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During the War of 1812, Cocke served in the Virginia militia, rising from captain to brigadier general in\n         eighteen months. His first wife, Anne Blaws Barraud Cocke (1785-1816) did not live to see the completion of \"Bremo\" in\n         1820, but Cocke and his second wife, Louisa Maxwell Holmes (m. 1821), lived there until their deaths.\n","Other milestones in the life of John Hartwell Cocke include his elections as Vice-President of the Virginia Temperance\n         Society in 1830 and as President in 1834; his election as President of the United States Temperance Union in 1836; his\n         membership on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors from its inception as Central College in 1819 until 1852;\n         membership on the Virginia Board of Public Works, 1823-1829; his primary role in the founding of the Agricultural Society\n         of Albemarle in 1817; and service on the James River and Kanawha Canal Company Board of Directors. 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Acc. 2009.131","/repositories/2/resources/9302"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 2009.131","/repositories/2/resources/9302","William Tandy Burrus Ledger","Merchants--Virginia--19th century","Orange County (Va.)--History--19th century","Ledgers (Accounting)","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.","William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","Based on current information gathered by Special Collections, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).","William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","References:","Finding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.","Fisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.","Hawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.","Knorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.","Maxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026 marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.","\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  Accessed 7 September 2011. http://www.geni.com/people/William-Tandy-Burrus/6000000008008985212.","\"William Tandy Burrus – Martha Slaughter.\" Diana, Goddess of the Hunt – for Ancestors!. Accessed 7 September 2011. http://dgmweb.net/FGS/B/BurrusWilliamTandy-MarthaSlaughter.html.","Vogt, John and T. William Kethley, Jr. Orange County Marriages, 1747-1850. Athens: Iberian Press, 1984. Pages  29-30.","Based on information gathered by Special Collections staff in 2011, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).","The ledger (200 pp., 15 pages are missing in the front, several pages are missing in back, and several halves of pages are missing) records transactions for miscellaneous merchandise, wheat and tobacco. The contra page shows payments were mostly made in cash, but are sometimes recorded as 'sundries' or other goods.  He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.","The ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.","A notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.","There is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.","\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","Some names included in the ledger are:","Jackson Mills","Charles Mills","William Chiles","Henry Chiles","Jacob Graves","William M. Daniel","Elijah Quesenberry","Joseph Chandler","Jacob Williams","Smith Stubblefield","Moses Quesenberry","John Pollock","Miss Salley Atkins","Miss Betsey Bell","Robert Terrill","William Terrill","Thomas Adams","John Page","Lewis Brockman","Austin Right","Joseph L. Hawkins","Nathaniel Middlebrook","William Quesenberry","Roger Bell","Reverend Aaron Bledsoe","William Wells","Alexander Homes","Henry Tandy Jr.","Colby Smith","Gentry Atkins","Thomas Payne","Joseph Bell","Mrs. Mary Robertson","Reverend George Morris","Mrs. Judith Embree","James Perry","Captain Thomas Ellis","John Pettis","Joseph Woolfolk","Thomas Woolfolk","Miss Suzannah Atkins","John Payne","Elizabeth Coleman","Edmond Burrus","John Smith","Roger Burrus","Thomas Clayton","James Adams","Roger Slaughter","Zachariah Sherby","Caleb Lindsay","Peter Montague","George Scott","Wisdom Atkins","Roger Mallory","Clayborn Graves","Hezekiah Dickenson","Thomas Oaks","Mrs. Rebeckah Brockman","Thomas Goodwin","Joseph Pleasants","Elisha Adams","Miss. Winney Quesenberry","Henry Clemmons","Jarrod Banks","Nicholas Bickers","Captain Thomas Bell","Timothy Chandler","Samuel Grady","Peter Hoffman and Son","Dr. Joseph Duke","Miss. Peggy Daniel","Colby Cowherd","Absolom Smith","James Smith","John Pendleton","Benjamin Stephens","Richard Stephens","John Stevens","Benjamin Cave","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Burrus, William Tandy, 1776-1831","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 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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."],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliographical Note"],"bibliography_tesim":["William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBased on current information gathered by Special Collections, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFinding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKnorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026amp; marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  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He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","References:","Finding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.","Fisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.","Hawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.","Knorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.","Maxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026 marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.","\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  Accessed 7 September 2011. http://www.geni.com/people/William-Tandy-Burrus/6000000008008985212.","\"William Tandy Burrus – Martha Slaughter.\" Diana, Goddess of the Hunt – for Ancestors!. Accessed 7 September 2011. http://dgmweb.net/FGS/B/BurrusWilliamTandy-MarthaSlaughter.html.","Vogt, John and T. William Kethley, Jr. Orange County Marriages, 1747-1850. 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He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  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The contra page shows payments were mostly made in cash, but are sometimes recorded as 'sundries' or other goods.  He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.","The ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.","A notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.","There is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.","\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","Some names included in the ledger are:","Jackson Mills","Charles Mills","William Chiles","Henry Chiles","Jacob Graves","William M. Daniel","Elijah Quesenberry","Joseph Chandler","Jacob Williams","Smith Stubblefield","Moses Quesenberry","John Pollock","Miss Salley Atkins","Miss Betsey Bell","Robert Terrill","William Terrill","Thomas Adams","John Page","Lewis Brockman","Austin Right","Joseph L. Hawkins","Nathaniel Middlebrook","William Quesenberry","Roger Bell","Reverend Aaron Bledsoe","William Wells","Alexander Homes","Henry Tandy Jr.","Colby Smith","Gentry Atkins","Thomas Payne","Joseph Bell","Mrs. Mary Robertson","Reverend George Morris","Mrs. Judith Embree","James Perry","Captain Thomas Ellis","John Pettis","Joseph Woolfolk","Thomas Woolfolk","Miss Suzannah Atkins","John Payne","Elizabeth Coleman","Edmond Burrus","John Smith","Roger Burrus","Thomas Clayton","James Adams","Roger Slaughter","Zachariah Sherby","Caleb Lindsay","Peter Montague","George Scott","Wisdom Atkins","Roger Mallory","Clayborn Graves","Hezekiah Dickenson","Thomas Oaks","Mrs. Rebeckah Brockman","Thomas Goodwin","Joseph Pleasants","Elisha Adams","Miss. Winney Quesenberry","Henry Clemmons","Jarrod Banks","Nicholas Bickers","Captain Thomas Bell","Timothy Chandler","Samuel Grady","Peter Hoffman and Son","Dr. Joseph Duke","Miss. Peggy Daniel","Colby Cowherd","Absolom Smith","James Smith","John Pendleton","Benjamin Stephens","Richard Stephens","John Stevens","Benjamin Cave"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Burrus, William Tandy, 1776-1831"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Burrus, William Tandy, 1776-1831"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":0,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-20T22:56:50.056Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9302","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9302","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9302","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9302","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_9302.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Burrus, William Tandy,  Ledger ","title_ssm":["William Tandy Burrus Ledger"],"title_tesim":["William Tandy Burrus Ledger"],"unitdate_ssm":["1801-1895"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1801-1895"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. Acc. 2009.131","/repositories/2/resources/9302"],"text":["Mss. Acc. 2009.131","/repositories/2/resources/9302","William Tandy Burrus Ledger","Merchants--Virginia--19th century","Orange County (Va.)--History--19th century","Ledgers (Accounting)","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.","William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","Based on current information gathered by Special Collections, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).","William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","References:","Finding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.","Fisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.","Hawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.","Knorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.","Maxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026 marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.","\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  Accessed 7 September 2011. http://www.geni.com/people/William-Tandy-Burrus/6000000008008985212.","\"William Tandy Burrus – Martha Slaughter.\" Diana, Goddess of the Hunt – for Ancestors!. Accessed 7 September 2011. http://dgmweb.net/FGS/B/BurrusWilliamTandy-MarthaSlaughter.html.","Vogt, John and T. William Kethley, Jr. Orange County Marriages, 1747-1850. Athens: Iberian Press, 1984. Pages  29-30.","Based on information gathered by Special Collections staff in 2011, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).","The ledger (200 pp., 15 pages are missing in the front, several pages are missing in back, and several halves of pages are missing) records transactions for miscellaneous merchandise, wheat and tobacco. The contra page shows payments were mostly made in cash, but are sometimes recorded as 'sundries' or other goods.  He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.","The ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.","A notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.","There is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.","\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","Some names included in the ledger are:","Jackson Mills","Charles Mills","William Chiles","Henry Chiles","Jacob Graves","William M. 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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."],"bibliography_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliographical Note"],"bibliography_tesim":["William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBased on current information gathered by Special Collections, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFinding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eKnorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026amp; marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  Accessed 7 September 2011. http://www.geni.com/people/William-Tandy-Burrus/6000000008008985212.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"William Tandy Burrus – Martha Slaughter.\" Diana, Goddess of the Hunt – for Ancestors!. Accessed 7 September 2011. http://dgmweb.net/FGS/B/BurrusWilliamTandy-MarthaSlaughter.html.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eVogt, John and T. William Kethley, Jr. Orange County Marriages, 1747-1850. Athens: Iberian Press, 1984. Pages  29-30.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Based on current information gathered by Special Collections, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).","William Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","References:","Finding Guide Burrus Family: Papers, 1802 – 1869. Section 1. Call Number Mss1 B9468 a 1-11.","Fisher, Theresa A. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1757-1880. Westminster: Willow Bend Books, 2006. Pages 34-35, 232.","Hawthorne, Bess L. \"Thomas Burris, Ancestor of Kentucky Pioneers.\" Genealogies of Kentucky Families From the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society: A-M (Allen-Moss). Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981. Pages 107-111.","Knorr, Catherine Lindsay. Marriages of Orange County, Virginia 1747-1810. Pine Bluff: The Perdue Company, 1959. Pages 15, 84.","Maxwell, Cheryl Gunn. \"William Tandy Burruss Family Bible Orange County, Virginia.\" Accessed 7 September 2011.      http://www.cgmaxwell.net/Bibles/BibleWmTandyBurruss.html.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1734-1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1987.  Pages 18, 105.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. The Antient Press: Virginia County Court Records    Will Book Orange County, Virginia 1821 -1838. Arlington: The Antient Press, 1986. Pages 34, 80-81.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Pamunkey neighbors of Orange County, Virginia transcriptions from the orginal files of county courts in Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri of wills, deeds, order books \u0026 marriages as well as some family lines: Lindsay, Mills, Mountague, Stevens and related families and neighbors. McLean: Gateway Press, 1985. Pages iv-v, 308, 358-359, 385, 542, 559-560.","Sparacio, Ruth and Sam Sparacio. Will Abstracts of Orange County, Virginia, 1778-1821. McLean: Rith L. and Sam Sparacio, 1985. Pages 26-27, 79.","\"William Tandy Burrus (1776-1831).\" Last Modified 18 June 2011.  Accessed 7 September 2011. http://www.geni.com/people/William-Tandy-Burrus/6000000008008985212.","\"William Tandy Burrus – Martha Slaughter.\" Diana, Goddess of the Hunt – for Ancestors!. Accessed 7 September 2011. http://dgmweb.net/FGS/B/BurrusWilliamTandy-MarthaSlaughter.html.","Vogt, John and T. William Kethley, Jr. Orange County Marriages, 1747-1850. Athens: Iberian Press, 1984. Pages  29-30."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus Ledger, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["William Tandy Burrus Ledger, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBased on information gathered by Special Collections staff in 2011, there appear to be three possible creators of the ledger: William Tandy Burrus (1766 or 1776-1831), WTB (?-prior to 1836?), or William Stevens (1773-1843).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger (200 pp., 15 pages are missing in the front, several pages are missing in back, and several halves of pages are missing) records transactions for miscellaneous merchandise, wheat and tobacco. The contra page shows payments were mostly made in cash, but are sometimes recorded as 'sundries' or other goods.  He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome names included in the ledger are:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJackson Mills\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCharles Mills\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Chiles\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHenry Chiles\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJacob Graves\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam M. 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The contra page shows payments were mostly made in cash, but are sometimes recorded as 'sundries' or other goods.  He also lists Family Expenses on page 92, Household Stuff on page 108, and Bills Receivable on page 134.","The ledger has additional notations beginning on page 194 written in a different handwriting from the original creator, the entries of which include a range of dates between 1883 and 1895.  These entries are consistent with the use of the manuscript as a ledger by the second creator.","A notation on the first page reads \"Lancelot Burrus Book, Given to him by his Mother, January 1, 1881.\"  Lancelot Burrus was a common name within the Burrus family serving as the name of both the son and grandson of William Tandy Burrus as well as his nephew and great-nephew.","There is also a bookplate in the front of book for William Stevens.  William Stevens was the brother of Elizabeth Stevens who married into the Burrus family.","\nWilliam Tandy Burrus was born in either 1766 or 1776 in St. Thomas Parish in Orange County, Virginia.  He married Martha Slaughter Burrus.  \"Burris\" is sometimes spelled \"Burris\" or \"Burruss.\"  He was the son of Thomas Burrus and Francis Tandy Burrus and had two brothers (Thomas Burrus and Roger Tandy Burrus) and three sisters.  He was a prominent land owner in Orange County, Virginia who also served as a witness for legal documents and as Justice of the Peace.  He had five daughters and five sons including Lancelot Burrus.  This Lancelot Burrus also had a son named Lancelot Burrus.  William Tandy Burrus died in 1831 in Orange County, Virginia.","William Tandy Burrus was the son of Thomas Burrus who was the son of Thomas Burrus and the brother of the William Tandy Burrus discussed previously.  His mother was Elizabeth Stevens. He married Philadelphia Burrus and died sometime before the writing of his father's will in 1836 perhaps in Clark County, Kentucky where the Burrus family had landholdings.  This branch of the Burrus family also had a number of descendants named Lancelot Burrus, including the son of William Tandy Burrus, one of whom might be the owner of the ledger in 1881.","Elizabeth Stevens, wife of Thomas Burrus, had a brother named William Stevens who is perhaps the William Stevens referred to on the name plate on the inside cover of the ledger.  William Stevens was the son of John Stevens, a prominent member of the Orange County community.  In his will, John Stevens mentions a store and house occupied by his son William Stevens.  William Stevens was born of June 22, 1773 and died in January of 1843.  He married Margaret Mill on February 9, 1801.  The Stevens and Burrus family appear to be closely connected in terms of both status, marriage, and their participation in the community.","Some names included in the ledger are:","Jackson Mills","Charles Mills","William Chiles","Henry Chiles","Jacob Graves","William M. Daniel","Elijah Quesenberry","Joseph Chandler","Jacob Williams","Smith Stubblefield","Moses Quesenberry","John Pollock","Miss Salley Atkins","Miss Betsey Bell","Robert Terrill","William Terrill","Thomas Adams","John Page","Lewis Brockman","Austin Right","Joseph L. 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Va., 1861","Railroads -- West Virginia","Rivers -- West Virginia","Roads -- West Virginia","Salt industry and trade - West Virginia.","Schools","Slavery -- West Virginia","Steamboats","Toll roads  -- West Virginia","Valleys -- West Virginia","West Virginia - Church history.","Women's history -- 1800-1849","Women's history -- 1850-1899","Women's history -- 1900-1929","Women's history -- 1929-1950","Women's history -- 1951-present","Women's history -- Pre-1800","Diaries","Special access restriction applies.","Researchers may access digitized materials by visiting the link attached to each item or by requesting to view the materials in person by appointment or remotely by contacting the West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center reference department at https://westvirginia.libanswers.com/wvrhc.","List of Bound Notebooks in Series 8:","Notebook 1 - Civil War Diary of James F. Ellis, Corporal, Company B, 15th (West) Virginia - Box 16 \nNotebook 2 - Jackson Letters - Box 16 \nNotebook 2A-K - Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers, volumes 1-11 - Boxes 16-20 \nNotebook 3 - Index to 1st-2nd-3rd Biennial Reports, Dept. of Archives and History, 1906-1911 - Box 20 \nNotebook 4 - Douglas Freeman, Historian - Box 20 \nNotebook 5A - Kanawha County Court Records, 1788-1803 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 20 \nNotebook 5B - Kanawha County Court Records, 1825-1831 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 21 \nNotebook 6 - Fitzhugh (bio of Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh and diary of Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr) - Box 21 \nNotebook 7 - Thomas Jackson Arnold Letters (includes letters from TJA to Roy Bird Cook) - Box 21 \nNotebook 8 - Granville Davisson Hall Papers - Box 21 \nNotebook 9 - Jackson Papers (includes many items once held by Mrs. Jackson) - Box 22 \nNotebook 10 - Weston Newspapers (includes material from 1800s) - Box 22 \nNotebook 11 - Bennett Papers (re J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family; see also Notebook 44) - Box 22 \nNotebook 12 - Pioneer Sketches of Lewis County (By Roy Bird Cook) - Box 22 \nNotebook 13 - Jackson's Mill (contains thesis 'The Pioneer State 4-H Camp: Jackson's Mill') - Box 23 \nNotebook 14 - B\u0026O Railroad (extracts from dissertation re B\u0026O in the Civil War by Festus Summers) - Box 23 \nNotebook 15 - Lewis County (historical sketches by Robert L. Bland of 'The Weston Democrat' ca. 1920) - Box 23 \nNotebook 16 - Oliver Letters (contains newspaper column re history of Weston, 1892) - Box 23 \nNotebook 17 - Vandalia (contains typescript re the Ohio Land Company and George Washington) - Box 23 \nNotebook 18 - Narrative of Colonel John Stuart of Greenbrier, 1798 (incl. info. on Indian wars) - Box 23 \nNotebook 19 - A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches - see Series 13 \nNotebook 20 - West Virginia Index (incl. material related to work of Commission on Historic Markers) - Box 23 \nNotebook 21 - West Virginia Review Index (incl. list of articles by RBC, and TOC for 1923-1942) - Box 24 \nNotebook 22 - Charleston Typescripts (regarding local history) - Box 24 \nNotebook 23 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 1 - Box 25 \nNotebook 24 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 2 - Box 25 \nNotebook 25 - General Albert Jenkins, Confederate States Army (incl. biographical information) - Box 25 \nNotebook 26 - Civil War I (mostly typescripts re various topics connected to the Civil War) - Box 26 \nNotebook 27 - Civil War II - Box 26 \nNotebook 28 - Civil War III - Box 27 \nNotebook 29 - 'West Virginia' by Colonel Robert White (part of volume 2 of a series) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Mason Mathews Collection (notebook pp. 1-19; transcription of Civil War letters) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Alkire Collection (pp. 20-49; trans. of Civil War scrapbooks made by Marcia Phillips) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Diary of Henry F. Westfall (pp. 50-92; incl. typescript copy of Civil War diary) - Box 27 \nNotebook 31 - Young Family Civil War Papers - Box 27 \nNotebook 32 - Stonewall Jackson (includes mostly articles about Stonewall Jackson) - Box 28 \nNotebook 33 - Civil War, No. 3 - Box 28 \nNotebook 34 - Civil War, No. 4 - Box 28 \nNotebook 35 - Civil War, No. 5 - Box 28 \nNotebook 36 - Civil War, No. 6 - Box 29 \nNotebook 37 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 38 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 38A - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 39 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 30 \nNotebook 40 - Civil War--Camden (contains Civil War recollections by Thomas B. Camden) - Box 30 \nNotebook 41 - Johnson Newlon Camden - Box 31 \nNotebook 42 - Camden-Newlon-Sprigg-Williams Papers (genealogies) - Box 31 \nNotebook 43 - Camden Papers - Box 31 \nNotebook 44 - Bennett Papers (thesis re Civil War, VA Politics, and J. Bennett; see Notebk. 11) - Box 32 \nNotebook 45 - West Virginia Sketch Book I (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 32 \nNotebook 46 - West Virginia Sketch Book II (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 32 \nNotebook 47 - West Virginia Sketch Book III (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 33 \nNotebook 48 - Ruffner Kanawha Valley Scrap Book - Box 33 \nNotebook 49 - Romance of the Kanawha (scrapbook contains maps, clippings, letters, etc.) - Box 33 \nNotebook 50 - Daniel Boone--Early Kanawha Valley (material re D. Boone and General A. Lewis) - Box 34 \nNotebook 51 - Lewis County Sketch Book I - Box 34 \nNotebook 52 - Lewis County Sketch Book II - Box 34 \nNotebook 53 - Weston--Lewis County (scrapbook includes mostly newspaper clippings) - Box 35 \nNotebook 54 - Blennerhassett - Box 35 \nNotebook 55 - Hamilton-Holt-Byrne-Newlon - Box 35 \nNotebook 56 - Colonel George Jackson and Family - Box 35 \nNotebook 57 - Washington Papers (includes copies of maps of land owned by GW) - Box 36 \nNotebook 58 - Washington Papers - Box 36 \nNotebook 59 - Washington Papers (includes material regarding Fort Dearborn) - Box 36 \nNotebook 60 - Cooke Papers (includes many articles written by John Esten Cooke) - Box 37 \nNotebook 61 - Washington Papers - Box 37 \nNotebook 62 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 63 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 64 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 65 - West Virginia Archaeology - Box 38 \nNotebook 66 - 'Wood County Formation' by Alvaro F. Gibbens - Box 39 \nNotebook 67A - Jackson VMI (contains Board of Visitors report, July 1863) - Box 39 \nNotebook 67 - Cook-Bird-Hull-Conrad Papers - Box 39 \nNotebook 68 - Kanawha County - Box 40 \nNotebook 69 - Hardesty's Lewis County (incl. Lewis, Barbour, and Upshur Counties) - Box 40 \nNotebook 70 - Alexander Scott Withers (author of 'Chronicles of Border Warfare') - Box 40","Roy Bird Cook  (April 1, 1886 - November 21, 1961) was born in Lewis County, near Roanoke, WV. Cook was a pharmacist and prominent West Virginia historian. Cook wrote several books on the history of Lewis County and biographies of Stonewall Jackson and Alexander Scott Withers, and contributed historical articles to a wide variety of publications. He also collected Civil War and early West Virginia documents and memorabilia. More biographical information on Mr. Cook is available in the \"Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.\" (see link in Instances).","The 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment  was formed in the early weeks of the Civil War when Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered the recruitment of troops to protect railroad lines running through western Virginia's northern counties. On May 4, Lee appointed Colonel George Porterfield to assume command of these forces, which were being raised primarily in Taylor, Marion, Harrison, Monongalia, and Barbour Counties. In the next few weeks, these new recruits found themselves in the war's first arena, a tactical struggle for control of the Confederacy's northwestern flank--the hills, rails, and rivers of what would soon become the nation's 35th state, West Virginia.","Composed of some of the war's earliest recruits, the 31st Virginia Infantry would see action under General Garnett, William L. \"Mudwall\" Jackson, Jones and Imboden, Stonewall Jackson, Jubal Early, and many more legendary Confederate commanders, at battles including Corrick's Ford, Cross Keys, Cold Harbor, Gettysburg, New Market, and others. Approximately 57 of the 850 men who joined the regiment in 1861 witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.","A detailed history of the 31st Virginia by James Dell Cooke is available online (see link in Instances).","Researchers are also referred to John M. Ashcraft's '31st Virginia Infantry' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988).","Granville Davisson Hall  (September 17, 1837 - June 24, 1934) worked for the Wheeling 'Intelligencer' as a reporter and editor. He also recorded the proceedings of the Wheeling Conventions, which led to the creation of the state of West Virginia. His notes were later published as 'The Rending of Virginia.' Hall also served as secretary to Governor Francis H. Pierpont when the Reorganized Government of Virginia was set up by the Second Wheeling Convention in 1861. In the new state government, Hall was elected the first clerk of the House of Delegates on June 20, 1863. In 1865, he was elected Secretary of State and also served as private secretary to West Virginia's first governor, Arthur I. Boreman. After the Civil War, Hall held several positions in the railroad industry.","Congressman and Confederate General  Albert Gallatin Jenkins  (November 10, 1830 - May 21, 1864) was born at Green Bottom, Cabell County. He practiced law in (West) Virginia and served in the U.S. Congress from 1857 to 1861. At the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted recruits for a Virginia unit called the Border Rangers and was elected their captain. In August of 1861, he formed the 8th Virginia Cavalry and became its colonel. In early 1862, Jenkins was elected to the First Confederate Congress. In August of 1862, he was appointed brigadier general. He went on to command a battalion of cavalry at the Battle of Gettysburg. Jenkins died of wounds he received at the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain. Jenkins' Green Bottom plantation house, maintained as an historic site by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.","Jonathan McCally Bennett  (October 4, 1816 - October 28, 1887) was born in Lewis County, (West) Virginia. He married Margaret Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Captain George W. Jackson, cousin of Stonewall Jackson. Bennett was law partner of Gideon D. Camden, and in 1846 became the first Mayor of Weston. He served as a member of the General Assembly in 1852-1853, was president of the Exchange Bank of Virginia at Weston in 1853, served as First Auditor of Virginia from 1857 to 1865, and served on the West Virginia Senate from 1872 to 1876. During the Civil War, he sided with the Confederacy. For additional collections related to J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family, see also A\u0026M 32, 35, 572, and others.","81, 858, 895, 1309, 1379, 1528, 1561","Papers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics.","Materials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); correspondence, photographs, and scrapbook-style notebooks of Roy Bird Cook (1896-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]) (the original letter by T.J. Jackson has been separated to A\u0026M 435); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]).","There is also an extensive series of bound notebooks containing manuscripts, transcriptions, clippings, genealogies, pamphlets, and images regarding the following topics: Stonewall Jackson, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold; the Civil War, including historical sketches of battles as well as originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; Lewis County; Charleston and the Kanawha Valley; Douglas S. Freeman; Granville Davisson Hall; Camden family; George Washington; and other topics.","Please note: Additional processing took place in spring and summer 2012. Box and folder numbers from previous citations may no longer be accurate.","Series 1. Hays Family Papers; 1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 1.","Series 2. Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry; ca. 1856-1955, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 2-3.","\nSeries 3. Roy Bird Cook Personal Papers; 1896-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 4-5.","Series 4. Miscellaneous History; 1783-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 6-7b.","Series 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers; 1793-1974, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 8-9.","Series 6. Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; 1801-1963, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 10-14c.","Series 7. Historical Articles and Other Printed Papers; 1928-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 15.","Series 8. Bound Notebooks; 1679-1984, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 16-40.","Series 9. Miscellaneous; ca. 1850-1866, 1909-1958, undated; box 41, folders 1-4.","Series 10. History of Pharmacy and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association; ca. 1832-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); box 41, folder 5 - box 42, folder 3 (includes unfoldered material).","Series 11. West Virginia Medical History and Biography; 1870-1911, 1936-1958, undated (includes facsimiles); box 42, folders 4-7.","Series 12. American Pharmaceutical Association; 1868, 1939-1961, undated; box 43.","Series 13. A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches; ca. 1880, 1915-1954, 2012, undated (includes facsimiles); box 44.","Series 14. Glass Plate Negatives; undated; box 45.","Series 15. Oversize Material; 1774-1964, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 46-52 and map cabinet 1, drawer 19.","This series includes correspondence, business papers, and biographical notes of Samuel L. Hays, his son Peregrine, and the Hays family of Gilmer County. Subjects include: the formation of Gilmer, Calhoun, Roane, and Upshur Counties; the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850; \"Stonewall\" Jackson's boyhood; early frontier conditions in the Wisconsin Territory; immigration, farming, milling, and land speculation in Minnesota, 1857-1870; Charleston and Braxton turnpike; slave sales; Early's Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864; conditions in Richmond during the Civil War pertaining to livestock, tobacco, and cotton trade; the West Virginia Capitol question, 1877; and the Senatorial contest, 1876. Correspondents include J.M. Bennett, Louis Bennett, John Brannon, Gideon Camden, J.N. Camden, William P. Cooper, H. G. Davis, John J. Davis, Spencer Dayton, John S. Hoffman, William L. Jackson, John E. Kenna, Theodore Lang, and George W. Silcott. [note: not all of the subjects and personal names listed for series 1 were verified during reprocessing]","This series includes military records pertaining to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army. Military records include personnel papers (regarding death, desertion, and discharge), financial papers (receipts, inventories, etc.), judicial materials (charges and courts martial), correspondence, orders, a company book, muster rolls, etc. The series also includes maps, clippings, photographs, research correspondence, manuscript and typescript writings pertaining to the 31st Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army, and the correspondence and papers of D.C. Gallaher. D.C. Gallaher collected some of this material on the 31st regiment, which later came into the hands of Roy Bird Cook. For additional D.C. Gallaher material, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks 26-28, Civil War I-III."," Military correspondence and orders include letters from J.M. Bennett, G. D. Camden Jr. and Sr., W.P. Cooper, John W. Daniel, Cyrus Hall, John S. Hoffman, A.H. Jackson, William L. Jackson, and William Smith. Additional correspondence includes letters to Roy Bird Cook pertaining to the regiment. Military orders are from the Army of Northern Virginia, the Army of Northwestern Virginia, Early's Division, and the 31st Virginia Infantry. Typescript writings include material related to soldiers and Civil War activities in Pocahontas, Upshur, and Lewis Counties; \"A History of the Thirty-First Virginia Regiment Volunteers C.S.A.\" by James Dell Cooke of WVU (1955); copies of W.P. [William Pope] Cooper diaries, letters, etc.; and \"Material Pertaining to Civil War Soldiers [Most of Whom Fought in the 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry]\" (ca. 1926-1940)."," Please note, typescript copies of some of the original material in box 2, folders 1-9 can be found in box 3, folders 10-14."," For additional records of the 31st Virginia Infantry, see also: Series 15, Oversize Material -- 31st Virginia Infantry, boxes 49-51; and A\u0026M 1528 Series 6, Military Records, and Series 9, Oversized.","This series includes correspondence (box 4) and personal papers of Roy Bird Cook (box 5)."," Correspondence includes mainly incoming invitations, letters, photo postcards, clippings, etc. Topics include: T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson; comments on several books (including 'Lee the American' by Gamaliel Bradford, 'Lewis County in the Civil War' by Cook, and 'They Called Him Stonewall' by Burke Davis); various areas of West Virginia history; family histories (notably of the Peterson and Rhea families); Civil War participants (e.g. General Jubal A. Early); the Civil War Round Table, Incorporated; the Jackson House (in letters from Isabel Arnold); Ann Bailey; George Washington's Ohio River trip; an exploration by James Patton; material on Fred Fousse, a Civil War illustrator; and biographical material on Roy Bird Cook."," Correspondents include: Thomas Perkins Abernathy (Corcoran School of History, University of Virginia), Holmes M. Alexander, Isabel Arnold (descendent of Stonewall Jackson's sister Laura, who married an Arnold), Thomas J. Arnold, John Bakeless, Albert J. Beveridge, Edward Bok, Alva J.C. Bond (Dean Emeritus, School of Theology, Alfred University), Gamaliel Bradford, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Lenoir Chambers, Dr. Earl L. Core, Burke Davis, Ruth Woods Dayton, H.A. DuPont, Douglas Southall Freeman, Granville Davisson Hall, Dr. Matthew S. Holt (father of Rush D. Holt), Jay W. Johns (President, Stonewall Jackson Memorial, Incorporated), Harnett T. Kane, John A. Klein (Adjutant General of the United States), Dr. O.D. Lambert, Foreman M. Lebold, Eli Lilly, Henry T. McDonald (President, Storer College), Clarence W. Meadows (former Governor), Meade Minnigerode, Judge Ben Moore, Oren F. Morton, Drew Pearson, Mrs. Randolph (Julia J.) Preston (Stonewall Jackson's granddaughter), Frederick F. Seely (Department of English, Allegheny College), Lawrence Sherwood, Kenneth Stuart (Art Editor, 'The Saturday Evening Post'), Boyd B. Stutler, Allen Tate, Albert Payson Terhune, Cecil H. Underwood, and John W. Wayland."," Personal papers include photographs of Cook and scrapbook-style notebooks containing correspondence, printed materials, and ephemera from Cook's life. Topics include Cook's time in school, American Pharmaceutical Association meetings, Cook's honorary LL.D. awarded by West Virginia University, his Kiwanis Personal Achievement Award, and an attempted burglary at his home."," Additional correspondence to and from Cook, writings by Cook, etc. can be found throughout the collection. For Cook family genealogy and other Cook material, see Series 8, Bound Notebook 67, Cook-Bird-Hull-Conrad Papers, and Series 15, Oversize Material.","This series includes manuscript originals and facsimiles, newspaper and magazine clippings, typescripts, and printed items regarding Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia businesses, Geary Securities Company (see also Series 15, Oversize Material), book reviews and excerpts, West Virginia elections, the West Virginia Capitol and capital city, and the history of West Virginia."," For material that was separated from this series, see Series 15, Oversize Material, box 47, folders 3 and 8.","Includes original and facsimile clippings on: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston; Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company Mill at Richwood; horse-powered boat \"Adventurer\" built at Coatsmouth [Coalsmouth?] in 1840s; facsimile, top of page 1, Parkersburg's West Virginia Walking Beam, vol. 2, no. 13 [October 9, 1880]; old grist mills; \"The Story of Salt,\" illustrated; Gatts Mound [at Cresap]; covered bridges; Hinkle Fort, Pendleton County, illustrated; the Mercer Grant, Mason County; Bailey's Hotel, Weston; early history of the 'Weston Democrat'; Harman Blennerhassett naturalization papers, Wood County court records; Blennerhassett episode--depositions of John Graham and Alex. Henderson, also J. Graham letter to Henderson; the Philippi Bar of the 1880s; doubts about Morgan, first white settler in West Virginia; Teays River; Spanish War Vets Convention, Weston; erosion, Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls, illustrated; the Greenbrier Hotel in 1908; Fairfax survey map and Lower Shenandoah Valley Settlement; Selby House, Shepherdstown; Claudius Crozet; delegates to Commercial Convention in Memphis; list of U.S. Navy ships with West Virginia names; Old Richards Fort, Harrison County; John L. Cole; George Rogers Clark; etc.;","This series includes individual and family papers (manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, images, etc.) of West Virginians; manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, commissions, etc. regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other topics; a manuscript roll book of a Confederate sergeant (1862); and two manuscript Civil War diaries (Confederate diary: 1864; Union diary: 1864-1865)."," The individual and family papers include material related to the Barney, Bennett, Boyle, Cook, Jackson, Broun, Burner, Camden, Keister, McCausland, Quarrier, Laidley, Ruffner, Tavenner, Tompkins, and O'Neill families, among others; and material related to Mordecai Levi, J.A.J. Lightburn, James C. McFarland, Major T.P. Moore, John Morgan, Francis H. Pierpont, Adam See, Colonel William C. Tavenner, William Tompkins, and Robert E. Lee, among others. Topics of the family and individual papers include family matters, genealogy, business, and the Civil War. Mordecai Levi (1835-1914) invented the first method of brick paving in the U.S. and was an early paver of Charleston, WV. His papers include facsimile and original typescripts and correspondence, official documents, clippings, and other material [1871-1890, 1914-1974, undated]."," Correspondence (mostly original letters) regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other letters includes the following correspondents, among others: John Echols, William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, Harman Blennerhassett, Lawrence A. Washington, Louis Philippe (King of France), Joseph Johnson (Governor of Virginia), and John Letcher (Governor of Virginia), among others. Original letters from McKinley, Hayes, McClellan, Louis Philippe, and Theodore Roosevelt have been separated to A\u0026M 435.","Includes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: John Henry and writing of the ballad; Judge Ben Wheeler Moore; Lydia Boggs [Shepherd] Cruger/Kruger [also includes typescript]; John Henry Shaw; J.E. Hanger; Caroline Beeghley; Captain Jackson Everson [Apperson]; William Henry Tappey Squires; [Josias] Hanson Link [family] [includes Captain Leib's description of Clarksburg during Civil War period]; Colonel Benjamin J. Wilson; Donnally family; Clendennin family; Huddleston family; Herold family; White family.","Includes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: Willa Hood Strickler [first female pharmacist in the state]; Prof. Milton W. Humphreys; S.B. Elkins; Boyd Stutler; Hu Maxwell; Nathan Goff Jr.; Renick family and Calvin Brown Renick; John Champe; General Hugh Mercer; and Francis Marion Franklin Smith [typescript]. Also includes miscellaneous topics, such as: West Virginia newspaper editors and publications; reburial of Chief Cornstalk's remains; Jama Shamoon, Fairmont resident in camp of Pancho Villa; road from Monterey to Pocahontas County, 1781-1782; Robert Crain and Margaret Bennett, daughter of Judge W.G. Bennett, wedding in Weston; campaign ribbon, W.G. Bennett for Governor; and Mrs. Lewis Bennett's donation of uniform, medals, etc. of her son, Lieutenant Lewis B. Jr., to the National Museum in Washington, D.C.","Contains clippings on various subjects, including: General Cox's message to the people of Charleston, General Orders, No. 8, Headquarters, District of the Kanawha, Elk River, July 25, 1861; Scary Creek battlefield [includes map]; Confederate money in Stockholm, Sweden; Capture of Steamboat \"Levi\" [General Eliakim P. Scammon], illustrated; Hawk's Nest incident [1862]; Kanawha Valley [includes map, photo of General Wise, copy of 1861 broadside \"Men of Virginia! Men of the Kanawha! To Arms!\"]; Lightburn's Retreat, Kanawha Valley 1862, illustrated; occupation of Charleston by Union Troops in 1861; \"Fort Hill\" Charleston, illustrated; Colonel George S. Patton and the \"Kanawha Riflemen,\" illustrated; \"The Dixie Rifles,\" Beuhring H. Jones, and the burning of Gauley Bridge, illustrated; Duskey's Raid on Ripley, illustrated; Wise's retreat from the Kanawha [includes map, illustrated].","Includes clippings on various subjects, such as: Hart residence and Rich Mountain battlefield, illustrated; monument to Gus Bailey of Fayette County; West Virginia's Generals in Gray, illustrated; Clarksburg, 1861, illustrated; role of the 'Wheeling Intelligencer' in the birth of West Virginia; Isaac J. Settle's Diary; preparing for action on the Kanawha, illustrated; Old Jack and Old Jube; list of issues of 'The Confederate Veteran' that have a West Virginia interest history of Company B, 14th West Virginia Infantry; \"Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864\" painting; etc. Also includes stamps and an envelope regarding the Centennial of the Philippi Covered Bridge in 1952.","Diary describes: marches and engagements in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia [including Greenbrier, Berkeley, and Jefferson County]; casualties and ordnance losses in various engagements; towns on route of march; desertions from the company; and reports of the movement and engagements of other units [Confederate and Union] [May 6, 1864-October 11, 1864]. Engagement sites include: Winchester and Fisher's Hill, 1st Brigadier General Breckenridge's Division, September 19 and 22; New Market, May 15, Confederate General John C. Breckenridge, Union General Seigle [sic: Sigel]; east of Atlee's Station, May 29-31 and June 1; Chickhominey River, Coal Harbor, June 2-3; near Lynchburg, June 18; near Salem, June 21; Frederick City, MD, July 9; between Purcellville and Snickerville, July 16; on the Shenandoah near Snicker's Gap, July 18; near Kerntown, July 24; near Charles Town, August 21; Berryville Road, September 4; near Winchester, September 19; Brown's Gap Road, September 26 [all 1864]. Martinsburg entries: July 4, 26, 27, 28-30, and August 7, 1864; Charlestown August 23, 1864. Last pages of diary list towns and countries traveled through, and distance traveled from May 6 - August 31, 1864.","Diary includes: descriptions of various engagements and maneuvers preceding Ellis' capture at Cedar Creek; names of men serving with Ellis who were wounded, discharged, deserters, etc.; description of living conditions at Camp Salisbury, NC; number of Federal prisoners joining the Confederate Army; number of deaths; and rations received. West Virginia counties in which the regiment saw action: Greenbrier, Mineral, Monroe, Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Kanawha, Fayette, Raleigh, and Mercer. Ellis' location as mentioned in various entries in 1864: Ridgeville [Mineral County?], Hancock [MD?], \"Rebs reported at Peterson's Creek\" [Pattersons Creek, Mineral County?] on February 2; fight at New Creek [Mineral County] on February 3; \"Alpine Depot, Morgan Co. [Morgan County] West Virginia\" on April 1; other April entries mention Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Ravenswood, Pomeroy [OH], Charleston; Camp Piatt [?] Kanawha County on April 26; May entries mention Fayette County, Raleigh County, and Mercer County [captured Fort Breckenridge at Princeton, May 6]; Monroe County on May 13; New River on May 10; Lewisburg on May 22; White Sulphur Springs on June 2; Fayette County on June 20; Camp Piatt on July 1; Clarksburg on July 9; Piedmont on July 10; Martinsburg on July 11; Harpers Ferry on July 15; Libby Prison on November 1; Salisbury, NC on November 4. For a typescript copy of the diary, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks, box 16, Notebook 1.","This series includes correspondence, military orders, battle reports, legal documents, clippings, typescripts, print material, ephemera, photographs, and other material. Topics include T.J. Jackson's military service, his time as constable of Lewis County, his entrance into West Point, his application for position on the faculty of University of Virginia, the Jackson and Arnold families, memorial busts and statues of Jackson, Jackson biographies, etc."," Also includes personal belongings of Jackson and associated memorabilia, such as Stonewall Jackson souvenir or commemorative coins and medals, and hair from the tail of Jackson's horse, Old Sorrel."," Also includes letters, pension documents, clippings, and financial statements of Mary Anna Jackson, T.J. Jackson's wife. Topics include family life and books written by Mrs. Jackson about her daughter and her husband."," For additional memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, see Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives, and Series 15, Oversize Material. For other Jackson materials, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks.","This series includes unbound pamphlets and reprints of articles, as well as articles written by Roy Bird Cook. Topics include the history of Virginia and West Virginia, and the Civil War, among others.","This series includes typescripts, correspondence, clippings, genealogies, maps, ephemera, pamphlets, articles, photographs, and other material."," Prominent subjects include T.J. Jackson and his family, and the Civil War."," Material about T.J. Jackson includes articles and pamphlets about his life and military service; letters to, from, and about him; court records and legal documents regarding Jackson and his family; images of Jackson, Jackson's Mill, Jackson statues and memorials; reviews of books written about him, including Cook's 'The Family and Early Life of Stonewall Jackson'; and other items. Prominent Jackson family members include Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold. (Notebooks prominently featuring T.J. Jackson and his family include 2, 2A-2K, 4, 7, 9, 13, 23, 24, 32, 37, 38, 38A, 39, and 56.)"," Civil War materials include historical sketches of battles; originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; historical sketches and rosters of companies and regiments; articles and narratives about life during the Civil War; etc."," Additional subjects include genealogy, West Virginia history, prominent individuals, the Virginia Military Institute, Weston newspapers, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the West Virginia Commission on Historic Markers."," Genealogical subjects include the Jackson, Neale, Arnold, Camden, Newlon, Sprigg, Williams, Ruffner, Hamilton, Holt, Byrne, Cook, Bird, Hull, and Conrad families, among others (Notebooks 2D, 42, 43, 48, 55, 67, and others)."," West Virginia history subjects include Kanawha County Court records; Lewis County; Weston; Charleston; colonial and Civil War history of West Virginia; George Washington's travels and surveys in and around West Virginia; the Kanawha River, valley, and surrounding area; Blennerhassett Island; Wood County; and Parkersburg."," Prominent individuals include Andrew Jackson, Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh, Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr, Granville Davisson Hall, Jonathan McCally Bennett and the Bennett family, Colonel John Stuart, General Albert Jenkins, David Creigh, Mason Mathews, Henry F. Westfall, John Valley Young and family, Thomas Bland Camden, Johnson Newlon Camden, Daniel Boone, Harman Blennerhassett, John Esten Cooke, Colonel George Jackson, and Alexander Scott Withers, among others."," Correspondents include T.J. Jackson, members of the Bennett family, Charles W. Dabney, Douglas Southall Freeman, Thomas Jackson Arnold, Lyman C. Draper, Boyd B. Stutler, and Roy Bird Cook, among others."," For additional materials on David Creigh, see A\u0026M 2201, Preston Family Papers, Box 1.","Descriptive System for Series 8:"," The contents of the notebooks are described to the item level in the Contents List.  \n These items level descriptions are preceded with the items' genre and format in brackets.","Genres include:"," article (from magazine or journal)  \n clipping (usually from newspaper)  \n ephemera  \n pamphlet  \n photo  \n typescript  \n ms [manuscript] letter  \n ts [typescript] letter  \n other","Formats include:"," original  \n transcription  \n copy (for photocopies and other facsimiles)"," Transcriptions are dated by creation date of the transcription, not the original.  \n Copies are dated by creation date of original.","Examples:"," [ephemera and photo; original] invitation to the dedication of the equestrian statue of Jackson and Lee in Baltimore, two tickets to the dedication, and a photo of the statue"," [ts letters; transcription] letters regarding T.J. Jackson's appointment as a cadet at Military Academy (This record describes a set of typescript letters transcribed from originals.)"," [other; copy] T.J. Jackson's appointment as Brevet Second Lieutenant (This record describes a facsimile of an official appointment document.)","This series includes diaries, lists, clippings, and pamphlets regarding Civil War experiences, music, battles, etc.; medical practice in (West) Virginia in the 1850s; and U.S. Presidents. The typescript copies of diaries relate to the years just before, during, and after the Civil War.","This series includes typescripts, pamphlets, prescriptions, account statements, advertisements, correspondence, clippings, photographs, programs, and other material. Topics include the James H. Rogers Drug Store and other drug stores in Charleston, WV; Dr. Henry Rogers and other Charleston pharmacists; medicines of the mid to late 1800s; the 1960 meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association; West Virginia pharmacists' World War II service; and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association (now known as the West Virginia Pharmacists Association).","This series includes typescripts, pamphlets, magazine and journal articles, clippings, and correspondence regarding the history of the medical profession in West Virginia, including James Edward Hanger (first amputee soldier of the Civil War and founder of a prosthetics company), Dr. J.L. Miller (collector of medical material); and Dr. W.P. King.","This series includes pamphlets of original and reprinted articles regarding various pharmacists and the history of pharmacy. Also included are three bound volumes of material pertaining to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.","This series includes correspondence, a magazine, typescripts, and clippings related to Adalbert J. Volck. Also included are copies of 29 etchings by Volck regarding Civil War topics.","This series includes six glass plate negatives of T.J. Jackson portraits and Jackson's Mill.","This series is divided into two subseries, general material and material of the 31st Virginia Infantry.","This subseries includes memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, the Civil War, and Jackson's Mill. For additional T.J. Jackson material, see also Series 6, Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; Series 8, Bound Notebooks; and Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives."," Also included are family trees, maps, ephemera, clippings, Confederate bonds, and military records, among other material. Family trees show the genealogy of the Lee, Cook, Washington, and Cable families. Subjects of the maps include various counties in West Virginia; Civil War battles and troop movements; Charleston, WV; the Kanawha River; the Coal River; and George Washington's travels and surveys; among other subjects.","This subseries includes semi-monthly reports; lost or destroyed property reports; captains' monthly returns; abstracts of monthly payments and stationery issued; lists of officers; payroll and clothing distribution records; descriptive lists and accounting of pay and clothing records; morning reports; and muster rolls. The bulk of the material pertains to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Digitized copies of these items can be found online (see link in Instances).","See also, Series 2, Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry.","Many items were transferred to the Printed Ephemera Collection, including \"Mark Twain's Family in Early History of West Virginia,\" by Robert Harrison Ferguson, A.M. Superintendent Mason County Schools, Point Pleasant, West Virginia (see P8616 in the Printed Ephemera Collection).","\nAn original letter from T.J. Jackson to Laura Ann Jackson Arnold, 26 October 1847, from Mexico City, Mexico, has been separated to the rare signature collection, A\u0026M 435.","\nFive original letters have been separated from Series 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers to A\u0026M 435. These are original manuscript letters authored by William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, John S. Mosby, and Louis Philippe, and an original typescript letter from Theodore Roosevelt.","\n\"Front Elevation of Lunatic Asylum, West of the Alleghany Mountains\", \"R. Snowden Andrews, Architect, Baltimore, MD\" (1859; 12 1/2 in. x 49 in.) separated to A\u0026M 4071, Weston State Hospital.","\nMost photographs in this collection have been separated and digitized -- see scope and content note for link to photographs in West Virginia History OnView. Two of the photos were separated to A\u0026M 4168, Panoramic Photos Collection: Sheltering Arms Hosptial and Kanawha Falls.","\nLists of separated materials in the following categories can be found in the control folder: Broadsides \u0026 Programs, Newspapers/Periodicals, Circulars \u0026 West Virginia Pamphlets, and Maps.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.","Papers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics. Materials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]). 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Ellis, Corporal, Company B, 15th (West) Virginia - Box 16 \nNotebook 2 - Jackson Letters - Box 16 \nNotebook 2A-K - Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers, volumes 1-11 - Boxes 16-20 \nNotebook 3 - Index to 1st-2nd-3rd Biennial Reports, Dept. of Archives and History, 1906-1911 - Box 20 \nNotebook 4 - Douglas Freeman, Historian - Box 20 \nNotebook 5A - Kanawha County Court Records, 1788-1803 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 20 \nNotebook 5B - Kanawha County Court Records, 1825-1831 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 21 \nNotebook 6 - Fitzhugh (bio of Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh and diary of Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr) - Box 21 \nNotebook 7 - Thomas Jackson Arnold Letters (includes letters from TJA to Roy Bird Cook) - Box 21 \nNotebook 8 - Granville Davisson Hall Papers - Box 21 \nNotebook 9 - Jackson Papers (includes many items once held by Mrs. Jackson) - Box 22 \nNotebook 10 - Weston Newspapers (includes material from 1800s) - Box 22 \nNotebook 11 - Bennett Papers (re J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family; see also Notebook 44) - Box 22 \nNotebook 12 - Pioneer Sketches of Lewis County (By Roy Bird Cook) - Box 22 \nNotebook 13 - Jackson's Mill (contains thesis 'The Pioneer State 4-H Camp: Jackson's Mill') - Box 23 \nNotebook 14 - B\u0026O Railroad (extracts from dissertation re B\u0026O in the Civil War by Festus Summers) - Box 23 \nNotebook 15 - Lewis County (historical sketches by Robert L. Bland of 'The Weston Democrat' ca. 1920) - Box 23 \nNotebook 16 - Oliver Letters (contains newspaper column re history of Weston, 1892) - Box 23 \nNotebook 17 - Vandalia (contains typescript re the Ohio Land Company and George Washington) - Box 23 \nNotebook 18 - Narrative of Colonel John Stuart of Greenbrier, 1798 (incl. info. on Indian wars) - Box 23 \nNotebook 19 - A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches - see Series 13 \nNotebook 20 - West Virginia Index (incl. material related to work of Commission on Historic Markers) - Box 23 \nNotebook 21 - West Virginia Review Index (incl. list of articles by RBC, and TOC for 1923-1942) - Box 24 \nNotebook 22 - Charleston Typescripts (regarding local history) - Box 24 \nNotebook 23 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 1 - Box 25 \nNotebook 24 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 2 - Box 25 \nNotebook 25 - General Albert Jenkins, Confederate States Army (incl. biographical information) - Box 25 \nNotebook 26 - Civil War I (mostly typescripts re various topics connected to the Civil War) - Box 26 \nNotebook 27 - Civil War II - Box 26 \nNotebook 28 - Civil War III - Box 27 \nNotebook 29 - 'West Virginia' by Colonel Robert White (part of volume 2 of a series) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Mason Mathews Collection (notebook pp. 1-19; transcription of Civil War letters) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Alkire Collection (pp. 20-49; trans. of Civil War scrapbooks made by Marcia Phillips) - Box 27 \nNotebook 30 - Diary of Henry F. Westfall (pp. 50-92; incl. typescript copy of Civil War diary) - Box 27 \nNotebook 31 - Young Family Civil War Papers - Box 27 \nNotebook 32 - Stonewall Jackson (includes mostly articles about Stonewall Jackson) - Box 28 \nNotebook 33 - Civil War, No. 3 - Box 28 \nNotebook 34 - Civil War, No. 4 - Box 28 \nNotebook 35 - Civil War, No. 5 - Box 28 \nNotebook 36 - Civil War, No. 6 - Box 29 \nNotebook 37 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 38 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 38A - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 29 \nNotebook 39 - Stonewall Jackson (includes articles and pamphlets regarding T.J. Jackson) - Box 30 \nNotebook 40 - Civil War--Camden (contains Civil War recollections by Thomas B. Camden) - Box 30 \nNotebook 41 - Johnson Newlon Camden - Box 31 \nNotebook 42 - Camden-Newlon-Sprigg-Williams Papers (genealogies) - Box 31 \nNotebook 43 - Camden Papers - Box 31 \nNotebook 44 - Bennett Papers (thesis re Civil War, VA Politics, and J. Bennett; see Notebk. 11) - Box 32 \nNotebook 45 - West Virginia Sketch Book I (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 32 \nNotebook 46 - West Virginia Sketch Book II (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 32 \nNotebook 47 - West Virginia Sketch Book III (contains historical sketches, etc.; includes TOC) - Box 33 \nNotebook 48 - Ruffner Kanawha Valley Scrap Book - Box 33 \nNotebook 49 - Romance of the Kanawha (scrapbook contains maps, clippings, letters, etc.) - Box 33 \nNotebook 50 - Daniel Boone--Early Kanawha Valley (material re D. Boone and General A. Lewis) - Box 34 \nNotebook 51 - Lewis County Sketch Book I - Box 34 \nNotebook 52 - Lewis County Sketch Book II - Box 34 \nNotebook 53 - Weston--Lewis County (scrapbook includes mostly newspaper clippings) - Box 35 \nNotebook 54 - Blennerhassett - Box 35 \nNotebook 55 - Hamilton-Holt-Byrne-Newlon - Box 35 \nNotebook 56 - Colonel George Jackson and Family - Box 35 \nNotebook 57 - Washington Papers (includes copies of maps of land owned by GW) - Box 36 \nNotebook 58 - Washington Papers - Box 36 \nNotebook 59 - Washington Papers (includes material regarding Fort Dearborn) - Box 36 \nNotebook 60 - Cooke Papers (includes many articles written by John Esten Cooke) - Box 37 \nNotebook 61 - Washington Papers - Box 37 \nNotebook 62 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 63 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 64 - Washington Papers - Box 38 \nNotebook 65 - West Virginia Archaeology - Box 38 \nNotebook 66 - 'Wood County Formation' by Alvaro F. Gibbens - Box 39 \nNotebook 67A - Jackson VMI (contains Board of Visitors report, July 1863) - Box 39 \nNotebook 67 - Cook-Bird-Hull-Conrad Papers - Box 39 \nNotebook 68 - Kanawha County - Box 40 \nNotebook 69 - Hardesty's Lewis County (incl. Lewis, Barbour, and Upshur Counties) - Box 40 \nNotebook 70 - Alexander Scott Withers (author of 'Chronicles of Border Warfare') - Box 40"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRoy Bird Cook\u003c/emph\u003e (April 1, 1886 - November 21, 1961) was born in Lewis County, near Roanoke, WV. Cook was a pharmacist and prominent West Virginia historian. Cook wrote several books on the history of Lewis County and biographies of Stonewall Jackson and Alexander Scott Withers, and contributed historical articles to a wide variety of publications. He also collected Civil War and early West Virginia documents and memorabilia. More biographical information on Mr. Cook is available in the \"Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.\" (see link in Instances).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThe 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment\u003c/emph\u003e was formed in the early weeks of the Civil War when Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered the recruitment of troops to protect railroad lines running through western Virginia's northern counties. On May 4, Lee appointed Colonel George Porterfield to assume command of these forces, which were being raised primarily in Taylor, Marion, Harrison, Monongalia, and Barbour Counties. In the next few weeks, these new recruits found themselves in the war's first arena, a tactical struggle for control of the Confederacy's northwestern flank--the hills, rails, and rivers of what would soon become the nation's 35th state, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eComposed of some of the war's earliest recruits, the 31st Virginia Infantry would see action under General Garnett, William L. \"Mudwall\" Jackson, Jones and Imboden, Stonewall Jackson, Jubal Early, and many more legendary Confederate commanders, at battles including Corrick's Ford, Cross Keys, Cold Harbor, Gettysburg, New Market, and others. Approximately 57 of the 850 men who joined the regiment in 1861 witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA detailed history of the 31st Virginia by James Dell Cooke is available online (see link in Instances).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResearchers are also referred to John M. Ashcraft's '31st Virginia Infantry' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGranville Davisson Hall\u003c/emph\u003e (September 17, 1837 - June 24, 1934) worked for the Wheeling 'Intelligencer' as a reporter and editor. He also recorded the proceedings of the Wheeling Conventions, which led to the creation of the state of West Virginia. His notes were later published as 'The Rending of Virginia.' Hall also served as secretary to Governor Francis H. Pierpont when the Reorganized Government of Virginia was set up by the Second Wheeling Convention in 1861. In the new state government, Hall was elected the first clerk of the House of Delegates on June 20, 1863. In 1865, he was elected Secretary of State and also served as private secretary to West Virginia's first governor, Arthur I. Boreman. After the Civil War, Hall held several positions in the railroad industry.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCongressman and Confederate General \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAlbert Gallatin Jenkins\u003c/emph\u003e (November 10, 1830 - May 21, 1864) was born at Green Bottom, Cabell County. He practiced law in (West) Virginia and served in the U.S. Congress from 1857 to 1861. At the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted recruits for a Virginia unit called the Border Rangers and was elected their captain. In August of 1861, he formed the 8th Virginia Cavalry and became its colonel. In early 1862, Jenkins was elected to the First Confederate Congress. In August of 1862, he was appointed brigadier general. He went on to command a battalion of cavalry at the Battle of Gettysburg. Jenkins died of wounds he received at the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain. Jenkins' Green Bottom plantation house, maintained as an historic site by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJonathan McCally Bennett\u003c/emph\u003e (October 4, 1816 - October 28, 1887) was born in Lewis County, (West) Virginia. He married Margaret Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Captain George W. Jackson, cousin of Stonewall Jackson. Bennett was law partner of Gideon D. Camden, and in 1846 became the first Mayor of Weston. He served as a member of the General Assembly in 1852-1853, was president of the Exchange Bank of Virginia at Weston in 1853, served as First Auditor of Virginia from 1857 to 1865, and served on the West Virginia Senate from 1872 to 1876. During the Civil War, he sided with the Confederacy. For additional collections related to J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family, see also A\u0026amp;M 32, 35, 572, and others.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Roy Bird Cook  (April 1, 1886 - November 21, 1961) was born in Lewis County, near Roanoke, WV. Cook was a pharmacist and prominent West Virginia historian. Cook wrote several books on the history of Lewis County and biographies of Stonewall Jackson and Alexander Scott Withers, and contributed historical articles to a wide variety of publications. He also collected Civil War and early West Virginia documents and memorabilia. More biographical information on Mr. Cook is available in the \"Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.\" (see link in Instances).","The 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment  was formed in the early weeks of the Civil War when Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered the recruitment of troops to protect railroad lines running through western Virginia's northern counties. On May 4, Lee appointed Colonel George Porterfield to assume command of these forces, which were being raised primarily in Taylor, Marion, Harrison, Monongalia, and Barbour Counties. In the next few weeks, these new recruits found themselves in the war's first arena, a tactical struggle for control of the Confederacy's northwestern flank--the hills, rails, and rivers of what would soon become the nation's 35th state, West Virginia.","Composed of some of the war's earliest recruits, the 31st Virginia Infantry would see action under General Garnett, William L. \"Mudwall\" Jackson, Jones and Imboden, Stonewall Jackson, Jubal Early, and many more legendary Confederate commanders, at battles including Corrick's Ford, Cross Keys, Cold Harbor, Gettysburg, New Market, and others. Approximately 57 of the 850 men who joined the regiment in 1861 witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.","A detailed history of the 31st Virginia by James Dell Cooke is available online (see link in Instances).","Researchers are also referred to John M. Ashcraft's '31st Virginia Infantry' (Lynchburg, Va.: H.E. Howard, 1988).","Granville Davisson Hall  (September 17, 1837 - June 24, 1934) worked for the Wheeling 'Intelligencer' as a reporter and editor. He also recorded the proceedings of the Wheeling Conventions, which led to the creation of the state of West Virginia. His notes were later published as 'The Rending of Virginia.' Hall also served as secretary to Governor Francis H. Pierpont when the Reorganized Government of Virginia was set up by the Second Wheeling Convention in 1861. In the new state government, Hall was elected the first clerk of the House of Delegates on June 20, 1863. In 1865, he was elected Secretary of State and also served as private secretary to West Virginia's first governor, Arthur I. Boreman. After the Civil War, Hall held several positions in the railroad industry.","Congressman and Confederate General  Albert Gallatin Jenkins  (November 10, 1830 - May 21, 1864) was born at Green Bottom, Cabell County. He practiced law in (West) Virginia and served in the U.S. Congress from 1857 to 1861. At the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted recruits for a Virginia unit called the Border Rangers and was elected their captain. In August of 1861, he formed the 8th Virginia Cavalry and became its colonel. In early 1862, Jenkins was elected to the First Confederate Congress. In August of 1862, he was appointed brigadier general. He went on to command a battalion of cavalry at the Battle of Gettysburg. Jenkins died of wounds he received at the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain. Jenkins' Green Bottom plantation house, maintained as an historic site by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.","Jonathan McCally Bennett  (October 4, 1816 - October 28, 1887) was born in Lewis County, (West) Virginia. He married Margaret Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of Captain George W. Jackson, cousin of Stonewall Jackson. Bennett was law partner of Gideon D. Camden, and in 1846 became the first Mayor of Weston. He served as a member of the General Assembly in 1852-1853, was president of the Exchange Bank of Virginia at Weston in 1853, served as First Auditor of Virginia from 1857 to 1865, and served on the West Virginia Senate from 1872 to 1876. During the Civil War, he sided with the Confederacy. For additional collections related to J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family, see also A\u0026M 32, 35, 572, and others."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Roy Bird Cook (1886-1961), Collector, Papers, A\u0026amp;M 1561, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Roy Bird Cook (1886-1961), Collector, Papers, A\u0026M 1561, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e81, 858, 895, 1309, 1379, 1528, 1561\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related A\u0026M Collections"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["81, 858, 895, 1309, 1379, 1528, 1561"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaterials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); correspondence, photographs, and scrapbook-style notebooks of Roy Bird Cook (1896-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]) (the original letter by T.J. Jackson has been separated to A\u0026amp;M 435); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere is also an extensive series of bound notebooks containing manuscripts, transcriptions, clippings, genealogies, pamphlets, and images regarding the following topics: Stonewall Jackson, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold; the Civil War, including historical sketches of battles as well as originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; Lewis County; Charleston and the Kanawha Valley; Douglas S. Freeman; Granville Davisson Hall; Camden family; George Washington; and other topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Additional processing took place in spring and summer 2012. Box and folder numbers from previous citations may no longer be accurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 1. Hays Family Papers; 1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2. Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry; ca. 1856-1955, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 2-3.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nSeries 3. Roy Bird Cook Personal Papers; 1896-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 4-5.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 4. Miscellaneous History; 1783-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 6-7b.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers; 1793-1974, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 8-9.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 6. Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; 1801-1963, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 10-14c.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 7. Historical Articles and Other Printed Papers; 1928-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 15.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 8. Bound Notebooks; 1679-1984, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 16-40.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 9. Miscellaneous; ca. 1850-1866, 1909-1958, undated; box 41, folders 1-4.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 10. History of Pharmacy and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association; ca. 1832-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); box 41, folder 5 - box 42, folder 3 (includes unfoldered material).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 11. West Virginia Medical History and Biography; 1870-1911, 1936-1958, undated (includes facsimiles); box 42, folders 4-7.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 12. American Pharmaceutical Association; 1868, 1939-1961, undated; box 43.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 13. A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches; ca. 1880, 1915-1954, 2012, undated (includes facsimiles); box 44.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 14. Glass Plate Negatives; undated; box 45.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 15. Oversize Material; 1774-1964, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 46-52 and map cabinet 1, drawer 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes correspondence, business papers, and biographical notes of Samuel L. Hays, his son Peregrine, and the Hays family of Gilmer County. Subjects include: the formation of Gilmer, Calhoun, Roane, and Upshur Counties; the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850; \"Stonewall\" Jackson's boyhood; early frontier conditions in the Wisconsin Territory; immigration, farming, milling, and land speculation in Minnesota, 1857-1870; Charleston and Braxton turnpike; slave sales; Early's Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864; conditions in Richmond during the Civil War pertaining to livestock, tobacco, and cotton trade; the West Virginia Capitol question, 1877; and the Senatorial contest, 1876. Correspondents include J.M. Bennett, Louis Bennett, John Brannon, Gideon Camden, J.N. Camden, William P. Cooper, H. G. Davis, John J. Davis, Spencer Dayton, John S. Hoffman, William L. Jackson, John E. Kenna, Theodore Lang, and George W. Silcott. [note: not all of the subjects and personal names listed for series 1 were verified during reprocessing]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes military records pertaining to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army. Military records include personnel papers (regarding death, desertion, and discharge), financial papers (receipts, inventories, etc.), judicial materials (charges and courts martial), correspondence, orders, a company book, muster rolls, etc. The series also includes maps, clippings, photographs, research correspondence, manuscript and typescript writings pertaining to the 31st Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army, and the correspondence and papers of D.C. Gallaher. D.C. Gallaher collected some of this material on the 31st regiment, which later came into the hands of Roy Bird Cook. For additional D.C. Gallaher material, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks 26-28, Civil War I-III.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Military correspondence and orders include letters from J.M. Bennett, G. D. Camden Jr. and Sr., W.P. Cooper, John W. Daniel, Cyrus Hall, John S. Hoffman, A.H. Jackson, William L. Jackson, and William Smith. Additional correspondence includes letters to Roy Bird Cook pertaining to the regiment. Military orders are from the Army of Northern Virginia, the Army of Northwestern Virginia, Early's Division, and the 31st Virginia Infantry. Typescript writings include material related to soldiers and Civil War activities in Pocahontas, Upshur, and Lewis Counties; \"A History of the Thirty-First Virginia Regiment Volunteers C.S.A.\" by James Dell Cooke of WVU (1955); copies of W.P. [William Pope] Cooper diaries, letters, etc.; and \"Material Pertaining to Civil War Soldiers [Most of Whom Fought in the 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry]\" (ca. 1926-1940).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Please note, typescript copies of some of the original material in box 2, folders 1-9 can be found in box 3, folders 10-14.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e For additional records of the 31st Virginia Infantry, see also: Series 15, Oversize Material -- 31st Virginia Infantry, boxes 49-51; and A\u0026amp;M 1528 Series 6, Military Records, and Series 9, Oversized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes correspondence (box 4) and personal papers of Roy Bird Cook (box 5).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence includes mainly incoming invitations, letters, photo postcards, clippings, etc. Topics include: T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson; comments on several books (including 'Lee the American' by Gamaliel Bradford, 'Lewis County in the Civil War' by Cook, and 'They Called Him Stonewall' by Burke Davis); various areas of West Virginia history; family histories (notably of the Peterson and Rhea families); Civil War participants (e.g. General Jubal A. Early); the Civil War Round Table, Incorporated; the Jackson House (in letters from Isabel Arnold); Ann Bailey; George Washington's Ohio River trip; an exploration by James Patton; material on Fred Fousse, a Civil War illustrator; and biographical material on Roy Bird Cook.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondents include: Thomas Perkins Abernathy (Corcoran School of History, University of Virginia), Holmes M. Alexander, Isabel Arnold (descendent of Stonewall Jackson's sister Laura, who married an Arnold), Thomas J. Arnold, John Bakeless, Albert J. Beveridge, Edward Bok, Alva J.C. Bond (Dean Emeritus, School of Theology, Alfred University), Gamaliel Bradford, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Lenoir Chambers, Dr. Earl L. Core, Burke Davis, Ruth Woods Dayton, H.A. DuPont, Douglas Southall Freeman, Granville Davisson Hall, Dr. Matthew S. Holt (father of Rush D. Holt), Jay W. Johns (President, Stonewall Jackson Memorial, Incorporated), Harnett T. Kane, John A. Klein (Adjutant General of the United States), Dr. O.D. Lambert, Foreman M. Lebold, Eli Lilly, Henry T. McDonald (President, Storer College), Clarence W. Meadows (former Governor), Meade Minnigerode, Judge Ben Moore, Oren F. Morton, Drew Pearson, Mrs. Randolph (Julia J.) Preston (Stonewall Jackson's granddaughter), Frederick F. Seely (Department of English, Allegheny College), Lawrence Sherwood, Kenneth Stuart (Art Editor, 'The Saturday Evening Post'), Boyd B. Stutler, Allen Tate, Albert Payson Terhune, Cecil H. Underwood, and John W. Wayland.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Personal papers include photographs of Cook and scrapbook-style notebooks containing correspondence, printed materials, and ephemera from Cook's life. Topics include Cook's time in school, American Pharmaceutical Association meetings, Cook's honorary LL.D. awarded by West Virginia University, his Kiwanis Personal Achievement Award, and an attempted burglary at his home.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional correspondence to and from Cook, writings by Cook, etc. can be found throughout the collection. For Cook family genealogy and other Cook material, see Series 8, Bound Notebook 67, Cook-Bird-Hull-Conrad Papers, and Series 15, Oversize Material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes manuscript originals and facsimiles, newspaper and magazine clippings, typescripts, and printed items regarding Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia businesses, Geary Securities Company (see also Series 15, Oversize Material), book reviews and excerpts, West Virginia elections, the West Virginia Capitol and capital city, and the history of West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e For material that was separated from this series, see Series 15, Oversize Material, box 47, folders 3 and 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes original and facsimile clippings on: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston; Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company Mill at Richwood; horse-powered boat \"Adventurer\" built at Coatsmouth [Coalsmouth?] in 1840s; facsimile, top of page 1, Parkersburg's West Virginia Walking Beam, vol. 2, no. 13 [October 9, 1880]; old grist mills; \"The Story of Salt,\" illustrated; Gatts Mound [at Cresap]; covered bridges; Hinkle Fort, Pendleton County, illustrated; the Mercer Grant, Mason County; Bailey's Hotel, Weston; early history of the 'Weston Democrat'; Harman Blennerhassett naturalization papers, Wood County court records; Blennerhassett episode--depositions of John Graham and Alex. Henderson, also J. Graham letter to Henderson; the Philippi Bar of the 1880s; doubts about Morgan, first white settler in West Virginia; Teays River; Spanish War Vets Convention, Weston; erosion, Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls, illustrated; the Greenbrier Hotel in 1908; Fairfax survey map and Lower Shenandoah Valley Settlement; Selby House, Shepherdstown; Claudius Crozet; delegates to Commercial Convention in Memphis; list of U.S. Navy ships with West Virginia names; Old Richards Fort, Harrison County; John L. Cole; George Rogers Clark; etc.;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes individual and family papers (manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, images, etc.) of West Virginians; manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, commissions, etc. regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other topics; a manuscript roll book of a Confederate sergeant (1862); and two manuscript Civil War diaries (Confederate diary: 1864; Union diary: 1864-1865).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The individual and family papers include material related to the Barney, Bennett, Boyle, Cook, Jackson, Broun, Burner, Camden, Keister, McCausland, Quarrier, Laidley, Ruffner, Tavenner, Tompkins, and O'Neill families, among others; and material related to Mordecai Levi, J.A.J. Lightburn, James C. McFarland, Major T.P. Moore, John Morgan, Francis H. Pierpont, Adam See, Colonel William C. Tavenner, William Tompkins, and Robert E. Lee, among others. Topics of the family and individual papers include family matters, genealogy, business, and the Civil War. Mordecai Levi (1835-1914) invented the first method of brick paving in the U.S. and was an early paver of Charleston, WV. His papers include facsimile and original typescripts and correspondence, official documents, clippings, and other material [1871-1890, 1914-1974, undated].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondence (mostly original letters) regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other letters includes the following correspondents, among others: John Echols, William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, Harman Blennerhassett, Lawrence A. Washington, Louis Philippe (King of France), Joseph Johnson (Governor of Virginia), and John Letcher (Governor of Virginia), among others. Original letters from McKinley, Hayes, McClellan, Louis Philippe, and Theodore Roosevelt have been separated to A\u0026amp;M 435.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: John Henry and writing of the ballad; Judge Ben Wheeler Moore; Lydia Boggs [Shepherd] Cruger/Kruger [also includes typescript]; John Henry Shaw; J.E. Hanger; Caroline Beeghley; Captain Jackson Everson [Apperson]; William Henry Tappey Squires; [Josias] Hanson Link [family] [includes Captain Leib's description of Clarksburg during Civil War period]; Colonel Benjamin J. Wilson; Donnally family; Clendennin family; Huddleston family; Herold family; White family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: Willa Hood Strickler [first female pharmacist in the state]; Prof. Milton W. Humphreys; S.B. Elkins; Boyd Stutler; Hu Maxwell; Nathan Goff Jr.; Renick family and Calvin Brown Renick; John Champe; General Hugh Mercer; and Francis Marion Franklin Smith [typescript]. Also includes miscellaneous topics, such as: West Virginia newspaper editors and publications; reburial of Chief Cornstalk's remains; Jama Shamoon, Fairmont resident in camp of Pancho Villa; road from Monterey to Pocahontas County, 1781-1782; Robert Crain and Margaret Bennett, daughter of Judge W.G. Bennett, wedding in Weston; campaign ribbon, W.G. Bennett for Governor; and Mrs. Lewis Bennett's donation of uniform, medals, etc. of her son, Lieutenant Lewis B. Jr., to the National Museum in Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains clippings on various subjects, including: General Cox's message to the people of Charleston, General Orders, No. 8, Headquarters, District of the Kanawha, Elk River, July 25, 1861; Scary Creek battlefield [includes map]; Confederate money in Stockholm, Sweden; Capture of Steamboat \"Levi\" [General Eliakim P. Scammon], illustrated; Hawk's Nest incident [1862]; Kanawha Valley [includes map, photo of General Wise, copy of 1861 broadside \"Men of Virginia! Men of the Kanawha! To Arms!\"]; Lightburn's Retreat, Kanawha Valley 1862, illustrated; occupation of Charleston by Union Troops in 1861; \"Fort Hill\" Charleston, illustrated; Colonel George S. Patton and the \"Kanawha Riflemen,\" illustrated; \"The Dixie Rifles,\" Beuhring H. Jones, and the burning of Gauley Bridge, illustrated; Duskey's Raid on Ripley, illustrated; Wise's retreat from the Kanawha [includes map, illustrated].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes clippings on various subjects, such as: Hart residence and Rich Mountain battlefield, illustrated; monument to Gus Bailey of Fayette County; West Virginia's Generals in Gray, illustrated; Clarksburg, 1861, illustrated; role of the 'Wheeling Intelligencer' in the birth of West Virginia; Isaac J. Settle's Diary; preparing for action on the Kanawha, illustrated; Old Jack and Old Jube; list of issues of 'The Confederate Veteran' that have a West Virginia interest history of Company B, 14th West Virginia Infantry; \"Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864\" painting; etc. Also includes stamps and an envelope regarding the Centennial of the Philippi Covered Bridge in 1952.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary describes: marches and engagements in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia [including Greenbrier, Berkeley, and Jefferson County]; casualties and ordnance losses in various engagements; towns on route of march; desertions from the company; and reports of the movement and engagements of other units [Confederate and Union] [May 6, 1864-October 11, 1864]. Engagement sites include: Winchester and Fisher's Hill, 1st Brigadier General Breckenridge's Division, September 19 and 22; New Market, May 15, Confederate General John C. Breckenridge, Union General Seigle [sic: Sigel]; east of Atlee's Station, May 29-31 and June 1; Chickhominey River, Coal Harbor, June 2-3; near Lynchburg, June 18; near Salem, June 21; Frederick City, MD, July 9; between Purcellville and Snickerville, July 16; on the Shenandoah near Snicker's Gap, July 18; near Kerntown, July 24; near Charles Town, August 21; Berryville Road, September 4; near Winchester, September 19; Brown's Gap Road, September 26 [all 1864]. Martinsburg entries: July 4, 26, 27, 28-30, and August 7, 1864; Charlestown August 23, 1864. Last pages of diary list towns and countries traveled through, and distance traveled from May 6 - August 31, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary includes: descriptions of various engagements and maneuvers preceding Ellis' capture at Cedar Creek; names of men serving with Ellis who were wounded, discharged, deserters, etc.; description of living conditions at Camp Salisbury, NC; number of Federal prisoners joining the Confederate Army; number of deaths; and rations received. West Virginia counties in which the regiment saw action: Greenbrier, Mineral, Monroe, Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Kanawha, Fayette, Raleigh, and Mercer. Ellis' location as mentioned in various entries in 1864: Ridgeville [Mineral County?], Hancock [MD?], \"Rebs reported at Peterson's Creek\" [Pattersons Creek, Mineral County?] on February 2; fight at New Creek [Mineral County] on February 3; \"Alpine Depot, Morgan Co. [Morgan County] West Virginia\" on April 1; other April entries mention Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Ravenswood, Pomeroy [OH], Charleston; Camp Piatt [?] Kanawha County on April 26; May entries mention Fayette County, Raleigh County, and Mercer County [captured Fort Breckenridge at Princeton, May 6]; Monroe County on May 13; New River on May 10; Lewisburg on May 22; White Sulphur Springs on June 2; Fayette County on June 20; Camp Piatt on July 1; Clarksburg on July 9; Piedmont on July 10; Martinsburg on July 11; Harpers Ferry on July 15; Libby Prison on November 1; Salisbury, NC on November 4. For a typescript copy of the diary, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks, box 16, Notebook 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes correspondence, military orders, battle reports, legal documents, clippings, typescripts, print material, ephemera, photographs, and other material. Topics include T.J. Jackson's military service, his time as constable of Lewis County, his entrance into West Point, his application for position on the faculty of University of Virginia, the Jackson and Arnold families, memorial busts and statues of Jackson, Jackson biographies, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Also includes personal belongings of Jackson and associated memorabilia, such as Stonewall Jackson souvenir or commemorative coins and medals, and hair from the tail of Jackson's horse, Old Sorrel.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Also includes letters, pension documents, clippings, and financial statements of Mary Anna Jackson, T.J. Jackson's wife. Topics include family life and books written by Mrs. Jackson about her daughter and her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e For additional memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, see Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives, and Series 15, Oversize Material. For other Jackson materials, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes unbound pamphlets and reprints of articles, as well as articles written by Roy Bird Cook. Topics include the history of Virginia and West Virginia, and the Civil War, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes typescripts, correspondence, clippings, genealogies, maps, ephemera, pamphlets, articles, photographs, and other material.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Prominent subjects include T.J. Jackson and his family, and the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Material about T.J. Jackson includes articles and pamphlets about his life and military service; letters to, from, and about him; court records and legal documents regarding Jackson and his family; images of Jackson, Jackson's Mill, Jackson statues and memorials; reviews of books written about him, including Cook's 'The Family and Early Life of Stonewall Jackson'; and other items. Prominent Jackson family members include Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold. (Notebooks prominently featuring T.J. Jackson and his family include 2, 2A-2K, 4, 7, 9, 13, 23, 24, 32, 37, 38, 38A, 39, and 56.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Civil War materials include historical sketches of battles; originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; historical sketches and rosters of companies and regiments; articles and narratives about life during the Civil War; etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional subjects include genealogy, West Virginia history, prominent individuals, the Virginia Military Institute, Weston newspapers, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the West Virginia Commission on Historic Markers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Genealogical subjects include the Jackson, Neale, Arnold, Camden, Newlon, Sprigg, Williams, Ruffner, Hamilton, Holt, Byrne, Cook, Bird, Hull, and Conrad families, among others (Notebooks 2D, 42, 43, 48, 55, 67, and others).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e West Virginia history subjects include Kanawha County Court records; Lewis County; Weston; Charleston; colonial and Civil War history of West Virginia; George Washington's travels and surveys in and around West Virginia; the Kanawha River, valley, and surrounding area; Blennerhassett Island; Wood County; and Parkersburg.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Prominent individuals include Andrew Jackson, Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh, Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr, Granville Davisson Hall, Jonathan McCally Bennett and the Bennett family, Colonel John Stuart, General Albert Jenkins, David Creigh, Mason Mathews, Henry F. Westfall, John Valley Young and family, Thomas Bland Camden, Johnson Newlon Camden, Daniel Boone, Harman Blennerhassett, John Esten Cooke, Colonel George Jackson, and Alexander Scott Withers, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Correspondents include T.J. Jackson, members of the Bennett family, Charles W. Dabney, Douglas Southall Freeman, Thomas Jackson Arnold, Lyman C. Draper, Boyd B. Stutler, and Roy Bird Cook, among others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e For additional materials on David Creigh, see A\u0026amp;M 2201, Preston Family Papers, Box 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDescriptive System for Series 8:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The contents of the notebooks are described to the item level in the Contents List. \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n These items level descriptions are preceded with the items' genre and format in brackets.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGenres include:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e article (from magazine or journal) \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n clipping (usually from newspaper) \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n ephemera \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n pamphlet \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n photo \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n typescript \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n ms [manuscript] letter \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n ts [typescript] letter \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n other\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eFormats include:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e original \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n transcription \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n copy (for photocopies and other facsimiles)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Transcriptions are dated by creation date of the transcription, not the original. \u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Copies are dated by creation date of original.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eExamples:\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e [ephemera and photo; original] invitation to the dedication of the equestrian statue of Jackson and Lee in Baltimore, two tickets to the dedication, and a photo of the statue\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e [ts letters; transcription] letters regarding T.J. Jackson's appointment as a cadet at Military Academy (This record describes a set of typescript letters transcribed from originals.)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e [other; copy] T.J. Jackson's appointment as Brevet Second Lieutenant (This record describes a facsimile of an official appointment document.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes diaries, lists, clippings, and pamphlets regarding Civil War experiences, music, battles, etc.; medical practice in (West) Virginia in the 1850s; and U.S. Presidents. The typescript copies of diaries relate to the years just before, during, and after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes typescripts, pamphlets, prescriptions, account statements, advertisements, correspondence, clippings, photographs, programs, and other material. Topics include the James H. Rogers Drug Store and other drug stores in Charleston, WV; Dr. Henry Rogers and other Charleston pharmacists; medicines of the mid to late 1800s; the 1960 meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association; West Virginia pharmacists' World War II service; and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association (now known as the West Virginia Pharmacists Association).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes typescripts, pamphlets, magazine and journal articles, clippings, and correspondence regarding the history of the medical profession in West Virginia, including James Edward Hanger (first amputee soldier of the Civil War and founder of a prosthetics company), Dr. J.L. Miller (collector of medical material); and Dr. W.P. King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes pamphlets of original and reprinted articles regarding various pharmacists and the history of pharmacy. Also included are three bound volumes of material pertaining to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes correspondence, a magazine, typescripts, and clippings related to Adalbert J. Volck. Also included are copies of 29 etchings by Volck regarding Civil War topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes six glass plate negatives of T.J. Jackson portraits and Jackson's Mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is divided into two subseries, general material and material of the 31st Virginia Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, the Civil War, and Jackson's Mill. For additional T.J. Jackson material, see also Series 6, Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; Series 8, Bound Notebooks; and Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Also included are family trees, maps, ephemera, clippings, Confederate bonds, and military records, among other material. Family trees show the genealogy of the Lee, Cook, Washington, and Cable families. Subjects of the maps include various counties in West Virginia; Civil War battles and troop movements; Charleston, WV; the Kanawha River; the Coal River; and George Washington's travels and surveys; among other subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis subseries includes semi-monthly reports; lost or destroyed property reports; captains' monthly returns; abstracts of monthly payments and stationery issued; lists of officers; payroll and clothing distribution records; descriptive lists and accounting of pay and clothing records; morning reports; and muster rolls. The bulk of the material pertains to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Digitized copies of these items can be found online (see link in Instances).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also, Series 2, Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["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"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics.","Materials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); correspondence, photographs, and scrapbook-style notebooks of Roy Bird Cook (1896-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]) (the original letter by T.J. Jackson has been separated to A\u0026M 435); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]).","There is also an extensive series of bound notebooks containing manuscripts, transcriptions, clippings, genealogies, pamphlets, and images regarding the following topics: Stonewall Jackson, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold; the Civil War, including historical sketches of battles as well as originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; Lewis County; Charleston and the Kanawha Valley; Douglas S. Freeman; Granville Davisson Hall; Camden family; George Washington; and other topics.","Please note: Additional processing took place in spring and summer 2012. Box and folder numbers from previous citations may no longer be accurate.","Series 1. Hays Family Papers; 1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 1.","Series 2. Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry; ca. 1856-1955, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 2-3.","\nSeries 3. Roy Bird Cook Personal Papers; 1896-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 4-5.","Series 4. Miscellaneous History; 1783-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 6-7b.","Series 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers; 1793-1974, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 8-9.","Series 6. Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; 1801-1963, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 10-14c.","Series 7. Historical Articles and Other Printed Papers; 1928-1962, undated (includes facsimiles); box 15.","Series 8. Bound Notebooks; 1679-1984, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 16-40.","Series 9. Miscellaneous; ca. 1850-1866, 1909-1958, undated; box 41, folders 1-4.","Series 10. History of Pharmacy and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association; ca. 1832-1961, undated (includes facsimiles); box 41, folder 5 - box 42, folder 3 (includes unfoldered material).","Series 11. West Virginia Medical History and Biography; 1870-1911, 1936-1958, undated (includes facsimiles); box 42, folders 4-7.","Series 12. American Pharmaceutical Association; 1868, 1939-1961, undated; box 43.","Series 13. A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches; ca. 1880, 1915-1954, 2012, undated (includes facsimiles); box 44.","Series 14. Glass Plate Negatives; undated; box 45.","Series 15. Oversize Material; 1774-1964, undated (includes facsimiles); boxes 46-52 and map cabinet 1, drawer 19.","This series includes correspondence, business papers, and biographical notes of Samuel L. Hays, his son Peregrine, and the Hays family of Gilmer County. Subjects include: the formation of Gilmer, Calhoun, Roane, and Upshur Counties; the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850; \"Stonewall\" Jackson's boyhood; early frontier conditions in the Wisconsin Territory; immigration, farming, milling, and land speculation in Minnesota, 1857-1870; Charleston and Braxton turnpike; slave sales; Early's Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864; conditions in Richmond during the Civil War pertaining to livestock, tobacco, and cotton trade; the West Virginia Capitol question, 1877; and the Senatorial contest, 1876. Correspondents include J.M. Bennett, Louis Bennett, John Brannon, Gideon Camden, J.N. Camden, William P. Cooper, H. G. Davis, John J. Davis, Spencer Dayton, John S. Hoffman, William L. Jackson, John E. Kenna, Theodore Lang, and George W. Silcott. [note: not all of the subjects and personal names listed for series 1 were verified during reprocessing]","This series includes military records pertaining to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Confederate States Army. Military records include personnel papers (regarding death, desertion, and discharge), financial papers (receipts, inventories, etc.), judicial materials (charges and courts martial), correspondence, orders, a company book, muster rolls, etc. The series also includes maps, clippings, photographs, research correspondence, manuscript and typescript writings pertaining to the 31st Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army, and the correspondence and papers of D.C. Gallaher. D.C. Gallaher collected some of this material on the 31st regiment, which later came into the hands of Roy Bird Cook. For additional D.C. Gallaher material, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks 26-28, Civil War I-III."," Military correspondence and orders include letters from J.M. Bennett, G. D. Camden Jr. and Sr., W.P. Cooper, John W. Daniel, Cyrus Hall, John S. Hoffman, A.H. Jackson, William L. Jackson, and William Smith. Additional correspondence includes letters to Roy Bird Cook pertaining to the regiment. Military orders are from the Army of Northern Virginia, the Army of Northwestern Virginia, Early's Division, and the 31st Virginia Infantry. Typescript writings include material related to soldiers and Civil War activities in Pocahontas, Upshur, and Lewis Counties; \"A History of the Thirty-First Virginia Regiment Volunteers C.S.A.\" by James Dell Cooke of WVU (1955); copies of W.P. [William Pope] Cooper diaries, letters, etc.; and \"Material Pertaining to Civil War Soldiers [Most of Whom Fought in the 31st Regiment, Virginia Infantry]\" (ca. 1926-1940)."," Please note, typescript copies of some of the original material in box 2, folders 1-9 can be found in box 3, folders 10-14."," For additional records of the 31st Virginia Infantry, see also: Series 15, Oversize Material -- 31st Virginia Infantry, boxes 49-51; and A\u0026M 1528 Series 6, Military Records, and Series 9, Oversized.","This series includes correspondence (box 4) and personal papers of Roy Bird Cook (box 5)."," Correspondence includes mainly incoming invitations, letters, photo postcards, clippings, etc. Topics include: T.J. (Stonewall) Jackson; comments on several books (including 'Lee the American' by Gamaliel Bradford, 'Lewis County in the Civil War' by Cook, and 'They Called Him Stonewall' by Burke Davis); various areas of West Virginia history; family histories (notably of the Peterson and Rhea families); Civil War participants (e.g. General Jubal A. Early); the Civil War Round Table, Incorporated; the Jackson House (in letters from Isabel Arnold); Ann Bailey; George Washington's Ohio River trip; an exploration by James Patton; material on Fred Fousse, a Civil War illustrator; and biographical material on Roy Bird Cook."," Correspondents include: Thomas Perkins Abernathy (Corcoran School of History, University of Virginia), Holmes M. Alexander, Isabel Arnold (descendent of Stonewall Jackson's sister Laura, who married an Arnold), Thomas J. Arnold, John Bakeless, Albert J. Beveridge, Edward Bok, Alva J.C. Bond (Dean Emeritus, School of Theology, Alfred University), Gamaliel Bradford, Senator Harry F. Byrd, Lenoir Chambers, Dr. Earl L. Core, Burke Davis, Ruth Woods Dayton, H.A. DuPont, Douglas Southall Freeman, Granville Davisson Hall, Dr. Matthew S. Holt (father of Rush D. Holt), Jay W. Johns (President, Stonewall Jackson Memorial, Incorporated), Harnett T. Kane, John A. Klein (Adjutant General of the United States), Dr. O.D. Lambert, Foreman M. Lebold, Eli Lilly, Henry T. McDonald (President, Storer College), Clarence W. Meadows (former Governor), Meade Minnigerode, Judge Ben Moore, Oren F. Morton, Drew Pearson, Mrs. Randolph (Julia J.) Preston (Stonewall Jackson's granddaughter), Frederick F. Seely (Department of English, Allegheny College), Lawrence Sherwood, Kenneth Stuart (Art Editor, 'The Saturday Evening Post'), Boyd B. Stutler, Allen Tate, Albert Payson Terhune, Cecil H. Underwood, and John W. Wayland."," Personal papers include photographs of Cook and scrapbook-style notebooks containing correspondence, printed materials, and ephemera from Cook's life. Topics include Cook's time in school, American Pharmaceutical Association meetings, Cook's honorary LL.D. awarded by West Virginia University, his Kiwanis Personal Achievement Award, and an attempted burglary at his home."," Additional correspondence to and from Cook, writings by Cook, etc. can be found throughout the collection. For Cook family genealogy and other Cook material, see Series 8, Bound Notebook 67, Cook-Bird-Hull-Conrad Papers, and Series 15, Oversize Material.","This series includes manuscript originals and facsimiles, newspaper and magazine clippings, typescripts, and printed items regarding Charleston and Kanawha County, West Virginia businesses, Geary Securities Company (see also Series 15, Oversize Material), book reviews and excerpts, West Virginia elections, the West Virginia Capitol and capital city, and the history of West Virginia."," For material that was separated from this series, see Series 15, Oversize Material, box 47, folders 3 and 8.","Includes original and facsimile clippings on: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston; Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company Mill at Richwood; horse-powered boat \"Adventurer\" built at Coatsmouth [Coalsmouth?] in 1840s; facsimile, top of page 1, Parkersburg's West Virginia Walking Beam, vol. 2, no. 13 [October 9, 1880]; old grist mills; \"The Story of Salt,\" illustrated; Gatts Mound [at Cresap]; covered bridges; Hinkle Fort, Pendleton County, illustrated; the Mercer Grant, Mason County; Bailey's Hotel, Weston; early history of the 'Weston Democrat'; Harman Blennerhassett naturalization papers, Wood County court records; Blennerhassett episode--depositions of John Graham and Alex. Henderson, also J. Graham letter to Henderson; the Philippi Bar of the 1880s; doubts about Morgan, first white settler in West Virginia; Teays River; Spanish War Vets Convention, Weston; erosion, Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls, illustrated; the Greenbrier Hotel in 1908; Fairfax survey map and Lower Shenandoah Valley Settlement; Selby House, Shepherdstown; Claudius Crozet; delegates to Commercial Convention in Memphis; list of U.S. Navy ships with West Virginia names; Old Richards Fort, Harrison County; John L. Cole; George Rogers Clark; etc.;","This series includes individual and family papers (manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, images, etc.) of West Virginians; manuscript and typescript letters, clippings, commissions, etc. regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other topics; a manuscript roll book of a Confederate sergeant (1862); and two manuscript Civil War diaries (Confederate diary: 1864; Union diary: 1864-1865)."," The individual and family papers include material related to the Barney, Bennett, Boyle, Cook, Jackson, Broun, Burner, Camden, Keister, McCausland, Quarrier, Laidley, Ruffner, Tavenner, Tompkins, and O'Neill families, among others; and material related to Mordecai Levi, J.A.J. Lightburn, James C. McFarland, Major T.P. Moore, John Morgan, Francis H. Pierpont, Adam See, Colonel William C. Tavenner, William Tompkins, and Robert E. Lee, among others. Topics of the family and individual papers include family matters, genealogy, business, and the Civil War. Mordecai Levi (1835-1914) invented the first method of brick paving in the U.S. and was an early paver of Charleston, WV. His papers include facsimile and original typescripts and correspondence, official documents, clippings, and other material [1871-1890, 1914-1974, undated]."," Correspondence (mostly original letters) regarding the Civil War, West Virginia politics, and other letters includes the following correspondents, among others: John Echols, William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, Harman Blennerhassett, Lawrence A. Washington, Louis Philippe (King of France), Joseph Johnson (Governor of Virginia), and John Letcher (Governor of Virginia), among others. Original letters from McKinley, Hayes, McClellan, Louis Philippe, and Theodore Roosevelt have been separated to A\u0026M 435.","Includes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: John Henry and writing of the ballad; Judge Ben Wheeler Moore; Lydia Boggs [Shepherd] Cruger/Kruger [also includes typescript]; John Henry Shaw; J.E. Hanger; Caroline Beeghley; Captain Jackson Everson [Apperson]; William Henry Tappey Squires; [Josias] Hanson Link [family] [includes Captain Leib's description of Clarksburg during Civil War period]; Colonel Benjamin J. Wilson; Donnally family; Clendennin family; Huddleston family; Herold family; White family.","Includes facsimiles of biographic and genealogical clippings on: Willa Hood Strickler [first female pharmacist in the state]; Prof. Milton W. Humphreys; S.B. Elkins; Boyd Stutler; Hu Maxwell; Nathan Goff Jr.; Renick family and Calvin Brown Renick; John Champe; General Hugh Mercer; and Francis Marion Franklin Smith [typescript]. Also includes miscellaneous topics, such as: West Virginia newspaper editors and publications; reburial of Chief Cornstalk's remains; Jama Shamoon, Fairmont resident in camp of Pancho Villa; road from Monterey to Pocahontas County, 1781-1782; Robert Crain and Margaret Bennett, daughter of Judge W.G. Bennett, wedding in Weston; campaign ribbon, W.G. Bennett for Governor; and Mrs. Lewis Bennett's donation of uniform, medals, etc. of her son, Lieutenant Lewis B. Jr., to the National Museum in Washington, D.C.","Contains clippings on various subjects, including: General Cox's message to the people of Charleston, General Orders, No. 8, Headquarters, District of the Kanawha, Elk River, July 25, 1861; Scary Creek battlefield [includes map]; Confederate money in Stockholm, Sweden; Capture of Steamboat \"Levi\" [General Eliakim P. Scammon], illustrated; Hawk's Nest incident [1862]; Kanawha Valley [includes map, photo of General Wise, copy of 1861 broadside \"Men of Virginia! Men of the Kanawha! To Arms!\"]; Lightburn's Retreat, Kanawha Valley 1862, illustrated; occupation of Charleston by Union Troops in 1861; \"Fort Hill\" Charleston, illustrated; Colonel George S. Patton and the \"Kanawha Riflemen,\" illustrated; \"The Dixie Rifles,\" Beuhring H. Jones, and the burning of Gauley Bridge, illustrated; Duskey's Raid on Ripley, illustrated; Wise's retreat from the Kanawha [includes map, illustrated].","Includes clippings on various subjects, such as: Hart residence and Rich Mountain battlefield, illustrated; monument to Gus Bailey of Fayette County; West Virginia's Generals in Gray, illustrated; Clarksburg, 1861, illustrated; role of the 'Wheeling Intelligencer' in the birth of West Virginia; Isaac J. Settle's Diary; preparing for action on the Kanawha, illustrated; Old Jack and Old Jube; list of issues of 'The Confederate Veteran' that have a West Virginia interest history of Company B, 14th West Virginia Infantry; \"Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864\" painting; etc. Also includes stamps and an envelope regarding the Centennial of the Philippi Covered Bridge in 1952.","Diary describes: marches and engagements in Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia [including Greenbrier, Berkeley, and Jefferson County]; casualties and ordnance losses in various engagements; towns on route of march; desertions from the company; and reports of the movement and engagements of other units [Confederate and Union] [May 6, 1864-October 11, 1864]. Engagement sites include: Winchester and Fisher's Hill, 1st Brigadier General Breckenridge's Division, September 19 and 22; New Market, May 15, Confederate General John C. Breckenridge, Union General Seigle [sic: Sigel]; east of Atlee's Station, May 29-31 and June 1; Chickhominey River, Coal Harbor, June 2-3; near Lynchburg, June 18; near Salem, June 21; Frederick City, MD, July 9; between Purcellville and Snickerville, July 16; on the Shenandoah near Snicker's Gap, July 18; near Kerntown, July 24; near Charles Town, August 21; Berryville Road, September 4; near Winchester, September 19; Brown's Gap Road, September 26 [all 1864]. Martinsburg entries: July 4, 26, 27, 28-30, and August 7, 1864; Charlestown August 23, 1864. Last pages of diary list towns and countries traveled through, and distance traveled from May 6 - August 31, 1864.","Diary includes: descriptions of various engagements and maneuvers preceding Ellis' capture at Cedar Creek; names of men serving with Ellis who were wounded, discharged, deserters, etc.; description of living conditions at Camp Salisbury, NC; number of Federal prisoners joining the Confederate Army; number of deaths; and rations received. West Virginia counties in which the regiment saw action: Greenbrier, Mineral, Monroe, Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Kanawha, Fayette, Raleigh, and Mercer. Ellis' location as mentioned in various entries in 1864: Ridgeville [Mineral County?], Hancock [MD?], \"Rebs reported at Peterson's Creek\" [Pattersons Creek, Mineral County?] on February 2; fight at New Creek [Mineral County] on February 3; \"Alpine Depot, Morgan Co. [Morgan County] West Virginia\" on April 1; other April entries mention Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Ravenswood, Pomeroy [OH], Charleston; Camp Piatt [?] Kanawha County on April 26; May entries mention Fayette County, Raleigh County, and Mercer County [captured Fort Breckenridge at Princeton, May 6]; Monroe County on May 13; New River on May 10; Lewisburg on May 22; White Sulphur Springs on June 2; Fayette County on June 20; Camp Piatt on July 1; Clarksburg on July 9; Piedmont on July 10; Martinsburg on July 11; Harpers Ferry on July 15; Libby Prison on November 1; Salisbury, NC on November 4. For a typescript copy of the diary, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks, box 16, Notebook 1.","This series includes correspondence, military orders, battle reports, legal documents, clippings, typescripts, print material, ephemera, photographs, and other material. Topics include T.J. Jackson's military service, his time as constable of Lewis County, his entrance into West Point, his application for position on the faculty of University of Virginia, the Jackson and Arnold families, memorial busts and statues of Jackson, Jackson biographies, etc."," Also includes personal belongings of Jackson and associated memorabilia, such as Stonewall Jackson souvenir or commemorative coins and medals, and hair from the tail of Jackson's horse, Old Sorrel."," Also includes letters, pension documents, clippings, and financial statements of Mary Anna Jackson, T.J. Jackson's wife. Topics include family life and books written by Mrs. Jackson about her daughter and her husband."," For additional memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, see Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives, and Series 15, Oversize Material. For other Jackson materials, see also Series 8, Bound Notebooks.","This series includes unbound pamphlets and reprints of articles, as well as articles written by Roy Bird Cook. Topics include the history of Virginia and West Virginia, and the Civil War, among others.","This series includes typescripts, correspondence, clippings, genealogies, maps, ephemera, pamphlets, articles, photographs, and other material."," Prominent subjects include T.J. Jackson and his family, and the Civil War."," Material about T.J. Jackson includes articles and pamphlets about his life and military service; letters to, from, and about him; court records and legal documents regarding Jackson and his family; images of Jackson, Jackson's Mill, Jackson statues and memorials; reviews of books written about him, including Cook's 'The Family and Early Life of Stonewall Jackson'; and other items. Prominent Jackson family members include Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold. (Notebooks prominently featuring T.J. Jackson and his family include 2, 2A-2K, 4, 7, 9, 13, 23, 24, 32, 37, 38, 38A, 39, and 56.)"," Civil War materials include historical sketches of battles; originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; historical sketches and rosters of companies and regiments; articles and narratives about life during the Civil War; etc."," Additional subjects include genealogy, West Virginia history, prominent individuals, the Virginia Military Institute, Weston newspapers, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the West Virginia Commission on Historic Markers."," Genealogical subjects include the Jackson, Neale, Arnold, Camden, Newlon, Sprigg, Williams, Ruffner, Hamilton, Holt, Byrne, Cook, Bird, Hull, and Conrad families, among others (Notebooks 2D, 42, 43, 48, 55, 67, and others)."," West Virginia history subjects include Kanawha County Court records; Lewis County; Weston; Charleston; colonial and Civil War history of West Virginia; George Washington's travels and surveys in and around West Virginia; the Kanawha River, valley, and surrounding area; Blennerhassett Island; Wood County; and Parkersburg."," Prominent individuals include Andrew Jackson, Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh, Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr, Granville Davisson Hall, Jonathan McCally Bennett and the Bennett family, Colonel John Stuart, General Albert Jenkins, David Creigh, Mason Mathews, Henry F. Westfall, John Valley Young and family, Thomas Bland Camden, Johnson Newlon Camden, Daniel Boone, Harman Blennerhassett, John Esten Cooke, Colonel George Jackson, and Alexander Scott Withers, among others."," Correspondents include T.J. Jackson, members of the Bennett family, Charles W. Dabney, Douglas Southall Freeman, Thomas Jackson Arnold, Lyman C. Draper, Boyd B. Stutler, and Roy Bird Cook, among others."," For additional materials on David Creigh, see A\u0026M 2201, Preston Family Papers, Box 1.","Descriptive System for Series 8:"," The contents of the notebooks are described to the item level in the Contents List.  \n These items level descriptions are preceded with the items' genre and format in brackets.","Genres include:"," article (from magazine or journal)  \n clipping (usually from newspaper)  \n ephemera  \n pamphlet  \n photo  \n typescript  \n ms [manuscript] letter  \n ts [typescript] letter  \n other","Formats include:"," original  \n transcription  \n copy (for photocopies and other facsimiles)"," Transcriptions are dated by creation date of the transcription, not the original.  \n Copies are dated by creation date of original.","Examples:"," [ephemera and photo; original] invitation to the dedication of the equestrian statue of Jackson and Lee in Baltimore, two tickets to the dedication, and a photo of the statue"," [ts letters; transcription] letters regarding T.J. Jackson's appointment as a cadet at Military Academy (This record describes a set of typescript letters transcribed from originals.)"," [other; copy] T.J. Jackson's appointment as Brevet Second Lieutenant (This record describes a facsimile of an official appointment document.)","This series includes diaries, lists, clippings, and pamphlets regarding Civil War experiences, music, battles, etc.; medical practice in (West) Virginia in the 1850s; and U.S. Presidents. The typescript copies of diaries relate to the years just before, during, and after the Civil War.","This series includes typescripts, pamphlets, prescriptions, account statements, advertisements, correspondence, clippings, photographs, programs, and other material. Topics include the James H. Rogers Drug Store and other drug stores in Charleston, WV; Dr. Henry Rogers and other Charleston pharmacists; medicines of the mid to late 1800s; the 1960 meeting of the American Pharmaceutical Association; West Virginia pharmacists' World War II service; and the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association (now known as the West Virginia Pharmacists Association).","This series includes typescripts, pamphlets, magazine and journal articles, clippings, and correspondence regarding the history of the medical profession in West Virginia, including James Edward Hanger (first amputee soldier of the Civil War and founder of a prosthetics company), Dr. J.L. Miller (collector of medical material); and Dr. W.P. King.","This series includes pamphlets of original and reprinted articles regarding various pharmacists and the history of pharmacy. Also included are three bound volumes of material pertaining to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.","This series includes correspondence, a magazine, typescripts, and clippings related to Adalbert J. Volck. Also included are copies of 29 etchings by Volck regarding Civil War topics.","This series includes six glass plate negatives of T.J. Jackson portraits and Jackson's Mill.","This series is divided into two subseries, general material and material of the 31st Virginia Infantry.","This subseries includes memorabilia, sheet music, newspapers, and images related to T.J. Jackson, the Civil War, and Jackson's Mill. For additional T.J. Jackson material, see also Series 6, Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers; Series 8, Bound Notebooks; and Series 14, Glass Plate Negatives."," Also included are family trees, maps, ephemera, clippings, Confederate bonds, and military records, among other material. Family trees show the genealogy of the Lee, Cook, Washington, and Cable families. Subjects of the maps include various counties in West Virginia; Civil War battles and troop movements; Charleston, WV; the Kanawha River; the Coal River; and George Washington's travels and surveys; among other subjects.","This subseries includes semi-monthly reports; lost or destroyed property reports; captains' monthly returns; abstracts of monthly payments and stationery issued; lists of officers; payroll and clothing distribution records; descriptive lists and accounting of pay and clothing records; morning reports; and muster rolls. The bulk of the material pertains to the 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Digitized copies of these items can be found online (see link in Instances).","See also, Series 2, Records of the 31st Virginia Infantry."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMany items were transferred to the Printed Ephemera Collection, including \"Mark Twain's Family in Early History of West Virginia,\" by Robert Harrison Ferguson, A.M. Superintendent Mason County Schools, Point Pleasant, West Virginia (see P8616 in the Printed Ephemera Collection).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nAn original letter from T.J. Jackson to Laura Ann Jackson Arnold, 26 October 1847, from Mexico City, Mexico, has been separated to the rare signature collection, A\u0026amp;M 435.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nFive original letters have been separated from Series 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers to A\u0026amp;M 435. These are original manuscript letters authored by William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, John S. Mosby, and Louis Philippe, and an original typescript letter from Theodore Roosevelt.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n\"Front Elevation of Lunatic Asylum, West of the Alleghany Mountains\", \"R. Snowden Andrews, Architect, Baltimore, MD\" (1859; 12 1/2 in. x 49 in.) separated to A\u0026amp;M 4071, Weston State Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nMost photographs in this collection have been separated and digitized -- see scope and content note for link to photographs in West Virginia History OnView. Two of the photos were separated to A\u0026amp;M 4168, Panoramic Photos Collection: Sheltering Arms Hosptial and Kanawha Falls.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nLists of separated materials in the following categories can be found in the control folder: Broadsides \u0026amp; Programs, Newspapers/Periodicals, Circulars \u0026amp; West Virginia Pamphlets, and Maps.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Many items were transferred to the Printed Ephemera Collection, including \"Mark Twain's Family in Early History of West Virginia,\" by Robert Harrison Ferguson, A.M. Superintendent Mason County Schools, Point Pleasant, West Virginia (see P8616 in the Printed Ephemera Collection).","\nAn original letter from T.J. Jackson to Laura Ann Jackson Arnold, 26 October 1847, from Mexico City, Mexico, has been separated to the rare signature collection, A\u0026M 435.","\nFive original letters have been separated from Series 5. Individual, Family, and Civil War History Papers to A\u0026M 435. These are original manuscript letters authored by William McKinley, Rutherford B. Hayes, George McClellan, John S. Mosby, and Louis Philippe, and an original typescript letter from Theodore Roosevelt.","\n\"Front Elevation of Lunatic Asylum, West of the Alleghany Mountains\", \"R. Snowden Andrews, Architect, Baltimore, MD\" (1859; 12 1/2 in. x 49 in.) separated to A\u0026M 4071, Weston State Hospital.","\nMost photographs in this collection have been separated and digitized -- see scope and content note for link to photographs in West Virginia History OnView. Two of the photos were separated to A\u0026M 4168, Panoramic Photos Collection: Sheltering Arms Hosptial and Kanawha Falls.","\nLists of separated materials in the following categories can be found in the control folder: Broadsides \u0026 Programs, Newspapers/Periodicals, Circulars \u0026 West Virginia Pamphlets, and Maps."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_3ccc07af556ba9d4c7990eed73312fc9\"\u003ePapers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics. Materials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]). There is also an extensive series of bound notebooks containing manuscripts, transcriptions, clippings, genealogies, pamphlets, and images regarding the following topics: Stonewall Jackson, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold; the Civil War, including historical sketches of battles as well as originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; Lewis County; Charleston and the Kanawha Valley; Douglas S. Freeman; Granville Davisson Hall; Camden family; George Washington; and other topics.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Papers collected by Roy Bird Cook, a Lewis County native and Charleston pharmacist, who in his role as historian, researcher, and author, was a pioneering and effective advocate for the preservation of West Virginia history. This collection includes the papers he collected in connection with his research, including documentation of the Civil War in West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson and his family, and genealogy of North Central West Virginia, among other topics. Materials include letters and papers of the Hays family, including Samuel L. and Peregrine Hays of Gilmer County (1836-1884, 1952-1962, undated [includes facsimiles]); records of the Confederate 31st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and later correspondence, clippings, and papers about the regiment and its members (ca. 1856-1955, undated [includes facsimiles]); various collections of individual and family papers and Civil War correspondence (1793-1974, undated [includes facsimiles]); original and copies of Stonewall Jackson letters and papers, as well as papers pertaining to Jackson family members (1801-1963, undated [includes facsimiles]); and materials related to the history of pharmacy and medicine, with a special focus on West Virginia (ca. 1832-1961, undated [includes facsimiles]). There is also an extensive series of bound notebooks containing manuscripts, transcriptions, clippings, genealogies, pamphlets, and images regarding the following topics: Stonewall Jackson, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Colonel George Jackson, and Thomas Jackson Arnold; the Civil War, including historical sketches of battles as well as originals and copies of soldiers' diaries, journals, and letters; Lewis County; Charleston and the Kanawha Valley; Douglas S. Freeman; Granville Davisson Hall; Camden family; George Washington; and other topics."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_e37bcc605bdcccbb7485ff3cacdfccb0\"\u003eWest Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536  / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. 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(George Wesley), 1845-1925","Bennett, Jonathan McCally, 1816-1887.","Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820","Boreman, Arthur Inghram, 1823-1896","Brown, John, 1800-1859","Camden, Mary Belt Sprigg.","Camden, Thomas Bland, 1829-1910","Cook, Roy Bird, 1886-1961","Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886.","Cooper, William P.","Cox, Jacob D (Jacob Dolson), 1828-1900","Crook, George, 1828-1890","Davis, Henry Gassaway, 1823-1916","Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894","Ellis, James F.","Faulkner, Charles James, 1806-1884","Freeman, Douglas Southall, 1886-1953","Gallaher, D.C.","Hall, Granville Davisson, 1837-1934","Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893","Hays, Peregrine.","Hays, Samuel L.","Hill, D. H. (Daniel Harvey), 1821-1889","Hubbard, C. D. (Chester Dorman), 1814-1891","Imboden, John D. (John Daniel), 1823-1895","Jackson, George.","Jackson, J.J.","Jackson, Mary Anna, 1831-1915","Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863","Jenkins, Albert Gallatin, 1830-1864","Kenna, John Edward, 1848-1893","Letcher, John, 1813-1884","Levi, Mordecai.","Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson, 1824-1901.","MacCorkle, William Alexander, 1857-1930","Mastin, John A.","McCausland, John, 1836-1927","McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885","McFarland, James C.","McKinley, William, 1843-1901","Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916","Pierpont, Francis Harrison, 1814-1899","Scott, Nathan Bay, 1842-1924","Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Withers, Alexander Scott, 1792-1865"],"names_ssim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center","American Pharmaceutical Association","Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 22nd. Company B","Confederate States of America. Army. 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(Chester Dorman), 1814-1891","Imboden, John D. (John Daniel), 1823-1895","Jackson, George.","Jackson, J.J.","Jackson, Mary Anna, 1831-1915","Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863","Jenkins, Albert Gallatin, 1830-1864","Kenna, John Edward, 1848-1893","Letcher, John, 1813-1884","Levi, Mordecai.","Lightburn, Joseph Andrew Jackson, 1824-1901.","MacCorkle, William Alexander, 1857-1930","Mastin, John A.","McCausland, John, 1836-1927","McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885","McFarland, James C.","McKinley, William, 1843-1901","Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916","Pierpont, Francis Harrison, 1814-1899","Scott, Nathan Bay, 1842-1924","Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Withers, Alexander Scott, 1792-1865"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":3461,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T00:49:43.882Z","arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eList of Bound Notebooks in Series 8:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNotebook 1 - Civil War Diary of James F. Ellis, Corporal, Company B, 15th (West) Virginia - Box 16\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 2 - Jackson Letters - Box 16\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 2A-K - Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson Papers, volumes 1-11 - Boxes 16-20\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 3 - Index to 1st-2nd-3rd Biennial Reports, Dept. of Archives and History, 1906-1911 - Box 20\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 4 - Douglas Freeman, Historian - Box 20\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 5A - Kanawha County Court Records, 1788-1803 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 20\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 5B - Kanawha County Court Records, 1825-1831 (contains typescript transcriptions) - Box 21\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 6 - Fitzhugh (bio of Judge Nicholas Fitzhugh and diary of Henrietta Fitzhugh Barr) - Box 21\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 7 - Thomas Jackson Arnold Letters (includes letters from TJA to Roy Bird Cook) - Box 21\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 8 - Granville Davisson Hall Papers - Box 21\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 9 - Jackson Papers (includes many items once held by Mrs. Jackson) - Box 22\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 10 - Weston Newspapers (includes material from 1800s) - Box 22\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 11 - Bennett Papers (re J.M. Bennett and the Bennett family; see also Notebook 44) - Box 22\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 12 - Pioneer Sketches of Lewis County (By Roy Bird Cook) - Box 22\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 13 - Jackson's Mill (contains thesis 'The Pioneer State 4-H Camp: Jackson's Mill') - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 14 - B\u0026amp;O Railroad (extracts from dissertation re B\u0026amp;O in the Civil War by Festus Summers) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 15 - Lewis County (historical sketches by Robert L. Bland of 'The Weston Democrat' ca. 1920) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 16 - Oliver Letters (contains newspaper column re history of Weston, 1892) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 17 - Vandalia (contains typescript re the Ohio Land Company and George Washington) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 18 - Narrative of Colonel John Stuart of Greenbrier, 1798 (incl. info. on Indian wars) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 19 - A.J. Volck Confederate Sketches - see Series 13\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 20 - West Virginia Index (incl. material related to work of Commission on Historic Markers) - Box 23\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 21 - West Virginia Review Index (incl. list of articles by RBC, and TOC for 1923-1942) - Box 24\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 22 - Charleston Typescripts (regarding local history) - Box 24\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 23 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 1 - Box 25\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 24 - Stonewall Jackson Pamphlets, number 2 - Box 25\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 25 - General Albert Jenkins, Confederate States Army (incl. biographical information) - Box 25\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 26 - Civil War I (mostly typescripts re various topics connected to the Civil War) - Box 26\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 27 - Civil War II - Box 26\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 28 - Civil War III - Box 27\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 29 - 'West Virginia' by Colonel Robert White (part of volume 2 of a series) - Box 27\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 30 - Mason Mathews Collection (notebook pp. 1-19; transcription of Civil War letters) - Box 27\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 30 - Alkire Collection (pp. 20-49; trans. of Civil War scrapbooks made by Marcia Phillips) - Box 27\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\nNotebook 30 - Diary of Henry F. 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These items give an overview of the types of goods purchased and the price of these purchases during the nineteenth century.","Receipt for William W. Beadles, Farmers Bank, Richmond, Virginia, December 17, 1844. Signed by Stuart Morris.","Payment to J.S. New for shoe leather from M. Branch estate per Mares \u0026 Christian and E.W. Branch.  November 1856.","Receipt for coal from P.C. Laurs at 10 cents per bushel.  August 28, 1848.","Invoice of clothing bought of [illegible] by F.W. Deven. February 20, 1856. Location unknown.","Receipt for ticket paid in Fort Republic, Virginia to Southern Express Company. December 2, 1898.","Receipt and invoice for household items bought from Alexander Nott and Binford and Norman. Richmond, Virginia. 1848.","Receipt for Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7, bought from Frank Taylor of Thompson and [unclear]. 1831 or 1851.","Three receipts for shipping bundles of paper with Sloop Lewis and Sloop Aetna. Receipt for rent from heirs of James M.Varnum. Possibly Washington, D.C. and New York. 1833 and 1837.","S.G. Fauntling Invoice for purchases from Dunn \u0026 Burch. 3 pages listing mostly groceries and general store items. April-December 1889.","Tax receipt for payment in full of tax for 1834 by John Fleming. Location unknown.","Givandon, R. Receipt for sessions in penmanship from Levi Dolbear, $10.00. Natchez. February 3, 1848.","Order slip for corn written to William Spencer by Dabney Hill asking him to give a bushel to William Evans. September 6, 1843.","Receipt for a curry comb and chisel bought from B.H. Powell. January 24,1848.","Receipt for Archibald Hollen by Elias Hollen for $5 payment to Daniel Thomas. September 30, 1868. Location unknown.","Invoice with debits and credits noted for Susanna Hubard from Rives, Thornton \u0026 Gilliam for general store items. 1817-1818. Other names mentioned are Edward Carrington, William Akins and John W. Maury. Location unknown.","Invoice for E.S. Hyde from Henry May \u0026 Brother, Baltimore, Maryland for a watch related items. May 25, 1858.","List of interest payments from various people in 1859, notes on payments from 1857-1858, and invoice for 16 yards of \"cassmir\" from Paynter, Davis \u0026 Co., Baltimore, Maryland, March 26, 1861.","Check sent by James F. Leitch \u0026 Company, Liverpool to John Mutts \u0026 Co. for one thousand poinds sterling in London. January 7, 1817, Virginia Manchester. \"Chambers \u0026 Co., 48 Wall St, New York\" is printed on edge.","Receipts for Jacob Lineweaver, Rockingham County, Virginia. Includes a receipt/invoice for general store items, a receipt with Isaac Good for crocks of pudding and a receipt for a subscription to the Rockingham Register. 1858, 1870 and undated.","Receipt for $200 from John Mayo for \"in part of my claim upon the Manchester Mills,\" signed by Eliza A.Mayo, March 28, 1811.","Two bank notes by D. M. Mccormick for $106.97 and $611.50. Bank of Fayetteville. 1858 and 1862.","$70 check from Colonel Cunningham, Richmond, Virginia to J.B. McCaw, M.D. for medical services. 1880-1881.","Receipt for payment of $586.15 by John L. McGriffin and others \"in the name of the Central Bank said Execution issued from the County Court of Augusta, Virginia.\" December 26, 1857.","Post Office Registry receipt for Miss Lizzie Miller for a letter addressed to Erie Wother Company. Elkton, Virginia. February 16, 1885.","Legal Receipts for Richard Dunn, administrator of Thomas Moody, deceased. Names include Thomas Moody (Jr.?), Mary Wilkinson and Robert Wilkinson. 2 items. Prince George County, Virginia. 1853-1857.","Receipt for William Langley, administer of William Moseley, from the Clerk of Norfolk regarding a trail. 1810.","Receipts of Mr. Mundy. Brickwork and washing by George Banks, glazing by Robert Garthright, and english silk from J.H. Tucker. 3 items. Richmond, Virginia. 1860's and 1870's.","Invoice for Newman and Clark from Montgomery \u0026 Wilson, Fruit and Produce Dealers, Norfolk, Virginia. October 1879.","Receipt to [illigible]. Cash received from A. Crenshaw, William Tinsley, wheat in Richmond and R. Davis. Richmond, Virginia. November 20, 1821.","Receipt from Miss Martha Page to John Edgar for music instruction, $20 for 1 quarter. January 1, 1844. (Provenance - received with the Tucker Papers).","Receipt signed by Thomas Sweeney for package delivered to Mrs. Selia A. Pane, Petersburg, Virginia, by Adams Express Company.  June 8, 1865.","Receipt from Joseph Phillips to William Phillips for the hire of negroes, December 31, 1834. Receipt for subscription to \"Old Dominion \u0026 Chronicle Office\" in Portsmouth, Virginia, July 27, 1841.","An account of the estate of Elizabeth Pilson, 1862-63. Names include H. Clay Pilson, George W. Pilson, William H. Pilson, and Mathew T. Pilson. Invoice for Mathew Pilson in account with J.M. Gates, 1861-1862 for horse related items. Receipt for J. Garnett, Treasurer of the (Va?) C.R.R. Company to pay William H. James, Cashier of Bank Staunton, signed by Mathew Pilson, Rocky Spring, April 17, 1864. 3 items.","5 receipts of Henry P. Poindexter of Richmond, Virginia.","Invoice for J.C. Randolph \u0026 Co. from Dr. E.J. Higgins, wholesale liquor dealer, Norfolk, Virginia, February and March 1878.","Receipt for items bought at a general store, including salt, grapes, butter and wire. Undated. Location unknown.","Receipt from Murray, Mundell \u0026 Grinnan on account of Mr. George Richardson, signed by Hugh Mercer, London, dated August 3, 1804.","Receipt from William Giles, Jr. to William Rinedollar for $5 \"part of his note.\" Henrico County, Virginia, March 2, 1808.","Receipt from Jas B. Macmurdo for payment by Conway Robinson for items bought at auction of James Heron. Items purchased were Henin and Mumfords' Reports and Mumfords' Reports.  May 12, 1823.","Receipt from E. Rosenwald \u0026 Bro for \"one bundle of merchandise\" received on the Harnden's Southern Express. Richmond, Virginia, August 4, 1862.","Receipt for J.C. Rutherford from James C. Shotts (?) for suit of \"J. Thompson, Jr. April 18, 1849.","Receipt for a one year subscription to the Virginia Patriot, Richmond, Virginia for $5. Signed by C. Carrington. February 7, 1814.","8 invoices from various businesses in Richmond, Virginia. Businesses include the Richmond Tea Compnay, E. Bottiheimer, Wirt Roberts, Peyton R. Carrington, C.L. Radway, and others. Items include sewing machine contract, groceries, tea, general store, doctor visit, and coal. Names include Thomas Southward, James T. Southward, and Mrs. M.F. Southward. 1867-1873.","Receipt for money given to B.F. Moore, attorney, as an arbitrator in suit between B.I. Spruill and wife vs Lewis \u0026 Wilson. Tarboro, North Carolina. November 27, 1833.","Receipt for Miss Susan B. Stott \"through the hands of William S. Booker, two bonds executed on 14th of August 1833 by Samuel J. Walker, Benj P. Walker and Wm Walton.\" Signed by Henry P. Irving. Possibly Richmond or Cumberland County, Virginia. December 24, 1838.","John B. Strachan note to Mr. Cosby asking him to pay the amount owed him. October 14, 1815.","Check from H. Swineford to Clemmitt \u0026 Jones for \"furnishing \u0026 pringtin cards, notices and programmes,\" signed H. Swineford, treasure Toppa Lodge No. 40, Richmond, Virginia. July 27, 1877.","Receipt for Chancery Court advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer. Other names mentioned are Creed Taylor, Richie and Cook and W.G. Pendleton. Richmond, Virginia. February 26, 1830.","Invoice for P.M. Thompson, Williamsburg, Virginia, from Alsop, Mosby \u0026 Co., Richmond, Virginia, for the purchase of Turkish Towels. June 6, 1893. Received with the Henry A. Washington Papers.","Invoice for items bought by Mr. Charles Waller from John Lindsey. Items include tea, whiskey, paper and more. November 1869-April 1870.","8 receipts for food items, some purchased of Margaret Scellen. Possibly in York, Virginia. 1831 and undated. Received with Tucker Papers.","Shipment laden order by C.F. Whittle for 25 hogshead tobacco, from the port of Richmond, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. March 16, 1810.","William Wilkins promissory note from William Wilkins to pay E.A. Marks $112.22. December 30, 1857.","Receipt for a colt sold by William W. Henderson to William L. Williams.  October 1, 1856.","List of bills with amounts owed, signed by James Wilson. Undated, possibly 18th century.","3 accounts of patients of Dr. Joseph Wilson.  Names include James Lebly, Nicholas Ryan and T.N. Lindsey.  One receipt is for medical items, one for a general store, and one for the boarding of \"Harvey Bear\" probably a horse, 1856-1866."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["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."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":58,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:13:24.347Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_782_c01_c01"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_9371_c01_c03_c44","type":"File","attributes":{"title":"William 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.","","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. Sends love from Grace and Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes transcription of letter to Adeline Myers presenting her with the journal of his transatlantic voyage and visit to Lisbon, Portugal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolder one is labeled Julia G. Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopies 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopies 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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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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Guy Tetrick and his son Willis G. Tetrick, Jr. The Tetricks were from Harrison County and the material in the collection mainly regards families of Harrison County and north central West Virginia. The collection contains mostly original genealogical compilations and family histories. 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Tetrick maintained a lifetime interest in genealogy and local history, the result of which was this collection, perhaps the most comprehensive private family history collection ever compiled for West Virginia. Tetrick was also a founding member of the George Rogers Clark chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.","\n Willis Guy Tetrick, Jr. (23 August 1911-30 December 1995) was the oldest of W. Guy Tetrick's four children. He attended West Virginia University, graduating in 1934. He was a retired lieutenant colonel from the Army Corps of Engineers and was owner and operator of Mineral Property Management. He shared his father's interest in history and genealogy.","\n A dedication ceremony for the collection was held on 20 September 1997. Copies of the program from this ceremony can be found in the Subject Series, box 6, folder 8C.","Genealogy research papers compiled by W. Guy Tetrick and his son Willis G. 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Guy Tetrick, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, and other correspondents. The series contains letters, annual chapter reports, membership lists, clippings, pamphlets, photographs, bulletins, and material regarding family histories. Correspondents include the National Sons of the American Revolution, Franklin Burdette (Secretary of West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution), the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Margaret Anne Tetrick, Amy R. Anderson, the West Virginia Auditor's Office, the Upper Monongahela Valley Association, and the Caldwell Telephone Company. This series also includes correspondence regarding the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, organized alphabetically.","This series mainly consists of the correspondence of W. Guy Tetrick, organized alphabetically by correspondent, as well as related material including clippings, legal and financial documents, pamphlets, programs, telegrams, drafts of newspaper articles, a photograph of Henry N. Tetrick, and other material. Correspondents include the Exponent Corporation; Clarksburg Trust Company; C.M. Bailey; the Boise Placer Company; W.M. Morgan; Everett F. Moore; George H. Smith; D. J. Carter; and the Clinchfield Coal Company. Subjects of the correspondence include Tetrick's business dealings, family histories, and information regarding the property of Virginia A. Tetrick.","Contains nine diaries kept by W. Guy Tetrick. Most diary entries briefly describe daily events and activities; entries also describe weather conditions, places where Tetrick stayed, and financial information.","Contains material regarding genealogy and family history collected by W. Guy Tetrick. The majority of the material in the series concerns the history of various West Virginia families. The series also contains a Harrison County Clerk's property book, birth certificates, letters, maps, news clippings, pamphlets, and other material.","This series consists of ledgers containing genealogical and related information. The majority of this material regards families from north central West Virginia. There are wills, vital statistics, church and parish records, cemetery records, inventories and appraisals, property taxes, documents regarding land ownership, and other material. There are also Harrison County records and W. Guy Tetrick's notes.","This series consists of notebooks containing family genealogies and family histories, particularly those of north central West Virginia families. 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Articles are mainly taken from West Virginia newspapers and concern historical subjects, mostly state and local history.","Contains obituaries, as well as photocopies of clippings, notices, and miscellaneous material.","Contains publications, including books, pamphlets, periodicals, newsletters, and other material. Items in this series mainly regard subjects of national, state, and local history, particularly West Virginia subjects and history. This series also contains two bibles and an epistle dedicatory.","Contains material related to the Sons of the American Revolution, including administrative and organizational documents, correspondence, and material relating to history and genealogy. The administrative and organizational material includes applications for membership, documents regarding the processing of applications, membership kits, pamphlets and other material regarding the application process. It also includes programs, pamphlets and other material regarding state, annual, and other meetings, as well as governing documents of the Sons of the American Revolution including its constitution, by-laws, and proposed amendments. This material also includes financial documents including treasurer's reports, an account book, checks, deposit tickets, financial statements, bills, tax forms, and other material. It also includes annual chapter reports, membership lists, minutes, memoranda, and other miscellaneous material. Correspondence within this series includes communications between members of the Sons of the American Revolution, its chapters, and outside parties such as the state government of West Virginia. It also includes miscellaneous correspondence. The material relating to history and genealogy within this series includes a history of the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution; news clippings and other material regarding state history; supporting material for membership application, including birth, marriage, and death records; family histories; and material regarding Revolutionary War soldiers.","Contains Civil War Research Material (1929-1980), consisting of news clippings regarding Civil War history, typescript copies of muster rolls and other lists of soldiers, correspondence regarding Tetrick's research; and other material; property records (1891-1903) including hand written descriptions of agreements that indicate lot coordinates; two typescript copies of Monongalia District Court Records (1789); and typescript copies of volumes 1 through 9 of the Harrison County Minute Books (1792-1809).","Contains material regarding W. Guy Tetrick, including correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, photographs, and a diary, among other items. Corporate correspondents include the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Central West Virginia Coal Producers Association; the Reserve Officers Association; the Harrison County Historical Society; the Historic Record Association; the Baltimore Office Supply Company; and H.E. Harris and Company Postage Stamps and Philatelic Supplies. Personal correspondents include Cleveland M. Bailey; J.S. Freeman, mayor of Rivesville, West Virginia; Harley Kilgore, Criminal Court of Raleigh County; Corliss F. Randolph, Seven Day Baptist Historical Society; and Lee Stern of the Stern Brothers Stock Farm. Financial records include income tax forms and reports, an account book, and bills, among other items.","The Tetrick collection included numerous books and journals, and about 1,800 of them were added to the Libraries' collections. The vast majority of them were about genealogy, family history, and local history of West Virginia and neighboring states. In the WVU Libraries instance of WorldCat, a keyword search on \"Tetrick\" limited by location to \"West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center\" will retrieve titles from his Collection that were placed in the Rare Book Room, as well as works he authored. Other separated titles can be found by examining a list located in the Subject series, located in box 6, folders 8B-8C. A special bookplate was attached in all volumes from the Tetrick collection.","\n  Unboxed item nos. 275-291 (Maryland Historical Magazine vol. XX no. 2 and vol. XXI nos. 1-4, 8-10, 12-20) were forwarded to the rare book librarian in August 2004 and are currently available in the West Virginia Collection under call number 975.2 M368.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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It also includes annual chapter reports, membership lists, minutes, memoranda, and other miscellaneous material. Correspondence within this series includes communications between members of the Sons of the American Revolution, its chapters, and outside parties such as the state government of West Virginia. It also includes miscellaneous correspondence. 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Guy Tetrick, including correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, photographs, and a diary, among other items. Corporate correspondents include the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Central West Virginia Coal Producers Association; the Reserve Officers Association; the Harrison County Historical Society; the Historic Record Association; the Baltimore Office Supply Company; and H.E. Harris and Company Postage Stamps and Philatelic Supplies. Personal correspondents include Cleveland M. Bailey; J.S. Freeman, mayor of Rivesville, West Virginia; Harley Kilgore, Criminal Court of Raleigh County; Corliss F. Randolph, Seven Day Baptist Historical Society; and Lee Stern of the Stern Brothers Stock Farm. 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It also contains personal and business correspondence; financial records; publications regarding local and state history; newspapers and news clippings; obituaries, cemetery records; records of the Sons of the American Revolution; and other material.","This series consists of thirteen notebooks containing historic records relating to the West Virginia Cemetery Survey, including volumes 1-10, 14 and an index for cemeteries in Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur, and Wetzel Counties, and for cemeteries of unknown location.","Contains correspondence and related material between W. Guy Tetrick, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, and other correspondents. The series contains letters, annual chapter reports, membership lists, clippings, pamphlets, photographs, bulletins, and material regarding family histories. Correspondents include the National Sons of the American Revolution, Franklin Burdette (Secretary of West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution), the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Margaret Anne Tetrick, Amy R. Anderson, the West Virginia Auditor's Office, the Upper Monongahela Valley Association, and the Caldwell Telephone Company. This series also includes correspondence regarding the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, organized alphabetically.","This series mainly consists of the correspondence of W. Guy Tetrick, organized alphabetically by correspondent, as well as related material including clippings, legal and financial documents, pamphlets, programs, telegrams, drafts of newspaper articles, a photograph of Henry N. Tetrick, and other material. Correspondents include the Exponent Corporation; Clarksburg Trust Company; C.M. Bailey; the Boise Placer Company; W.M. Morgan; Everett F. Moore; George H. Smith; D. J. Carter; and the Clinchfield Coal Company. Subjects of the correspondence include Tetrick's business dealings, family histories, and information regarding the property of Virginia A. Tetrick.","Contains nine diaries kept by W. Guy Tetrick. Most diary entries briefly describe daily events and activities; entries also describe weather conditions, places where Tetrick stayed, and financial information.","Contains material regarding genealogy and family history collected by W. Guy Tetrick. The majority of the material in the series concerns the history of various West Virginia families. The series also contains a Harrison County Clerk's property book, birth certificates, letters, maps, news clippings, pamphlets, and other material.","This series consists of ledgers containing genealogical and related information. The majority of this material regards families from north central West Virginia. There are wills, vital statistics, church and parish records, cemetery records, inventories and appraisals, property taxes, documents regarding land ownership, and other material. There are also Harrison County records and W. Guy Tetrick's notes.","This series consists of notebooks containing family genealogies and family histories, particularly those of north central West Virginia families. Also included within this series are census records; cemetery records; birth, marriage, and death records; and other material."," Most of the Genealogy Notebooks series was previously microfilmed and made accessible as A\u0026M 1306. There is also an index to material that was not microfilmed. Please refer to the control folder of this collection for a name index to post-microfilm insertions to the Genealogy Notebooks series.","Contains material regarding the historical and genealogical research performed by W. Guy Tetrick and others. Family histories compose the majority of the material within this series. Other material within the series includes correspondence, notebooks of information organized by county, West Virginia newspapers and news clippings, miscellaneous publications, posters, and material regarding W. Guy Tetrick, including letters and financial information.","Contains newspapers and news clippings collected by W. Guy Tetrick and others. Articles are mainly taken from West Virginia newspapers and concern historical subjects, mostly state and local history.","Contains obituaries, as well as photocopies of clippings, notices, and miscellaneous material.","Contains publications, including books, pamphlets, periodicals, newsletters, and other material. Items in this series mainly regard subjects of national, state, and local history, particularly West Virginia subjects and history. This series also contains two bibles and an epistle dedicatory.","Contains material related to the Sons of the American Revolution, including administrative and organizational documents, correspondence, and material relating to history and genealogy. The administrative and organizational material includes applications for membership, documents regarding the processing of applications, membership kits, pamphlets and other material regarding the application process. It also includes programs, pamphlets and other material regarding state, annual, and other meetings, as well as governing documents of the Sons of the American Revolution including its constitution, by-laws, and proposed amendments. This material also includes financial documents including treasurer's reports, an account book, checks, deposit tickets, financial statements, bills, tax forms, and other material. It also includes annual chapter reports, membership lists, minutes, memoranda, and other miscellaneous material. Correspondence within this series includes communications between members of the Sons of the American Revolution, its chapters, and outside parties such as the state government of West Virginia. It also includes miscellaneous correspondence. The material relating to history and genealogy within this series includes a history of the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution; news clippings and other material regarding state history; supporting material for membership application, including birth, marriage, and death records; family histories; and material regarding Revolutionary War soldiers.","Contains Civil War Research Material (1929-1980), consisting of news clippings regarding Civil War history, typescript copies of muster rolls and other lists of soldiers, correspondence regarding Tetrick's research; and other material; property records (1891-1903) including hand written descriptions of agreements that indicate lot coordinates; two typescript copies of Monongalia District Court Records (1789); and typescript copies of volumes 1 through 9 of the Harrison County Minute Books (1792-1809).","Contains material regarding W. Guy Tetrick, including correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, photographs, and a diary, among other items. Corporate correspondents include the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Central West Virginia Coal Producers Association; the Reserve Officers Association; the Harrison County Historical Society; the Historic Record Association; the Baltimore Office Supply Company; and H.E. Harris and Company Postage Stamps and Philatelic Supplies. Personal correspondents include Cleveland M. Bailey; J.S. Freeman, mayor of Rivesville, West Virginia; Harley Kilgore, Criminal Court of Raleigh County; Corliss F. Randolph, Seven Day Baptist Historical Society; and Lee Stern of the Stern Brothers Stock Farm. 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XXI nos. 1-4, 8-10, 12-20) were forwarded to the rare book librarian in August 2004 and are currently available in the West Virginia Collection under call number 975.2 M368.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["The Tetrick collection included numerous books and journals, and about 1,800 of them were added to the Libraries' collections. The vast majority of them were about genealogy, family history, and local history of West Virginia and neighboring states. In the WVU Libraries instance of WorldCat, a keyword search on \"Tetrick\" limited by location to \"West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center\" will retrieve titles from his Collection that were placed in the Rare Book Room, as well as works he authored. Other separated titles can be found by examining a list located in the Subject series, located in box 6, folders 8B-8C. A special bookplate was attached in all volumes from the Tetrick collection.","\n  Unboxed item nos. 275-291 (Maryland Historical Magazine vol. XX no. 2 and vol. XXI nos. 1-4, 8-10, 12-20) were forwarded to the rare book librarian in August 2004 and are currently available in the West Virginia Collection under call number 975.2 M368."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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Tetrick, Jr. The Tetricks were from Harrison County and the material in the collection mainly regards families of Harrison County and north central West Virginia. The collection contains mostly original genealogical compilations and family histories. It also contains personal and business correspondence; financial records; publications regarding local and state history; newspapers and news clippings; obituaries, cemetery records; records of the Sons of the American Revolution; and other material."],"physloc_html_tesm":["\u003cphysloc id=\"aspace_4a9a26df8433286b2f441579171f393c\"\u003eWest Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536  / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/\u003c/physloc\u003e"],"physloc_tesim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. 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Va.)","Braxton County (W. Va.)","Calhoun County (W. Va.) ","Clarksburg (W. Va.)","Doddridge County (W. Va.)","Gilmer County (W. Va.)","Hampshire County (W. Va.)","Hardy County (W. Va.)","Harrison County (W. Va.)","Kanawha County (W. Va.)","Lewis County.","Marion County (W. Va.)","Mason County (W. Va.)","Mineral County (W. Va.)","Monongalia County (W. Va.)","Nicholas County (W. Va.)","Pleasants County (W. Va.)","Preston County (W. Va.)","Randolph County (W. Va.)","Ritchie County (W. Va.)","Roane County (W. Va.)","Taylor County (W. Va.)","Tucker County (W. Va.)","Tyler County (W. Va.)","Upshur County (W. Va.)","Wetzel County (W. Va.)","Wirt County (W. Va.)","Wood County (W. Va.)","Calhoun County (W. 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Tetrick maintained a lifetime interest in genealogy and local history, the result of which was this collection, perhaps the most comprehensive private family history collection ever compiled for West Virginia. Tetrick was also a founding member of the George Rogers Clark chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.","\n Willis Guy Tetrick, Jr. (23 August 1911-30 December 1995) was the oldest of W. Guy Tetrick's four children. He attended West Virginia University, graduating in 1934. He was a retired lieutenant colonel from the Army Corps of Engineers and was owner and operator of Mineral Property Management. He shared his father's interest in history and genealogy.","\n A dedication ceremony for the collection was held on 20 September 1997. Copies of the program from this ceremony can be found in the Subject Series, box 6, folder 8C.","Genealogy research papers compiled by W. Guy Tetrick and his son Willis G. Tetrick, Jr. The Tetricks were from Harrison County and the material in the collection mainly regards families of Harrison County and north central West Virginia. The collection contains mostly original genealogical compilations and family histories. It also contains personal and business correspondence; financial records; publications regarding local and state history; newspapers and news clippings; obituaries, cemetery records; records of the Sons of the American Revolution; and other material.","This series consists of thirteen notebooks containing historic records relating to the West Virginia Cemetery Survey, including volumes 1-10, 14 and an index for cemeteries in Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur, and Wetzel Counties, and for cemeteries of unknown location.","Contains correspondence and related material between W. Guy Tetrick, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, and other correspondents. The series contains letters, annual chapter reports, membership lists, clippings, pamphlets, photographs, bulletins, and material regarding family histories. Correspondents include the National Sons of the American Revolution, Franklin Burdette (Secretary of West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution), the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Margaret Anne Tetrick, Amy R. Anderson, the West Virginia Auditor's Office, the Upper Monongahela Valley Association, and the Caldwell Telephone Company. This series also includes correspondence regarding the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, organized alphabetically.","This series mainly consists of the correspondence of W. Guy Tetrick, organized alphabetically by correspondent, as well as related material including clippings, legal and financial documents, pamphlets, programs, telegrams, drafts of newspaper articles, a photograph of Henry N. Tetrick, and other material. Correspondents include the Exponent Corporation; Clarksburg Trust Company; C.M. Bailey; the Boise Placer Company; W.M. Morgan; Everett F. Moore; George H. Smith; D. J. Carter; and the Clinchfield Coal Company. Subjects of the correspondence include Tetrick's business dealings, family histories, and information regarding the property of Virginia A. Tetrick.","Contains nine diaries kept by W. Guy Tetrick. Most diary entries briefly describe daily events and activities; entries also describe weather conditions, places where Tetrick stayed, and financial information.","Contains material regarding genealogy and family history collected by W. Guy Tetrick. The majority of the material in the series concerns the history of various West Virginia families. The series also contains a Harrison County Clerk's property book, birth certificates, letters, maps, news clippings, pamphlets, and other material.","This series consists of ledgers containing genealogical and related information. The majority of this material regards families from north central West Virginia. There are wills, vital statistics, church and parish records, cemetery records, inventories and appraisals, property taxes, documents regarding land ownership, and other material. There are also Harrison County records and W. Guy Tetrick's notes.","This series consists of notebooks containing family genealogies and family histories, particularly those of north central West Virginia families. Also included within this series are census records; cemetery records; birth, marriage, and death records; and other material."," Most of the Genealogy Notebooks series was previously microfilmed and made accessible as A\u0026M 1306. There is also an index to material that was not microfilmed. Please refer to the control folder of this collection for a name index to post-microfilm insertions to the Genealogy Notebooks series.","Contains material regarding the historical and genealogical research performed by W. Guy Tetrick and others. Family histories compose the majority of the material within this series. Other material within the series includes correspondence, notebooks of information organized by county, West Virginia newspapers and news clippings, miscellaneous publications, posters, and material regarding W. Guy Tetrick, including letters and financial information.","Contains newspapers and news clippings collected by W. Guy Tetrick and others. Articles are mainly taken from West Virginia newspapers and concern historical subjects, mostly state and local history.","Contains obituaries, as well as photocopies of clippings, notices, and miscellaneous material.","Contains publications, including books, pamphlets, periodicals, newsletters, and other material. Items in this series mainly regard subjects of national, state, and local history, particularly West Virginia subjects and history. This series also contains two bibles and an epistle dedicatory.","Contains material related to the Sons of the American Revolution, including administrative and organizational documents, correspondence, and material relating to history and genealogy. The administrative and organizational material includes applications for membership, documents regarding the processing of applications, membership kits, pamphlets and other material regarding the application process. It also includes programs, pamphlets and other material regarding state, annual, and other meetings, as well as governing documents of the Sons of the American Revolution including its constitution, by-laws, and proposed amendments. This material also includes financial documents including treasurer's reports, an account book, checks, deposit tickets, financial statements, bills, tax forms, and other material. It also includes annual chapter reports, membership lists, minutes, memoranda, and other miscellaneous material. Correspondence within this series includes communications between members of the Sons of the American Revolution, its chapters, and outside parties such as the state government of West Virginia. It also includes miscellaneous correspondence. The material relating to history and genealogy within this series includes a history of the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution; news clippings and other material regarding state history; supporting material for membership application, including birth, marriage, and death records; family histories; and material regarding Revolutionary War soldiers.","Contains Civil War Research Material (1929-1980), consisting of news clippings regarding Civil War history, typescript copies of muster rolls and other lists of soldiers, correspondence regarding Tetrick's research; and other material; property records (1891-1903) including hand written descriptions of agreements that indicate lot coordinates; two typescript copies of Monongalia District Court Records (1789); and typescript copies of volumes 1 through 9 of the Harrison County Minute Books (1792-1809).","Contains material regarding W. Guy Tetrick, including correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, photographs, and a diary, among other items. Corporate correspondents include the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Central West Virginia Coal Producers Association; the Reserve Officers Association; the Harrison County Historical Society; the Historic Record Association; the Baltimore Office Supply Company; and H.E. Harris and Company Postage Stamps and Philatelic Supplies. Personal correspondents include Cleveland M. Bailey; J.S. Freeman, mayor of Rivesville, West Virginia; Harley Kilgore, Criminal Court of Raleigh County; Corliss F. Randolph, Seven Day Baptist Historical Society; and Lee Stern of the Stern Brothers Stock Farm. Financial records include income tax forms and reports, an account book, and bills, among other items.","The Tetrick collection included numerous books and journals, and about 1,800 of them were added to the Libraries' collections. The vast majority of them were about genealogy, family history, and local history of West Virginia and neighboring states. In the WVU Libraries instance of WorldCat, a keyword search on \"Tetrick\" limited by location to \"West Virginia \u0026 Regional History Center\" will retrieve titles from his Collection that were placed in the Rare Book Room, as well as works he authored. Other separated titles can be found by examining a list located in the Subject series, located in box 6, folders 8B-8C. A special bookplate was attached in all volumes from the Tetrick collection.","\n  Unboxed item nos. 275-291 (Maryland Historical Magazine vol. XX no. 2 and vol. XXI nos. 1-4, 8-10, 12-20) were forwarded to the rare book librarian in August 2004 and are currently available in the West Virginia Collection under call number 975.2 M368.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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Correspondents include the National Sons of the American Revolution, Franklin Burdette (Secretary of West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution), the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Margaret Anne Tetrick, Amy R. Anderson, the West Virginia Auditor's Office, the Upper Monongahela Valley Association, and the Caldwell Telephone Company. This series also includes correspondence regarding the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution, organized alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series mainly consists of the correspondence of W. Guy Tetrick, organized alphabetically by correspondent, as well as related material including clippings, legal and financial documents, pamphlets, programs, telegrams, drafts of newspaper articles, a photograph of Henry N. Tetrick, and other material. Correspondents include the Exponent Corporation; Clarksburg Trust Company; C.M. Bailey; the Boise Placer Company; W.M. Morgan; Everett F. Moore; George H. 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Guy Tetrick, including correspondence, financial records, pamphlets, photographs, and a diary, among other items. Corporate correspondents include the West Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution; the Central West Virginia Coal Producers Association; the Reserve Officers Association; the Harrison County Historical Society; the Historic Record Association; the Baltimore Office Supply Company; and H.E. Harris and Company Postage Stamps and Philatelic Supplies. Personal correspondents include Cleveland M. Bailey; J.S. Freeman, mayor of Rivesville, West Virginia; Harley Kilgore, Criminal Court of Raleigh County; Corliss F. Randolph, Seven Day Baptist Historical Society; and Lee Stern of the Stern Brothers Stock Farm. 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