in for our friends abroad, has laid me under very great and disagreeable inconveniences.\"","Various accounts, receipts, etc., for spices, shoe boots, buttons, and hinges.","Reestablishment of their correspondence, disrupted during \"the last unhappy war.\" Mr. Thomas Main will give further details in person.","Is sending his partner and nephew, Mr. Main, to settle their account, a more expedient method of settling their claims than by the use of attorneys.","Opening of correspondence with Messers. Berth and Sigrist, Amsterdam, for the consignment of tobacco.","Stray steer.","Order to pay the expenses of two witnesses testifying at the suit of James Hooper.","Tobacco.","Acquaints him of his arrival in America.","Requests the use of his surveying equipment.","Money due to Sir Peyton.","Has inquired for reliable purchasers for his goods which many will fetch eighty guineas.","Invitation to stay at Beauford.","Sale of some Negroes. All the three potential purchasers were of substance.","Mr. Hutchinson and Colonel Skirving would like to see him in person.","Bill of exchange for some cattle.","Mr. Campbell wishes to settle the matter in an English court.","Introducing himself on behalf of his firm Dawes, Stephenson, and Co., tobacco merchants.","Payment of their tobacco account. Hopes he will spare him any further trouble.","Sale of his tobacco. Hopes to meet him before he returns to England.","Security for some tobacco.","Business matters.","Mr. Ruffin's bond.","Mr. Ruffin's case to pay his bond. \"The most speedy and vigorous methods shall be pursued.\"","Mr. Fiveash's affair. Appended a statement of his account with Thomas Fiveash.","Memorandum of a bargain entered into for some cattle.","Thread and butter","Statement of Sir Peyton's account with the General Court for various suits, etc.","Tax account.","Understands he is a lenient creditor. Requests that he may pay part of the bond that he is security to for Robert Connell.","Offer to sell his land. Requests a quick determination.","Letter from Mr. Nelson concerning the price of tobacco.","Receipt for £1009..10..0.","Notifying him of his appointment as Surveyor of the road in place of Thomas Vaughan.","Bankruptcy suit filed by Mr. Murray's executors. Major portion of his debt is Mr. Allen's rather than Sir Peyton's.","Purchase of his work horse.","A blank summons to call a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his dispute with J. Harmanson?","Payment of his taxes and other business.","Payment for a Negro he has had since August 1782.","Is sorry but he has already sold the horse, but will try to procure him back. Thinks the horse is destined for New York. \"He is an excellent covering horse and well calculated to get colts for the turf.\" Remarks on the severity of the laws against racing in his state.","Some of his tobacco sold in 1775. Is glad to hear he wishes to renew his correspondence with their firm. Will do everything to protct his interests.","His letter came too late; had already sold the horse. However he expects to buy it back next season when he will have first preference. Further details about some of its colts - \"I veryyly believe him to be as pure a blooded horse as any in America or England.\"","Information regarding some cattle.","Receipt for one large packing trunk purchased of Edmund Wells, trunk and case maker.","Scope and Contents The payment of one of his notes. Has sent Captain Matthew Gibb to see him and hopes he \"will consider the disadvantage I labour under by being so long kept out of the money.\"","Discharging his bond for a tract fo land he had bought of Mr. Machary?","Cannot undertake to prosecute his case.","Mr. Ingram is doing his best to replevy his debt to him, but his scheme to do so must, by law, be approved by Sir Peyton his creditor. Also, the sale of some Negroes will not be permitted except with his approval.","Freight to England. Will remain in America till next spring.","His dismissal as surveyor, but is wishing to survey their land as a private surveyor.","His chartering of \"a fine British butt vessel\" to take his tobacco.","Will shortly be going to Richmond and desires to know what business, if any, he would like him to transact there for him.","Purchase of some cattle. 1 page. Autograph letter signed.","Must delay his visit to Richmond to attend the court where Mrs. Humphries, wife of John Humphries, is to be examined for the murder of one of her negro girls.","Requests the use of a small lumber cart to take home a box of glass.","Purchase of some cattle.","Shipment of his tobacco.","His tobacco--no offers as yet. Mr. Main will obtain freight for the goods he has ordered.","Dispatch of his notes to Colonel Joseph Green of Wayne County, N. C. for the purchase of his cattle.","His tobacco which is now on board a ship ready to sail.","Deed for the sale of some land to Bigelow on the Roanoke River.","Survey of some land and a court case pending.","Agreement to serve as overseer at Bugs Farm or on one of his plantations.","His progress at school in England. Describes a visit with Mayor Grymes to see the palace of Windsor.","Account of various legal costs.","Cattle he expects for North Carolina.","Is pleased to hear of his intention to deal in tobacco with his friends Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., London. Presents low price of tobacco and how prospects for the present growing crop are--\"which added to the restless and uneasy situation of the Northern and Eastern states will probably cause some amendment in the European market.\"","Has plotted the mill pond.","Scope and Contents Just arrived in London; bad season for visiting the city, as all fashionable people have left for \"watering places;\" will leave in a day or two for the Hague, then for Paris by way of Flanders; Eng. in a state of chaos; Irish propositions uncertain; necessity of learning French to do business not only in France but everywhere on the continent; his son Gray should learn French, and Italian too perhaps; Jefferson, already a year in France, is obliged to speak much English, so his French does not improve; Col. David Humphries, legation secretary, the same; have tried harder than any American ever to learn French; has heard of his possible visit to Europe; hopes to see him; can send letters to Col. Forrest or Fulwar Skipwith; hopes he received papers left for him in Virginia; Hog Island gave concern, and hopes he got rid of it; his kind offer of assistance may be taken up, as have not heard from Mr. Benjamin Harrison, who agreed to handle affairs; ask for a letter of credit, to be used only in an emergency; has written in this vein before, but think letters miscarried; sends this through Col. Forrest and Fulwar Skipwith.","Is loading a ship for Bristol and reminds him of his promise to send twenty hogshead of tobacco ?","Business matters.","Scantling and plank.","Goods on board the ship Robert.","Shipment of goods to him, including various types of seeds.","Order for some prunes, raisins and currants.","Prices of tobacco.","Receipt for puchase of some books including four volumes of Rabelais' books--\"very scare.\"","Loading of his tobacco on board the vessel Tweed.","Verdict and judgement of the General Court in favor of Skipwith in his suit against Ferrell. Damages of one penny plus cost.","Injunction granted to Pineas Ingram staying the proceedings in his suit with Sir Peyton over the sale of some Negroes.","Is willing to sell his land.","Fifty-five pounds, Virginia money, received of Thomas Vaughan.","Acknowledges his letter of 10 October. He is now second boy at Mr. Cotton's school where Major Grymes proposes he stays until August when he can go to Eton. Has had a letter from Uncle Miller.","Financial matters.","Bills, etc. on John Hyndman and Co.","Shoes, stockings, boots, salt, flour, spices, and bridles for horses.","List of horses delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Receipt of some money.","To meet his commitments, he will sell some land, and hopes to be allowed to \"set up at your shop or mill.\"","Has been appointed by the Court as one of the gentlement to act as executor to an estate in which Hepburn has a third interest.","Offer of a horse for £45.","His business in court and various other business matters. 2 pages.","Disposal of a South Carolina Negro, etc.","Order to impound part of the estate of Robert Harrison in payment for debts owed to Thomas Vaughan; Harrison being absconded.","Sale of 3000 lbs. of sugar on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Colonel Green will view the road next Thursday.","Ingram's tobacco.","Forwarding of five grindstones.","Breaking in of his horse to harness before his journey to Richmond.","Collection of some apple and pear trees at Shrosburys.","Letter regarding Colonel Green's report on the road.","Many favors which he acknowledges he has done for him.","Included are some for her brother, Hugh.","Receipt for £12 and five barrels of Indian corn in payment for a dark bay horse.","Warrant in the case of Downes vs. Brown. The county of residence is left blank until it is found out \"where the (delinquent) does live.\"","Bills of loading for three hogs heads of his tobacco.","Payment of some money to Sir Peyton Skipwith and other financial business.","Several suits pending that day.","Scope and Contents","Request for some rye grass seed. Also notice that the General Court is ready to take depositions in the recipients suit.","Account of the sale of twenty hogs heads of tobacco.","Summoning of Sir Peyton Skipwith to appear as a witness on behalf of Hugh Miller in his suit with James Belsches.","His invitation to settle in Liverpool where he will be pleased to settle tobacco or transact any other business for Skipwith.","Legal matters.","Receipt for seven shillings and six pence, and for fifteen shillings for seven tithes due in Surry County from Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Shipping costs to England. \"The late sales of tobacco in Britain are very far from being pleasant ones.\"","Invoice of goods shipped aboard the Helena by Hugh Miller, merchant. Insured to the value of £100 by Archibald Govan.","Overpayment of tax by Sir Peyton Skipwith for the year 1783.","Scope and Contents","Sale of his tobacco.","Sale of eighteen barrels of Indian corn to Thomas Vaughan. Sale of the Indian corn by Francis Lewis.","Receipt for the payment of the certificate tax.","Dispatch of some of his tobacco on board their vessel. \"It is said that a difference in Insurance of from 2 to 5 Guineas is made between British and American bottoms.\"","His departure for England. Hopes he may see him there shortly.","Advises him to make other arrangements for shipping his goods to England.","Bad weather and its interruption of various projects.","Is sorry his letter caused him so much distress, especially at the time of his illness. In his suit against Wills, he was awarded only £5 as against £50-60 which he ought to have received. Testimony of Collin Wills was that he struck his father with a sword. The jury was biased and he thought it best to let the matter alone rather than order a new trial.","Mr. Brown's ticket.","Payment of his debt. Had been made difficult by the \"blowing up\" of his mill.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for payment for some linen and other household goods.","A suit; advises caution.","Provision of shipping and freight rates for his tobacco.","Shipping of his tobacco.","Delivery of some clover and grass seed.","Delivery of turnip seeds, etc.","Scope and Contents Shipping and sale of his tobacco.","Freight for his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Shipping and insurance arrangements for his tobacco.","Saddle for a horse.","Requests twenty dollars to balance his tax account.","Sale of three hogsheads of tobacco.","Shipping some tobacco to Bristol.","Sale of some lands in Lunenburg County belonging to Mr. Upshaw.","Exchange of some grass seeds.","Offers to act as overseer on Mr. Perier's plantation which he understands he intends to purchase.","Cure of his \"fellow Sam.\" Hopes he can perform a reasonable cure on his jaw.","Freight rates for tobacco on board the British vessel, Mary.","Copy of the judgement in the case of Downes vs. Mr. Brown","Subpoena served on Mr. Miles \"who I have some reason to think will be a very beneficial witness in your favour.\"","Requests that he will not insist on payment of his debt until his crop is harvested.","Scope and Contents Business for the house of Dawes Stephenson, and Co., of London. There is a \"fine new British built vessel\" in the River.","His \"agreeable passage\" back to England.","Lack of comments from him or Messers. Donaldson and Stotts regarding his tobacco.","State of twenty hogsheads of tobacco.","State of their accounts.","Tobacco and other business. \"Our crop this year will be uncommonly short and I fear but undifferent in quality, owing to the wet weather.\"","Apologizes for not seeing him regarding the indents, but was detained by the ill health of his family.","Shipment of his tobacco.","Sale of some oxen. Not possible for the moment, since he does nto care to be paid in paper money, the only currency at present available in Va.","Has viewed the land belonging to Mr. Bigelow and values it at two hundred pounds, Va currency.","Bill for the sale of twenty-one horses and colts.","Delivery of some letters, and his readiness to see him the following morning.","His bond for fifteen hundred pounds for lands on the Roanoke River, Warren County, N. C. , and also for some dwellings on the south side of Old Street, Petersburg.","A bond for fifteen hundred pounds, Virginia currency, for the title of certain lands in Warren County, N. C. , and certain buildings and land in Petersburg,","Will do all he can to raise the money and pay him that evening. Does not blame him. \"I acknowledge I have forfeited my trust.\"","His expectation of a meeting between them. Hopes to be able to set out soon for America.","Settlement of a bond.","Payment of his account with Skipwith.","His failure to see him.","Will be happy to see him when he comes down for the races.","Bond for £1220-17 for the purchase of some lands.","Invoice and statement of Sir Peyton's account with Panock, Nicolson, and Skipwith.","Mr. Taylor has been so busy that he has not had time to write.","Construction of some ditches.","Receipt and settlement of some debts.","Expects soon to have a balance of £130 in favor of Messers. Pinnock and Skipwith.","Has measured the great ditch and finds it 2260 yards long. Also includes ? to ?. Regarding the purchase of some land.","Is making up a large shipment of tobacco with difficulty and would be glad to receive any tobacco collected on his account. Also includes George Craghead, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mill Farm. December 14, 1786. Explains why he has not yet collected any of his tobacco.","John Ballard, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the purchase of some tobacco.","Payment of some money outstanding to him, which he does not like to press for but now needs.","Debt to Colonel William Randolph.","Scarcity of cash, the high discount on bills, and other business concerning the tobacco trade.","Various bills and receipts for clothing items, including a cap, bonnet, velvet, silk, and buttons, furnishings, including a skillet, spoons, fans, and forks, salt, sewing tools, and a wagon.","Scope and Contents","Testimony regarding his suit against Pines Ingram, William Smith, John Smith, Thomas Ingram, and John Ingram.","His suit against Mattart. Unlikely to obtain judgement within less than two years; \"The evil is in the law.\"","Payment of the debt for the horse.","His brother Henry's estate and debts which he has now taken responsibility for.","Settlement of his debt. Begs him to give him till July and not seize his securities.","Usefulness of his tobacco.","Invoice of sundry goods shipped on board the Bridget.","Tobacco sales, etc.","About the purchase of some land.","Illness of Mr. Archibald who on doctor's advice is returning to Europe. In the future, his business in America will be confined to the collection of debts.","Suit against W. Pool. Has obtained a judgement against him, and also in his suit against John Cox.","Inability to see him.","Sale of some of Mr. Poole's property and the settlement of his debts.","Statement of their account for mustard, thread, buttons, stockinette, and silk.","Bond for thirty pounds for the construction of two chimneys and hearths.","Price of lime.","Sale of his tobacco. The proceeds to be entrusted to John R. Grymes who has the care and management of his son.","Bill of his on J. Hyndman \u0026 Co. which has been returned to him.","Invoice of tobacco sales from the ship Montgomery.","Two bonds which he took care of.","Sale of some lime.","Debt for £8-2-6. Also includes Alexander Boyd, to Sir Peyton Skipwith, June 9, 1787.","A list of men using the ferry and the sums due from them.","License for a tavern and the purchase of some nails.","Business matters.","Request for some grass seed for his orchard.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received by George Edward Henderson.","Tobacco business. Is sorry that any part of his conduct could have caused ill feeling between them.","Suit by Skipwith against Royster. Also miscellaneous notes by Skipwith regarding some slaves and other items.","Receipt for settlement of debts owed to him by Jacob Mettart and James Swinton, of Petersburg.","Payment for his tobacco.","His recent illness.","Account of his tobacco sold in London.","Statement of his account for a wagon and slaves.","Rights and title to a bond. Also other jottings regarding business accounts, etc.","Are sending him a hamper of London port wine.","His attendance at the Court House.","His borrowing money on his account.","Scope and Contents","Early delivery of some tobacco.","Survey of a plot of tobacco land.","Deed for the sale of some land.","Price of tobacco in Petersburg, he requests to know.","Settlement of John Holt's estate and the provision of money for the education of his orphans--hopes he will befriend them.","Bill for various goods.","Legal provisions of an ejectment, \"an action, commonly used for the trying of titles, and recovery of lands, etc., illegally withheld from the right owner.\"","Disposal of the Holt estate.","Money for the purchase of corn. Had prevented the suit brought by Murray's prosecutors against him from being heard this court.","Court matters. Advises him to discuss the suit against Billy Heale, because of the cost of witnesses, etc.","Sir Peyton Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, to Philip Moody. Bond for a hundred and twenty pounds, Virginia currency","Scope and Contents","Statement of his account since December 1785.","Delivery of some corn or money. \"I hope you will not fail to send me one or the other.\"","Tobacco bond. Is to deliver it up to Colonel Penn.","Sheep shearing and other farming matters. Has spoken to Major Boyce \"on account of your enormous tax in Surrey.\"","Bond for thirty five pounds, ten shillings, the balance due on the purchase of two Negro slaves.","Delivery of some iron and a pair of gloves.","Statement of his account.","Their lack of several of the articles he ordered, including a weeding hoe.","Bill for various goods, including a table cloth and drapes.","Receipt of a packet.","Tax account.","Statement of his account.","Bond for forty seven pounds, fifteen shillings.","Bond for seven hundred pounds, seven shillings and eight pence. The bond endorsed on the back as having been discharged is signed, William Allen, 3 August 1789.","Delivery of some goods, including some osnaburg fabric and nails, and the state of their account.","Bill for various goods, including thread, cloth, linen, buttons, buckles, and nails.","Purchase of some nails and buttons.","Tobacco and the disposal of other goods of his.","The Reverend Mr. John Scot and his desire \"to complete a union on which my future happiness so much and so immediately depends.\"","Collection of some fees.","Bond for two hundred pounds.","Articles requested by him.","His marriage, legal difficulties, in the laws of Virginia.","Court matters.","Bond for some Negroes he made with Mr. Peyton? Short.","Miscellaneous bill receipts for slaves, clothing and spices, and other business documents.","Purchase of some land on Butchers Creek. The plantation is in bad repair.","Debt due to Colonel Edward Harwood, payment in money or tobacco as he pleases.","Bond of one hundred pounds for the delivery of four slaves.","Purchase of some wine.","Sum of money due from him to the esate of Colonel William Harwood.","His illness since arriving in Louisville. \"Your land is started in a most growing part of the country...faster than any other part of Kentucky.\" High price of uncultivated land \"owing to the astonishing migration to the Western Country.\" General export of tobacco down the Mississippi.","Bond for thirteen pounds, ten shillings, and nine pence.","About some money due to his wife.","Personal matters.","Scope and Contents","About the purchase of some land.","Doctor Olwer; wishes he could help \"but we seem quite full of gentlemen of his profession in this part of the country.\"","Presentation of some of hsi bills to Messers Stott and Donaldson.","Accepts their offer after school ends in April; mentions his mother's Lillias (Miller) Ravenscroft marriage to Mr. Patrick Steward in Scotland.","Account of tobacco received and sold from on board the vessel Termagant.","Hop roots.","Invoice for buttons, cambrick, flannel, pepper, ginger, mustard, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and salt.","Payment of thirteen pounds to Mr. William Richards. Also includes Sir Peyton Skipwith, to Thomas Vaughan,, 1789 April 20","Supply of various goods.","Receipt for two bonds on which he is bringing suits in the District Court of Petersburg.","Lease for his storehouse and lumber house at the ferry.","Invoice of goods sent to him, including salt, wine, brass knobs, a hat, flannel, and diapers.","Bond for 5,692 lbs. of tobacco.","Invoice of goods purchased.","Sale of some land.","Invoice for goods purchased, including wine and butter.","Number of his slaves.","Statement of their account for buttons.","Asks about her pregnancy; gives news of relatives and friends in Scotland; discusses mental attitudes toward the loss of a child; is preparing to give a speech at the College on August 1.","Title to a deed.","Invoice for goods purchased, including sugar and tea.","Purchase of a horse.","Goods purchased, including nails, and the state of his account.","Shipment of tobacco, and related business.","Invoice of goods purchased by him, including putty, knives, chalk, and shoes.","Statement of their account.","Their daughter Helen Skipwith, later Helen Coles and his need to attend to business.","Payment of the balance outstanding to him.","Shipment of his tobacco to London.","Pay the bearer of this letter, Mr. Allison, thirty shillings.","Agreement regarding the purchase of some land in Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Purchase of a colt. Also included Colonel William Johnson to Sir Peyton Skipwith. Regrets that he has sold the animal.","Lewis Payne, an \"industrious young man.\" Also would he pay the two hundred pounds oustanding to him.","Their account.","Purchase of some land.","Account of the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Lady St. John.","State of his suit against Mr. Robinson.","Dawes, Stephenson, \u0026 Co., London, to Sir Peyton Skipwith. About the sale of his tobacco received from on board the Hartley.","His decision to be of service to him.","Progress of his two suits in the Petersburg district court. Also enclosed is a receipt for two bonds dated March 10, 1790.","Legal matters.","Merchandise contracted for, being ready.","His title to some land.","Subpoenas for witnesses for his suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Tobacco sales and shipments, \"the markets in Europe are glutted with Tobaco...I think there must be a demand for France as soon as the Commotions have subsided.\"","Bond for forty pounds.","Bond for one hundred and eighty pounds.","The moving of rock from Mr. Ross's plantation.","Sale of his tobacco. \"Our house does not possess the talent of flattery.\"","Sale of his property. Demands secure terms and no bad or defective title.","Outstanding taxes for 1783.","Their tobacco account.","Freight for his tobacco.","The payment of his Revenue lent to Mr. Thomas Vaughan.","Receipt for some corn, Brown writing on behalf of Stott \u0026 Donaldson.","Report on the progress of the various tasks on the plantations.","Correspondence with Major P.L. Gryms. Has not heard from Sir Peyton's son since March when he was in good health.","Bond for twenty-three pounds, four shillings and nine pence.","Scope and Contents","The delivery of a carriage and horses. Will pay him in bank notes which \"pass as specie in every state in the Union,\" there being a shortage of specie.","Business and family matters. Is endeavoring \"to get several sums due from Colonel Washington and others.\"","Will attend to his interests.","Bond for seventy pounds with Thomas Greenwood, guardian to the orphans of Robert Greenwood.","Payment of Robert Atkinson for wagon freight.","Payment of some money to Robert Birchett. Receipt for payment on the back, signed Robert Birchett, dated1792 September 27.","Discusses some bills of exchange which are in litigation, and some land Skipwith inquired about.","Invoice of goods purchased, including linen.","Bill and receipt of varous expenses and services rendered, including some wine and ale.","A Christmas box and other small matters.","Scope and Contents","The goods purchased by her.","The payment of some money","Scope and Contents","Subpoenas and witnesses for his suits in the Brunswick District Court.","Survey and plan of some land.","Port wine and Irish beef tongue.","Declaration of his authority as a justice of the city of Charleston and a public notary.","State of his account.","State of his account.","Various business matters including his offer to purchase some land belonging to Mr. Price.","The sale of some land of Mr. Price in payment for taxes.","Domestic matters.","Scope and Contents","Statement and receipt for the balance of his account.","The disposal of some land in Kentucky belonging to the estate of John Hartwell","The best time to ship his tobacco. Some apprehension that the market \"will be glutted with stemmed Tob.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","His lack of a cart and the delivery of some pork.","The disposal of some land in the district of Kentucky.","A receipt for some money.","Bill \u0026 receipt for bridge tolls.","Bill for some articles furnished for his daughter.","His suits pending in the Brunswick district court.","Blank orders to summon a witness to testify on behalf of Sir Peyton Skipwith in his suit pending with the Executors for Edward Harward.","Several small business matters. Also his pending trip to Georgia.","Some Lusirn? Lucerne? seed.","Mr. Ruffin's injunction to the suit brought against him.","The delivery of a desk, shoes, and buckles.","Freight on board a ship bound for London.","The bad condition of the road and the desirability of a bridge over the creek near his house. .","Money oustanding on his account.","Information on the power of an attorney.","The construction of three stills.","Various business matters.","His consignment of tobacco.","The mill stone business.","Judgement and execution for debt against him.","The quantity of tobacco he wishes shipped.","Arrangements for shipping his tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","The \"Futility of the Deed\" granted for some land in Kentucky.","Tobacco business.","Concerning legal business.","The construction of a mill; also the employment of \"Pling.\"","Blank Order to summon a witness to attend the suit pending in the Brunswick district court between Sir Peyton Skipwith and the Executors for William Harwood.","Various court and legal matters.","Discusses his ill health and doctor's remedies; Mrs. McMurdo expected to die after the premature birth of a daughter, and distrust of the \"Gentlemen accoucheurs\"; mentions defunct \"Jermyn Bakeres\" ?.","The inspection of his tobacco and other business matters.","Payment of some cash.","His account with Messrs. J. \u0026 A. Freeland.","The payment of rent for the blacksmith's shop.","His collection of books.","Public auction of the Lawson Price estate (land), in Mecklenburg County. March 1794. Document concerns in the court case of James Belsches, Jr. U.S. \"Lawson price and Company\" brought before the Prince George County Court.","Deal for the sale and possession of some land.","Scope and Contents","Bills on Glasgow and London.","A visit to his sister to get her to make a pair of overalls.","Scope and Contents","Payment of the sum obtained in his suit against the Nicholas's.","Bond for two hundred and sixty-two pounds.","Note on Captain Hay in favor of Mr. Baker which he wishes presented to Sir Peyton","His readiness to advocate his claim against H. Carlton. Explains the history of the suit which began over default on a bond.","Scope and Contents","The sale of his land in Halifax County .","The settlement of their account. \"the war with France makes it necessary to prefer an American bottom,\" if payment is to be made in produce.","His order for Imperial Tea.","Request for a pair of shoes.","Some property near Washington and also business matters.","The sale of his tobacco and the granting of credit thereon.","His account.","His request for his horse to visit \"Uncle Greenwood.\"","The sale of his horse and the balance owing on the negro.","Various court matters. Also his alarm at the price of tobacco and his intention to sow more wheat in the fall.","Tax returns on his still.","The purchase of a horse.","The delivery of a letter.","Sends some \"Books of amusement or entertainment\"; mentions Mr. R his wife?; has heard nothing from Britain for a long time.","The law concerning the possession of stills.","Business from his suit against Colonel William Harwood.","The payment of some money he owes him.","Various correspondence and other business matters.","Bond for three hundred and seventy-five pounds.","Bond for one hundred and sixty-six pounds.","Various business matters.","His ague and fever; mentions his wife and Mr. Inge; the price of locally made goods is falling and the scarcity of money has affected the price of land.","Court and other legal matters.","Court business.","Various business matters.","Appointment of Short to be his attorney to sell lands claimed by him in the state of Kentucky.","The price of some pork.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Promissory note.","Scope and Contents","The Skipwith accounts; Sir Peyton's recent consignment of tobacco which did not get shipped to England; and a recent smallpox epidemic in Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Maury's receiving thirty-nine Hogs heads of Skipwith tobacco at what appeared to be an inconvenient time for market selling. Maury honors a draft of Skipwith for three hundred pounds.","Wonders why Skipwith did not send answer in case of Holts errs.","Scope and Contents","Note for two pounds, twelve shillings, and eleven pence.","Caleb Johnston eight pounds.","Concerns Skipwith's court involvements with one Mr. Baird.","Informing him of the high water level of several ponds on his property. Including memo informing Sir Skipwith of the leveling off of the water near Robert Birchett's store, Sept. 26, 1794. Reverse, a listing of various salt orders placed by Sir. Peyton in 1793.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Consignment of wheat sent by Skipwith to Campbell of Petersburg. Campbell discusses both the fluctuating prices of wheat and tobacco, and suggets that Skipwith might find a more favorable market for tobacco abroad.","Skipwith's legal entanglements with V. Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation involving tobacco, between Skipwith and W. Barberville.","Shalor's inability to pay a debt owed Skipwith.","Tobacco and the disposal of promissory notes.","Skipwith's latest consignment of tobacco sent to England.","Notes concern various financial transanctions of Lady Jean Skipwith.","Skipwith's contract with Shalor for masonry work, and his desire to have said work suspended due to bad weather.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Impending suit against Sir. Peyton Skipwith by Colonel Harwood. including: \"Fishing Days Here Disposed of, 1795\" and \"A list of the small boys that will be able to real tobacco down in the fall 1795.\"","Scope and Contents","Debts due from Jacob Bugg, holder of bond from Skipwith. Mentions intended removal to Kentucky, desires to make contacts via Skipwith among friends.","Invoice of goods to be shipped from Liverpool, including a diamond for cutting glass, putty, window glass, and salt.","Court litigation instituted by Clinch against Skipwith in the High Court of Chancery on behalf of the Holt heirs.","Warns Skipwith of the impending difficulties in the court proceedings instituted against him by the Holt heirs of Surry County.","Job that Robson was not able to perform as expected.","The disputed title of a Negro purchased fom the sheriff of Lunenburg County by Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","As Skipwith's lawyer, Munford advised his client on actions that were to be taken in the \"Donald Affair\" in which Skipwith is defendant. Munford also advised Skipwith on matters pertaining to two other court cases involving Skipwith.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Transactions made through Mr. James Maury of London, for goods in exchange for tobacco crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice of plan to take William Gray's disposition at Robert Armistead's Tavern, 1795 August 31, 1795.","Arrangements for the payment of taxes by Skipwith.","Notice of court proceeding against them. Concerns the confiscation of thirteen slaves from the Hardwood Estates for the nonpayment of bonds.","Scope and Contents","Court litigation between Sir Peyton Skipwith and Robert Birchett over wheat.","As the Skipwith London agent, Maury encourages Sir Peyton to abandon further shipment of tobacco to London \"earlier than the summer following its growth.\"","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Court litigation in which Skipwith was plaintiff.","Scope and Contents","Petition regarding their suit against John Martin involving a debt and the assignment of a bond of Sir Peyton Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's ferry operated by Hopkins and the necessity of improving roads leading to and from said ferry.","Problem of shipping and receiving goods from England, especially tobacco.","Goods ordered by Lady Skipwith.","His suit against Peter Holloway.","Goods shipped from Liverpool for Sir Peyton Skipwith and placed under the care of Mr. McCallum, including a leaf table.","Used as miscellaneous note paper.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of taxes in gold by Skipwith.","Skipwith's involvement in court litigation with Robert Birchett over a wheat contract. Skipwith wants to retain McCrocy as his lawyer.","Scope and Contents","States that Skipwith was to call witnesses to refute the previous testimony of Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notice left at Robert Birchett's house on 16 Sept. 1796 by John Hill.","Receipt of payment for Baird Judgement.","Also contains a penned reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County noting receipt of taxes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Duties owed on goods delivered to Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Carleton's belated payment of debts to Skipwith.","Including reply by Thomas Vaughan, Deputy Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, noting recipt of taxes.","Mr. Carleton's repeated failure to pay a debt due in September and his desire to pay Skipwith in kind with horses and tobacco with an extension of the debt until December.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Business transactions between Peyton and Bell.","Scope and Contents","Bond for 181 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4 pence.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Payment of a bond.","Complaints by Skipwith over several grindstones purchased from Bell's brother.","Newspapers sent to Vaughan by Skipwith, and Skipwith's court litigation with Mssrs. Bugg and Birchett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Stone lime sent to Skipwith and the most recent tobacco prices.","Court litigations and the decrees of the court of appeals.","Letter of certification by John Holloway.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Land transaction, Singleton would like to pay with a horse.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Taxes due for previous year from various individuals, including William Davis, Sheriff of Mecklenburg.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Articles purchased by Skipwith, such as nails, hooks, springs, and hoes, including an itemized list.","Money owed Skipwith by Short and a request for Skipwith to procure \"about twenty likely negroes.\"","State of Skipwith's tobacco crop, and the prices it should fetch once on the market.","Enumerated list of Skipwith's taxes for 1797.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's account with them.","Scope and Contents Including receipt of payment.","Including receipt of payment.","Nathaniel Moss's receipt - October 9, 1797.","Business transaction.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including receipt for payment.","Scope and Contents","Account of Benjamin Harrison for taxes for the year 1792 with the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County.","Scope and Contents","Map caption: \"On the first day of February began, and on the 15th compleated a Survey of the within Tract of Sir Peyton Skipwith's Land A.D. 1798. Laid down by a Scale of 80 poles to an Inch by John Hill.\"","Mr. Cunningham's transaction with Vaughan dealing with corn and its receipt and transportation, and other business.","Scope and Contents","Matters relating to Skipwith's court litigations with Robert Birchett ?","Skipwith's financial and legal transactions.","Scope and Contents","\"Bag of money\" left at Mr. Vaughan's by Skipwith's agent, John Hill.","Skipwith's request of a 20 pound loan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Home remedy and treatment for yellow fever.","Materials sent to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Bond for two thousand five hundred pounds.","requesting the use of a horse.","Scope and Contents Concerning T. Burnett.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's suit against King, Dinwiddie, Crawford, \u0026 Duncan.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Settling of accounts with Mr. Cunningham and Skipwith's future business.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bell's handling of a shipment of Skipwith's tobacco destined for London. including invoice for 60 hogs heads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Including looking glasses and brass andirons.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Interests and payments on a bond. Also mention of Skipwith's trip to England for the coming summer.","Bennett advises Skipwith not to ship his tobacco from Edenton to Norfolk for shipment to England. Instead he wants the tobacco brought to Petersburg, and placed in his care.","Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Shipment of Skipwith's tobacco to England and some personal papers which Skipwith also wanted to send.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Asking him to host Sir Peyton Skipwith during his stay in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Gracie agrees to dispose of Skipwith's bills on Messrs. Dawes \u0026 Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London.","Reporting sales of tobacco and accounts of land offered for sale.","1801 wheat market, esp. with the West Indies and abroad in Europe. Mentions Mr. Dawson, Tom Payne, Mr. Jefferson, in addition to a pending treaty between U.S. and ?. Also speaks of rumor that England and France had concluded peace.","Receipt to Alexander and James Fulton for Sir Peyton Skipwith, Esq.","Subject of court litigation between Skipwith and Samuel Bray of Hampshire County Ky.?","Skipwith's business with Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co. of London. Also contains comment on a fever epidemic which had suspended business throughout New York City.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Requesting that they advance George Nicholas Skipwith $1,883.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request for $4800.00","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Invoice and receipt for goods purchased.","Fulwar Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Informs Skipwith of the dissolving of Dawes, Stephenson \u0026 Co.'s partnership with John Grayson, and Grayson's venture into business for himself.","Scope and Contents Seeks permission to carry a hogshead of tobacco across Skipwith's plantation to market.","Scope and Contents","Unknown writer's daughter Margaret.","Scope and Contents","Information relating to the dissolving of the business partnership of Dawes, Stephenson, Grayson \u0026 Co. Bennett informs Skipwith of his ship's departure for London via Falmouth.","State of England during the war with France, esp. in terms of their not being able to get American consignments of tobacco to England. Makes personal arrangement with Skipwith for the receipt of his crop.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Skipwith's interests in purchasing mules.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Purchase of some slaves, and \"grazing\" as a business; describes the soil in his area, and his grasses it supports; comments on his method of crop rotation.","Lady Skipwith's order for music books. Also contains information on the prices for tobacco in Europe \"notwithstanding the blockade of the Elbe \u0026 other restrictions on commerce.\"","Nine hogsheads of tobacco being transported from Suffolk to Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Direction along the main road to Richmond.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's request in his market investments; also discusses the New York market for tobacco.","Informing Skipwith of his plans to charter an American ship for the customers of Grayson \u0026 Noble. Also requests that Skipwith send along 1 1/2 dozen of \"good bacon hams.\"","Requesting that Skipwith decide whether or not he wants to ship his tobacco to England aboard the ship Alexander at City Point Hopewell.","Giving additional information concerning the ship Alexander, such as freight rates for the transporting of Skipwith's tobacco.","Date of departure of a ship from City Point Hopewell for England.","Bennet's receipt in Petersburg of 14 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for shipment to Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble, London.","Bennett's receipt of Skipwith's tobacco.","Sale of 4 hogsheads of Potson tobacco sent by Skipwith. Grayson complains of the inability to sell an additional 74 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco because of Skipwith's faulty methods of packing tobacco for shipment.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Suit against Dinwiddie Crawford \u0026 Co.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Sale of 71 hogsheads of Rolla tobacco for Skipwith and their receipt of samples of Dumfries tobacco.","Goods ordered by Skipwith now arrived in Petersburg on board the Protectress.","Receipt and sale of four hogsheads of tobacco.","Availability of ships sailing to Liverpool able to carry Skipwith's tobacco.","Goods purchased by Skipwith and being forwarded to him in the care of Thomas Bennett of Petersburg.","Bills of loading for six hogsheads of tobacco shipped on the Good Intent for New York.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents Two bills for 200 pounds and 300 pounds that Skipwith had deposited with them. Also discussion on the London tobacco market and the necessity of Skipwith's shipping only that tobacco fit for \"home consumption.\"","Business transactions including the purchasing of cotton materials for Skipwith and the prices of tobacco on the Liverpool market.","Baskervill's use of one of Skipwith's servants to transport some articles.","Receipt of Skipwith's shipment of six hogsheads of tobacco.","Scope and Contents","Some bound volumes of music purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Disposal of two bills of exchange drawn upon Messrs. Grayson \u0026 Noble of London by Sir Peyton Skipwith for 200 pounds a piece.","Their approval of transactions allowing James Maury of Liverpool to draw up the Skipwith account to cover purchases made in behalf of Sir Peyton. The high rate of insurance for shipping due to Spanish Privateers.","Order for books, including an itemized list.","Purchases made by Skipwith and the tobacco market in Liverpool; including invoice.","Transportation of Skipwith's tobacco crop to London.","Mare.","Goods purchased by Lady Skipwith, including shoemakers' pinchers and nippers, with an itemized list.","Goods purchased, including cloth.","Death of Sir Peyton Skipwith on October 11, 1805 and the death of his youngest son. Lady Skipwith as sole executor of her husband's Virginia estates asks Short to settle a court suit that had been pending between Short and Sir Peyton over some bonds of M. Fulwar Skipwith's.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's decision to sell his tobacco within the United States.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","\"A tract of land near this place belonging to late Sir Peyton Skipwith.\"","Cask of nails purchased by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Lady Skipwith's payment for a cask of nails, including receipt.","Payment for cask of nails, mentions the receipt of \"a bad dollar,\" including receipt.","Balance of the account with the estate of the late Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Error in business transactions between Maury and Grayson \u0026 Noble of London involving the Skipwith account.","Sir Peyton Skipwith's will in relation to a disagreement with Mr. ? Skipwith, and legacies to other children; warns her not to wear herself out in worrying over money matters; mentions his wife and daughter?","Concerns Lady Skipwith's inquiries as to the balance of payment in the Skipwith account.","Disposal and sale of wheat received from Cunningham and Lady Skipwith.","Statement of expenses and receipt for the building of a mill on Cox Creek.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: receipt for $500.00 paid by Lady Skipwith on December 28, 1808.","Bond for $525.00. Reverse: March 22, 1808. William Marshall, attorney for Francis Lockett assigns bond to Walter Alver, Orange Co., North Carolina.","Business transactions concerning a \"draft of the oven\" and a note for $134.25.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Order of books for Lady Skipwith, including an invoice.","Scope and Contents","Books ordered and paid for by Lady Skipwith including invoice and receipt.","Whether or not Cunningham wanted the timber on a tract of land that Williamson wants to cultivate.","Scope and Contents","Patterned material that Lady Skipwith ordered, but which could not be had. Potts sends substitution.","Merchantile company of Alexander and James Fulton of Petersburg, and the late Sir Peyton's heirs.","Former business transactions between Maitland and Christian, and Sir Peyton Skipwith, deceased.","Notice of payment for an order of grain. Also references to the shortage of fine salt.","Each bond for $525.00 and due at Christmas, 1807.","Commanding him to present a summons to Jean Skipwith to appear before Mecklenburg County Court for negligence as proprietress of a ferry across the Roanoke River.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt of two pounds and eight shillings and also six dollars for one year's subscription to the Portfolio.","Business transactions between Lady Skipwith, George Nicholas Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith. Bell claims money cannot be paid until the repeal of the embargo law.","Request that Lady Skipwith supply him with enough grape seeds to get him in stock.","Bell expresses his regrets that he cannot, due to the embargo, follow Lady Skipwith's wishes concerning the payment of his tobacco bond. Also mentions, in margin, the total lack of cotton to be had from Charleston or St. Mary's.","Scope and Contents","Concerning the receipt of Lady Skipwith's wheat, and the shipment of a quantity of salt to Prestwould, including invoice.","Receipt of a shipment of wheat from Lady Skipwith and the sale of butter sent earlier.","Receipt of a quantity of wheat and butter sent to Petersburg for sale.","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's pending orders for tea, almonds, raisins, and china.","Memo of Lady Skipwith's renting for one year the land of Abraham Lockett, orphan.","Promissory note for $15000","Obligation to Lady Skipwith for $50.00 unless they can settle disputed title of ownership of land (2 1/2 acres) sold to her.","Shipment of an order of \"cotton cards\" to Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop. Including receipt.","Promissory note for $100.00.","Receipt of two loads of wheat from Lady Skipwith. Including invoice of goods purchased by Lady Skipwith.","Lady Skipwith's wheat account. including receipt.","invoice of items purchased, including hinges, screws, and glue.","Receipt of Lady Skipwith's shipment of wheat.","Hick's recollections of Sir Peyton Skipwith's mill. Offers to send deposition to aid Lady Skipwith in her court suit with the Young family.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Memo of Lady Skipwith's transactions with Barns to rent a portion of Lockett's lands.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Divison of Sir Peyton Skipwith's estate (d. 1805) among his living relatives.","Cunningham's orders for sugar and cloth, and the change in previous prices.","Writer's travels on the lower peninsula, visiting friends and relatives. Comments on Williamsburg and Hampton, also life in naval Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Guardian of Abraham Lockett. Memo of agreement to rent from Barnes a tract of land. Made by Cunningham in Lady Skipwith's behalf.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Balance due Rowley? Grymes from the estate of Lady Skipwith's late husband, Sir Peyton Skipwith.","Promissory note for $50.00.","Bill and invoice of books purchased.","Goods purchased for Lady Skipwith. Reverse: invoice of goods purchased.","Suit against Lady Skipwith as executrix of her late husband's estates by Dinwiddie, Crawford and Co. of Petersburg.","Scope and Contents","Correction of a billing mistake on some books ordered by Lady Skipwith.","Apperson's proposed trip to Richmond and his promise to transact some business concerning Lady Skipwith.","Price of bar iron ordered by Lady Skipwith, including invoice.","Work done for Skipwith by Ogle, thanking Skipwith for his recommendations to others of Ogle's work.","Business transaction with Lady Skipwith, including list of bank notes.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for books.","Bill for two \"stock locks\" of $2.00.","Bill for $10.00.","Promissory note for $50.00","Scope and Contents","Lady Skipwith's book order and contains information concerning the types of books binding available.","Agreement for the rental of a tract of land for $25.00.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including muslin, binding, thimbles, pins, nutmeg, and rice.","Business transactions concerning the receipt and payment for bacon and hogs sent to Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Bill for lodging and other services.","Bill and receipt for purchase of \"3 spades.\"","Bill and receipt for goods purchased.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $180.00 for building and setting up a wheat machine upon Lady Skipwith's estate.","Invoice and bill with receipt for 11 books purchased.","Bill and receipt for one piece of web.","Invoice and bill with receipt for goods purchased, including plows.","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including cutting knives and a saw.","Bill and receipt for items purchased, including saws.","Bill and receipt for goods purchased, including muslin and chest locks.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for $150.00 yearly rent on lands of Abner Lockett.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill with receipt for purchases, including calico, buttons, thimble, and morocco shoes.","Shipment of goods from England to Lady Skipwith. Including, James Maury, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, June 27, 1816. Also including, James Maury and Latham, Liverpool, to Lady Jean Skipwith, Sept. 5, 1816.","Invoice and bill for Lady Skipwith's purchase of carpeting.","Concerns books which correspondent is sending Lady Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for the rent of land from Thomas Lockett's orphans.","Acting as trustee for William M. Puryear, Boyd informs Skipwith of the depositing of $424.00 in the exchange bank of Va which is to be credited to a bond due Skipwith from Puryear.","Scope and Contents","Invoice and bill for goods purchased.","Invoice and bill for books purchased.","Humberstone Skipwith's account current with his mother and Selina? Skipwith for drafts and cash advanced.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Bill for cotillion party.","Receipt for the rent of Abner Lockett's land for the year 1818.","Receipt for purchase of dimity and fringe.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchases at the carpet and linen warehouse.","Receipt for payment on the purchase of one sofa.","Receipt for items purchased, i.e., damask draperies and napkins.","Scope and Contents","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of curtain dimity.","Receipt for purchase of 21 yards of furniture dimity.","Bill for various purchases of nails, hinges, hooks, and staples.","Receipt for planking and scathing purchased.","Payment for shipping of one pair of snuffers.","Received of Captain Ferguson on account of glass service sent Mr. Skipwith at Norfolk.","Books purchased--Bachelor and Married Man, Women are Pour-et-Contre, Hawthorn Cottage, and New Tales…","Receipt for purchase of a quantity of nails.","Scope and Contents","Promissory note, Including note of receipt of payment by David Scott, May 14, 1819. Also including note of Humberstone Skipwith paying Mrs. Nivison, July 10, 1819.","Wickham's advice to Skipwith that he not bring suit against John Bell for a bond for $569.64 which was overdue","Bill for mending plastering round the doors.","Bill of sale for tobacco.","Receipt for purchase of goods, including broad top chairs.","Receipt for 12 1/4 yards of furniture dimity purchased.","Bill of sale for flower pots, a brass bell pull, and copper wire.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks for financial aid.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit of Skipwith and Murray.","Will pay $1000.00 for Col. Green at Mecklenburg Court.","Purchase of wool.","Mr. Baily taking his slaves away.","Concerning settlement in the case of Skipwith v. Murray.","Scope and Contents","Request for a loan of $3000.00.","Request for a loan of $2000.00.","Scope and Contents","Death of Sarah (Nivison) Skipwith and the \"prevailing Epidemick;\" and returning some books.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Information on the price of oil, also asks him to visit.","Information on prices of goods and statement of his account for sugar, coffee, and salt.","Scope and Contents","Request for more time to arrange paying off his debt to Boyd.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Statement of money and bonds given John Buford.","Legal notices which have been sent to parties in a lawsuit; will bring copies of the judgement.","Purchase of land in Norfolk by Skipwith.","Farmer will manage Skipwith's Norfolk property.","Request for Cunningham to accept drafts written by John Buford on him.","Arrangements for loan to John Buford.","Wheat prices and wine prices.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Sale of Mr. Boyd's flour.","Denies that Lady Skipwith plans to help Mr. Ravesncroft.","Loan for his brother; explains why Col. Green wrote Lady Skipwith about Mr. Ravenscroft.","Will release his property if he pays his debt; if he pays the whole debt Lady Skipwith will make a loan to his brother.","Asks Cunningham to pay off some on Buford's debts.","Cameron is lending money to Buford.","Scope and Contents","Concerning notices delivered.","Account of sales of flour.","Wants to buy crops.","Wants tobacco crop sent to Richmond; price not settled.","Returns accounts with transfer from Lady Skipwith to Cunningham's account.","Will deliver goods bought.","Skipwith's lease to Lyon of proprerty in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Will try to sell Lady Skipwith's tobacco.","Hopes to provide good security for his debts.","Sale of Lady Skipwith's tobacco crop.","Had a safe journey; Cunningham in Petersburg may be in financial trouble; Mrs. Tazewell is sick because of birth of her child; asks H. S. to send Franky to help Mrs. Tazewell.","Drought killed his crop; asks for loan of $500.00.","Scope and Contents","Financial problems.","Will supply him with a sulky.","Scope and Contents","Note for $7500.","Scope and Contents","Attempts to settle his mother's estate's accounts.","Asks for loan of $3500.","Data on tobacco sales.","Sends items from their store.","Scope and Contents","Wants to purchase corn.","Scope and Contents","Sale of cotton.","Visited Baltimore; sympathy at death of her child.","Asks for Humberstone Skipwith's papers for lawsuit in New Orleans.","Scope and Contents","Lawsuit.","Glad his wife and child are now well.","Asks to borrow $1000.","Scope and Contents","Her health better; hopes to have another child.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $5000.00.","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Scope and Contents","Skipwith's tax problems.","Scope and Contents","Organization of The Exchange Bank of Va.","National economic difficulties and how they kept their business going; asks for his patronage.","Scope and Contents","Asks to borrow $4000.00.","Asks to borrow $30,000.00.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Liquidation of Tredegar Iron Works.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Family news.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Helen's husband detained in Washington.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","County government.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Hopes to help him with his present troubles, i.e. bankruptcy and forced sale of his land.","Asks to buy his house.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay off his accounts.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Asks him to pay his bill.","Celia's divorce went through.","Virginia census of 1890.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Ferry","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Postcard.","Correspondence and other material concerning the history of the Skipwith pianoforte and its acquisition and subsequent care and use by the College of William and Mary; includes 2 8\" x 10\" black and white photographs (P1 and P2) of the pianoforte, and xerox copies from the Broadwood Porters books, 16 July 1816, indicating the original sale and delivery of the pianoforte; printed auction catalogue, 1946, listing \"English Harpsichord (beautiful)\"; and the Silvery Jubilee Catalogue, 1969, of the Colt Clavier Collection. Also includes the 2003 Conservation Report of the pianoforte by John R. Watson and Louis Dolive of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. 48 items.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Includes one about a piano tuner from Cynthia Beverley (Tucker) Washington Coleman; and another from Lelia (Skipwith) Lee about their travels in Dresden and Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.","Including a letter from \"cousin\" Mary Skipwith Roberts of New Orleans, a letter form Fulwar to his father, Humberstone Skipwith, and a memo on rebuilding the bridge across Bluestone Creek.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Mainly relating to farm and financial matters; including a letter from John W. Lewis on the estate of \"Major Nelson,\" and William B. R. on a mysterious door opening; financial matters of Lady Jean (Miller) Skipwith from William F. Wickham; and several from William Jeter and John B. Tunstall.","including a list of Negroes purchased at \"John? Bufords Sale,\" and an order for parts for a mill ?.","Scope and Contents","Including a letter to Sir Peyton Skipwith, one from Jean Feild inviting her to visit, a fragment of a poem in Lady Jean's handwriting, and an account.","Including letters from Peyton Short, Leila (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Fulwar Skipwith (a cousin of Sir Peyton), and several from Richard Eggleston, as well as two letters from Sir Peyton to Lady Jean Skipwith.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","Items with no obvious Skipwith connection.","See also Medium Oversize File.","\"Rates of Transportation on the Petersburg, Va. Rail Road\" with extracts from an act of the General Assembly, 3 January 1833.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscripts Oversize Folder Map Case 40.6","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","See Manuscript Artifact Collection.","A visit; and letters of Claudia Stuart Coles to her uncle, Fulwar Skipwith, about a ferry.","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Indexed.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Notebook No. 10 1873 was not with the collection when it was received.","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","(Note: Map transferred to Map Collection).","Scope and Contents","250 pounds sent to Gray and an additional 200 pounds sent to Gray to serve as an allowance while he studies at Cambridge. He does not wish for Gray to borrow against his Newbold estate to finance his living, noting the dangers of becoming indebted and the value of a debt free life.","Confirms the sending of 200 pounds and expresses hope that the financial arrangements he established for Gray will be sufficient. Expresses desire for Gray to pursue a profession reflective of Gray's standing in society. He further suggests that Gray should study law as it might prove useful in the future for helping the family recover their ancestral lands in Leicestershire.","Scope and Contents Mentions that Gray did not receive earlier letter so he repeats the news he enclosed in previous letter. Notes the disastrous crop season this year. States that the weavils ruined the wheat crop and the tobacco plants were ruined by violent rains. Because he was unable to reap a profit from crop sales he recalls financial loans given to Peyton Short and Francis Ruffin. Informs Grey of the birth of a son named Humberston. Also mentions that Grey's sister, Leila has recently married St. George Tucker and that Grey's youngest sister, Maria, has died.","Begins letter with a complaint of unpaid debts and the fact that Virginia courts favor debtors over lenders. Notes that as a result, he will have to cancel Gray's allowance until finances improve.","Notes continuing financial difficulties and his success at surmounting them. Sending a letter of conveyance from Sir Thomas Skipwith to Gray, expresses the importance of the land conveyance to avoid the land from falling into a distant branch of the family.","His approaching voyage to England and his poor health. Believes that the sight of his son will give him great pleasure. His current financial condition and the sale of useless lands in Kentucky. Letter mentions a visit from one of Gray's old friends, Mr. Grymes Jr. of Brandon in Middlesex.","Discusses a meeting with Mr. Grymes and Edmund Randolph in Richmond. Also notes the state of his finances and his success with his tobacco and wheat crops. Notes that he cancelled his trip to England because he had regained his health.","Visit of William Bell to London. He notes that Mr. Bell will deliver this letter to him and take any letters from Grey and expresses hope that all is well. Also requests that Gray obtain a complete set of Sir Peyton's account from Rowles and Grymes to aid him in a financial dispute with Phillip Grymes of Brandon, Virginia. Mentions a visit from Wyndham Randolph, nephew of Edmund, and Wyndham's sisters. Also notes the purchase of Occoneechee, an estate for his brother, Peyton Jr. Further mentions the current state of his own home, Prestwould. He notes with pride that he has the most beautiful home in Virginia and also breeds the best horses in Virginia.","Begins with him expressing disappointment over Gray not writing him more often and for neglecting to tell him about his marriage and the birth of his grandchild. Informs Grey that there is no reason for letters not to reach him because there is now a post office in Marthasville from which he can send letters. Boasts about his financial lifestyle and his happiness with his life in Virginia. notes that Gray's sister Leila's children by Robert Carter stand to inherit equally from the Cortoman estate. Also mentions Peyton Jr., trip to Georgia and his engagement to Cornelia Greene, daughter of General Nathaniel Greene.","His hopes that Gray's wife, Harriet, has a son and that Gray choose him as grandchild's godfather. Birth of George Skipwith to Peyton Jr. and his wife. Selina's continuing studies in Baltimore.","Informs Gray of Sir Peyton's death after a long illness. Discusses finances with Gray, noting their father's estate was quite large and unencumbered at his death.","Responds to Gray's letter discussing outstanding debts of Sir Peyton in London. Lady Skipwith candidly details her discovery of Sir Peyton's poor financial condition prior to their marriage and his later struggle to pay off his debts. She notes the difficulty of collecting debts in America and the amount of labor that it takes to run a successful tobacco farm. Agrees to pay English debt which Gray mentioned in an earlier letter but inquires whether it is the only debt outstanding.","Informs Guy of the death of his brother, Peyton Jr. In addition to details of Peyton's death, she discusses the health of her children and the birth of Peyton's last child, Catharine. Comments on the distance between herself and Grey and speculates that she will never see him. Informs him of Humberton's, his half-brother, success at Princeton and his half-sisters, Selena and Helena's blossoming beauy. Also mentions that family friends of hers saw him in London. Concludes with her strong desire to keep in touch with him and his family. She uses the spelling \"Grey\" instead of \"Gray.\"","Brochures about the Virginia Women in History Awards, an oversize certificate given in honor of Lady Jean Skipwith, and a speech given by Susan Riggs about Lady Jean Skipwith.","Includes a poem written by Gray Skipwith and a letter written to Gray Skipwith by an unknown author.  Mss. 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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington Series 2. Papers of Tobias Lear Series 3. Miscellaneous Series 4. Papers of Martha Washington Series 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law Series 6. Papers of Thomas Law : Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence Series 7. Papers of William Costin Series 8. Papers of John Law Series 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers Series 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers Series 11. Papers of Robert Peter : Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents Series 12. Papers of Thomas Peter : Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence Series 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909 : Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799) : George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802) : Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816) : Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831) : Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834) : Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842) : William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822) : John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860) : Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896) : Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806) : Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834) : Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854) : was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911) : Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861) : Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902) : Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957) : Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n the Catalog's Peter Family Collection .","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  (Charles Humphrey), 1773-1853","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Kemp, James, 1764-1827","Wadsworth, Peleg, 1748-1829","Blair, John D.  (John Durbarrow), 1759-1823","Griffith, William, 1766-1826","Le Mayeur, Jean Pierre","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Bernard, Simon, 1779-1839","Ringgold, Tench","Lovering, William (Architect)","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Thornton, William, 1759-1828","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Law, Edmund, 1790-1829","Decatur, Susan Wheeler","Hay, George, 1765-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780","Elgar, Joseph","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Anderson, John","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829","Smith, George (Blacksmith)","Lear, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Lincoln), 1792-1832","Peter, George Washington, 1801-1877","Maltitz, Apollonius August von, 1795-1870","Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864","Stabler, Edward, 1769-1831","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Kennon, Beverley, 1793-1844","Peter, Martha Custis Kennon, 1843-1886","Peter, Walter G.  (Walter Gibson), 1868-1945","Peter, Armistead, 1870-1960","Peter, George Freeland, 1875–1953","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","Peter, Walter Gibson, 1842-1863","Townsend, Justine Van Rensselaer, 1828-1912","Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864","Delaplaine, Joseph, 1777-1824","Bunting, Charles","Key, Philip Barton, 1757-1815","Hanson, Alexander Contee, 1786-1819","English \n.    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Papers of Robert Peter : Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents Series 12. Papers of Thomas Peter : Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence Series 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909 : Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799) : George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802) : Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816) : Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831) : Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834) : Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842) : William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822) : John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860) : Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896) : Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806) : Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834) : Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854) : was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911) : Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861) : Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902) : Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957) : Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePeter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n\u003ca href=\"https://mountvernonlibrary.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%2A\u0026amp;clusterResults=false\u0026amp;groupVariantRecords=false\u0026amp;subscope=wz%3A46368%3A%3Azs%3A39386\u0026amp;changedFacet=scope\"\u003ethe Catalog's Peter Family Collection\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esee Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials","Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n the Catalog's Peter Family Collection .","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026amp; Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026amp; Greenleaf.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026amp; 10th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erent paid\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of Robert Peter's court appearances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of trust book is dated 1790\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026amp; Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith unknown survey plat on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThese include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepartment of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026amp; O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026amp; Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026amp; Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the purchase of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames H., Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. H., Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Thompson, Union School, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMichael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. D., George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated Bills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026amp; conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026amp; country \u0026amp; who look for success \u0026amp; preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eprinted pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026amp; Washington'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cook, Hyates Town,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Summers, New Market, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etrust, property, and expenses of land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ematerial and clothing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical bills, pharmacy, doctor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etuition bills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etypescript copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edeed of conveyance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies of letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary exemption for Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elock of hair\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolence letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1871, wrapper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ewove paper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esigned by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison signature\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 manuscripts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eunder the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding 3044 O Street\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBathsheba\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining photographs of Peter relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBook of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econtains dried flowers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes folders of France and WWI soldiers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\""],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  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He was educated at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University)and accepted a teaching position in Fredericksburg, Virginia at the Classical and Scientific Athenaeum in 1842. While there he met and married Mildred \"Milly\"Morton (1825-1906?) in 1846, daughter of Jeremiah Morton (1799-1872) and Mary Eleanor \"Jane\" Smith Morton (1801-1876) from Morton Hall (\"The Hall\" near \"Lessland\") an estate in Racoon Ford, Orange County, Virginia. He was admitted into the bar in 1847 and moved to the Morton plantation to farm and practice law in Culpeper County, Virginia. ","He became an increasingly close friend and business associate of his father-in-law Jeremiah Morton. Halsey served as a captain in the 6th Virginia Calvalry Regiment during the Civil War. In 1863, in response to a charge that he had been away without leave, Halsey wrote an account of his wartime activities until that time: a cycle of activity, failing health, leave, recovery, and return. After the war, Halsey was a shareholder of the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad, owned a saw mill operation and mining operations, and was an Emigrant Aid and Homestead Company agent for the sale of large tracts of Virginia land. ","A large landowner and important political figure in the region, Jeremiah Morton lived at his nearby plantation \"The Hall\" (locally known as Morton Hall). . . According to family tradition, Morton christened the 441-acre tract Lessland because it contained 'less land' than his other properties Moreland and Stillmore.\"Lessland\" was damaged by fire in 1870 and was rebuilt in 1871 by J. J. Halsey who had purchased the land from his father-in-law in 1854. Halsey died at \"Lessland\" in 1907.","J. J. Halsey and Jeremiah Morton were strong supporters of the South and its institution of Enslavery. Halsey's correspondence with his brother Edmund Halsey and Samuel Halsey showed their different views of the North and South on subjects such as slavery, abolitionism, secession, the elections of Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln, the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, reconstruction, and the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.","The Morton-Halsey family had many enslaved persons who are mentioned by first names, Douglass, Edmonia \"Monie,\" Jerdome, Lucas, Melinda, Judy, Linda, and George to name a few. There is an account in the correspondence that Joseph Morton \"Mort\" Halsey had an encounter with \"Lummie\" (Columbia Conway who was employed by the family) and she became pregnant with his child and took him to court. J. J. Halsey often writes negative accounts of African Americans.","Jeremiah Morton was born in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on September 3, 1799. He was the son of Jeremiah Morton and Mildred Garnett Jackson. He was left without parents at a very young age. It is likely he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Jane Morton. He attended a private school and Washington College (now Washington and Lee University), in Lexington, Virginia from 1814 thru 1815. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1819, studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He practiced at Raccoon Ford, Virginia until sickness (probably from his earlier engagement in the war) ended his legal career. He then engaged in agricultural and political pursuits.","He was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1849 until March 3, 1851. He was unsuccessful for reelection to the Thirty-second Congress and resumed agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the State secession convention in 1861 and was appointed as a colonel in the cavalry by Virginia Governor John Letcher. He attempted to amass food during the shortages of 1864. He was appointed trustee of the Theological Seminary of Virginia at Alexandria. He died at Lessland in Orange County, Virginia on November 28, 1878 and was buried in a private cemetery at his old home Morton Hall. He may have suffered later in life from failed ventures including the purchase of Sulpur White Springs. Several family members throughout his line struggled with mental illness and the ailment alcoholism.Family and business fortunes plummeted following the Confederate defeat. He wrote about it to his brother, Senator Jackson Morton of Milton, Florida; and Jackson's son, W. Chase Morton; and with Henry Ahrens, a Florida businessman.","J. J. Halsey and Milly Halsey were the parents of Fannie Morton Halsey Dickenson (1848-1936) who married James Cooper Dickenson, Annie (Nannie) Augusta Halsey Alexander (1850-1917) who married James Porter Alexander, Jeremiah Morton \"Mort\" Halsey (1852-1921) who married Irena Louisa Stearns (1854-1886), Robert Ogden Halsey (1854-1939) who married Ella Halsey, and Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey (1862-1918 born Thomas Jackson Halsey) who married Delia Halsey. ","Irena \"Rena\"Louisa Stearns died after childbirth in 1886. Mort Halsey suffered from severe alcoholism and was often absent as a single parent, while he was either uanble to stop drinking or at a hospital for treatment. He and Rena had three children, Caroline \"Virginia\" Halsey [Wilkinson] b. 1878 who was committed to Western State in Staunton, Virginia in 1900, Irena Louisa \"Lou\" Halsey b.1880 who attended Virginia Female Institute and seemed central in keeping her family together even though they were often sent in different directions, as they were raised by their grandparents, guardians and nurses, and Franklin Stearns \"Buddie\" Halsey b. 1881 who was very close with his sister Lou and married his first cousin Fannie Dickenson. Lou Halsey married Charles Palmer Stearns, (her first cousin).","Fannie Morton Halsey Dickenson and James Cooper Dickenson were the parents of Fannie Dickenson (b. 1884) married Franklin Stearns \"Buddie\" Halsey, James \"Short\" Halsey b. 1889, and step-children Hattie, Willie, and Anne \"Mate.\" \"Buddie\" struggled with alcohol, and Fannie Dickenson Halsey divorced him. (mention of domestic abuse also).","Annie Alexander and James Porter Alexander were the parents of Jamie Alexander who was engaged to [Georgie], Celia Alexander b. 1886, and Mildred Alexander (1877-1890).","Robert Ogden Halsey and his wife Ella were the parents of eight children including Nellie, Joe, Susan, Edmund, Morton, and Janie.","Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey (1862-1918) and his wife Delia were the parents of Helen Halsey and they lived in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Halsey may have struggled with alcoholism later in life.","Also mentioned are the siblings of J. J. Halsey, his brother Abraham Halsey (1831-1900) who made his fortune in California, Ann Eliza Halsey (1827-1868), Susan Electa Halsey (1829-1899), Stephen Halsey, Samuel S. Halsey (1835-1889), Cornelia Van Wyck Halsey (1838-1915), and Edmund Drake Halsey (1840-1896)","Content Note: The correspondence particularly from J. J. Halsey contain references or imagery involving racism. In addition to the numerous enslaved persons in this family, J. J. Halsey and other family members often slur African Americans in correspondence throughout the collection.The purpose of this note is to give users the opportunity to decide whether they need or want to view these materials, or at least, to mentally or emotionally prepare themselves to view the materials.","The Morton and Halsey family papers and addition (MSS 3995) contain family letters and some business letters, financial and legal papers, diaries, ledgers, printed items, and photographs belonging to the family of Jeremiah Morton (1899-1878), his wife Jane Smith Morton, and his son-in-law Joseph Jackson \"J. J.\" Halsey (1820-1907) Halseys' wife, Mildred Halsey and their children and grandchildren with the family papers spanning from 1838 to 1951 in Culpeper, and Orange County, Virginia as well as the Halsey branch of the family from New Jersey, and Abraham Halsey (J.J.'s brother) in California. ","\nThe collection contains documents, ledgers, and correspondence that Jeremiah Morton and J. J. Halsey owned and sold enslaved persons. Jeremiah Morton was involved in the internal slave trade between Virginia and Mobile, Alabama (ca. 1847-1863) with accounts, descriptions, and values placed upon enslaved persons including itemized tax receipts  This book doubles as a notebook of legal questions with page references and sections headed \"The Rights of Things,\" \"Toller's Law of Executors,\" and \"Reeves Domestic Relations.\"","\nContent Note: The correspondence particularly from J. J. Halsey contain references or imagery involving racism. In addition to the numerous enslaved persons in this family, J. J. Halsey and other family members often slur African Americans in correspondence throughout the collection.The purpose of this note is to give users the opportunity to decide whether they need or want to view these materials, or at least, to mentally or emotionally prepare themselves to view the materials. ","\nThere is also an 1855 registration form for Andrew Johnson, \"a person of colour,\" indicating his status as \"born free in the County of Orange, Virginia,\" and identifying him by his color, stature and marks or scars upon his face, head or hands. ","\nTopics include the Civil War with J. J. Halsey fighting for the Confederacy and his brother Edmund fighting for the Union Army, reconstruction, African Americans holding office and politics, alcohol addiction, mental illness, agriculture, economy, coal, mining, White Sulphur Springs, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brief mention of the Spanish American War, moonshine, domestic abuse, divorce, education, Virginia Female Institute, Virginia Military Institute, Princeton University, University of Virginia, and Charlottesville, Virginia. ","There are Civil War accounts including the Stonewall Jackson Valley Campaign and the mention of many Generals such as Robert E. Lee,  [Richard Stoddart] Ewell,  William Tecumseh Sherman, and battles in Elk Run, Harrisonburg, New Market, Richmond, Mount Jackson and the surrender at Appomattox at Wilmer McLean's house. There are also two pages from the notebook of Mildred Halsey, which offer a day-by-day account of life while her husband is at war and Union forces occupy nearby areas. J. J. Halsey wrote that their house was between the \"cannon of both armies.\" ","\nMost of the letters include typed transcriptions which explain relationships of the family members which start with Jeremiah Morton through to his great-grandchildren, Louisa \"Lou\" Halsey b.1880, Caroline Virginia Halsey Stearns b.1878, and Frank \"Buddie\" Halsey b. 1881, Fannie Dickenson (b. 1884), James \"Short\" Halsey b. 1889, and step-children Hattie, Willie, and Anne \"Mate,\" Helen Halsey, Jamie Alexander (engaged to \"Georgie\",) Celia Alexander b. 1886, and Mildred Alexander 1877-1890, and step-children and eight children of Robert Ogden Halsey and Ella Halsey.","\nThere is a lengthy autobiographical account of the career of William \"Extra Billy\" Smith, written in 1873 when Smith was running for U. S. Senate. The account includes his election to public office as Virginia state senator (1836), governor (1845), and U. S. congressman (1853-1859), and describes some of his Civil War experiences. ","The correspondence of J. J. Halsey also includes letters and maps concerning the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, and correspondence and papers related to Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey's case with the newly formed state board of medical examiners, contesting their right to license physicians. ","\nRelated materials include essays and verse by J. J. Halsey, materials relating to the rebuilding of \"Lessland,\" Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey's examinations at Williston Seminary, Virginia, and papers concerning tuition for Irena Louisa Halsey at Piedmont Female Institute. ","\nSeries 4: The ledger series of the collection consists of eighteen volumes from 1812-1882 including Jeremiah Morton's account book regarding the sales of enslaved persons, Dr. R. Brigs ledgers dated 1812-1819, contain medical procedures like pulling a tooth. Other ledgers are from residents of Madison, Orange, and Culpeper counties. Some are in the hand of J. J. Halsey, while other volumes bear the names of Charles B. Porter, John A. Porter, B. W. Brown, and Nalle, Fishback and Company. ","\nSelected list of correspondents: Jeremiah Morton: John B. Barbour, Jr., Robert Bolling, W. B. Caldwell, Allen T. Caperton, Reverend John Cole, R. H. Dulany, Frederick Gamble, Jedediah Hotchkiss, G. W. Leyburn, R. H. Maury, William Maury, A. M. Phillips, Riggs and Company, B. T. Sage, Slaughter, Franklin and Company, Alexander H. Stephens, George Terrill and B. R. Wellford. Joseph J. Halsey: John H. Antrim, J. L. Archer, Robert Bolling, W. C. Conrad, Peter V. Daniel, James Gaven Field, Dr. Jeptha Fowlker, A. J. Gordon, Colonel W. W. Gordon, Andrew Grinnan, Cornelia Grinnan, Ella Grinnan, M. G. Harman, General Eppa Hunton, General John D. Imboden, H. C. Marchant, Norton Marye, R. H. Maury, William Maury, B. T. Nalle, Phillip Nalle, Samuel H. Newbury, R.V. Richardson, William C. Rives, John Robertson, Taylor Scott, Francis H. Smith, John K. Taliaferro, Jacquelin P. Taylor, Tazewell Taylor, George Terrill, John Timberlake, C. S. Todd, Charles Wagner, Thomas P. Wallace, George Wederburn, and John Woolfolk.","\nThere are also Morton's or Halsey's personal records, including their accounts with area merchants and residents of Madison, Culpeper or Orange counties, Virginia, whose affairs were handled by J. J. Halsey. as a lawyer. Individuals and firms listed are: William C. Austin, Beechwood and Mallory, John Blackwell and Hannah Blackwell, Charles G. Britt and James Beckham, Bushrod Brown, Thomas Brown, Thomas, Frances Bunley and Susie Bunley, M. A. Carter, John Clark, James Clark and Reuben Clark, William D. Clark, Timothy Costello, J. W. Crittenden, Sarah A. Daniel, William P. Eliason, Adam Everheart, John Gaurd, John Glaspell and Mary Glaspell, Gray Family, Thomas I. Green, R. W. Hall, James Hansbrough, Jane Hansbrough and Peter Hansbrough, Eppa Hunton, Parchal Hutchenson, Philip Johnson, James Jones, Thomas A. Keith, George Morton, Thomas Morton, Martin Nalle and Philip Nalle, Lewis Nelson, George Pannill, Charles B. Payne, W. S. Peyton, Colonel John A. Porter, John C. Rayland, William Rixey, Reverend W. F. Robins, J. W. Shadrack and John H. Somerville, Samuel Shadrack, George A. Sleet, Daniel W. Smith, James Somerville, E. W. Stearns, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, Virginia, James L. Stringfellow, John Terrill, C. R. Van Wyck and L. D. Winston, John Vaughan, C. S. Waugh and N. B. Waugh, [John] Thomas Morton Wharton, Wharton and Nalle, William Wharton, Colonel Bruce Williams, Walter C. Winston, Winston family, and Isaac Willis.","The collection also contains a land grant from Patrick Henry, as Governor of Virginia, to Uriel Mallory as assignee of William Morton, 1782 November 8 (in the existing collection)","Includes report cards and school work of Joseph J. 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Halsey died at \"Lessland\" in 1907.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJ. J. Halsey and Jeremiah Morton were strong supporters of the South and its institution of Enslavery. Halsey's correspondence with his brother Edmund Halsey and Samuel Halsey showed their different views of the North and South on subjects such as slavery, abolitionism, secession, the elections of Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln, the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, reconstruction, and the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Morton-Halsey family had many enslaved persons who are mentioned by first names, Douglass, Edmonia \"Monie,\" Jerdome, Lucas, Melinda, Judy, Linda, and George to name a few. There is an account in the correspondence that Joseph Morton \"Mort\" Halsey had an encounter with \"Lummie\" (Columbia Conway who was employed by the family) and she became pregnant with his child and took him to court. J. J. Halsey often writes negative accounts of African Americans.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJeremiah Morton was born in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on September 3, 1799. He was the son of Jeremiah Morton and Mildred Garnett Jackson. He was left without parents at a very young age. It is likely he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Jane Morton. He attended a private school and Washington College (now Washington and Lee University), in Lexington, Virginia from 1814 thru 1815. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1819, studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He practiced at Raccoon Ford, Virginia until sickness (probably from his earlier engagement in the war) ended his legal career. He then engaged in agricultural and political pursuits.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1849 until March 3, 1851. He was unsuccessful for reelection to the Thirty-second Congress and resumed agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the State secession convention in 1861 and was appointed as a colonel in the cavalry by Virginia Governor John Letcher. He attempted to amass food during the shortages of 1864. He was appointed trustee of the Theological Seminary of Virginia at Alexandria. He died at Lessland in Orange County, Virginia on November 28, 1878 and was buried in a private cemetery at his old home Morton Hall. He may have suffered later in life from failed ventures including the purchase of Sulpur White Springs. Several family members throughout his line struggled with mental illness and the ailment alcoholism.Family and business fortunes plummeted following the Confederate defeat. He wrote about it to his brother, Senator Jackson Morton of Milton, Florida; and Jackson's son, W. Chase Morton; and with Henry Ahrens, a Florida businessman.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJ. J. Halsey and Milly Halsey were the parents of Fannie Morton Halsey Dickenson (1848-1936) who married James Cooper Dickenson, Annie (Nannie) Augusta Halsey Alexander (1850-1917) who married James Porter Alexander, Jeremiah Morton \"Mort\" Halsey (1852-1921) who married Irena Louisa Stearns (1854-1886), Robert Ogden Halsey (1854-1939) who married Ella Halsey, and Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey (1862-1918 born Thomas Jackson Halsey) who married Delia Halsey. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIrena \"Rena\"Louisa Stearns died after childbirth in 1886. Mort Halsey suffered from severe alcoholism and was often absent as a single parent, while he was either uanble to stop drinking or at a hospital for treatment. 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","He became an increasingly close friend and business associate of his father-in-law Jeremiah Morton. Halsey served as a captain in the 6th Virginia Calvalry Regiment during the Civil War. In 1863, in response to a charge that he had been away without leave, Halsey wrote an account of his wartime activities until that time: a cycle of activity, failing health, leave, recovery, and return. After the war, Halsey was a shareholder of the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad, owned a saw mill operation and mining operations, and was an Emigrant Aid and Homestead Company agent for the sale of large tracts of Virginia land. ","A large landowner and important political figure in the region, Jeremiah Morton lived at his nearby plantation \"The Hall\" (locally known as Morton Hall). . . According to family tradition, Morton christened the 441-acre tract Lessland because it contained 'less land' than his other properties Moreland and Stillmore.\"Lessland\" was damaged by fire in 1870 and was rebuilt in 1871 by J. J. Halsey who had purchased the land from his father-in-law in 1854. Halsey died at \"Lessland\" in 1907.","J. J. Halsey and Jeremiah Morton were strong supporters of the South and its institution of Enslavery. Halsey's correspondence with his brother Edmund Halsey and Samuel Halsey showed their different views of the North and South on subjects such as slavery, abolitionism, secession, the elections of Presidents Buchanan and Lincoln, the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, reconstruction, and the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.","The Morton-Halsey family had many enslaved persons who are mentioned by first names, Douglass, Edmonia \"Monie,\" Jerdome, Lucas, Melinda, Judy, Linda, and George to name a few. There is an account in the correspondence that Joseph Morton \"Mort\" Halsey had an encounter with \"Lummie\" (Columbia Conway who was employed by the family) and she became pregnant with his child and took him to court. J. J. Halsey often writes negative accounts of African Americans.","Jeremiah Morton was born in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on September 3, 1799. He was the son of Jeremiah Morton and Mildred Garnett Jackson. He was left without parents at a very young age. It is likely he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Jane Morton. He attended a private school and Washington College (now Washington and Lee University), in Lexington, Virginia from 1814 thru 1815. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1819, studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He practiced at Raccoon Ford, Virginia until sickness (probably from his earlier engagement in the war) ended his legal career. He then engaged in agricultural and political pursuits.","He was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1849 until March 3, 1851. He was unsuccessful for reelection to the Thirty-second Congress and resumed agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the State secession convention in 1861 and was appointed as a colonel in the cavalry by Virginia Governor John Letcher. He attempted to amass food during the shortages of 1864. He was appointed trustee of the Theological Seminary of Virginia at Alexandria. He died at Lessland in Orange County, Virginia on November 28, 1878 and was buried in a private cemetery at his old home Morton Hall. He may have suffered later in life from failed ventures including the purchase of Sulpur White Springs. Several family members throughout his line struggled with mental illness and the ailment alcoholism.Family and business fortunes plummeted following the Confederate defeat. He wrote about it to his brother, Senator Jackson Morton of Milton, Florida; and Jackson's son, W. Chase Morton; and with Henry Ahrens, a Florida businessman.","J. J. Halsey and Milly Halsey were the parents of Fannie Morton Halsey Dickenson (1848-1936) who married James Cooper Dickenson, Annie (Nannie) Augusta Halsey Alexander (1850-1917) who married James Porter Alexander, Jeremiah Morton \"Mort\" Halsey (1852-1921) who married Irena Louisa Stearns (1854-1886), Robert Ogden Halsey (1854-1939) who married Ella Halsey, and Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey (1862-1918 born Thomas Jackson Halsey) who married Delia Halsey. ","Irena \"Rena\"Louisa Stearns died after childbirth in 1886. Mort Halsey suffered from severe alcoholism and was often absent as a single parent, while he was either uanble to stop drinking or at a hospital for treatment. He and Rena had three children, Caroline \"Virginia\" Halsey [Wilkinson] b. 1878 who was committed to Western State in Staunton, Virginia in 1900, Irena Louisa \"Lou\" Halsey b.1880 who attended Virginia Female Institute and seemed central in keeping her family together even though they were often sent in different directions, as they were raised by their grandparents, guardians and nurses, and Franklin Stearns \"Buddie\" Halsey b. 1881 who was very close with his sister Lou and married his first cousin Fannie Dickenson. Lou Halsey married Charles Palmer Stearns, (her first cousin).","Fannie Morton Halsey Dickenson and James Cooper Dickenson were the parents of Fannie Dickenson (b. 1884) married Franklin Stearns \"Buddie\" Halsey, James \"Short\" Halsey b. 1889, and step-children Hattie, Willie, and Anne \"Mate.\" \"Buddie\" struggled with alcohol, and Fannie Dickenson Halsey divorced him. 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J.\" Halsey (1820-1907) Halseys' wife, Mildred Halsey and their children and grandchildren with the family papers spanning from 1838 to 1951 in Culpeper, and Orange County, Virginia as well as the Halsey branch of the family from New Jersey, and Abraham Halsey (J.J.'s brother) in California. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThe collection contains documents, ledgers, and correspondence that Jeremiah Morton and J. J. Halsey owned and sold enslaved persons. Jeremiah Morton was involved in the internal slave trade between Virginia and Mobile, Alabama (ca. 1847-1863) with accounts, descriptions, and values placed upon enslaved persons including itemized tax receipts  This book doubles as a notebook of legal questions with page references and sections headed \"The Rights of Things,\" \"Toller's Law of Executors,\" and \"Reeves Domestic Relations.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nContent Note: The correspondence particularly from J. J. 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There are also two pages from the notebook of Mildred Halsey, which offer a day-by-day account of life while her husband is at war and Union forces occupy nearby areas. J. J. 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Other ledgers are from residents of Madison, Orange, and Culpeper counties. Some are in the hand of J. J. Halsey, while other volumes bear the names of Charles B. Porter, John A. Porter, B. W. Brown, and Nalle, Fishback and Company. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nSelected list of correspondents: Jeremiah Morton: John B. Barbour, Jr., Robert Bolling, W. B. Caldwell, Allen T. Caperton, Reverend John Cole, R. H. Dulany, Frederick Gamble, Jedediah Hotchkiss, G. W. Leyburn, R. H. Maury, William Maury, A. M. Phillips, Riggs and Company, B. T. Sage, Slaughter, Franklin and Company, Alexander H. Stephens, George Terrill and B. R. Wellford. Joseph J. Halsey: John H. Antrim, J. L. Archer, Robert Bolling, W. C. Conrad, Peter V. Daniel, James Gaven Field, Dr. Jeptha Fowlker, A. J. Gordon, Colonel W. W. Gordon, Andrew Grinnan, Cornelia Grinnan, Ella Grinnan, M. G. Harman, General Eppa Hunton, General John D. Imboden, H. C. Marchant, Norton Marye, R. H. Maury, William Maury, B. T. Nalle, Phillip Nalle, Samuel H. Newbury, R.V. Richardson, William C. Rives, John Robertson, Taylor Scott, Francis H. Smith, John K. Taliaferro, Jacquelin P. Taylor, Tazewell Taylor, George Terrill, John Timberlake, C. S. Todd, Charles Wagner, Thomas P. Wallace, George Wederburn, and John Woolfolk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThere are also Morton's or Halsey's personal records, including their accounts with area merchants and residents of Madison, Culpeper or Orange counties, Virginia, whose affairs were handled by J. J. Halsey. as a lawyer. Individuals and firms listed are: William C. Austin, Beechwood and Mallory, John Blackwell and Hannah Blackwell, Charles G. Britt and James Beckham, Bushrod Brown, Thomas Brown, Thomas, Frances Bunley and Susie Bunley, M. A. Carter, John Clark, James Clark and Reuben Clark, William D. Clark, Timothy Costello, J. W. Crittenden, Sarah A. Daniel, William P. Eliason, Adam Everheart, John Gaurd, John Glaspell and Mary Glaspell, Gray Family, Thomas I. Green, R. W. Hall, James Hansbrough, Jane Hansbrough and Peter Hansbrough, Eppa Hunton, Parchal Hutchenson, Philip Johnson, James Jones, Thomas A. Keith, George Morton, Thomas Morton, Martin Nalle and Philip Nalle, Lewis Nelson, George Pannill, Charles B. Payne, W. S. Peyton, Colonel John A. Porter, John C. Rayland, William Rixey, Reverend W. F. Robins, J. W. Shadrack and John H. Somerville, Samuel Shadrack, George A. Sleet, Daniel W. Smith, James Somerville, E. W. Stearns, Steeles Tavern, Augusta County, Virginia, James L. Stringfellow, John Terrill, C. R. Van Wyck and L. D. Winston, John Vaughan, C. S. Waugh and N. B. Waugh, [John] Thomas Morton Wharton, Wharton and Nalle, William Wharton, Colonel Bruce Williams, Walter C. Winston, Winston family, and Isaac Willis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also contains a land grant from Patrick Henry, as Governor of Virginia, to Uriel Mallory as assignee of William Morton, 1782 November 8 (in the existing collection)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes report cards and school work of Joseph J. Halsey\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Content Description","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Morton and Halsey family papers and addition (MSS 3995) contain family letters and some business letters, financial and legal papers, diaries, ledgers, printed items, and photographs belonging to the family of Jeremiah Morton (1899-1878), his wife Jane Smith Morton, and his son-in-law Joseph Jackson \"J. J.\" Halsey (1820-1907) Halseys' wife, Mildred Halsey and their children and grandchildren with the family papers spanning from 1838 to 1951 in Culpeper, and Orange County, Virginia as well as the Halsey branch of the family from New Jersey, and Abraham Halsey (J.J.'s brother) in California. ","\nThe collection contains documents, ledgers, and correspondence that Jeremiah Morton and J. J. Halsey owned and sold enslaved persons. Jeremiah Morton was involved in the internal slave trade between Virginia and Mobile, Alabama (ca. 1847-1863) with accounts, descriptions, and values placed upon enslaved persons including itemized tax receipts  This book doubles as a notebook of legal questions with page references and sections headed \"The Rights of Things,\" \"Toller's Law of Executors,\" and \"Reeves Domestic Relations.\"","\nContent Note: The correspondence particularly from J. J. Halsey contain references or imagery involving racism. In addition to the numerous enslaved persons in this family, J. J. Halsey and other family members often slur African Americans in correspondence throughout the collection.The purpose of this note is to give users the opportunity to decide whether they need or want to view these materials, or at least, to mentally or emotionally prepare themselves to view the materials. ","\nThere is also an 1855 registration form for Andrew Johnson, \"a person of colour,\" indicating his status as \"born free in the County of Orange, Virginia,\" and identifying him by his color, stature and marks or scars upon his face, head or hands. ","\nTopics include the Civil War with J. J. Halsey fighting for the Confederacy and his brother Edmund fighting for the Union Army, reconstruction, African Americans holding office and politics, alcohol addiction, mental illness, agriculture, economy, coal, mining, White Sulphur Springs, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brief mention of the Spanish American War, moonshine, domestic abuse, divorce, education, Virginia Female Institute, Virginia Military Institute, Princeton University, University of Virginia, and Charlottesville, Virginia. ","There are Civil War accounts including the Stonewall Jackson Valley Campaign and the mention of many Generals such as Robert E. Lee,  [Richard Stoddart] Ewell,  William Tecumseh Sherman, and battles in Elk Run, Harrisonburg, New Market, Richmond, Mount Jackson and the surrender at Appomattox at Wilmer McLean's house. There are also two pages from the notebook of Mildred Halsey, which offer a day-by-day account of life while her husband is at war and Union forces occupy nearby areas. J. J. Halsey wrote that their house was between the \"cannon of both armies.\" ","\nMost of the letters include typed transcriptions which explain relationships of the family members which start with Jeremiah Morton through to his great-grandchildren, Louisa \"Lou\" Halsey b.1880, Caroline Virginia Halsey Stearns b.1878, and Frank \"Buddie\" Halsey b. 1881, Fannie Dickenson (b. 1884), James \"Short\" Halsey b. 1889, and step-children Hattie, Willie, and Anne \"Mate,\" Helen Halsey, Jamie Alexander (engaged to \"Georgie\",) Celia Alexander b. 1886, and Mildred Alexander 1877-1890, and step-children and eight children of Robert Ogden Halsey and Ella Halsey.","\nThere is a lengthy autobiographical account of the career of William \"Extra Billy\" Smith, written in 1873 when Smith was running for U. S. Senate. The account includes his election to public office as Virginia state senator (1836), governor (1845), and U. S. congressman (1853-1859), and describes some of his Civil War experiences. ","The correspondence of J. J. Halsey also includes letters and maps concerning the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe, and correspondence and papers related to Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey's case with the newly formed state board of medical examiners, contesting their right to license physicians. ","\nRelated materials include essays and verse by J. J. Halsey, materials relating to the rebuilding of \"Lessland,\" Dr. Bee Bartow Halsey's examinations at Williston Seminary, Virginia, and papers concerning tuition for Irena Louisa Halsey at Piedmont Female Institute. ","\nSeries 4: The ledger series of the collection consists of eighteen volumes from 1812-1882 including Jeremiah Morton's account book regarding the sales of enslaved persons, Dr. R. Brigs ledgers dated 1812-1819, contain medical procedures like pulling a tooth. Other ledgers are from residents of Madison, Orange, and Culpeper counties. Some are in the hand of J. J. Halsey, while other volumes bear the names of Charles B. Porter, John A. Porter, B. W. Brown, and Nalle, Fishback and Company. ","\nSelected list of correspondents: Jeremiah Morton: John B. Barbour, Jr., Robert Bolling, W. B. Caldwell, Allen T. Caperton, Reverend John Cole, R. H. Dulany, Frederick Gamble, Jedediah Hotchkiss, G. W. Leyburn, R. H. Maury, William Maury, A. M. Phillips, Riggs and Company, B. T. Sage, Slaughter, Franklin and Company, Alexander H. Stephens, George Terrill and B. R. Wellford. Joseph J. Halsey: John H. Antrim, J. L. Archer, Robert Bolling, W. C. Conrad, Peter V. Daniel, James Gaven Field, Dr. Jeptha Fowlker, A. J. Gordon, Colonel W. W. Gordon, Andrew Grinnan, Cornelia Grinnan, Ella Grinnan, M. G. Harman, General Eppa Hunton, General John D. Imboden, H. C. Marchant, Norton Marye, R. H. Maury, William Maury, B. T. Nalle, Phillip Nalle, Samuel H. Newbury, R.V. Richardson, William C. Rives, John Robertson, Taylor Scott, Francis H. Smith, John K. Taliaferro, Jacquelin P. Taylor, Tazewell Taylor, George Terrill, John Timberlake, C. S. Todd, Charles Wagner, Thomas P. Wallace, George Wederburn, and John Woolfolk.","\nThere are also Morton's or Halsey's personal records, including their accounts with area merchants and residents of Madison, Culpeper or Orange counties, Virginia, whose affairs were handled by J. J. Halsey. as a lawyer. Individuals and firms listed are: William C. Austin, Beechwood and Mallory, John Blackwell and Hannah Blackwell, Charles G. Britt and James Beckham, Bushrod Brown, Thomas Brown, Thomas, Frances Bunley and Susie Bunley, M. A. Carter, John Clark, James Clark and Reuben Clark, William D. Clark, Timothy Costello, J. W. Crittenden, Sarah A. Daniel, William P. Eliason, Adam Everheart, John Gaurd, John Glaspell and Mary Glaspell, Gray Family, Thomas I. Green, R. W. Hall, James Hansbrough, Jane Hansbrough and Peter Hansbrough, Eppa Hunton, Parchal Hutchenson, Philip Johnson, James Jones, Thomas A. 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T2007.003 was destroyed on 7/9/2008 according to the General Schedules of the Library of Virginia."," Portions of this collection were previously part of the University Archives Publications Collection.","When available, photocopies, microfilm, digital versions, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents."," Parts of this collection requires microfilm or microfiche readers.","William and Mary financial reports are also found in Acc. 1995.032 of the Vice President for Administration and Finance Records, and Vice President for Business Affairs Records (UA 63). See also various records from administrative offices. Folders 258-260, 273, 277, 280-283 of the College Papers Collection (UA 14) were transferred to this collection on 3/12/2012.","The records of the Office of the Bursar are some of the earliest and most comprehensive records of the College of William and Mary from the 18th century surviving to the present day.  Of particular note are various references to individuals enslaved by the College as well as to the Brafferton Indian School.  The collection includes Bursar's reports, financial statements, statements of rents due to the College, accounts with individuals, lists of tenants, receipts and expenditures, revenues from the exportation of tobacco, duties on skins and furs, bills of lading, as well as indentures of people to the College.  The account books reference student accounts, including that of Thomas Jefferson."," The bills of lading include the name of the ship, the destination (i.e., London, Philadelphia) and sometimes the name of the ship's captain."," Several documents reference payment for servants' [enslaved individuals] clothes, board, and other general expenses and sometimes include names, such as Lemon, Pompey, and Oliver.","Scope and Contents\nFour volumes of bursar's accounts covering the years 1745-1770 (Box 1), 1743-1770 (Box 2), 1770-1776 (Box 3), and 1850-1875 (Box 4). The accounts document William and Mary students, faculty, and staff in the 18th-19th centuries. Of particular note are accounts related to the Brafferton Indian School and to people enslaved at the College. The account of Thomas Jefferson is in the 1745-1770 volume. These books have all been microfilmed and are on a reel with Acc. 1985.073. A digital version is also available. Researchers must use the microfilm or digital version.","Scope and Contents\nOf particular note are multiple references to slavery, including enslaved people held by the College of William \u0026 Mary. Other references of note are: Nottoway plantation, tobacco, wheat, the Brafferton Indian School, as well as a letter to Dr. Swem regarding the collection.","Scope and Contents\nOf particular note are multiple references to slavery, including enslaved people held by the College of William \u0026 Mary.  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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","","Papers were formerly at Old Dominion University and at the Chrysler Museum. Collection known as The Barton Myers III Collection of Myers Family Papers.","See also; Gustavus A. Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups A-C, all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. The Moses Myers House (1791) is owned by the Chrysler Museum and open to the public.","Papers of Moses Myers, and his sons Samuel Myers (1790-1829) lawyer in Norfolk, Pensacola, Fla., John Myers (1787-1830) merchant of Norfolk and Myer Myers of Norfolk, Va. and daughter Adeline Myers. Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay."," Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.","This series contains correspondence.","Anderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.","Anderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.","Anderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.","Anderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.","Barney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.","Barron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.","Asks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.","Barron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.","Bohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.","Bromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.","Citizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?","Cluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.","Cluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.","Augusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.","Cohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.","Scope and Contents","Cohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.","DeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.","DeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.","Has received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.","DeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.","DeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.","[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.","DeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.","Drummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.","[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.","Girard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]","Gatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.","C.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.","Girard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.","Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]","As per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.","Girard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.","Girard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.","Girard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.","[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.","Congressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.","Rebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"","Hall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.","Scope and Contents","Hall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.","Hayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.","Thomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.","T. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.","Have sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.","Received Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.","Jones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.","Judah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"","Leamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.","Since Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.","Levy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.","Lopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.","Lopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"","Lopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"","McKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.","Mapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.","Netherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.","Marx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.","Scope and Contents","Marx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.","Marx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.","Marx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.","Marx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.","Marx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.","Marx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.","Scope and Contents","Marx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.","Marx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.","The tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.","[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.","Marx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.","Marx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.","Scope and Contents","Marx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.","Marx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.","Scope and Contents","Marx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.","Marx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.","Scope and Contents","Marx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.","Marx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.","Marx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.","Scope and Contents","Marx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.","Marx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]","Scope and Contents","Richa Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"","The Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].","Mercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.","Judith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.","Has Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.","Scope and Contents","\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.","Louisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.","Myer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.","Myer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.","Sam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?","Samuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.","Sam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"","Newton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"","Newton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"","Newton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.","Addressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.","Receipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Letter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Richardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.","Cashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]","Dr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.","Smith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.","Scope and Contents","General Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.","Smith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.","Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.","Swan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.","Tazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"","Tazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.","Taylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.","Copy of item 1, folder 51, box 1","Touro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.","Auditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.","At Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.","Tunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.","Scope and Contents","Tyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.","Major [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.","Scope and Contents","\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]","[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]","Moses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"","Moses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.","Moses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.","Scope and Contents","[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.","Drummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.","The British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.","[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.","Moses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.","Letter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.","Moses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.","Scope and Contents","Moses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.","[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.","Moses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.","John's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.","Moses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.","Moses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.","Scope and Contents","Moses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.","Hopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.","Moses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.","Moses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.","Moses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.","Scope and Contents","Moses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.","Family was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.","Moses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.","Moses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.","Sam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.","Moses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.","Scope and Contents","Moses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.","Moses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.","Scope and Contents","Moses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.","Moses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.","Scope and Contents","Moses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.","Moses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"","Just received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.","[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"","[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.","[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.","[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.","Only wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.","Onffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.","Myers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.","[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.","Moses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.","Moses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]","Moses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"","Asks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.","Moses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.","Moses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.","Moses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.","Moses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.","Having qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.","Moses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.","[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.","Scope and Contents","Bailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.","Bowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.","Parsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.","Saunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.","Scope and Contents","Market for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.","Scope and Contents","Saunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.","Saunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.","Notice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.","Scope and Contents","Stone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.","Scope and Contents","The Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.","John  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.","Scope and Contents","MMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.","Scope and Contents","MMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.","Scope and Contents","Marx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.","Scope and Contents","When Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.","Writing from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"","Comptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.","Barbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.","\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"","Barraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.","John's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.","Barron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.","Barron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"","Barron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.","Barron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.","Scope and Contents","Barron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.","Barron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"","Barron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.","\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.","Since writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?","[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.","Bullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.","Since sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.","Clay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.","Clay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]","Cohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.","Cohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.","Cohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.","Cohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.","Cohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.","Cohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.","Cohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"","Cohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.","Cohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.","Coke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]","[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.","Colt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.","Cold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]","Colt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.","Colt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"","Mrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.","Mrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?","Dawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.","Dawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.","Shortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.","Dickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]","Dickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.","Donaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.","Scope and Contents","Donaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.","Donaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.","From Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.","Scope and Contents","Elliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.","In his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.","Etting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.","Etting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.","Etting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.","Scope and Contents","Letter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.","Gratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.","Scope and Contents","Gibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"","Etting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.","Glenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?","Gratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.","Mrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.","[photocopy]","Hays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"","Henley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.","Hernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.","Heth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.","Scope and Contents","Heth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?","Holder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.","Homans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.","Statement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]","Judah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.","Judd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).","Ketland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.","Lazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"","Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.","Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.","Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.","Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.","Scope and Contents","Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.","Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.","Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?","Marx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.","Scope and Contents","Nothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.","Maury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"","Scope and Contents","Meany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.","Moses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.","Joshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.","Scope and Contents","Myer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.","Scope and Contents","Solomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.","Has John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.","Moses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.","Moses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.","Has John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.","Eliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","Sam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.","Has John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.","Moses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.","Samuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.","Myers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.","Scope and Contents","Myers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.","Myers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.","Palmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.","The details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.","Rodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"","Scope and Contents","Senior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.","Seymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.","[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.","Southgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.","[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.","Southgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.","Street reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.","Tabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.","[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.","Scope and Contents","Taylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].","Taylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.","Taylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?","Taylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.","Taylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"","[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"","Taylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.","Taylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.","Tennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.","In response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.","Turner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.","Scope and Contents","When Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.","Voorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"","Mrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.","Washington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.","Watkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"","Watkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"","Welles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.","Fletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.","Wilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.","Wilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.","Wirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.","Wirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"","In their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.","After Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.","John received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.","Sam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.","Moses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.","John has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"","Scope and Contents","Myer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.","John will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","John notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.","Scope and Contents","John wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.","[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?","Scope and Contents","[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.","[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","John sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.","John writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"","As Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.","Scope and Contents","Alba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"","Catlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.","Cohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.","Cohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.","On his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"","Cohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.","Dornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.","Drummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.","Etting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"","Scope and Contents","Gatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.","Thomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.","Johnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.","Levy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.","Levy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"","Scope and Contents","Levy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.","Lyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.","Marfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.","Mackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.","Scope and Contents","Marx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.","[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.","Scope and Contents","Marx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.","After worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.","Marx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.","Marx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.","Mason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.","Mordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.","Marx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.","Mordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?","Morfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.","Adeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.","Sam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.","[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]","[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.","Elizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.","Says that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.","Frederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"","Noah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.","Preston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"","Stainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.","Street philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.","Street has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.","Street will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.","Street presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.","Street would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.","Tazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.","[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"","Tucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.","Townes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.","Upshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.","Upshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.","White thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.","Zuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.","Scope and Contents","Jessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.","Stevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.","Fragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.","Sam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"","Sam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.","The property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.","Sam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.","Sam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.","Note from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","Sam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.","Sam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.","Sam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"","Sam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.","Sam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.","Sam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.","[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.","Sam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.","Sam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.","Sam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.","Sam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.","Sam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.","Commercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.","Asks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.","Allen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.","Sam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.","Sam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.","Sams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.","Scope and Contents","Finding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.","Both the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.","Scope and Contents","Sam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.","Scope and Contents","Sam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.","Sam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.","Scope and Contents","Nothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.","Sam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.","Scope and Contents","Sam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.","Sending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]","Sam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"","Sam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.","Sam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.","Sam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?","Sam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.","Says since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.","Sam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.","Sam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.","[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.","Cohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]","Harris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.","[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.","Letter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.","Sissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.","Etting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.","Letters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.","Letter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"","Scope and Contents","Letters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.","Letter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.","Letters in French.","Letter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.","Letter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.","Scope and Contents","Joke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.","John is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.","Adeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.","Adeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.","Letters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.","Will pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.","Stuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.","Stuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.","Congratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.","Thanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.","Stuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.","Encloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.","Asks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.","Discusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.","Stuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.","Stuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.","Stuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.","Stuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?","Is sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.","Barton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.","Letters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.","Marx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"","Says there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.","Daniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.","Frederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.","Fred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.","The brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.","Fred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.","Passes on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.","Fred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.","Frederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.","Moses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.","Frederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.","Fred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.","Lazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.","Form letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"","Henry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.","Orders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.","Letters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).","Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.","Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.","Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.","Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.","Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.","Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.","Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.","Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.","Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.","Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.","Scope and Contents","Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.","Laura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.","Laura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.","Laura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.","Since Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.","Laura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.","Laura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.","Laura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.","Thanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.","Kate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.","Sally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.","[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"","Scope and Contents","\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.","Rosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.","Caroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.","Judith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.","Scope and Contents","\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.","The Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.","[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.","Letters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.","Julia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.","Caroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.","Caroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.","Mr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.","Caroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.","Caroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.","Discusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.","Caroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.","Julia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.","Scope and Contents","Julia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.","Mother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.","Richard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"","News of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.","Julia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.","$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.","Richard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.","$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.","$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.","Julia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.","Scope and Contents","Lizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.","Julia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"","Richard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"","Scope and Contents","Julia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.","[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"","Wishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.","Letter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.","Religious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.","Religious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.","Letter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.","Letter of condolence.","Gives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.","J. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.","J. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.","J.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"","J. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.","[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.","Julia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.","Kate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.","Louisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.","Sunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.","Barton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.","Complains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"","Many rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"","Joseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.","Joseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.","Moses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.","Joseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.","Joseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"","Joseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?","Virginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.","McBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.","Scope and Contents","Joseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.","Joseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.","Joseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.","Joseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.","Richmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.","Joseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"","Joseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.","If Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.","Joseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.","Aunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.","The weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?","Moses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.","The government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.","What does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.","Joseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.","Still awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.","Mainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.","Miss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.","Julia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.","Mr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.","Scope and Contents","Talks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.","Discusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.","Lin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.","Writing letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.","Moses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.","Sister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.","Letter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.","Andren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.","[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.","General letter of introduction for John Myers.","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.","Letter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.","Letter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.","Scope and Contents","Letter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.","Quarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.","Letter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.","Mary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk","Family news, also describes at length feelings of grief.","Asks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.","Thanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.","Letter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.","Letter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.","Family news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.","Scope and Contents","Encloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","Court case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.","Includes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk","Bills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers","French legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti","Receipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.","Myers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.","Copy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.","Bylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor","Creditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","First line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"","Note describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"","Scope and Contents","Single handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.","Government documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.","Printed booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.","A bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.","John first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.","John arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.","Scope and Contents","Myer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"","Has received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.","Sam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.","Girard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.","Girard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"","Wirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.","Gray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.","[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.","Marx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.","Marx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.","Scope and Contents","Marx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.","[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.","Cohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.","Myer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"","Whittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.","Marx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.","In response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.","Scope and Contents","Since Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"","If Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.","Donaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.","Sam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.","Marx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.","[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.","The only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.","Since John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.","Scope and Contents","Marx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.","Marx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.","Scope and Contents","Parker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Etting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"","Last night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.","Taylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.","Taylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.","Taylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.","In answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.","Things have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.","Solomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.","More news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.","Refers to the Little Belt affair.","Delivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.","Clay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.","John had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.","John explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.","\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.","Scope and Contents","Moses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.","Street is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.","Says that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.","[in french, not translated]","Scott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"","Street still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.","Mordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.","Sam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?","Discussion of Judaism.","Moses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.","Moses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.","Moses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. Mother is better.","John is tired of Washington, states \"I could not have believed that the majority of Congress were so contemptible a set.\" The river is frozen so is not certain which way he'll head home. Discusses Wilkinson's court martial. Asked Etting to send down some harp strings.","John arrived in Richmond last night by stage. Received Sam's letter with news of arrival of ship from Batavia. Nothing was decided about Rose's mission by the time John left DC. Caucus last night favored Monroe but most sentiment is for Madison. Hopes Mama is better.","John just back from a trip to Carolina for money. Glad to see Sam has chosen to study law. Has received good reports of Sam's behavior and character from several. Went with Adeline to Thespian's performance of \"Lover's Vows.\" John has become a Mason.","John hasn't written for a while as \"there is so little stirring that I am at a loss for a subject.\" Was impressed by Sam's composition in defnese of Horatius. Hears reports that Bonaparte has threatened to seize US property if we don't declare war on the UK.","Everything is dull in Norfolk. John was induced to set up a ball, but the only result was a quarrel with a friend, William Nivison. He and Adeline may come to Richmond for a visit. Gives frank assessment of brothers' and sisters' potential. Asks is Somerwell to wed Miss Conyers?","Discusses buying property in Richmond and who would pay for repairs to the property.","[Friday night, October 27] From Myer Myers to his wife Judith, describing his stay in New York.","[Saturday night, 27th] Letter from Joseph Marx to his daughter Judith, about the death of Joseph's brother","Wished he could have come for a visit during her husband's absence.","Family news, Judith is staying with her sister.","Letter from Barton to his father, describing his trip to England, and the city of Liverpool.","Barton writes to his father about his visit to London.","Describes business arrangements in Dublin, and his visit to the city.","Long, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.","[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.","Letter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that \"waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners.\" Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.","Apologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from \"your poor brother, Richard.\" Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.","Went to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.","Cary chides her daughter for not writing more often.  Says she is \"still without assistance.\"  Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.","Scope and Contents","Encourages Julia to \"put aside childish things\" and attend to her lessons.","Scope and Contents","Wilhelmina and Henrietta Marx are back home and preparing for Henrietta's mother's return, her health has not been good.  Miss Wheeler is now in Richmond, the musical society gave her a concert.  They dined at Mr. Chevallie's.  Discusses why clever women are disliked by men.  The theater in Richmond will soon be completed, mentions Mr. Green and \"Cooper\" in connection with it. Discusses fashion trends in women's dresses, turbans.","[In French]","[In French]","Discusses family news, Rachel's worries for her brother's safety in another country. Philosophical letter about happiness.","Local news from Richmond, Miss Taylor and Miss Lindsey have returned from Norfolk, says they are \"rustic.\" Says Sam Marx is first in his class at Princeton College.Asks about Judith, and says they hope to see George in June.","[with letter in French from Judith Marx to George Marx on same page] Henrietta asks George to obtain some fabric for her, talks of disappointed hope of peace.","Talks about a [possible] house fire, and the arrangements for moving people and furniture, that nothing of any consequence was lost.","Describes visits to floor cloth manufacturer, china factory, a visit to Chewton Mendip, a village near Bristol.  [Letter incomplete]","Martin describes his visit to New Orleans, the yellow fever epidemic, the buildings, inhabitants and condition of the city.  Also describes the levee system along the Mississippi.  Tells of the discovery of a planned mutiny by slaves aboard his ship while near the Bahama Bank.  Has been riding around the country near New Orleans on business, and has paid W. E. Halstead a visit.","Adeline seized the chance to write to Myer, is worried he will turn tardy and sluggish in the cold. Refers to the family as \"inhabitants of the castle.\"  Captain Barron gave an account of Myer.  Adeline laments Barron's situation.  She needs harp strings.","Sam, Louisa and the children well in their retreat, but fever is still present in Pensacola. Recounts many deaths, but says it is less deadly now. Present prospects of the area are unflattering. Mobile or New Orleans would be better. Says Governor Jackson \"universally and deservedly unpopular.\"","Diack writes of the difficulty of obtaining the canvas the girls wanted, is sending buckram instead, along with cheese. Sends love from Grace and Jack.","Includes transcription of letter to Adeline Myers presenting her with the journal of his transatlantic voyage and visit to Lisbon, Portugal.","Various Myers business documents, including Brig Hiram accounts, land deed from Texas, French Vice Consul in Virginia document [in French], estate account for Frederick Myers, and a proclamation of the Chinese Emperor on occasion of a rebellion at Pekin.","Folder one is labeled Julia G. Barton.","Photocopies of Box 5 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. Part of 1998.62 accession.","Photocopies of Box 6 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. 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Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups A-C, all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. The Moses Myers House (1791) is owned by the Chrysler Museum and open to the public."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of Moses Myers, and his sons Samuel Myers (1790-1829) lawyer in Norfolk, Pensacola, Fla., John Myers (1787-1830) merchant of Norfolk and Myer Myers of Norfolk, Va. and daughter Adeline Myers. Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNetherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRicha Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of item 1, folder 51, box 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTouro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOnly wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOnffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarket for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBarron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[photocopy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHeth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHolder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKetland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMeany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSolomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePalmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSenior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVoorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLevy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTownes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFinding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJoke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLaura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJulia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJoseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhat does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAndren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral letter of introduction for John Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, also describes at length feelings of grief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSingle handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSince Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eParker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEtting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThings have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the Little Belt affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[in french, not translated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of Judaism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. Mother is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn is tired of Washington, states \"I could not have believed that the majority of Congress were so contemptible a set.\" The river is frozen so is not certain which way he'll head home. Discusses Wilkinson's court martial. Asked Etting to send down some harp strings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn arrived in Richmond last night by stage. Received Sam's letter with news of arrival of ship from Batavia. Nothing was decided about Rose's mission by the time John left DC. Caucus last night favored Monroe but most sentiment is for Madison. Hopes Mama is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn just back from a trip to Carolina for money. Glad to see Sam has chosen to study law. Has received good reports of Sam's behavior and character from several. Went with Adeline to Thespian's performance of \"Lover's Vows.\" John has become a Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn hasn't written for a while as \"there is so little stirring that I am at a loss for a subject.\" Was impressed by Sam's composition in defnese of Horatius. Hears reports that Bonaparte has threatened to seize US property if we don't declare war on the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEverything is dull in Norfolk. John was induced to set up a ball, but the only result was a quarrel with a friend, William Nivison. He and Adeline may come to Richmond for a visit. Gives frank assessment of brothers' and sisters' potential. Asks is Somerwell to wed Miss Conyers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses buying property in Richmond and who would pay for repairs to the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Friday night, October 27] From Myer Myers to his wife Judith, describing his stay in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Saturday night, 27th] Letter from Joseph Marx to his daughter Judith, about the death of Joseph's brother\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWished he could have come for a visit during her husband's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, Judith is staying with her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Barton to his father, describing his trip to England, and the city of Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton writes to his father about his visit to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business arrangements in Dublin, and his visit to the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLong, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that \"waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners.\" Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from \"your poor brother, Richard.\" Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCary chides her daughter for not writing more often.  Says she is \"still without assistance.\"  Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Julia to \"put aside childish things\" and attend to her lessons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilhelmina and Henrietta Marx are back home and preparing for Henrietta's mother's return, her health has not been good.  Miss Wheeler is now in Richmond, the musical society gave her a concert.  They dined at Mr. Chevallie's.  Discusses why clever women are disliked by men.  The theater in Richmond will soon be completed, mentions Mr. Green and \"Cooper\" in connection with it. Discusses fashion trends in women's dresses, turbans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news, Rachel's worries for her brother's safety in another country. Philosophical letter about happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal news from Richmond, Miss Taylor and Miss Lindsey have returned from Norfolk, says they are \"rustic.\" Says Sam Marx is first in his class at Princeton College.Asks about Judith, and says they hope to see George in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[with letter in French from Judith Marx to George Marx on same page] Henrietta asks George to obtain some fabric for her, talks of disappointed hope of peace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about a [possible] house fire, and the arrangements for moving people and furniture, that nothing of any consequence was lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes visits to floor cloth manufacturer, china factory, a visit to Chewton Mendip, a village near Bristol.  [Letter incomplete]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin describes his visit to New Orleans, the yellow fever epidemic, the buildings, inhabitants and condition of the city.  Also describes the levee system along the Mississippi.  Tells of the discovery of a planned mutiny by slaves aboard his ship while near the Bahama Bank.  Has been riding around the country near New Orleans on business, and has paid W. E. Halstead a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline seized the chance to write to Myer, is worried he will turn tardy and sluggish in the cold. Refers to the family as \"inhabitants of the castle.\"  Captain Barron gave an account of Myer.  Adeline laments Barron's situation.  She needs harp strings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam, Louisa and the children well in their retreat, but fever is still present in Pensacola. Recounts many deaths, but says it is less deadly now. Present prospects of the area are unflattering. Mobile or New Orleans would be better. Says Governor Jackson \"universally and deservedly unpopular.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiack writes of the difficulty of obtaining the canvas the girls wanted, is sending buckram instead, along with cheese. 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Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay."," Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.","This series contains correspondence.","Anderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.","Anderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.","Anderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.","Anderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.","Barney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.","Barron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.","Asks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.","Barron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.","Bohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.","Bromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.","Citizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?","Cluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.","Cluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.","Augusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.","Cohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.","Scope and Contents","Cohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.","DeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.","DeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.","Has received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.","DeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.","DeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.","[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.","DeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.","Drummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.","[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.","Girard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]","Gatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.","C.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.","Girard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.","Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]","As per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.","Girard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.","Girard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.","Girard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.","[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.","Congressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.","Rebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"","Hall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.","Scope and Contents","Hall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.","Hayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.","Thomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.","T. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.","Have sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.","Received Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.","Jones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.","Judah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"","Leamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.","Since Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.","Levy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.","Lopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.","Lopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"","Lopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"","McKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.","Mapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.","Netherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.","Marx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.","Scope and Contents","Marx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.","Marx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.","Marx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.","Marx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.","Marx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.","Marx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.","Scope and Contents","Marx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.","Marx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.","The tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.","[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.","Marx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.","Marx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.","Scope and Contents","Marx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.","Marx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.","Scope and Contents","Marx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.","Marx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.","Scope and Contents","Marx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.","Marx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.","Marx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.","Scope and Contents","Marx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.","Marx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]","Scope and Contents","Richa Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"","The Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].","Mercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.","Judith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.","Has Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.","Scope and Contents","\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.","Louisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.","Myer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.","Myer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.","Sam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?","Samuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.","Sam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"","Newton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"","Newton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"","Newton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.","Addressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.","Receipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Letter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Richardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.","Cashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]","Dr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.","Smith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.","Scope and Contents","General Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.","Smith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.","Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.","Swan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.","Tazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"","Tazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.","Taylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.","Copy of item 1, folder 51, box 1","Touro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.","Auditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.","At Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.","Tunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.","Scope and Contents","Tyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.","Major [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.","Scope and Contents","\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]","[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]","Moses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"","Moses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.","Moses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.","Scope and Contents","[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.","Drummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.","The British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.","[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.","Moses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.","Letter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.","Moses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.","Scope and Contents","Moses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.","[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.","Moses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.","John's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.","Moses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.","Moses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.","Scope and Contents","Moses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.","Hopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.","Moses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.","Moses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.","Moses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.","Scope and Contents","Moses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.","Family was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.","Moses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.","Moses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.","Sam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.","Moses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.","Scope and Contents","Moses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.","Moses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.","Scope and Contents","Moses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.","Moses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.","Scope and Contents","Moses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.","Moses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"","Just received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.","[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"","[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.","[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.","[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.","Only wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.","Onffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.","Myers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.","[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.","Moses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.","Moses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]","Moses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"","Asks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.","Moses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.","Moses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.","Moses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.","Moses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.","Having qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.","Moses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.","[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.","Scope and Contents","Bailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.","Bowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.","Parsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.","Saunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.","Scope and Contents","Market for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.","Scope and Contents","Saunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.","Saunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.","Notice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.","Scope and Contents","Stone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.","Scope and Contents","The Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.","John  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.","Scope and Contents","MMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.","Scope and Contents","MMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.","Scope and Contents","Marx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.","Scope and Contents","When Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.","Writing from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"","Comptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.","Barbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.","\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"","Barraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.","John's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.","Barron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.","Barron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"","Barron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.","Barron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.","Scope and Contents","Barron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.","Barron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"","Barron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.","\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.","Since writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?","[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.","Bullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.","Since sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.","Clay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.","Clay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]","Cohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.","Cohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.","Cohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.","Cohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.","Cohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.","Cohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.","Cohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"","Cohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.","Cohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.","Coke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]","[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.","Colt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.","Cold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]","Colt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.","Colt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"","Mrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.","Mrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?","Dawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.","Dawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.","Shortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.","Dickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]","Dickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.","Donaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.","Scope and Contents","Donaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.","Donaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.","From Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.","Scope and Contents","Elliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.","In his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.","Etting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.","Etting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.","Etting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.","Scope and Contents","Letter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.","Gratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.","Scope and Contents","Gibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"","Etting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.","Glenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?","Gratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.","Mrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.","[photocopy]","Hays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"","Henley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.","Hernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.","Heth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.","Scope and Contents","Heth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?","Holder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.","Homans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.","Statement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]","Judah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.","Judd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).","Ketland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.","Lazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"","Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.","Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.","Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.","Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.","Scope and Contents","Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.","Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.","Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?","Marx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.","Scope and Contents","Nothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.","Maury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"","Scope and Contents","Meany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.","Moses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.","Joshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.","Scope and Contents","Myer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.","Scope and Contents","Solomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.","Has John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.","Moses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.","Moses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.","Has John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.","Eliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","Sam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.","Has John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.","Moses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.","Samuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.","Myers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.","Scope and Contents","Myers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.","Myers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.","Palmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.","The details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.","Rodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"","Scope and Contents","Senior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.","Seymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.","[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.","Southgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.","[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.","Southgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.","Street reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.","Tabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.","[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.","Scope and Contents","Taylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].","Taylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.","Taylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?","Taylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.","Taylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"","[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"","Taylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.","Taylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.","Tennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.","In response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.","Turner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.","Scope and Contents","When Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.","Voorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"","Mrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.","Washington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.","Watkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"","Watkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"","Welles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.","Fletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.","Wilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.","Wilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.","Wirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.","Wirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"","In their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.","After Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.","John received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.","Sam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.","Moses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.","John has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"","Scope and Contents","Myer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.","John will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","John notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.","Scope and Contents","John wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.","[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?","Scope and Contents","[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.","[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","John sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.","John writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"","As Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.","Scope and Contents","Alba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"","Catlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.","Cohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.","Cohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.","On his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"","Cohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.","Dornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.","Drummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.","Etting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"","Scope and Contents","Gatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.","Thomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.","Johnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.","Levy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.","Levy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"","Scope and Contents","Levy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.","Lyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.","Marfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.","Mackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.","Scope and Contents","Marx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.","[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.","Scope and Contents","Marx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.","After worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.","Marx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.","Marx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.","Mason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.","Mordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.","Marx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.","Mordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?","Morfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.","Adeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.","Sam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.","[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]","[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.","Elizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.","Says that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.","Frederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"","Noah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.","Preston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"","Stainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.","Street philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.","Street has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.","Street will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.","Street presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.","Street would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.","Tazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.","[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"","Tucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.","Townes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.","Upshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.","Upshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.","White thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.","Zuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.","Scope and Contents","Jessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.","Stevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.","Fragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.","Sam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"","Sam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.","The property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.","Sam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.","Sam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.","Note from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","Sam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.","Sam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.","Sam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"","Sam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.","Sam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.","Sam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.","[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.","Sam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.","Sam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.","Sam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.","Sam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.","Sam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.","Commercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.","Asks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.","Allen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.","Sam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.","Sam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.","Sams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.","Scope and Contents","Finding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.","Both the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.","Scope and Contents","Sam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.","Scope and Contents","Sam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.","Sam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.","Scope and Contents","Nothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.","Sam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.","Scope and Contents","Sam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.","Sending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]","Sam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"","Sam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.","Sam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.","Sam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?","Sam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.","Says since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.","Sam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.","Sam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.","[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.","Cohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]","Harris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.","[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.","Letter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.","Sissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.","Etting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.","Letters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.","Letter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"","Scope and Contents","Letters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.","Letter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.","Letters in French.","Letter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.","Letter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.","Scope and Contents","Joke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.","John is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.","Adeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.","Adeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.","Letters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.","Will pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.","Stuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.","Stuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.","Congratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.","Thanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.","Stuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.","Encloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.","Asks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.","Discusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.","Stuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.","Stuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.","Stuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.","Stuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?","Is sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.","Barton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.","Letters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.","Marx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"","Says there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.","Daniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.","Frederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.","Fred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.","The brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.","Fred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.","Passes on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.","Fred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.","Frederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.","Moses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.","Frederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.","Fred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.","Lazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.","Form letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"","Henry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.","Orders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.","Letters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).","Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.","Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.","Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.","Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.","Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.","Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.","Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.","Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.","Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.","Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.","Scope and Contents","Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.","Laura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.","Laura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.","Laura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.","Since Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.","Laura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.","Laura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.","Laura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.","Thanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.","Kate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.","Sally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.","[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"","Scope and Contents","\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.","Rosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.","Caroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.","Judith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.","Scope and Contents","\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.","The Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.","[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.","Letters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.","Julia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.","Caroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.","Caroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.","Mr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.","Caroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.","Caroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.","Discusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.","Caroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.","Julia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.","Scope and Contents","Julia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.","Mother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.","Richard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"","News of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.","Julia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.","$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.","Richard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.","$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.","$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.","Julia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.","Scope and Contents","Lizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.","Julia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"","Richard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"","Scope and Contents","Julia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.","[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"","Wishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.","Letter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.","Religious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.","Religious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.","Letter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.","Letter of condolence.","Gives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.","J. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.","J. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.","J.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"","J. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.","[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.","Julia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.","Kate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.","Louisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.","Sunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.","Barton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.","Complains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"","Many rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"","Joseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.","Joseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.","Moses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.","Joseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.","Joseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"","Joseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?","Virginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.","McBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.","Scope and Contents","Joseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.","Joseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.","Joseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.","Joseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.","Richmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.","Joseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"","Joseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.","If Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.","Joseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.","Aunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.","The weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?","Moses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.","The government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.","What does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.","Joseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.","Still awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.","Mainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.","Miss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.","Julia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.","Mr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.","Scope and Contents","Talks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.","Discusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.","Lin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.","Writing letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.","Moses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.","Sister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.","Letter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.","Andren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.","[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.","General letter of introduction for John Myers.","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.","Letter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.","Letter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.","Scope and Contents","Letter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.","Quarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.","Letter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.","Mary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk","Family news, also describes at length feelings of grief.","Asks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.","Thanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.","Letter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.","Letter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.","Family news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.","Scope and Contents","Encloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","Court case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.","Includes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk","Bills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers","French legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti","Receipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.","Myers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.","Copy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.","Bylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor","Creditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","First line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"","Note describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"","Scope and Contents","Single handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.","Government documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.","Printed booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.","A bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.","John first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.","John arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.","Scope and Contents","Myer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"","Has received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.","Sam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.","Girard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.","Girard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"","Wirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.","Gray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.","[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.","Marx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.","Marx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.","Scope and Contents","Marx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.","[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.","Cohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.","Myer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"","Whittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.","Marx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.","In response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.","Scope and Contents","Since Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"","If Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.","Donaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.","Sam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.","Marx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.","[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.","The only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.","Since John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.","Scope and Contents","Marx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.","Marx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.","Scope and Contents","Parker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Etting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"","Last night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.","Taylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.","Taylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.","Taylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.","In answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.","Things have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.","Solomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.","More news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.","Refers to the Little Belt affair.","Delivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.","Clay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.","John had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.","John explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.","\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.","Scope and Contents","Moses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.","Street is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.","Says that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.","[in french, not translated]","Scott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"","Street still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.","Mordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.","Sam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?","Discussion of Judaism.","Moses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.","Moses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.","Moses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. Mother is better.","John is tired of Washington, states \"I could not have believed that the majority of Congress were so contemptible a set.\" The river is frozen so is not certain which way he'll head home. Discusses Wilkinson's court martial. Asked Etting to send down some harp strings.","John arrived in Richmond last night by stage. Received Sam's letter with news of arrival of ship from Batavia. Nothing was decided about Rose's mission by the time John left DC. Caucus last night favored Monroe but most sentiment is for Madison. Hopes Mama is better.","John just back from a trip to Carolina for money. Glad to see Sam has chosen to study law. Has received good reports of Sam's behavior and character from several. Went with Adeline to Thespian's performance of \"Lover's Vows.\" John has become a Mason.","John hasn't written for a while as \"there is so little stirring that I am at a loss for a subject.\" Was impressed by Sam's composition in defnese of Horatius. Hears reports that Bonaparte has threatened to seize US property if we don't declare war on the UK.","Everything is dull in Norfolk. John was induced to set up a ball, but the only result was a quarrel with a friend, William Nivison. He and Adeline may come to Richmond for a visit. Gives frank assessment of brothers' and sisters' potential. Asks is Somerwell to wed Miss Conyers?","Discusses buying property in Richmond and who would pay for repairs to the property.","[Friday night, October 27] From Myer Myers to his wife Judith, describing his stay in New York.","[Saturday night, 27th] Letter from Joseph Marx to his daughter Judith, about the death of Joseph's brother","Wished he could have come for a visit during her husband's absence.","Family news, Judith is staying with her sister.","Letter from Barton to his father, describing his trip to England, and the city of Liverpool.","Barton writes to his father about his visit to London.","Describes business arrangements in Dublin, and his visit to the city.","Long, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.","[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.","Letter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that \"waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners.\" Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.","Apologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from \"your poor brother, Richard.\" Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.","Went to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.","Cary chides her daughter for not writing more often.  Says she is \"still without assistance.\"  Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.","Scope and Contents","Encourages Julia to \"put aside childish things\" and attend to her lessons.","Scope and Contents","Wilhelmina and Henrietta Marx are back home and preparing for Henrietta's mother's return, her health has not been good.  Miss Wheeler is now in Richmond, the musical society gave her a concert.  They dined at Mr. Chevallie's.  Discusses why clever women are disliked by men.  The theater in Richmond will soon be completed, mentions Mr. Green and \"Cooper\" in connection with it. Discusses fashion trends in women's dresses, turbans.","[In French]","[In French]","Discusses family news, Rachel's worries for her brother's safety in another country. Philosophical letter about happiness.","Local news from Richmond, Miss Taylor and Miss Lindsey have returned from Norfolk, says they are \"rustic.\" Says Sam Marx is first in his class at Princeton College.Asks about Judith, and says they hope to see George in June.","[with letter in French from Judith Marx to George Marx on same page] Henrietta asks George to obtain some fabric for her, talks of disappointed hope of peace.","Talks about a [possible] house fire, and the arrangements for moving people and furniture, that nothing of any consequence was lost.","Describes visits to floor cloth manufacturer, china factory, a visit to Chewton Mendip, a village near Bristol.  [Letter incomplete]","Martin describes his visit to New Orleans, the yellow fever epidemic, the buildings, inhabitants and condition of the city.  Also describes the levee system along the Mississippi.  Tells of the discovery of a planned mutiny by slaves aboard his ship while near the Bahama Bank.  Has been riding around the country near New Orleans on business, and has paid W. E. Halstead a visit.","Adeline seized the chance to write to Myer, is worried he will turn tardy and sluggish in the cold. Refers to the family as \"inhabitants of the castle.\"  Captain Barron gave an account of Myer.  Adeline laments Barron's situation.  She needs harp strings.","Sam, Louisa and the children well in their retreat, but fever is still present in Pensacola. Recounts many deaths, but says it is less deadly now. Present prospects of the area are unflattering. Mobile or New Orleans would be better. Says Governor Jackson \"universally and deservedly unpopular.\"","Diack writes of the difficulty of obtaining the canvas the girls wanted, is sending buckram instead, along with cheese. Sends love from Grace and Jack.","Includes transcription of letter to Adeline Myers presenting her with the journal of his transatlantic voyage and visit to Lisbon, Portugal.","Various Myers business documents, including Brig Hiram accounts, land deed from Texas, French Vice Consul in Virginia document [in French], estate account for Frederick Myers, and a proclamation of the Chinese Emperor on occasion of a rebellion at Pekin.","Folder one is labeled Julia G. Barton.","Photocopies of Box 5 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. Part of 1998.62 accession.","Photocopies of Box 6 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. 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He attended Liberty Hall Academy and later was a trustee of Washington College. Johnston was a prosperous farmer by the time the American Revolution began. In 1776, he was appointed a captain in the county militia. Johnston's company actively patrolled against Indian uprisings, and, in 1781, participated in the Virginia campaign which led to Lord Cornwallis' surrender. Representing Augusta County in the House of Delegates from 1778 to 1791, Johnston was chair of the House committee on religion and helped pass the \"act for establishing religious freedom\" in 1786. After he moved to Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1792, he represented that county in the House of Delegates in 1792 and 1797-1798. An opponent of paper money, and a proponent of court reform and payment of British debts, Johnston supported the federal Constitution in 1788. As Augusta County's representative to the ratifying convention, he was influential in having his section of the state unanimously vote for ratification. In the 1790s, Johnston was interested in connecting Virginia's western rivers to the Potomac River. Johnston owned three plantations in Rockbridge County, one in Augusta County, and lands in Kentucky. He married Ann Robertson (d. 1818), and they had eleven children. He died 7 January 1800 in Rockbridge County.\" - Library of Virginia","The Zechariah Johnston papers includes personal, business, political correspondence to and from Zechariah Johnston. Correspondents include family members and notable Virginians of his era. The collection also includes correspondence received by Thomas and James Johnston. In addition to correspondence, the collection includes resolutions, bills, petitions, and notices of or concerning the Virginia Assembly during Johnston's tenure as a delegate from Augusta County (1778-1792) and Rockbridge County (1797-1798). This includes Johnston's copy of an unsigned manuscript draft titled \"Memorial and Remonstrance\" by James Madison concerning religious freedom and his arguments for separation of church and state. There are also deeds and property descriptions, tax rolls, business and account records, including documents pertaining to enslaved persons owned by Johnston; business and accounting records (1796-1845) of Thomas Johnston, a son of Zechariah Johnston, two letters from William Graham, first rector of Liberty Hall Academy, to Zechariah Johnston, and the will and estate inventory of Ann Johnston. Other highlights include student notes or lectures from Liberty Hall Academy, a poem to reverends William Graham and Samuel Houston, and a petition from Augusta County residents to the Virginia Assembly regarding fishing rights in the South River. There are ephmeral items as well.","Includes 1854 Washington College commencement party program, 1860 Griffin High School brochure, speeches","Zechariah Johnston's personal copy of a manuscript draft of James Madison's \"Memorial and Remonstrance\" has been separated and housed separate from the collection but a printed scan is provided within the collection. Please see a member of staff for assistance.","Johnston's personal copy of a manuscript draft of James Madison's \"Memorial and Remonstrance\" was removed from this folder to undergo conservation treatment in 2023. It is housed separately from the collection. A printed scan was put in place of the original. Please see a member of staff for assistance.","The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law.  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