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Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (\u003ca href=\"mailto:specref@vt.edu\"\u003especref@vt.edu\u003c/a\u003e or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. ","Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form:  http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form:  http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives ( specref@vt.edu  or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_20d4c5eceb25e70c2df0d5eb35c4dfd0\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eThe A. J. Davis Family Collection includes journals; scrapbooks; professional and biographical information; photographs, sketches, and ephemera; and a town history. The journals (1874-1927) contain memoirs, particularly of Davis' army experiences, as well as some writing exercises, poetry, stories, and religious observations. Scrapbooks compiled by A. J. Davis include newspaper clippings, personal reflections, and a stamp collection. The professional and biographical information includes service records from Davis' time in the army, genealogy information compiled by other family members, and last wills and testaments. The collection also includes a 19-page history of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, authored by Davis, as well as a draft of the Book of A. J. Davis and other manuscripts. The collection also contain pictures of Davis and his wife.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["The A. J. Davis Family Collection includes journals; scrapbooks; professional and biographical information; photographs, sketches, and ephemera; and a town history. The journals (1874-1927) contain memoirs, particularly of Davis' army experiences, as well as some writing exercises, poetry, stories, and religious observations. Scrapbooks compiled by A. J. Davis include newspaper clippings, personal reflections, and a stamp collection. The professional and biographical information includes service records from Davis' time in the army, genealogy information compiled by other family members, and last wills and testaments. The collection also includes a 19-page history of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, authored by Davis, as well as a draft of the Book of A. J. Davis and other manuscripts. The collection also contain pictures of Davis and his wife."],"names_coll_ssim":["United States. Army"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","United States. Army","Davis, Albert John, 1854-1935"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech","United States. Army"],"persname_ssim":["Davis, Albert John, 1854-1935"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    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Navy--History--Tripolitan War, 1801-1805","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. 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.","Collection is arranged by correspondent.","Gift of Mrs Seth French.","When available, microfilm, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.","Box and Folder List compiled by Kassia Halcli, SCRC staff, from January-March 2012.","Papers of Conway Whittle II of Norfolk, Va. and of his two sisters, Mary Eliza Whittle Neale and Frances Munford Whittle Lewis. ","There are items concerning the earlier generation of the family, represented by Conway Whittle I and his brother Fortescue Whittle, Norfolk merchants. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of social history and naval history (including personal and official correspondence of William Lewis [1781-1815] and several letters of his namesake William Lewis Herndon who served in the Navy and went down in the sinking of the ship Central America in 1857). ","There are letters written by and concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury. ","The collection also covers the following subject areas: life in Philadelphia, life in Norfolk, the Whittle family in Mecklenburg County, Va., war with Tripoli (Barbary pirates), Confederate exiles in Nova Scotia, U. S. Civil War, U. S. Customs Service, Dismal Swamp Canal Company, politics, trips to the springs, marriage and courtship, the Protestant Episcopal Church, and slavery. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Charles Jared Ingersoll, Marquis de Lafayette, Tobias Lear, Dolley Madison, James Madison, Margaret Mercer, James Monroe, Edward Preble, John Randolph of Roanoke, and John Tyler.","See also Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 16-22 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Policy for $600 on Conway Whittle's house, No. 20 Boush St., Norfolk, and three receipts.","Accounts of travels to Charleston, South Carolina, and to Pensacola, Florida; story about Florida Govenor William Duval's handling of troubles with Indians, his capture of the Indian Chief, Michanope.","Re: appointments in Norfolk Customs House and political considerations in Norfolk. Armstrong, Adelaide (Tyler) filed under Adelaide Whittle.","Declining an invitation to come for a visit.","Dealing with his gold-mining activities.","List of 18 lectures delivered in 1839.","Thank you note.","Sending regrets. Barraud, D.C., Norfolk, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary E. Neale sending them some magazines.","Re: school in Philadelphia; the sad state of the country and family news.","Social invitation.","Jane Blow, apparently a slave, requests permission of her mistress to go north to see her ailing son.","Informing Mr. Whittle of the death that morning of his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Neale.","Sending some garters.","Bond for hire of a slave.","Regarding property in Norfolk.","Re: receipt of Christmas presents, a new house, rememberances of old times.","Conway I and Fortescue Whittle, Merchants, Norfolk, Virginia. Requests for provisions and other supplies; detailed list. Copies.","Re: conduct of (doll?)","About sculpture; also an invitation to visit.","Concerning the poor health of his wife.","Concerning her father's career in Ohio, family affairs, etc. Wedding notice of February 18, 1845 included. (Portion of pages 1 and 2 have been cut out.)","Concerning the sale of Bryan's house in Williamsburg.","Burwell was a U. S. Congressman for Virginia, 1806-1821. Concerning Lewis's naval career; promotion coming not through politics but on personal merit.","Concerning family, social, and church affairs.","Concerning hospital administration, Chicago after the fire and a recent trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota.","Concerning social affairs, education for women, life in Biloxi, yellow fever, Dr. Cartwright's efforts towards securing Mrs. Lewis' pension, life in Natchez, Senator Robert J. Walker, the failure of U.S. Bank, phrenology, etc.","Concerning her views on \"Characteristics of Women\" and her school affairs.","Concerning family affairs in Ireland, condition of Ireland and places Mrs. Lewis should visit while travelling there.","Concerning the possibility of visiting Philadelphia in the near future.","Concerning the death of her Mother (Mrs. Cleeman) and social affairs in Philadelphia.","Deed for a pew number 8.","Concerning family affairs, Mrs. Lewis' pension papers, death of Cleeman's mother.","Addressed to Lt. Lewis on board The Constitution in the Mediterranean. Concerning college days; Coles' law studies, travel in Europe and Coles' association with President Jefferson, (William A.?) Burwell and Henry Tucker.","Concerning the death of Bishop William White (Bishop of Pennsylvania). Portion of the third page is cut out.","Concerning the Bard monument, memorial contribution, and a visit to St. Stephens.","Includes additional letters from F. N. Hoope, St. Croix, to Mrs. Cox; Mrs. Allmbodaux, \"Oakwood\", Thibodaux, Louisiana; and Helen Wilmer, to Mrs. P. Landsdale Coxe (sic). Concerning life in Louisiana; breaks in the levee; collecting autographs; affairs of the Episcopal Church there, Bishop Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, claims to the Booth estate in England, church matters in Georgia, and reception of bridal cards of Marcia Cox and Dr. P. S. Carrington; her articles in New Orleans Picayune under pseudonym \"Veritas.\" Editorial credited to M. M. Cox included.","Concerning politics, the Anti-Catholic movement in Philadelphia, economic conditions, plans to rebuild the Academy of Fine Arts, Mr. Henry Clay's presidential bid, general life in Philadelphia.","Concerning Thomas Rice's \"accident\" signed receipt enclosed.","Concerning repayment of debt, financial troubles.","Concerning recent visit, her principle conditions, postponement of \"ride\", efforts to honor George Washington by saving \"Mount Vernon\", etc.","Concerning capture of the Chesapeake, arrival of the Essex, war at sea, hopes of the English protecting Macao Roads, sale of sandalwood. Wrapper also addressed to William Lewis; whereabouts of letter unknown. One manuscript.","Promise to pay for hire of slave woman Letty from Conway Whittle.","Concerning his affairs in Williamsburg, days as a student, expulsion of some friends, present situation of fellow law students of the College of William and Mary. Note: Dabney, Mary (Tyler) is filed under Mary Tyler.","Concerning Midshipman Alexander Dallas.","General Order No. 48, of Benjamin F. Butler concerning transfer of property and rights of property void to rebels; transfers of stocks forbidden.","Concerning the death of her brother and deprivations of the Civil War.","Concerning deaths of Mrs. Cleeman and others, music lessons at the asylum, scarlet fever among the asylum children, Mrs. Ducachet's health, general family affairs.","Concerning moves to New York City and Detroit, Michigan, Church affairs, etc.","Order to Philadelphia; concerning the enlistment of 80 able seamen to serve two years on frigates at $10 per month, citizenship required, etc.","Invitations; arranging for a visit to the Decatur residence while Mrs. Neale and Lewis were in town.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis's encouraging her as a writer, her contributions to The Ledger, etc.","Concerning the death of the writer's sister and distribution of sister's books to friends.","Concerning life in Richmond, family affairs, literary reflections, church matters, etc.","Concerning life in Richmond, family affairs, scarlet fever, payment of debts, death of her child, church matters, etc.","Concerning life in Richmond, health problems - cholera, death of Margaret Harvie Robinson (notice enclosed), church activities, family affairs, etc.","Concerning friendship, sewing, etc. Offer to take news, parcels, etc. to Mrs. Lewis' Irish friends on forthcoming trip to Belfast.","Poetry manuscripts. Two manuscripts.","Thank-you note for embroidered bad.","Concerning life and Episcopal Church affairs in Conneticut; Bishop Brownell; horticulture; family and friends.","Concerning family travelers en route to Ireland; past visits and hopes for future meeting.","Concerning heat of the city, hopes for visiting; epidemic in Norfolk.","Asking for a letter of recommendation to show to the Secretary of War; desiring an appointment to West Point.","Also to Gay (Mrs. Grace W. Sams). Concerning travels in Europe, receipt of letter sent to Ireland, etc.","Last Will and Testament. Typewritten copy of document.","Concerning travels in Ireland, ill health upon arrival, description of Southern versus Northern Irishmen, etc.","Concerning the death of his sister; emigration plans of 20,000 Irish to Virginia; church affairs. Envelope (stamped).","Family news, mentions his recent marriage to Cloe Whittle and their trip to Ireland.","Birthday greetings, news of family and pets.","News of family and friends; death of child; birth of another; description of farm; question of selling or retaining it.","Concerning family and friends, mail service, rememberances of John Marshall's mother-in-law, continuing state of ill health.","Concerning return to America; wishes for a safe voyage and regards to friends in Norfolk.","Concerning social matters; news of Army and Navy friends including Matthew Fontaine Maury; Harriet Randolph (Hackley) Talcott, Dr. Page, and Lindsay Lomax, travels, cottage at the shore etc. (Undated letter has had a portion cut out of pages 1-2.)","Concerning the cost and dimensions of Mr. King's house.","Report of family's journey to Richmond; warmest regards to Mrs. Lewis and her sisters.","Acknowledgement of contribution to a literary volume.","Concerning the last will and intents of Captain Williams Lewis, USN.","Concerning voyages of the Constellation in the Mediterranean, tyranny in Portugal, foreign affairs, travels in the Aegean, life on the brig Jefferson, meeting with the French Minister in D. C., Commanding the U. S. schooner Madison, attempts to capture Indians, war with the Indians, his brother-in-law Matthew Fontaine Maury; work at the Observatory in D. C., preparing reports of his expedition, publication and sale of the same, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon.","Concerning social life in Norfolk, politics and elections (clipping re: Conway Whittle enclosed), fitting out of USS Guenier, views on foreign affairs, yellow fever epidemic, opium use by John Tazewell, picking of John Hartwell Cocke's pocket, an elm disease, G. P. R. James, Matthew Fontaine Maury, etc.","Concerning legal matters (estates), banking business and investments. Remarks on social life in Baltimore, news of New Orleans and Captain and Mrs. McCawley's visit to the same, request for telegraph and/or hasty reply to lengthy letter.","Legal matters, chiefly the will of William Wilson.","Account of a ball and news of mutual friends.","Renting a room, construction of hat-box, social chatter.","Regarding Lt. Neale's estate, relatives in Maryland, and similar matters.","Regarding England, gossip about Lady Hamilton, dukes and duchesses, Duke of Wellington, and other nobility. Includes letter of Jane M. Consett Bell to (?). Most letters incomplete.","Courtship and social news of Philadelphia and Richmond.","Farewell note.","Family chit-chat.","Literary matters, theatre going, society matters. One letter incomplete.","Asks aid in search for Whittle family to rescue memory of Colonel Whittle; his services in mutiny; their punishment; posthumous promotion to General by the Spanish.","Requests a furlough of a soldier to visit family in France. Possibly intended for General \"Light-Horse\" Harry Lee. [cannot have been written to Henry Lee who died in 1818].","Regarding social work. Incomplete.","Discusses his cottage at Fairy Knowe.","Concerning Captain William Lewis, USN; social life in Washington; Episcopal Church matters; Dr. Ducachet; Mrs. Decatur.","Discusses family affairs.","Re: Mr. Herndon; money matters; Lee's 9000 acres of valuable land in Montgomery County.","Diary, commonplace book, and letterbok all in one volume containing extracts from reading, copy of deed for \"Portland,\" 1844; copies of letters, circa 1844-circa 1866, mostly to the Maury family. Diary, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 19th century. Also, notebook of quotations. 19th century. Two manuscript volumes.","Wills, pension correspondence, business.","Family news.","Family matters. Letter fragment.","Letter to unknown recipient. Social news.","Re: life in Philadelphia, property, legal affairs, finances, family matters, Episcopal church affair, politics, Civil War, health matters.","Death of Mrs. Monroe from Macon, Georgia, Lewis' visit to Virginia; death of Chloe, illness of Sarah.","Is sending four autographs (note enclosed).","J. Minor's opinion of said will.","Will and estate papers. Included are his will, dated 1811, and a number of bonds and bills, as well as letters from Edward Herndon to his widow regarding the settlement of the estate.","Letter of credit for $1250 purchases for Mrs. Smith. Including autograph letter signed from Charles Goldsborough to Lt. William Lewis enumerating further purchases.","Concerning Presidential election of 1801, local congressional election; family business; and death of James Lewis.","Family financial affairs, with some description of William Lewis' adjustment to shipboard life.","Discussing shipboard life, the sights of Gibraltar and Northern Africa, some family and business news. The expedition against Algiers that was stopped by wind, and the possibility of war with Spain.","Family and business matters, description of shipboard life, and much discussion of the War with the Barbary pirates; U.S.S. Constituion.","Concerned with his return (temporary) to the letter devoted largely to the Napoleonic Wars. Mention is also made in a recent letter of his receiveing command of a ship, The Vesuvius (bombtender).","Concerning description of the countryside, life among the inhabitants of the Barbary Coast, the progress of the Napoleonic Wars, life on board ship and threat of mutiny, Chesapeake-Leopard affair, and U.S.S. Constitution.","Letters also to William Lewis' aunt after her remarriage to Mr. Herndon (probably Mr. Edward Herndon). These letters written from various U.S. port cities, detail the progress of several years in recruiting, also a voyage to France with the first dispatches for the ministry there. Several references made to audiences with President Jefferson.","Concerning his separation from the Navy, his courtship and engagement to Frances Whittle, his appointment as Master of the Pennsylvania Packett, a ship of 300 tons out of Philadelphia, and his preparation for a voyage to Brazil and China, opium trade, bankruptcy of Conway and Fortescue Whittle.","Details of the trip, as captain of the Pennsylvania Packett, around the world, his illness in Macoa and the necessity of staying here due to War of 1812, his return to Lisbon via a Portuguese ship, and finally to Philadelphia. Comments on the slave trade in Brazil, on trading and hardships caused by the War. Navy offers to makes him Master and Commander upon return.","Concerns readying his ship on sea and fighting the Algerians in the Mediterranean, while Captain of the USS Guerriere under Commodore Decatur.","Edward Preble, USS Constitution, Malta Harbour to William Lewis. Orders to take Navy Department dispatches to Gilbraltar for the United States. March 15, 1804. Tobias Lear, Algiers, to William Lewis, USS Constitution, Algiers Bay. Lear's orders to proceed to Tunis, to settle defenses between the United States and Tunis; Lewis to remain at Algier to represent the United States. January 2, 1807. Hugh G. Campler, to Lieutenant William Lewis, Constitution. Will report favorably to the President on Lewis' work in Algiers in Lear's absence. March 23, 1807. John Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S., Paris, to William Lewis, Lt. in the U.S. Navy. Orders, re: carrying dispatches to State and Navy departments, 1808 and a list of dispatches. April 15, 1808. George Harrison, British Treasury to \"Gentlemen.\" Re: decision of the Lords Commissioners regarding seizures of articles in Board the American ship Osage. May 9, 1808. Secretary Canning Foreign office to William Pickney, May 10, 1808. Barber (?), Chester, to William Lewis. Re: his subscription towards a monument for officers lost in the Battle of Tripoli. January 20, 1811. Tobias Lear, Washington, to Conway Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia. Says there is no news of Lewis who left Algiers with dispatches from Decatur. October 12, 1815.","Watercolor map of harbor depths and known defenses of Syracuse, Sicily (evidently made by Lewis when there). Small ink and wash drawing of \"Tower la Myrtella.\" Harbor scene, signed \"WL.\" Short history and description of Myrtella on the reverse. Small engraving by Baily, of \"Peak of Togo - Cape de Verde Island from the S. S. E.,\" 1814. Pencil and ink sketch of equestrian figure, dated 1814. Small ink and wash drawing of landscape and harbor, not dated. Small engraving by W.P.C. Barton, 1809, of ruined tower. Wash drawings of two coastal outlines, \"Poolo Pop\" and \"Poolo Piasang\". Ink and wash sketch, head of a barbary type; pencilled ships under sail. On reverse, outline of Strombolo, Panara, Volcano, hipara and Sesaline Islands. Signed \"Lewis\" (in oversize folio).","A series of correspondence establishing the family relationships between Leyburn and Mercer. Letters addressed also to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis to Colonel Hugh Mercer, Fredricksburg and Hugh Mercer to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's visit; Mrs. Lomax's illness; the possibility of a reunion. Envelope enclosed.","Concerning the Tyler estate.","Concern for her husband, warns him not to unite interest with Mr. Seldon.","Concerning the death of Loyall's mother; family news.","Concerning the health of her sister and other family and friends.","Concerning accommodations in Richmond and social life associates with this new location wishing Mrs. Lewis and Neale a pleasant trip to Ireland; news of family life in Norfolk and the birth of another child; social affairs in Norfolk, utilization of the Lyceum as a public lecture hall, suggestion of John Tazewell as a speaker; church news, happiness of Dr. Ducachet over the parsonage; a \"welcome back\" from Ireland; news of a local fire and the upcoming military balls; debut in Washington, invitation to visit at length with the Loyall family, invitation to \"Monticello\" Ellen Randolph, University of Virginia.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's move to Philadelphia, news of recent marriages and births, re-election of the Colonel seen as a setback for Henry Clay supporters; summer plans, question of Congressional ajournment being delayed over the \"bank question.\" \"Land Bil\" and \"Force Bill\" death of a prominent Virginian (Randolph?) and evaluation of a previous outrage against Presiident Jackson; description of the Indian hostages in Norfolk and excitement generated by their presence; life in Washington with the children and Congressional wives; visit to the Capitol led by Mr. Calhoun, hearing Mr. Henry Clay speak against Mr. Van Buren; political assessments; descriptions of balls and social life; husband's illness; dining at the White House with the President (1834) preparing the household for Christmas and winter weather.","\"Whittle's Mill\" is located in Mecklenberg County, Virginia. Concerning possibility of Mrs. Lewes and Neale relocating in Norfolk, Virginia, social news; transition to Washington life, impressions of various members of the 24th Congress; details of July 4th celebration; news of son Monroe; reflections on scarcity of employment for her son and other young men; rendezvous of the West Indies Squadron in Norfolk; despair over the Whigs and the re-election of Van Buren; news of Monroe's (Loyall) success in Mobile; the Norfolk revival and number of persons affected by new, unknown preacher; family affairs in new romance-novel; accounting of the recovery from implications cast against Mr. Loyall upon his reappointment to Congress; the misuse and inaccurate accounting of funds; cholera in Norfolk; son George's graduation from college and preparation for law career.","Concerning past acquaintances and rememberances; preparations to leave Annapolis and move south to Hampton Roads.","Also enclosure: E.A.L., to Mrs. F. Lewis, Philadelphia, March 28, 1857. Concerning family and friends in Saratoga; the mineral springs; social affairs; plans to visit Girard St., Philadelphia. Enclosed concerns two articles to be read by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale.","Concerning summer affairs in Saratoga; trip through New York to Philadelphia; description of the resort area; news of family and friends.","Re: collector of customs in Norfolk. (Also, another letter of his is filed under Tyler, Eliza B., estate papers.)","Five chatty letters full of the latest gossip. Three of the letters are doubtful as to the true authorship; all five were found together.","Nine manuscripts regarding lawsuit of George McIntosh, plaintiff, Fortescue Whittle et al, defendents.","Concerning Samuel Longfellow.","Best wishes on forthcoming marriage. Dolly P. Madison was the wife of President Madison.","Thanking him for forwarding a box.","Diplomatic courier orders.","Received letter Tyler forwarded from Mr. Monroe; letter from Colonel Monroe (later President) at Madrid telling of his interview with the Spanish minister. Friends can write to him in Madrid and London.","News of family and friends.","Address.","Family and friends, including the death of William Lewis Herndon, discusses, and her book Tale of the Huguenots.","Petition for restoration of pension. Document.","News of family and friends, mostly concerning deaths, Darien expedition of Isaac G. Strain, Fredricksburg, Matthew Fontaine Maury. Eliza Maury was the mother of Dabney Herndon Maury.","Re: exploits of USS Essex scouring Spanish America coasts from Cape Horn to Lima; prizes taken, his own naval engagements, ship news, etc.; Maury claims area Captain Smith took for US as Madison's Isle. Maury at North African coast and naval matters there. One newspaper clipping.","Re: Lewis Maury, midshipman; politics; family matters; William Lewis Herndon's expedition to the Amazon, M.F. Maury's troubles with the Navy Department.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters (interchange of money between North and South) but also include family news and some of the Civil War.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War, opinions of England.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War. One envelope.","Copy of a brief letter acknowledging his arrival in Liverpool.","Re: death of Frances M. Lewis.","The first letter deals with the Louisanna Purchase; the second and third, with Lewis' plans to go to Paris and also political and diplomatic affairs. (The third letter is torn with part missing.)","Concerning Miss Mercer's definition of original sin; other religious lectures are noted. \"Mrs. H.Y. Smith,\" was a pseudonym for Frances M. Lewis.","Indenture between John Miller and wife to S. G. Adams. Deed for land in Kentucky. Signed by John Miller and Samuel G. Adams. (Description enclosed.)","Concerning politics; the consideration of personal independence over public honor; intention of visiting Mrs. Lewis on next trip to \"the city of brotherly love.\" Letter of February 19 includes a note signed by Mrs. F.M. Lewis.","Reflections on the revolutionary spirit abroad; speculation over Betsy Caton's possible succession to the title of Duchess of Wellington; comments on Lady Wellesley and her Lord, the Machioness of Carmarthen, and the Duke of Leeds; death of Dr. Sims; reactions to Lord Palmerston's dinner party; reflections on the plight of Poland (1831) and hopes for French intervention; passion for music; Supreme Court decision on Cherokee Indians; political life in D.C.; hearing speeches of Mr. Daniel Webster and other and concerning claim of Mrs. Stephen Decatur, compliments Mrs. Lewis on sketch of Italian troupe; news of mutual acquaintances. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning Mayor Bayard and wife (in Wilmington), Mr. Milligan's boarding-house in D.C., Jacksonian forces and the \"Deposite question\", social affairs in Wilmington and Washington (spring 1834), retreat to Saratoga for relief of Mr. Miligan's asthma; effect of Mr. Du Pont's death, Mary Christri's high respect for the writings of Miss Mercer (1835), possibility of visiting Nassau, additional speculation on the Duke of Wellington and Betsey Canon romance (by her cousin, Mrs. Bayard), House embroilment over the Seminole War, communications with Henry Clay; general family and social news. Included is autograph letter signed of J.J. Milligan to Mrs. Neale re: final arrival arrangements to D.C., May 1836. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning the Christmas season in Wilmington; health of family; upcoming community fair; discouse on Hannah More; mention of correspondence with Sir William Pepys; discussion of books recently read; birth of daughter; Mary Gilpin's arrival from England; Mrs. Sims Journey to New Orleans on the \"Alabama\" curiosity over performance of \"The Magic Flute\" congressional debates on the National Bank; death of Mrs. Sims; growth of the city of Wilmington; general accounts of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning moving \"Mama\" into the Milligan household; request for daguerreotypes; family wedding; plans for trip to see the Crystal Palace; description of summer farm; gunpowder explosion in Wilmington; Margaret Gibbon's wedding; impressions of Newport and its fashionability; additional news of family and friends. (Letter of July 8, 1850 has several names cut-out from the body of page three.) (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning opening of Philadelphia's Academy of the Arts; the tendency to overlook the value of familiar objects as exemplified through the common acceptance of gas lightning within a short period of introduction; reading of Sir Walter (Scott?); thoughts on John Milton; trip to Atlantic City; family illness; death of two grandchildren (George's children); outline of daily schedule; news of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Letters are only dated September 25 and July 28. Concerning visit by Henry Clay; discussion of governmental systems with Clay; Daniel Webster's speech on the Treasury; railroad service between Washington and Wilmington; comments on recent readings of Fielding and Sir Walter (Scott?); discussion on \"the influence of sensibility on our happiness\" death of Mrs. Milligan's mother; summer trip to the beach; marriage of Harriet (Bayard?) to Norwegian counsellor in Boston; the kindness of Mrs. Daniel Webster: \"the great Daniel is not more distinguished for wisdom than she for manners\" news of family and friends; recent illness and upcoming journeys. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning the \"gallant, but ill-fated\" Captain William Lewis to Minor's father.","Concerning the death of Dr. Whittle, son-in-law of Mr. Southgate of Norfolk; the ship's struggles with the fever epidemic.","Some letters, and perhaps all, are to Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Content concerns Monroe's mission to England; relations with France; the Lousiana Purchase; George Washington's statue in Paris; Correspondence with James Madison re: the services of Mr. Purviance; meager salary and high cost of living in London; anxiety over home affairs; desire to return to Virginia; thoughts on a career at the bar; comments on diplomatic duties and ceremonies; social life; family matters; purchase and shipment of piano to (Sara?).","Letter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler. Content concerns Monroe's property in Richmond; is sending his correspondence with Jefferson (\"which you will consider as strictly confidential\") to the addressee and Mr. Temple; the education of Augusting Monroe at William and Mary; political situation - \" ... having acted in all things according to the strict principles of the constitution ... \"; possible outcome of the approaching election; thoughts of making residence in Williamsburg; possibility of resuming law practice; defense of character; details of private business; requests visit him in Richmond. May 30, 1808 (I: 199); November 2, 1808 (I: 199 - 200); May 21, 1809 (I: 202); February 15, 1811 (I: 208).","Letter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Concerning brother, Joseph F. Monroe's wish to be employed as a clerk in court at Williamsburg; references; his character and so on. Legal opinion, signed on back.","Re: $1500 rent due on \"Westbury\", Charles City County, Virginia. Mrs. Tyler subject to deduction for debts of two Negroes since lease began.","Deed of land in Princess Anne County, Virginia.","Estate of Colonel Robert Munford. One document from commisioner's office, Williamsburg, Virginia. Re: Conway Whittle's I suit against the Munford estate.","Re: Mrs. Virginia Cary's poetry, her life, writings; authoress, Mrs. Hermans moving to Baltimore; John Tyler building a church; treatment of Cherokee Indians and politics; cruel oppression of the Indians.","I. Memo of agreement with John Ridley of Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1848); memo of agreement with Joseph T. Allyn, Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849); promise of Joseph T. Allyn to pay bill for same (1849); memo of agreement. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849).","Concerning life in Norfolk and Philadelphia; family matters; advice to Conway Whittle; news of Admiral Cochrane and naval affairs; Commodore Decatur, Bonaparte; news from Europe; relatives in Ireland; Investments.","Death of E. Nelson's grandfather and other family news.","Pennsylvania and Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Re: Civil War; distress in South; literary and Episcopal Church news; family matters. Two envelopes.","Intended recipient may be Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Incomplete. Family chatter.","Thank you note for The Bland Papers.","Re: family in Ireland, Church affairs there.","Re: books.","Re: Mr. Elliot and debts of their father's estate.","Re: Visit of Aunt Burwell; Episcopal Church affairs in the South; Bishop H.C. Lay and his family; end of Civil War; family affairs. One of the letters is written by J.J. Minge who was apparently visiting the Pattersons.","Re: Episcopal Church affairs in Virginia; Bishop William Meade; life in Virginia; family.","Congratulating him on birth of a child and accepting to be godmother.","See John Seawell.","Re: social letter with two related social letters from Mary Delancey.","\"The Truant 'Clipper's' Reply\". Manuscript.","The first letter, re: Whittle's prospects; Pinkney has \"passed the Rubicon\" in his own career; he wants naval news from Norfolk, especially everything concerning Congress. The second letter, re: sending cyphers for Conway Whittle to use; encloses an essay, re: Rights and duties of citizens of the New Republic. This essay might possibly be the cypher referred to. Includes a manuscript.","Approves the contract and bond prepared for the Wolf Trap Shoals light vessel; instructions for the application of a remittance of $10, 250.00 from the Treasury Department.","Re: life in Philadelphia; civic celebrations; Episcopal Church and clergy affairs; family affairs; the Lynah family; Civil War news; William Maury travelling incognito as \"Murray\" on business for the Confederacy, he and Mathew Maury involved with Southern warship being built in England; other Maurys in England running blockade; news of prominent Philadelphia families; St. Peter's Church; legacies; Burd Orphan Asylum and the Ducachet family; dividing the Norris estate, now worth seven million; Samuel Breck. Includes three envelopes.","Re: life and family in Philadelphia; seeing Jenny Lind at church; St. Stephen's Church, the Ducachets, and faith.","Manuscript poems from the papers of Mrs. Mary Neale and for Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. 18 manuscripts.","Re: recommending Gill A. Cary for appointment to vacant office.","Re: life in Washington and the horse \"Diomed.\"","News of Lt. Whitte; travels and ship's voyage off Barbary Coast and Italy.","Re: estate of Mr. Herndon.","Re: collection of clerk's fees.","Re: sale of \"Piney Grove\".","Offer for them to live at her house; travels.","Includes inventory and prices brought by item on lengthy list of household furniture and such.","Concerning the deposition of \"Aunt Grace's\" possessions; confusion of Edward Lauder over the two C.W. Sams; possibility of re-using old Virginia law reports; reflections on the study of history; commentary on law as \"an honorable pursuit.\" Enclosed: list of papers purportedly in \"Aunt Grace's possession, or custody.\"","Concerning the move into a new home; transition to new life; keeping of one servant; financial problems; health and family news.","Including postscript from Mary, Julius' wife, addresses to \"My dear Father.\" Concerning the sale of \"Datha\" family and financial matters; the aftermath of the Civil War; fire in the old large servant's house; possibility of petitioning the State for recovery of property.","Concerning introductions to Horace Sams and Julius Sams; overtones of war, drilling of soldiers (January 1861); John Tyler's attitudes towards the mobilization process; desire for Mr. Buchanan to \"tell the truth\" Julius' support of the Union; description of leaving Chester (1863); hardships of war-time civilian life; family news and diagram of house in Charleston; situation in Pocotaligo with Randolph Sams and family; prayer by young Fannie; the coming of \"flags of truce\" between City Point and Richmond; the prospects of victory in the spring; post-war journey to England; general inquiries to health and family matters.","Typescript copy of will.","Preparations for the defense of South Carolina in expected war; calls for the South Carolina. Convention to vote for secession. Includdes wrapper.","Concerning the protection of Sams' wife and baby son in the event of a front-line situation; belief in the ultimate victory of the Confederate cause; journey to Union and Spartanburg with the Bishop; reflections on re-appropriation of land to Negroes; sale and deposition of \"Datha\" property on (Datha?) Island; election of the Bishop (1866); further claims on \"Datha\" church affairs; family news; announcement of baby girl's birth named for Mary Neale.","Concerning recent steamship trip and illness that ensued; regrets over inability to visit Cloe at the present time.","Concerning panic in Charleston; affairs of Horace Sams' parishoners: health, evacuation, and so on; Sams' ministry in general; Bonum's marriage plans disrupted by the war; possible involvement of Pinopolis during attack on Charleston; financial arrangements for travelling to St. Thomas' Rectory (Yorkville, South Carolina); confusion of evacuation.","Family and social news.","Very literary letters, written almost as though for publication (and author frequently calls them her \"Pastorals\"); vivid picture of leisurely, cultured life in the South; references to a Congressman uncle. Reflections on her reading: Scott, Maria Edgeworth, etc. Social life in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, dances, etc. described. 19 complete letters and two fragments.","Re: Mrs. Tyler's claims vs. Wade Mosby.","Re: life on shipboard, Nicaragua; family and friends.","Presenting a keepsake. Also her reply (February 16, 1830).","Ordering the sheriff of Elizabeth City to summon Robert Seymour to appear in the Warwick County court to testify for William Garrow v. Nathan Yancey.","Very literary letters, mostly concerning life, reform and her poems.","Will and other miscellaneous papers.","Family news.","Concerning transfer of property and financial affairs; status of Sinclair's factory operation; description of spring flowers and weather in Nova Scotia; change in Naval Command in Halifax; reporting the progress of the Sinclair children in school and \"character developments.\"","Concerning illness of sightseeing at the Catholic Church in Norfolk; Episcopal Church affairs in Gloucester; Tazewell's wedding; assessment of wartime postal service; description of the city of Halifax; adjustment to new life in Nova Scotia; social affairs, celebration of Christmastide (1865); deep snows; English-pace of life \"slow, plodding\" description of St. Paul's Anglican Church; plans for christening the baby Mary (?); summer plans, invitation to visit; longing for more music to play; Bertha's first school experiences; difficulty in obtaining quill pens and other supplies (1866); illness of Mary Sinclair; reflections of dimensions of belief, \"I am a Prayer Book Churchman-- I go not one inch beyond...\"; general family and social news.","Concerning family illnesses; being snowbound; mention of other \"exiles\" starting up business of tobacco manufacturing; visit to the dentist: \"teeth are the cause of our humanity\" discussion of Congressional actions towards the Confederate states and military departments (1866?); status of George's business ventures; needlework of Mary and daughter Berta; property claims and interests in the U.S.; finances involved with the tobacco business; invitation for Mrs. Lewis' visit to Nova Scotia; general family news. Including postscripts and addendums by George T. Sinclair, Halifax, Nova Scotia.","Re: deaths in the Whittle family.","Re: family and social news.","Two documents regarding the transfer of slaves by Adelaide S. Sams and Elizabeth E. Sams to Horace H. Sams.","Renewing acquaintance.","Re: death of Dr. Whittle and Episcopal Church affairs.","Re: visit and money matters.","Miss Maury of New York, hopes that Mr. Stuart can send an important letter of Mr. Whittle's across the Potomac to his sister (in Philadelphia?). Communication has been cut off by a Yankee regiment on the Maryland shore opposite Mathias (?) point and the suggestion is that better way be found. (Civil War period.)","Social news. One of the letters has on the same sheet a letterpress copy of the reply. Two gift enclosures are included.","Letters of 1811 (no place given) asks him about French privateers which have arrived in the U.S.; re: their arriving and orders, etc.; especially interested in one particular ship (commanded by a Captain Gressin or named the Gressin); the government has intelligence that says she was armed in New York and took vessels (Portugese) off the coast of Cayenne; Sumter has in his possession a demand made by General Armstrong in 1810 to the French government that such commisions as privateers received from General Ernouf be recalled; President Madison would use all of his authority to repress and punish the above; danger of embarrassing U.S. commerce. Letter of 1814, a third person letter to Lewis from Sumter who writes from Rio de Janeiro sending messages to persons in Georgia and South Carolina.","Re: suit against the late Colonel Deneale.","Re: travels in England and France, family and social news.","Re: travels in Europe; husband's work; family affairs.","Re:  death of Mary Talcott's sister.","Re: request of Mrs. Lewis for information about a job under his father, Andrew Talcott for a friend.","Re: visit to Richmond (\"allows learned and enlightened men have convened there\"); antifeminist views of John Randolph; politics; social events.","Re: death of C.T.'s grandmother; includes a copy of Mrs. Lewis's response to one of the letters.","Re: family and social news.","Re: greetings; on the reverse a scrawled copy of Mary Neale's reply.","To Samuel Tyler (Chancellor of the Williamsburg district), December 14, 1800, re: politics in Virginia; Republicans success in elections; Aaron Burr and his relations with Jefferson; desires Republican unity Burr's supporters; low intrigue in vote in Pennsylvania. To Samuel Tyler, May 18, 1811, re: catastrophe involving Samuel Myers; Bishop Madison of Virginia. To Fortescue Whittle, 1819, re: debts owed by Samuel G. Adams; purchase of \"Piney Grove\" debts of estate. To Mrs. Mary Neale, October 5, 1820, re: debt of Boush street home. (Tazewell, Littleton Waller, 1774-1860.)","Concerning the benefits of the spring waters; \"sub-rosa\" gambling at the springs; descriptions of other visitors to Bedford; going-away gifts (braclets); reflection on General Scott's \"turbulence\" over the appointment of General McComb; possibility of Presidential intervention in the dispute; visit of Mary Thompson's mother and sisters; finishing of the church in Norfolk and consecration in November 1828; elopement of Henry Granberry and Prudence Nimmo; presidential election of Jackson; travels of Mr. Thompson; \"dietary\" restrictions of Mr. John Randolph; more on the possibility of General Scott's dismissal by the President; visit to Mr. Carroll in Baltimore; death of General Jackson's wife; death of Mary Thompson's infant son; Mrs. Lewis' and Mrs. Neale's return from Ireland; purchase of a new harp; description of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; general family news and health.","Concerning arrival of new furniture on the Packet Virginia Trader; instructions for purchasing new shoes; reflections on cotemporary fashions; inquiry as to church attendance in Philadelphia; fire in the town; birth of another son to Mary Thompson; description of a quiet family evening; church affairs; scarlet fever in Norfolk; visiting preacher from Georgetown; little Mary and Martha's knitting lessons; a small recital in the town; season's berries and vegetables; dissolution of old debts; arrival of the Delaware in Norfolk; acquital of Dr. Hansford; whooping cough; zealous Bible and Temperance societies; general family and social news.","Concerning Mary Thompson's confinement; appreciation for (Christmas?) gifts; Norfolk Christmas activities; visitor from Glasgow; the purchase of new china; details of dinner party and vigorous discussion of Jacksonian politics; expensive wedding of Miss Chevallie; serious accidents on the William Penn and in a local warehouse; banking procedures; death of George Byrd blamed on intemperance; problems with the honoring of various bank notes; description of Tazewell Taylor as \"the greatest patriot that ever breathed\" church news; local elections; family and social news.","Concerning the funeral of Judge Taylor; the Norfolk infant school; journey to North Carolina; Roman Catholics' fair; speculation about the grace of Wellington and Lady Harvey; use of rain barrels to promote healthier conditions in Norfolk; news of neighbors journeying to various sulphur springs; birth of a second son to Mary Thompson; awarding of railroad and road construction contracts; debate over boarding school for the children; high doctor bills; request to have a Jeweler set an aquamarine sent from Brazil; Mr. Masi's concert; church news; health and relations and friends in Norfolk; travel plans; visits to relations in Alexandria; general news and reflections.","Concerning deaths, marriages, and births of various friends; visits from relatives; debt for dress material and shoes; Dr. Ducachet and the seminary; after effects of scarlet fever; passage of Virginia bank bill; courting practices; the painting of miniature portraits by (?) Gumbardelia and (?) Hubert; birth of a daughter to an unmarried slave; \"the spirit of democracy which is so rife in the South, is fatal to our youths\" Franklin Meyers at Princeton; domestic affairs; church news and the consecration of Mr. Elliot; visiting preachers; continued despair over the banking situation; reports from friends returning from northern travels; general social news.","Concerning Mary Thompson's illness; wedding plans of her daughter Martha; recommendations of recent readings; visit from \"little Mary Sinclair\" (1847); trip to Baltimore and Mt. Calvary Church; description of a boarding house in Reading, Pennsylvania; piano lessons; reflections on the 1848 Revolution in France and the fate of Louis-Philipe; Mr. F. Whittle's reading prayers at St. Paul's; newsclipping announcing Fred Sawyer's appointment to Madrid consulate; Episcopal convention; confirmation of Sally; suffering from both the heat and the mosquitos; elections and the triumph of the \"Mobocracy\" trips to the Sulphur Springs; illnesses and deaths of friends; rejoicing of the Whigs over General Taylor's election; capture of slave ships; mention of an episcopal boarding school in Raleigh for Immie's education; vaccinations for the pleurisy and small-pox; family news of general interest.","Concerning quinine treatments; Macauley's history and reflections on his personal character; letter from the Pope to the Archbishop of Baltimore sent from \"Frederick\" in Madrid through Norfolk; more correspondence with Frederick in Spain; gas lines in Norfolk; visit to relatives in North Carolina; thoughts on recent readings, reduction of mail service; habor regatta; suggestion of taking council of clergymen for \"a burdened conscience\" Frederick's return from Paris and Washington D.C.; mention of daguerrotype of Martha and her child; death of Zachary Taylor; description of journey from Norfolk to White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; pickpocketings during vacations; reoccurence of scarlet fever and death of several infants; general family and social news.","Concerning visit to daughter Martha Pemberton at Fort Washington; increasing postage rates; reflections on the benefits of travel; meeting with Mrs. Alice Rutledge of South Carolia whose son, upon graduation from Yale began law practice in Charlottesville; return from Sulphur Springs; trip to Baltimore dentist; church affairs in Norfolk; support of various church missions by the Diocese of Virginia; measles widespread in Norfolk; lack of Chaplains for Army posts (1852); prosecutions of several bishops for interference in state affairs; springtime social affairs; general family news. Including short note from Immie Thompson to her aunts.","Concerning the receipt of Imogen's winter boots; yellow fever scare; friends' journey to Canada; Tazewell Thompson's college experiences' different types of gas fixtures; news of weddings and engagements; allusions to the death of Mr. Daniel Webster; dress patterns; new styles; splendid Inaugural ceremonies (1853); bid to restore Mr. George Loyall to public office; news of Bishop Ives' travels and activities; expectation of appointment to Cardinal; incident of unrest at Fort Washington; health and welfare of friends and relatives; Milly Maury's visit and account of the Crystal Palace; Madame Bonaparte's visit to Old Point Comfort; Mr. Thompson's severe illness; general social and family news.","Concerning travel accounts of several friends; Tazewell's graduation with honors from St. James; Tazewell's merchandising job in Norfolk; new Episcopal church; description of duties of Naval surgeons; lectures at medical colleges by several acqaintances' payment of outstanding debts; military friendships; birth of a daughter to Mary Sinclair; the blindness of General Deverere; experiences in New York at the dentist; description of Saratoga and the springs society life; possibility of the President visiting Capon, Virginia. Springs; death of (grandson?) Henry in Baltimore; Terry's Sinclair involvement in the prosecution of a ship's captain accused of dealing in slaves; inclusion of a letter from relatives (brother Frederick and wife) in California; general Norfolk news and family concerns.","Concerning the controversy over Archbishop Hughes' letters; summer plans; Tazewell's journey to Minnesota; epidemic of yellow fever and quaranting of Old Point Comfort; death of several relations and friends due to the fever; fears that the town of Norfolk will never recover; death of Mary Thompson's sister Martha in Portland, Maine; \"spirtual manifestations\" at the Whittles' (Captain William) household; \"communications\" with the spirits; general news of pregnancies, illnesses and society activities.","Concerning continued experiences of \"spirtual manifestations\" Mary's skepticism; nearby mooring of the Merrimack; concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury being put on retired list; large fire at Conway Whittle's home; discussion of books currently being read; changes in private schools in Norfolk; description of life at the springs; new clergymen in Norfolk; general church news; social gatherings during the Christmas season; invitation to journey to California; the sailing of the Wabash and the Merrimack; death of Imogen (Thompson?); her opinion of Littleton Waller Tazewell; travels of friends, northward and to Europe; Mary Thompson's desire to go to England and France; transfer of Tazewell's properties; Major Pemberton's transfer from Florida to Kansas; visits from family; general news. Clipping enclosed.","Concerning attempts to \"economize\" amusement of the family at Mary Thompson's budgetings; receipt of books from Philadelphia; Captain Whittle's appearance in Washington for a court case; another new clergyman for Norfolk; steamer accident in the bay; sewing of nightshirts and chemises; friends' visit to \"Bremo,\" home of John Hartwell Cocke; Major John C. Pemberton's status at Fort Leavenworth; discussion of merits of \"new sewing machines\" lecture on Geroge Washington, description of Tazewell Thompson's farm; death of Conway Whittle's wife; death of Captain Whittle's daughter Mary; reading the \"Virginians\" in Harper's magazine; general family news.","(Last letter from Martha (Thompson) Pemberton.) Contents concern \"All Saints\" services; upcoming Agricultural Fair; Captain Pennock and the \"Southern Star\" sail for Paraguay; Tazewell takes a wife, Sue; increasing demand for sewing machines in Norfolk; church renovations; the Brooks family journeying through the Holy Land; description of church services at St. Paul's; crowds in Richmond; general family and social accounts. Includes two undated, signed fragments.","Concerning Tiffin's misconduct.","Scope and Contents Sends a manuscript concerning tidewater Viriginia; and to \"soften prejudices which exist between the Northern \u0026amp; Southern states.\" Requests that a room be secured for them at Mrs. Plumsteads.","Mostly receipts and bills; includes her will and typescript thereof.","About a death in the family.","Re: his approach to the administration; death of Mrs. Buchanan and her burial at Easthampton, he loved her as a sister. Mrs. Tyler and his sons John and Tazewell accompanied her mother to the funeral. Tyler is left alone with the charge of four children. Re: Mr. Whitehead. Tyler's troubles with the press; reporters misrepresented him. They have taken a statement out of context.","About interest of Norfolk and West India Trade. Re: Barlow's interview with Lord Aberdeen; Littleton Waller Tazewell; Speculation. Re: New president; appointment of Norfolk friend to the State Department would secure Southern support for Jackson.","His expeditions in search of health and to place son Tazewell in Philadelphia olblige him to renew his note at Farmer's Bank with Whittle's endorsement.","Stops ship to send his letter by her. Wife unwell. New note for loan inclosed. Re: deed for Matthias, gives Whittle much trouble about little legal matters. Their friendship. The lions and bears are beginning to bite in earnest; prophesis the Emperor of Russia will take Constantinople despite England and France; at best will demand mastery in Wallachia. Re: spirit of revolt in Prussia and Austria.","Re: Whitehead, notes payable to bank, wife going north to join her mother.","Re: Whitehead matter","Re: affairs with Whitehead, leaving for mountains; death of Dr. Tyler's son James.","Tyler's ill health. Nearly died. Agrees to attend Board of Directors of William and Mary. He has diminished interest in the working of political factions; their personal ambition overrides their motives. Hopes good sense of the people will triumph over demagogues. Re: Rhode island during Dorr agitation.","Re: deed of trust executed with Matthias Smith.","Wants to repeat favor Whittle accorded him. His wheat crop has failed, is dependent on future crops. Wants loan of $600 with Whittle's endorsement.","Busy at convention. Congratulates Whittle on honorable and important appointment General Erwin has conferred on him. \"One more important is not connected with the Confederate Army and I doubt not but that you are perfect now in the discharge of its duties.\" All must contribute to \"good old Mother\" (the state of Virginia in the Civil War). Great sea of difficulties. Importance of acknowledgment of South's importance by the great powers. War not beginning a day too soon; swelling population of the North would in twenty more years make it invincible. Re: defenses of Norfolk and Portsmouth, ships in Navy Yard. Cannot leave convention. Everything in Charles City County is warlike; troops mustering.","Admonishes him to stay at his post (attending to the mails) and not let \"private duties to females\" interfere. (Not in Tyler's handwriting.)","Regrets Professor Hopkins leaving Old William and Mary; had heard bickering there had healed, to restore usefulness of that ancient and honored institution. A vacancy now might be fatal to the college. The trouble there, etc. If offered to him, he would accept post there.","Invites Mary to stay at \"Sherwood Forest\" on her bridal tour.","Two documents about the estate of Lewis C. Tyler.","Re: money matters and the meeting of the legislature. Tyler, Mary, i.e., Mary (Tyler) Dabney.","Re: purchase of \"Piney Grove\" offers $12,000.","Family news, including deaths.","Date shown is only November 23. Invitation to hear him preach.","Concerning death of Mrs. Conway Whittle.","Letter to unknown recipient. Concerning sale of Waller's estate in York County, including slaves.","Thank you note.","Concerning suit, Whittle vs. Tyler, incentives, legal arrangements, list of slaves, appraisal of property, and other miscellaneous items.","If Whittle appoints anyone other than Mr. Beale (to the Customs House?) he will compromise his friends and his dignity.","Concerning yellow fever epidemic in Rio; business affairs; family news; plans for trip to Europe; response to A. Whittle reports the death of Dr. John Whittle while serving upon the Lexington; struck down by yellow fever while treating the crew for the same. October 13, 1850. Includes unsigned letter (from Norfolk?) to \"my dear cousin,\" (A. Whittle?) 1850.","Family news. (Misfiled for Adelaide Tyler Armstrong.)","Date shown is only February 23. Concerning business and family news.","Concerning life in Ireland and family affairs there. Includes letters of Grace Whittle, Conwaianna Whittle, Mary Ann Whittle, Frances Whittle, and Maria Whittle.","Concerning family news.","Concerning family news.","News of family and friends; written on opposite sides of a \"piece\" by Horace (Horace Sams, husband of Grace L. Sams) entitled \"We Live and Love.\"","Concerning handling of his estate by Fortescue Whittle et. al. Several family letters concerning the same and other family matters; accounts; list of slaves.","Scope and Contents Includes a list of claims concerning vessels seized by French and English with cargo owned by C. \u0026amp; F. Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia.","Concerning family news; progress of Conway II's education; news of War of 1812; mentions mammy \"Aggy\" and her death \"a more worthy benevolent good creature does not exist.\" (\"My Dear Little Son\" refers to Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England.)","\"Brother\" may refer to James Whittle, Liverpool, England. Also includes a letter from Conway Whittle I, to \"My Dear Son,\" (Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England). The content concerns family news; progress of Conway II's education. Stephen Decatur's operations in the Mediterranean and David Porter's Book on the Essex; (Bound for Battle: the Cruise of the United States Frigate Essex in the War of 1812); William Lewis and B.F. Neale, Whittle's sons-in-law.","License to practice law signed by Spencer Roane, William H. Cabell, and Francis Brooke.","Commonplace book of history, law notes and poems kept while attending William and Mary.","Constitution of a debating society organized by junior members of the bar and law students at Conway Whittle's office in Norfolk. Undated. Notes on a debate, July 20, 1822.","Diploma of his studies at Dublin University, Ireland (in Latin, translation included).","Insurance policies.","Investments, six bond/stock certificates including stock certificates for Dismal Swamp Canal Co. and certificates for bank stock and a Confederate bond; 1 cheque; one list of stocks and bonds.","Log book of a cruise on the U.S.S. Constellation.","Miscellaneous papers; receipts for taxes; bills; report on C. Whittle for William and Mary College; letter to Whittle from secretary of Board of Trustees of \"Chesapeake Female College\" arbitration of dispute between Benjamin E. Payne and James R. Hubard.","Cetificate of Odd Fellows membership.","One document (1842) signed by President John Tyler; one document (1830) signed by President Andrew Jackson (lacks Jackson's surname); four other miscellaneous documents; two in English and two in Spanish. Includes appointments, 1830 and 1842, of Conway Whittle II as Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth signed by Andrew Jackson and John Tyler; and instructions to Whittle from Treasury Department concerning tariff on steek and iron. See also Norfolk--Customs House papers.","These papers discuss the controversy over an appointment to the post of Whittle's secretary and assistant collector of customs in Norfolk.","Correspondence of Conway Whittle II with his wife, Chloe (Tyler) Whittle and sister, Mary (Whittle) Neale and Frances M. (Whittle) Lewis. Series of letters mostly written from Norfolk while chronicle life in Norfolk. Whittle was Collector of the Customs and a director of the DIsmal Swamp Canal Company.","Cholera in Norfolk; seeing Henry Clay at White Sulphur Springs; Dr. Henry William Ducacket; financial affairs of his sisters; illness and death of General Robert Barraud Taylor; offfers for their lot in rear of Cumberland St.; trip to and books looked at in the Library of Congress; new pastor at the Episcopal Church; his work as Collector of Customs; the education of his daughters; and his appointment as director of Dismal Swamp Canal Company.","Books at the Library of Congress; trip by Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer to tour the Dismal Swamp Canal; lawsuit concerning Fortescue Whittle; discussion of smallpox vaccination; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1848; and offers for his sister's property in Norfolk.","Education of children; getting his sisters involved in efforts to remain as Collector of the Customs; and his being turned out of office; cholera in Norfolk; and a disagreement in The Richmond Enquirer with Myer Myers.","Trying to decide on a career after being dismissed as Collector of Customs; death of Dr. John Whittle; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1852; use of public library in Richmond; trip to Washington to try to gain politicial appointment in Pierce's administration with the help of the Tyler family and Caleb Cushing; paving in Norfolk; and the running of gas pipes.","Death of Mrs. Denison, John Tyler's daughter; books willed to his sisters by Mrs. (?) Taylor; Whittle sister's financial affairs; and ride to Staunton on railroad to attend nominating convention.","Financial affairs of his sisters; G. P. R. James; George Tucker; yellow fever epidemic; trip to \"Monticello\"; retirement of Matthew Fontaine Maury by the Navy Board; death of James Whittle; and attending lectures at University of Virginia.","Matthew Fontaine Maury; selling of Frances Lewis' lot; discussion of G.P.R. James' books; the Merrimack; success of sisters' lawsuit; burning of his house; decision to repair his house; ordering house materials from Philadelphia; and his feelings concerning slavery. Includes letters from Mary Eliza (Whittle) Sams.","Financial affairs of the sisters; the repair of his house; the Merrimack; meeting of Naval Board to consider restoration of officers to active list; John Tyler's visit, his plans to give Jamestown address and a remark made by Tyler on a previous visit: \"He maintained that his election to the Vice Presidency and consequent succession to the Presidency... was a real misfortune to him as it prevented his election by the people to that office.\"; Dr. Turnbull, a European doctor staying with W. W. Lamb who has a dead daughter; trip to Washington to testify before Naval Court; Dr. Henry William Ducachet; addition to Dismal Swamp Canal; heroic conduct of William Lewis Herndon in Central America sinking; Panic of 1857; installation of the statue of Washington in Capitol Square in Richmond; visit of ex-President Pierce and wife to Norfolk; recounting of Randolph incident; discussion of external slave trade; and his objection to the use of the word \"lady\" to refer to a black woman.","Looked at State Department letters of General Washington concerning Major Andre; restoration of naval officers to active status; concert for benefit of poor; accident to Hugh Blair Grigsby (run over by omnibus while crossing Broad St. in Richmond); intimate friendship of George Tucker and Grigsby; description of various springs; met Reverand Barnwell who has declined presidency of William and Mary; engagement of Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; and death of Mrs. Tazewell.","His feelings at the impending marriage of daughter Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; visit to Littleton Waller Tazewell; restoration of Captain Armstrong to active list of Navy; wedding of daughter to J. J. Sams; description of Pinopolis; sentiments on external slave trade; illness, death and burial of Littleton Waller Tazewell; viewing of a large vessel The Great Eastern; and a tour of the White House. Includes letter of Grace (Whittle) Sams.","Re: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia; divided into two folders for ease of handling; between the two folders are specifications for the house's rebuilding and inventories of possessions. Also included are detailed accounts about the house.","Re: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia. (See preceding folder.)","Re: papers regarding property. (See also folder marked: Whittle, Conway--papers regarding house on Boush Street.) Includes will (revoked) of Grace L. Whittle Sams.","Includes letters to his uncle and other miscellaneous unidentified persons. One letter from Conway Whittle to (Ion?) concerning family news; one letter discusses the bank bill before Congress (1832). Asking uncle to use influence to have him appointed insurance agent in Virginia for Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of London and discusses Mutual Assurance County of Virginia.","Manuscript memorial to Congress, re: Dismal Swamp Canal Company. Unfinished. Manuscript.","Concerning lawsuit; desire to educate Conway Whittle II and his [Conway Whittle I] poor health.","Gives physical description of himself. His life and studies in England and Ireland; at college in Dublin, his views about slavery (a curse and a disgrace); news of War of 1812, relations between U.S. and Britian, relations in England and Ireland, he is often in Liverpool; loss of William Lewis and Benjamin Neale; comments on Napoleonic Wars; trying to choose a career. Asks about his mammy \"Aggy\".","Re: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the USS Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.","Re: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the US Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.","Written copy of his will. Copy of manuscript.","His medical practice, deaths from alcohol in the neighborhood, brother William in Navy; father will never again have married overseer; lawsuit involving Fortescue Whittle; picking of someone's pocket in crowd of Petersburg while listening to Henry Clay; death of Janes (Patterson) Whittle; selling of a slave, his opposition to Virginia Constitution; Reverend Denison and wife are in area; he is Bible agent, she is daughter of John Tyler. Included is a broadside concerning his death. Includes broadside. (Conway D. Whittle, born 1809, fourth son of Fortescue Whittle, older brother of Bishop Whittle of Virginia; M.D.)","Complaints concerning slavery; Naval Board; prefers election of radical to election of a black; Virginia politics (re-adjusters and funders).","\"Cousins\" may refer to Conway II, Mrs. Neale, and Mrs. Lewis. Fire set by enslaved persons at Mt. Holly; yellow fever; his chances of practicing in Norfolk with so many doctors having died; railroad lines between Blacks and Whites, Virginia (now Blackstone) and Clarksville, Virginia deplores difference in Northern and Southern women; buying of plantation, \"Milbank\" comparison of Philadelphia doctors with country doctors; description of Methodists; opinions on right to vote; desire to sell enslaved persons and Black Africans and election of Francis McNeese Whittle as bishop. Includes letter of Fortescue Whittle.","Concerning his appeal to Judge Mason to restore him to his former offices; Mr. (?) Tyler's efforts on his behalf; request to avoid further involvement in this cause.","Concerning the building of a new home near Whittle's Mill; matchmaking efforts in regards to her brother George; report of Miss Mary Whittle's school progress; problems with the tobacco crop; contacts with General John Hartwell Cocke; Henry Green's appointment as a delegate to the Temperance Conference in Norfolk; Cousin John Knox's employment as a county census-taker; tobacoo prices; various appointments to naval vessels; birth of little Conway; preparing the children for school; plantation affairs and finances; church news; Dandrige (Sinclair's?) drunken behavior; Arthur's narrow escape from being shipwrecked; illness and deaths within the family; personal belief in the strength of Providence; building of houses for slaves; general news of Woodstock area; yellow fever epidemic; staying in Norfolk to nurse ill slaves. Letter, February 4, 1841, bears letter of William Conway Whittle, Sr.","Re: family in Ireland.","\"Cousin\" may refer to Mrs. F. M. Lewis. Impressions of Cincinnati; and her husband Francis McNesse Whittle's work.","Concerning business life and family affairs in England and Ireland; politics-- the Orange Party; The King's illness; news of the Duke of Wellington; taxes and economic conditions; O'Connell's activities in the government; congratulations to Conway's new daughter; Bolivar situation in South America; general family news.","Concerning Fortescue's ambitions for son Lewis; Lewis' mission to Texas; family news; improvements at the \"Glenbrook\" estate; Decatur Whittle's legislative activities; Powhatan Whittle's university experiences; death of Lewis' \"faithful servant Cora\" general family and social news. Including letter to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and postscripts from Mollie Whittle and Mary Ann Whittle (sister and mother of Lewis Whittle).","Also includes letters to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia. Content concerns the death of Conway's father (Fortescue's brother); continuation of Conway's education; family finances; settling estate matters; reflections on the Florida Treaty case; agricultural affairs; status of \"Piney Grove\"; general family news.","Concerning news of Conway's experiences in Ireland; news of relatives abroad; reviews of Washington Irving's sketchbook; reform within the House of Lords (probably Catholic emancipation); Conwainna's education; political and social affairs in Ireland; general news of family and friends. (Long sheets.)","Concerning family affairs in Ireland; bills for Conway's tutoring;friends in England; invitation for Christmas visit; family debts; health and social situations; rebellions in south England; lower class turmoil; Fortescue Whittle's Journey (?) to the West Indies; advice on suckling babies; reflections on changes wrought by English industrialization; general news of family and friends.","\"My dear cousins\" may refer to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, and/or Conway Whittle, Philadelphia and Norfolk. Content concerns life in Virginia; being ordained (July 16, 1847); first sermons; train derailment near Cumberland, Maryland; description of (West) Virginia towns; plans for running a railroad from Richmond to Cincinnati; marriage (June 1848) to Emily [Fairfax?]; church expansion; birth of a daughter (June 1849); cholera epidemic; Whig victory and the loss of Conway Whittle's job; possibility of church position in Goochland County; description of son, Fortescue; Kentucky's status as a \"neutral\" (1861); duty to preach gospel over politics.","\"Family\" is probably Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale--\"my dear aunts\". Also Mrs. C. Whittle, Charles City County, and \"Father and Aunt Fannie (Conway Whittle II and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis) and \"My Dear Mother\" (Cloe Tyler Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia). Concerning death and illess in the family; gratitude for kindness; Cloe's \"baby\" conditions of livestock and farm. (Badly mutilated).","Concerning family affairs and conditions in Ireland; the death of Princess Charlotte; financial situations; description of daily life; children's education; general and social news. Sketch of Grant's Causeway, County Antrim, included (engraving circa 1850).","Concerning Henry F's employment as a ship-broker; domestic situation of various relatives including Dr. John Whittle; travels to Irealnd; mission in Bahia and Rio; visit to Cape of Good Hope; birth of a son; general family and social news.","Concerning plans for upcoming wedding (on June 1848); general family news.","Family concerns; discusses Conway II's education and tentative plan to have him return to Norfolk. Portion of pages 5-6 are missing. Reference to this letter in letter from Conway Whittle I to Conway II, May 1, 1816.","Concerning family and affairs in England and Ireland; business and economic conditions; politics; class distinctions in England; work on the Manchester Gazette; newspaper competition; management problems and pleasures; immigration to Canada; general family news.","Concerning school friends; James' teaching duties; Mr. Cobbett's political views; student quarrels and mischief; death of Aunt Frances (in England); political events in England and Ireland; general social news.","Concerning political situation in England and Ireland; death of the King; assassination of Duke de Bern; dissolution of Parliament; radical reaction throughout England; comparison of Irish and American customs, traditions; relatives' travels and business affairs; general social and family news. Included letter to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Castle Upton, Belfast, Ireland.","\"Family\" refers to \"cousins\"-- most likely Frances M. Lewis and Mary Neale, and \"brother\" Lewis. Content concerns the trip to \"Roanoke,\" home of John Randolph; concerning lawsuit against Tazewell estate; views on constitutional convention in Virginia (1850-1851); contest between eastern and western parts of Virginia for ascendancy in government; slavery in government priorities; census of 1850; family and financial affairs; personal and public duties; Powhatan (Whittle's) intention to migrate to Georgia; travels throughout western Virginia; general church and social news.","Concerning suspension of Habeus Corpus; insurrection act introduction in legislature; hardships existing in Ireland; Shaw's (Whittle?) return from South America; young James Whittle's death; general social, church and family news; political views.","Concerning arrival in Savannah; recent personal problems; reflections on terminating naval career; concern for immediate family.","Coming of Civil War in Georgia; outbreak of the Civil War; military matters; family affairs. Birth of premature child. Includes two telegrams.","Concerning the death of Maria's father.","Concerning family news; possible sale of \"Milbank,\" Mecklenburg County, Virginia; health and well-being of immediate family.","(A \"round-robin\" letter written by \"Conwananna\", Caroline Ogg Whittle, Frances M. Whittle, and Maria W. Whittle). Concerning family news.","Date is shown only as August 20. Describes travels.","Concerning education; life in England and Ireland; family news from abroad.","Concerning family news; queries as to Virginia friends' health and well being; Lewis' trusteeship at a Tennessee college; adjustment to Kentucky.","Includes letter of Fortescue Whittle and Mary Ann (Davies) Whittle. Concerning family news; travel plans; school experiences; agricultural fair in Richmond; marriages and illnesses of family and friends; church news; Francis' Whittle ministry; general social reports.","(Molly Whittle, i.e., Mary Ann D. Whittle.) Content concerns life in Virginia; Episcopal Church news and conventions; Mr. Taliferro's lecture; death of sister Cornelia; educational plans of various relatives; recent travels; general social and family news.","Re: burning of her house; family affairs.","Re: deaths of Cornelia Whittle, Lewis's son Conway, and Fortescue Whittle; sale of property.","Re: impressions of Georgia; Virginia. Constitutional Convention of 1850-1; family affairs.","Re: troubles of South after the Civil War; her Baltimore connections; death of Mr. Sams; family matters.","Concerning views about slavery and her fear of it; does not want the responsibility of having slaves, but \"it might be a sin to free these helpless creatures\" grief at death of her daughter, Narcissa; her visits to Washington; calling on President Polk; impressions of the Capitol; Daniel Webster; Episcopal Church matters; family affairs; yellow fever epidemic. Includes letter of Lewis N. Whittle.","Concerning naval matters; Vera Cruz; Paraguay expedition; Moncure Robinson; need to strengthen Navy and U.S. interests in Central America, Cuba, etc; death of his brother, John S. Whittle; action of the naval board; approach of the Civil War and trying to join Confederate Navy; Matthew Maury; Episcopal Church affairs; other family news. Includes letter of Elizabeth J. Sinclair Whittle. Folder 1 of 2.","Son of William Conway Whittle, Jr.'s post Civil War career; what his children are doing; transatlantic cable. Several incomplete. Folder 2 of 2.","Concerning suit against Robert Munford and Dr. Bland.","Concerning accounts of the ship Pennsylvania Packet; letters about the ship and the China trade. Nine manuscripts signed.","Letter to unknown recipient. Content concerns naval shipping matters; China coast.","Concerning loss of Congressional seat by Thomas Newton; triumphs of the Loyalists who have gone to Washington; life in Norfolk; waltzing now the rage.","Invitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war. 3 autograph letters signed.","Invitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war.","Concerning the composition of the Cabinet of President Buchanan and possibility of Wise and Tyler being in the Administration. (Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876.)","Concerning desire of a commissioner of the Richmond chancery district for a raise in salary. (Wythe, George, 1726-1806.)","Incomplete letters including letter of Frances Munford (Whittle) Lewis to James Whittle concerning his daughter, naming of Chatham, Virginia and reconciliation between members of Whittle family; letters of Gilberta (Sinclair) Whittle to Lewis Neale Whittle and Sarah M. (Powers) Whittle; and letter concerning physician in Philadelphia who specialized in women's diseases; opening letters and advising husband. Undated fragments and envelopes.","The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. with his last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements; together with All His Notes. Volumes II, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII. Printed for W. Cavil, T. Martin, T. French, and J. Wren. MDCCXCV.","Powers of attorney, agreements to repair and paint lighthouses; powers to sign bonds including ones from Moses Myers; and Littleton Waller Tazewell.","Engravings of buildings in Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, Paris, London, Liverpool, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Westmoreland (from papers of Conway Whittle II).","Broadside Extra to Charleston Mercury-The Union is Dissolved; Hummel Newspaper (facsmile?) New York Herald (July 16, 1862). Ribbons of Confederate States Table and Appomattox Commandery, No. 6, K.T. (Petersburg, Virginia); Endorsement, Edward A. Wild, concerning the recommendation to refuse the petition of Mrs. J. Parker I[?]. March 11, 1864; newspaper clipping concerning the order of John Palmer, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic that the group may no longer participate in parades when Confederate flag is displayed; printed letter of James Barron Hope et al (officers and committee of arrangements, Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Confederate Veterans), October 15, 1884, purposing to hold a fair and concert for proceeds to aid in relief of Confederate soldiers and sailors.","Vol. II, No. 1 (October 1884) containing an article concerning history of DKE in the South, etc.","Includes a letter concerning the life of Captain William Lewis, U.S.N. and a photograph of \"Eltham\" New Kent County, Virginia.","Includes Governor's Message of Francis Harrison Pierpont. Incomplete.","\"A Map of Ireland divided into Provinces and Counties, shewing the Great and Cross Roads with the distances of the principle Towns from Dublin,\" by William Faden, Geographer, to His Majesty and to HRH the Prince of Wales, London 1798. Hand colored, mounted on canvas, folded in case (each 30\" x 24\"), fair condition.","Includes a piece of cloth from Egyptian mummy, colored engraving of Richmond, Virginia. (Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St, New York); printed letter of James H. Causten, Agency of French Spoilation Claims, Washington D.C., March 29, 1860, to (?); stencil of palm tree.","One Confederate $5 bill, Richmond, February 17, 1864; two Confederate $10 bills, Richmond, February 17, 1864; stock certificate, Exchange Bank of Virginia, for one share to Grace L. Whittle, January 28, 1859; $20 bill of Farmer's Bank of Virginia, 1848 (tattered).","Items found in Papers of Mrs. F.M. Lewis including dress patterns, guest ticket to Democratic National Convention in 1912.","Facsimile.","Concerning affairs of the Episcopal Church; consecration of the new church in Norfolk; desire for news of church and members in Ireland; life in Norfolk, Virginia, etc.","Concerning travels in Austria and Germany; encounters with English and American travelers abroad.","Concerning the death of Horace (Sams?), his brother; the sale of \"Datha,\" under which act and to whom it was sold; the necessity for civil law to supersede military authority in matters of property claims and settlements; the working of D. Sams' place on Lady's Island by former slaves; concern for the future of his family's hereditary lands.","Birthday poem to his sister; list of property taken by enemy in the Civil War; lists of names, ages, and values and Sams' 32 slaves; letter fragment. Two manuscripts signed.","Concerning the birth of little Julius; the high cost of goods; kindness of parishioners; unhappiness over continuation of Civil War; gratitude for assistance with purchase of a cow; details of daily routine; description of juggling the baby and simultaneous household duties; church involvement in Africa mentioned; reflections on probable loss of all property; health of the children; movement of persons and property through Chester; reliance on Mr. Sams' ministry to his own family; request for packet of scarce items-- corset, combs, and stockings; distrust of greenbacks by merchants; desire to \"lay aside the cares of housekeeping\" inspirational verses; general family and community news.","Concerning life in the South during the Civil War; economic conditions; high cost of goods; family business; family and social news; lack of fuel; inquiries as to church affairs in Norfolk; optimism about the future.","Concerning Independence Day celebration by the Freedmen and women; daily affairs; economic conditions in the South; crop expenses; high costs of goods; movement to new location; new home; lack of fuel-- wood; family finances; reaction to sale of \"Datha\" visit to Norfolk; general family and social news.","Concerning the possibility of Mr. Sams' ministry in the Portsmouth, Virginia, area; reflections on church organizations and administration; little Conway's assistance in cooking chores; reactions to Yankee troops; descriptions of transforming curtains and sheeting into articles of clothing; request that Mrs. Lewis visit when the situation is safer; winter weather conditions; negotiations and the purchase of a wagon; concern for Horace Sams, presently in the Officers Hospital; registering to reclaim \"Datha\" Julius' Charleston expedition; Freedmen's colony on St. John's Island; possibility of returning to St. Thomas' Rectory; concern over debts and financial situation; family and social news; reassignment by the church to (Yorkville?); attempt to maintain normalcy of daily life in view of Civil War and Reconstruction.","Bonds for the sum of six thousand pounds related to legal conveyance of lands called \"Airy Plains\" on York River in Virginia.","Concerning Conway's appointment as Collector of the Port under Andrew Jackson's Administration; Cobbett's writings on the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba; O'Connell agitating the Irish to revolt; ineffectiveness to date of emancipation; general living conditions; personal experiences working on The Manchester Guardian; British account of James Monroe's death; politics; friendship with William Cobbett; death of James' father; position at Guinness brewery; reflections on the Civil War and effects on the South; trip into Germany and the Netherlands; retrospective (1869) view of the Reform Bill of 1832; Catholic movement for \"Freedom of Education\" exchange of photographs; family news; death notice enclosed (James Whittle, 1801-1874) 12 autograph letters signed; Printed Death Notice.","Concerning visits to Irish relatives; general family and social news.","Concerning family news; financial matters; property purchase; Frank (Whittle's?) intention of leaving for and returning for Kentucky; hopes for family reunion.","Special Collections Research Center","Dismal Swamp Canal Company","Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858","Conway Whittle","English"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 76 W61","/repositories/2/resources/8393"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Conway Whittle Papers"],"collection_title_tesim":["Conway Whittle Papers"],"collection_ssim":["Conway Whittle Papers"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858"],"creator_ssim":["Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858"],"creators_ssim":["Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Legal documents","Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century","Nova Scotia--History","United States. 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The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of social history and naval history (including personal and official correspondence of William Lewis [1781-1815] and several letters of his namesake William Lewis Herndon who served in the Navy and went down in the sinking of the ship Central America in 1857). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere are letters written by and concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also covers the following subject areas: life in Philadelphia, life in Norfolk, the Whittle family in Mecklenburg County, Va., war with Tripoli (Barbary pirates), Confederate exiles in Nova Scotia, U. S. Civil War, U. S. Customs Service, Dismal Swamp Canal Company, politics, trips to the springs, marriage and courtship, the Protestant Episcopal Church, and slavery. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Charles Jared Ingersoll, Marquis de Lafayette, Tobias Lear, Dolley Madison, James Madison, Margaret Mercer, James Monroe, Edward Preble, John Randolph of Roanoke, and John Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSee also Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 16-22 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolicy for $600 on Conway Whittle's house, No. 20 Boush St., Norfolk, and three receipts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of travels to Charleston, South Carolina, and to Pensacola, Florida; story about Florida Govenor William Duval's handling of troubles with Indians, his capture of the Indian Chief, Michanope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: appointments in Norfolk Customs House and political considerations in Norfolk. Armstrong, Adelaide (Tyler) filed under Adelaide Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclining an invitation to come for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDealing with his gold-mining activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of 18 lectures delivered in 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending regrets. Barraud, D.C., Norfolk, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary E. Neale sending them some magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: school in Philadelphia; the sad state of the country and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial invitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Blow, apparently a slave, requests permission of her mistress to go north to see her ailing son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Mr. Whittle of the death that morning of his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending some garters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for hire of a slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding property in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: receipt of Christmas presents, a new house, rememberances of old times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConway I and Fortescue Whittle, Merchants, Norfolk, Virginia. Requests for provisions and other supplies; detailed list. Copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: conduct of (doll?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout sculpture; also an invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the poor health of his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her father's career in Ohio, family affairs, etc. Wedding notice of February 18, 1845 included. (Portion of pages 1 and 2 have been cut out.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the sale of Bryan's house in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBurwell was a U. S. Congressman for Virginia, 1806-1821. Concerning Lewis's naval career; promotion coming not through politics but on personal merit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family, social, and church affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning hospital administration, Chicago after the fire and a recent trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning social affairs, education for women, life in Biloxi, yellow fever, Dr. Cartwright's efforts towards securing Mrs. Lewis' pension, life in Natchez, Senator Robert J. Walker, the failure of U.S. Bank, phrenology, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her views on \"Characteristics of Women\" and her school affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family affairs in Ireland, condition of Ireland and places Mrs. Lewis should visit while travelling there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the possibility of visiting Philadelphia in the near future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of her Mother (Mrs. Cleeman) and social affairs in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed for a pew number 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family affairs, Mrs. Lewis' pension papers, death of Cleeman's mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Lt. Lewis on board The Constitution in the Mediterranean. Concerning college days; Coles' law studies, travel in Europe and Coles' association with President Jefferson, (William A.?) Burwell and Henry Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of Bishop William White (Bishop of Pennsylvania). Portion of the third page is cut out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Bard monument, memorial contribution, and a visit to St. Stephens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes additional letters from F. N. Hoope, St. Croix, to Mrs. Cox; Mrs. Allmbodaux, \"Oakwood\", Thibodaux, Louisiana; and Helen Wilmer, to Mrs. P. Landsdale Coxe (sic). Concerning life in Louisiana; breaks in the levee; collecting autographs; affairs of the Episcopal Church there, Bishop Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, claims to the Booth estate in England, church matters in Georgia, and reception of bridal cards of Marcia Cox and Dr. P. S. Carrington; her articles in New Orleans Picayune under pseudonym \"Veritas.\" Editorial credited to M. M. Cox included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics, the Anti-Catholic movement in Philadelphia, economic conditions, plans to rebuild the Academy of Fine Arts, Mr. Henry Clay's presidential bid, general life in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Thomas Rice's \"accident\" signed receipt enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning repayment of debt, financial troubles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning recent visit, her principle conditions, postponement of \"ride\", efforts to honor George Washington by saving \"Mount Vernon\", etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning capture of the Chesapeake, arrival of the Essex, war at sea, hopes of the English protecting Macao Roads, sale of sandalwood. Wrapper also addressed to William Lewis; whereabouts of letter unknown. One manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromise to pay for hire of slave woman Letty from Conway Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his affairs in Williamsburg, days as a student, expulsion of some friends, present situation of fellow law students of the College of William and Mary. Note: Dabney, Mary (Tyler) is filed under Mary Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Midshipman Alexander Dallas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Order No. 48, of Benjamin F. Butler concerning transfer of property and rights of property void to rebels; transfers of stocks forbidden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of her brother and deprivations of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deaths of Mrs. Cleeman and others, music lessons at the asylum, scarlet fever among the asylum children, Mrs. Ducachet's health, general family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning moves to New York City and Detroit, Michigan, Church affairs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to Philadelphia; concerning the enlistment of 80 able seamen to serve two years on frigates at $10 per month, citizenship required, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations; arranging for a visit to the Decatur residence while Mrs. Neale and Lewis were in town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mrs. Lewis's encouraging her as a writer, her contributions to The Ledger, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of the writer's sister and distribution of sister's books to friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in Richmond, family affairs, literary reflections, church matters, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in Richmond, family affairs, scarlet fever, payment of debts, death of her child, church matters, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in Richmond, health problems - cholera, death of Margaret Harvie Robinson (notice enclosed), church activities, family affairs, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning friendship, sewing, etc. Offer to take news, parcels, etc. to Mrs. Lewis' Irish friends on forthcoming trip to Belfast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoetry manuscripts. Two manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank-you note for embroidered bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life and Episcopal Church affairs in Conneticut; Bishop Brownell; horticulture; family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family travelers en route to Ireland; past visits and hopes for future meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning heat of the city, hopes for visiting; epidemic in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsking for a letter of recommendation to show to the Secretary of War; desiring an appointment to West Point.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso to Gay (Mrs. Grace W. Sams). Concerning travels in Europe, receipt of letter sent to Ireland, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast Will and Testament. Typewritten copy of document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning travels in Ireland, ill health upon arrival, description of Southern versus Northern Irishmen, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of his sister; emigration plans of 20,000 Irish to Virginia; church affairs. Envelope (stamped).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, mentions his recent marriage to Cloe Whittle and their trip to Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirthday greetings, news of family and pets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends; death of child; birth of another; description of farm; question of selling or retaining it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family and friends, mail service, rememberances of John Marshall's mother-in-law, continuing state of ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning return to America; wishes for a safe voyage and regards to friends in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning social matters; news of Army and Navy friends including Matthew Fontaine Maury; Harriet Randolph (Hackley) Talcott, Dr. Page, and Lindsay Lomax, travels, cottage at the shore etc. (Undated letter has had a portion cut out of pages 1-2.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the cost and dimensions of Mr. King's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of family's journey to Richmond; warmest regards to Mrs. Lewis and her sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement of contribution to a literary volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the last will and intents of Captain Williams Lewis, USN.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning voyages of the Constellation in the Mediterranean, tyranny in Portugal, foreign affairs, travels in the Aegean, life on the brig Jefferson, meeting with the French Minister in D. C., Commanding the U. S. schooner Madison, attempts to capture Indians, war with the Indians, his brother-in-law Matthew Fontaine Maury; work at the Observatory in D. C., preparing reports of his expedition, publication and sale of the same, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning social life in Norfolk, politics and elections (clipping re: Conway Whittle enclosed), fitting out of USS Guenier, views on foreign affairs, yellow fever epidemic, opium use by John Tazewell, picking of John Hartwell Cocke's pocket, an elm disease, G. P. R. James, Matthew Fontaine Maury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning legal matters (estates), banking business and investments. Remarks on social life in Baltimore, news of New Orleans and Captain and Mrs. McCawley's visit to the same, request for telegraph and/or hasty reply to lengthy letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal matters, chiefly the will of William Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of a ball and news of mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenting a room, construction of hat-box, social chatter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Lt. Neale's estate, relatives in Maryland, and similar matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding England, gossip about Lady Hamilton, dukes and duchesses, Duke of Wellington, and other nobility. Includes letter of Jane M. Consett Bell to (?). Most letters incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourtship and social news of Philadelphia and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarewell note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily chit-chat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiterary matters, theatre going, society matters. One letter incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks aid in search for Whittle family to rescue memory of Colonel Whittle; his services in mutiny; their punishment; posthumous promotion to General by the Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a furlough of a soldier to visit family in France. Possibly intended for General \"Light-Horse\" Harry Lee. [cannot have been written to Henry Lee who died in 1818].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding social work. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his cottage at Fairy Knowe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Captain William Lewis, USN; social life in Washington; Episcopal Church matters; Dr. Ducachet; Mrs. Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Herndon; money matters; Lee's 9000 acres of valuable land in Montgomery County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, commonplace book, and letterbok all in one volume containing extracts from reading, copy of deed for \"Portland,\" 1844; copies of letters, circa 1844-circa 1866, mostly to the Maury family. Diary, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 19th century. Also, notebook of quotations. 19th century. Two manuscript volumes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWills, pension correspondence, business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily matters. Letter fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient. Social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: life in Philadelphia, property, legal affairs, finances, family matters, Episcopal church affair, politics, Civil War, health matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Monroe from Macon, Georgia, Lewis' visit to Virginia; death of Chloe, illness of Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sending four autographs (note enclosed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Minor's opinion of said will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and estate papers. Included are his will, dated 1811, and a number of bonds and bills, as well as letters from Edward Herndon to his widow regarding the settlement of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of credit for $1250 purchases for Mrs. Smith. Including autograph letter signed from Charles Goldsborough to Lt. William Lewis enumerating further purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Presidential election of 1801, local congressional election; family business; and death of James Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily financial affairs, with some description of William Lewis' adjustment to shipboard life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussing shipboard life, the sights of Gibraltar and Northern Africa, some family and business news. The expedition against Algiers that was stopped by wind, and the possibility of war with Spain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and business matters, description of shipboard life, and much discussion of the War with the Barbary pirates; U.S.S. Constituion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with his return (temporary) to the letter devoted largely to the Napoleonic Wars. Mention is also made in a recent letter of his receiveing command of a ship, The Vesuvius (bombtender).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning description of the countryside, life among the inhabitants of the Barbary Coast, the progress of the Napoleonic Wars, life on board ship and threat of mutiny, Chesapeake-Leopard affair, and U.S.S. Constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters also to William Lewis' aunt after her remarriage to Mr. Herndon (probably Mr. Edward Herndon). These letters written from various U.S. port cities, detail the progress of several years in recruiting, also a voyage to France with the first dispatches for the ministry there. Several references made to audiences with President Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his separation from the Navy, his courtship and engagement to Frances Whittle, his appointment as Master of the Pennsylvania Packett, a ship of 300 tons out of Philadelphia, and his preparation for a voyage to Brazil and China, opium trade, bankruptcy of Conway and Fortescue Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails of the trip, as captain of the Pennsylvania Packett, around the world, his illness in Macoa and the necessity of staying here due to War of 1812, his return to Lisbon via a Portuguese ship, and finally to Philadelphia. Comments on the slave trade in Brazil, on trading and hardships caused by the War. Navy offers to makes him Master and Commander upon return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns readying his ship on sea and fighting the Algerians in the Mediterranean, while Captain of the USS Guerriere under Commodore Decatur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Preble, USS Constitution, Malta Harbour to William Lewis. Orders to take Navy Department dispatches to Gilbraltar for the United States. March 15, 1804. Tobias Lear, Algiers, to William Lewis, USS Constitution, Algiers Bay. Lear's orders to proceed to Tunis, to settle defenses between the United States and Tunis; Lewis to remain at Algier to represent the United States. January 2, 1807. Hugh G. Campler, to Lieutenant William Lewis, Constitution. Will report favorably to the President on Lewis' work in Algiers in Lear's absence. March 23, 1807. John Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S., Paris, to William Lewis, Lt. in the U.S. Navy. Orders, re: carrying dispatches to State and Navy departments, 1808 and a list of dispatches. April 15, 1808. George Harrison, British Treasury to \"Gentlemen.\" Re: decision of the Lords Commissioners regarding seizures of articles in Board the American ship Osage. May 9, 1808. Secretary Canning Foreign office to William Pickney, May 10, 1808. Barber (?), Chester, to William Lewis. Re: his subscription towards a monument for officers lost in the Battle of Tripoli. January 20, 1811. Tobias Lear, Washington, to Conway Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia. Says there is no news of Lewis who left Algiers with dispatches from Decatur. October 12, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatercolor map of harbor depths and known defenses of Syracuse, Sicily (evidently made by Lewis when there). Small ink and wash drawing of \"Tower la Myrtella.\" Harbor scene, signed \"WL.\" Short history and description of Myrtella on the reverse. Small engraving by Baily, of \"Peak of Togo - Cape de Verde Island from the S. S. E.,\" 1814. Pencil and ink sketch of equestrian figure, dated 1814. Small ink and wash drawing of landscape and harbor, not dated. Small engraving by W.P.C. Barton, 1809, of ruined tower. Wash drawings of two coastal outlines, \"Poolo Pop\" and \"Poolo Piasang\". Ink and wash sketch, head of a barbary type; pencilled ships under sail. On reverse, outline of Strombolo, Panara, Volcano, hipara and Sesaline Islands. Signed \"Lewis\" (in oversize folio).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of correspondence establishing the family relationships between Leyburn and Mercer. Letters addressed also to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis to Colonel Hugh Mercer, Fredricksburg and Hugh Mercer to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's visit; Mrs. Lomax's illness; the possibility of a reunion. Envelope enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Tyler estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern for her husband, warns him not to unite interest with Mr. Seldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of Loyall's mother; family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the health of her sister and other family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning accommodations in Richmond and social life associates with this new location wishing Mrs. Lewis and Neale a pleasant trip to Ireland; news of family life in Norfolk and the birth of another child; social affairs in Norfolk, utilization of the Lyceum as a public lecture hall, suggestion of John Tazewell as a speaker; church news, happiness of Dr. Ducachet over the parsonage; a \"welcome back\" from Ireland; news of a local fire and the upcoming military balls; debut in Washington, invitation to visit at length with the Loyall family, invitation to \"Monticello\" Ellen Randolph, University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's move to Philadelphia, news of recent marriages and births, re-election of the Colonel seen as a setback for Henry Clay supporters; summer plans, question of Congressional ajournment being delayed over the \"bank question.\" \"Land Bil\" and \"Force Bill\" death of a prominent Virginian (Randolph?) and evaluation of a previous outrage against Presiident Jackson; description of the Indian hostages in Norfolk and excitement generated by their presence; life in Washington with the children and Congressional wives; visit to the Capitol led by Mr. Calhoun, hearing Mr. Henry Clay speak against Mr. Van Buren; political assessments; descriptions of balls and social life; husband's illness; dining at the White House with the President (1834) preparing the household for Christmas and winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Whittle's Mill\" is located in Mecklenberg County, Virginia. Concerning possibility of Mrs. Lewes and Neale relocating in Norfolk, Virginia, social news; transition to Washington life, impressions of various members of the 24th Congress; details of July 4th celebration; news of son Monroe; reflections on scarcity of employment for her son and other young men; rendezvous of the West Indies Squadron in Norfolk; despair over the Whigs and the re-election of Van Buren; news of Monroe's (Loyall) success in Mobile; the Norfolk revival and number of persons affected by new, unknown preacher; family affairs in new romance-novel; accounting of the recovery from implications cast against Mr. Loyall upon his reappointment to Congress; the misuse and inaccurate accounting of funds; cholera in Norfolk; son George's graduation from college and preparation for law career.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning past acquaintances and rememberances; preparations to leave Annapolis and move south to Hampton Roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso enclosure: E.A.L., to Mrs. F. Lewis, Philadelphia, March 28, 1857. Concerning family and friends in Saratoga; the mineral springs; social affairs; plans to visit Girard St., Philadelphia. Enclosed concerns two articles to be read by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning summer affairs in Saratoga; trip through New York to Philadelphia; description of the resort area; news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collector of customs in Norfolk. (Also, another letter of his is filed under Tyler, Eliza B., estate papers.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive chatty letters full of the latest gossip. Three of the letters are doubtful as to the true authorship; all five were found together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine manuscripts regarding lawsuit of George McIntosh, plaintiff, Fortescue Whittle et al, defendents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Samuel Longfellow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBest wishes on forthcoming marriage. Dolly P. Madison was the wife of President Madison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanking him for forwarding a box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiplomatic courier orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter Tyler forwarded from Mr. Monroe; letter from Colonel Monroe (later President) at Madrid telling of his interview with the Spanish minister. Friends can write to him in Madrid and London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and friends, including the death of William Lewis Herndon, discusses, and her book Tale of the Huguenots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition for restoration of pension. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends, mostly concerning deaths, Darien expedition of Isaac G. Strain, Fredricksburg, Matthew Fontaine Maury. Eliza Maury was the mother of Dabney Herndon Maury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: exploits of USS Essex scouring Spanish America coasts from Cape Horn to Lima; prizes taken, his own naval engagements, ship news, etc.; Maury claims area Captain Smith took for US as Madison's Isle. Maury at North African coast and naval matters there. One newspaper clipping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Lewis Maury, midshipman; politics; family matters; William Lewis Herndon's expedition to the Amazon, M.F. Maury's troubles with the Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters dwell largely on financial matters (interchange of money between North and South) but also include family news and some of the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War, opinions of England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War. One envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a brief letter acknowledging his arrival in Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Frances M. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter deals with the Louisanna Purchase; the second and third, with Lewis' plans to go to Paris and also political and diplomatic affairs. (The third letter is torn with part missing.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Miss Mercer's definition of original sin; other religious lectures are noted. \"Mrs. H.Y. Smith,\" was a pseudonym for Frances M. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between John Miller and wife to S. G. Adams. Deed for land in Kentucky. Signed by John Miller and Samuel G. Adams. (Description enclosed.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning politics; the consideration of personal independence over public honor; intention of visiting Mrs. Lewis on next trip to \"the city of brotherly love.\" Letter of February 19 includes a note signed by Mrs. F.M. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReflections on the revolutionary spirit abroad; speculation over Betsy Caton's possible succession to the title of Duchess of Wellington; comments on Lady Wellesley and her Lord, the Machioness of Carmarthen, and the Duke of Leeds; death of Dr. Sims; reactions to Lord Palmerston's dinner party; reflections on the plight of Poland (1831) and hopes for French intervention; passion for music; Supreme Court decision on Cherokee Indians; political life in D.C.; hearing speeches of Mr. Daniel Webster and other and concerning claim of Mrs. Stephen Decatur, compliments Mrs. Lewis on sketch of Italian troupe; news of mutual acquaintances. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mayor Bayard and wife (in Wilmington), Mr. Milligan's boarding-house in D.C., Jacksonian forces and the \"Deposite question\", social affairs in Wilmington and Washington (spring 1834), retreat to Saratoga for relief of Mr. Miligan's asthma; effect of Mr. Du Pont's death, Mary Christri's high respect for the writings of Miss Mercer (1835), possibility of visiting Nassau, additional speculation on the Duke of Wellington and Betsey Canon romance (by her cousin, Mrs. Bayard), House embroilment over the Seminole War, communications with Henry Clay; general family and social news. Included is autograph letter signed of J.J. Milligan to Mrs. Neale re: final arrival arrangements to D.C., May 1836. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the Christmas season in Wilmington; health of family; upcoming community fair; discouse on Hannah More; mention of correspondence with Sir William Pepys; discussion of books recently read; birth of daughter; Mary Gilpin's arrival from England; Mrs. Sims Journey to New Orleans on the \"Alabama\" curiosity over performance of \"The Magic Flute\" congressional debates on the National Bank; death of Mrs. Sims; growth of the city of Wilmington; general accounts of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning moving \"Mama\" into the Milligan household; request for daguerreotypes; family wedding; plans for trip to see the Crystal Palace; description of summer farm; gunpowder explosion in Wilmington; Margaret Gibbon's wedding; impressions of Newport and its fashionability; additional news of family and friends. (Letter of July 8, 1850 has several names cut-out from the body of page three.) (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning opening of Philadelphia's Academy of the Arts; the tendency to overlook the value of familiar objects as exemplified through the common acceptance of gas lightning within a short period of introduction; reading of Sir Walter (Scott?); thoughts on John Milton; trip to Atlantic City; family illness; death of two grandchildren (George's children); outline of daily schedule; news of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters are only dated September 25 and July 28. Concerning visit by Henry Clay; discussion of governmental systems with Clay; Daniel Webster's speech on the Treasury; railroad service between Washington and Wilmington; comments on recent readings of Fielding and Sir Walter (Scott?); discussion on \"the influence of sensibility on our happiness\" death of Mrs. Milligan's mother; summer trip to the beach; marriage of Harriet (Bayard?) to Norwegian counsellor in Boston; the kindness of Mrs. Daniel Webster: \"the great Daniel is not more distinguished for wisdom than she for manners\" news of family and friends; recent illness and upcoming journeys. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the \"gallant, but ill-fated\" Captain William Lewis to Minor's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of Dr. Whittle, son-in-law of Mr. Southgate of Norfolk; the ship's struggles with the fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome letters, and perhaps all, are to Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Content concerns Monroe's mission to England; relations with France; the Lousiana Purchase; George Washington's statue in Paris; Correspondence with James Madison re: the services of Mr. Purviance; meager salary and high cost of living in London; anxiety over home affairs; desire to return to Virginia; thoughts on a career at the bar; comments on diplomatic duties and ceremonies; social life; family matters; purchase and shipment of piano to (Sara?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler. Content concerns Monroe's property in Richmond; is sending his correspondence with Jefferson (\"which you will consider as strictly confidential\") to the addressee and Mr. Temple; the education of Augusting Monroe at William and Mary; political situation - \" ... having acted in all things according to the strict principles of the constitution ... \"; possible outcome of the approaching election; thoughts of making residence in Williamsburg; possibility of resuming law practice; defense of character; details of private business; requests visit him in Richmond. May 30, 1808 (I: 199); November 2, 1808 (I: 199 - 200); May 21, 1809 (I: 202); February 15, 1811 (I: 208).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Concerning brother, Joseph F. Monroe's wish to be employed as a clerk in court at Williamsburg; references; his character and so on. Legal opinion, signed on back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: $1500 rent due on \"Westbury\", Charles City County, Virginia. Mrs. Tyler subject to deduction for debts of two Negroes since lease began.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of land in Princess Anne County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Colonel Robert Munford. One document from commisioner's office, Williamsburg, Virginia. Re: Conway Whittle's I suit against the Munford estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mrs. Virginia Cary's poetry, her life, writings; authoress, Mrs. Hermans moving to Baltimore; John Tyler building a church; treatment of Cherokee Indians and politics; cruel oppression of the Indians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eI. Memo of agreement with John Ridley of Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1848); memo of agreement with Joseph T. Allyn, Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849); promise of Joseph T. Allyn to pay bill for same (1849); memo of agreement. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in Norfolk and Philadelphia; family matters; advice to Conway Whittle; news of Admiral Cochrane and naval affairs; Commodore Decatur, Bonaparte; news from Europe; relatives in Ireland; Investments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of E. Nelson's grandfather and other family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania and Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Re: Civil War; distress in South; literary and Episcopal Church news; family matters. Two envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntended recipient may be Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Incomplete. Family chatter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you note for The Bland Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family in Ireland, Church affairs there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mr. Elliot and debts of their father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Visit of Aunt Burwell; Episcopal Church affairs in the South; Bishop H.C. Lay and his family; end of Civil War; family affairs. One of the letters is written by J.J. Minge who was apparently visiting the Pattersons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Episcopal Church affairs in Virginia; Bishop William Meade; life in Virginia; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulating him on birth of a child and accepting to be godmother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee John Seawell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: social letter with two related social letters from Mary Delancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The Truant 'Clipper's' Reply\". Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first letter, re: Whittle's prospects; Pinkney has \"passed the Rubicon\" in his own career; he wants naval news from Norfolk, especially everything concerning Congress. The second letter, re: sending cyphers for Conway Whittle to use; encloses an essay, re: Rights and duties of citizens of the New Republic. This essay might possibly be the cypher referred to. Includes a manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproves the contract and bond prepared for the Wolf Trap Shoals light vessel; instructions for the application of a remittance of $10, 250.00 from the Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: life in Philadelphia; civic celebrations; Episcopal Church and clergy affairs; family affairs; the Lynah family; Civil War news; William Maury travelling incognito as \"Murray\" on business for the Confederacy, he and Mathew Maury involved with Southern warship being built in England; other Maurys in England running blockade; news of prominent Philadelphia families; St. Peter's Church; legacies; Burd Orphan Asylum and the Ducachet family; dividing the Norris estate, now worth seven million; Samuel Breck. Includes three envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: life and family in Philadelphia; seeing Jenny Lind at church; St. Stephen's Church, the Ducachets, and faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript poems from the papers of Mrs. Mary Neale and for Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. 18 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: recommending Gill A. Cary for appointment to vacant office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: life in Washington and the horse \"Diomed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Lt. Whitte; travels and ship's voyage off Barbary Coast and Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: estate of Mr. Herndon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: collection of clerk's fees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: sale of \"Piney Grove\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOffer for them to live at her house; travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes inventory and prices brought by item on lengthy list of household furniture and such.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the deposition of \"Aunt Grace's\" possessions; confusion of Edward Lauder over the two C.W. Sams; possibility of re-using old Virginia law reports; reflections on the study of history; commentary on law as \"an honorable pursuit.\" Enclosed: list of papers purportedly in \"Aunt Grace's possession, or custody.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the move into a new home; transition to new life; keeping of one servant; financial problems; health and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncluding postscript from Mary, Julius' wife, addresses to \"My dear Father.\" Concerning the sale of \"Datha\" family and financial matters; the aftermath of the Civil War; fire in the old large servant's house; possibility of petitioning the State for recovery of property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning introductions to Horace Sams and Julius Sams; overtones of war, drilling of soldiers (January 1861); John Tyler's attitudes towards the mobilization process; desire for Mr. Buchanan to \"tell the truth\" Julius' support of the Union; description of leaving Chester (1863); hardships of war-time civilian life; family news and diagram of house in Charleston; situation in Pocotaligo with Randolph Sams and family; prayer by young Fannie; the coming of \"flags of truce\" between City Point and Richmond; the prospects of victory in the spring; post-war journey to England; general inquiries to health and family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreparations for the defense of South Carolina in expected war; calls for the South Carolina. Convention to vote for secession. Includdes wrapper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the protection of Sams' wife and baby son in the event of a front-line situation; belief in the ultimate victory of the Confederate cause; journey to Union and Spartanburg with the Bishop; reflections on re-appropriation of land to Negroes; sale and deposition of \"Datha\" property on (Datha?) Island; election of the Bishop (1866); further claims on \"Datha\" church affairs; family news; announcement of baby girl's birth named for Mary Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning recent steamship trip and illness that ensued; regrets over inability to visit Cloe at the present time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning panic in Charleston; affairs of Horace Sams' parishoners: health, evacuation, and so on; Sams' ministry in general; Bonum's marriage plans disrupted by the war; possible involvement of Pinopolis during attack on Charleston; financial arrangements for travelling to St. Thomas' Rectory (Yorkville, South Carolina); confusion of evacuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery literary letters, written almost as though for publication (and author frequently calls them her \"Pastorals\"); vivid picture of leisurely, cultured life in the South; references to a Congressman uncle. Reflections on her reading: Scott, Maria Edgeworth, etc. Social life in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, dances, etc. described. 19 complete letters and two fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Mrs. Tyler's claims vs. Wade Mosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: life on shipboard, Nicaragua; family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresenting a keepsake. Also her reply (February 16, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrdering the sheriff of Elizabeth City to summon Robert Seymour to appear in the Warwick County court to testify for William Garrow v. Nathan Yancey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVery literary letters, mostly concerning life, reform and her poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill and other miscellaneous papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning transfer of property and financial affairs; status of Sinclair's factory operation; description of spring flowers and weather in Nova Scotia; change in Naval Command in Halifax; reporting the progress of the Sinclair children in school and \"character developments.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning illness of sightseeing at the Catholic Church in Norfolk; Episcopal Church affairs in Gloucester; Tazewell's wedding; assessment of wartime postal service; description of the city of Halifax; adjustment to new life in Nova Scotia; social affairs, celebration of Christmastide (1865); deep snows; English-pace of life \"slow, plodding\" description of St. Paul's Anglican Church; plans for christening the baby Mary (?); summer plans, invitation to visit; longing for more music to play; Bertha's first school experiences; difficulty in obtaining quill pens and other supplies (1866); illness of Mary Sinclair; reflections of dimensions of belief, \"I am a Prayer Book Churchman-- I go not one inch beyond...\"; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family illnesses; being snowbound; mention of other \"exiles\" starting up business of tobacco manufacturing; visit to the dentist: \"teeth are the cause of our humanity\" discussion of Congressional actions towards the Confederate states and military departments (1866?); status of George's business ventures; needlework of Mary and daughter Berta; property claims and interests in the U.S.; finances involved with the tobacco business; invitation for Mrs. Lewis' visit to Nova Scotia; general family news. Including postscripts and addendums by George T. Sinclair, Halifax, Nova Scotia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deaths in the Whittle family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents regarding the transfer of slaves by Adelaide S. Sams and Elizabeth E. Sams to Horace H. Sams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRenewing acquaintance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of Dr. Whittle and Episcopal Church affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: visit and money matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Maury of New York, hopes that Mr. Stuart can send an important letter of Mr. Whittle's across the Potomac to his sister (in Philadelphia?). Communication has been cut off by a Yankee regiment on the Maryland shore opposite Mathias (?) point and the suggestion is that better way be found. (Civil War period.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSocial news. One of the letters has on the same sheet a letterpress copy of the reply. Two gift enclosures are included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of 1811 (no place given) asks him about French privateers which have arrived in the U.S.; re: their arriving and orders, etc.; especially interested in one particular ship (commanded by a Captain Gressin or named the Gressin); the government has intelligence that says she was armed in New York and took vessels (Portugese) off the coast of Cayenne; Sumter has in his possession a demand made by General Armstrong in 1810 to the French government that such commisions as privateers received from General Ernouf be recalled; President Madison would use all of his authority to repress and punish the above; danger of embarrassing U.S. commerce. Letter of 1814, a third person letter to Lewis from Sumter who writes from Rio de Janeiro sending messages to persons in Georgia and South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: suit against the late Colonel Deneale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: travels in England and France, family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: travels in Europe; husband's work; family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe:  death of Mary Talcott's sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: request of Mrs. Lewis for information about a job under his father, Andrew Talcott for a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: visit to Richmond (\"allows learned and enlightened men have convened there\"); antifeminist views of John Randolph; politics; social events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: death of C.T.'s grandmother; includes a copy of Mrs. Lewis's response to one of the letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: greetings; on the reverse a scrawled copy of Mary Neale's reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo Samuel Tyler (Chancellor of the Williamsburg district), December 14, 1800, re: politics in Virginia; Republicans success in elections; Aaron Burr and his relations with Jefferson; desires Republican unity Burr's supporters; low intrigue in vote in Pennsylvania. To Samuel Tyler, May 18, 1811, re: catastrophe involving Samuel Myers; Bishop Madison of Virginia. To Fortescue Whittle, 1819, re: debts owed by Samuel G. Adams; purchase of \"Piney Grove\" debts of estate. To Mrs. Mary Neale, October 5, 1820, re: debt of Boush street home. (Tazewell, Littleton Waller, 1774-1860.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the benefits of the spring waters; \"sub-rosa\" gambling at the springs; descriptions of other visitors to Bedford; going-away gifts (braclets); reflection on General Scott's \"turbulence\" over the appointment of General McComb; possibility of Presidential intervention in the dispute; visit of Mary Thompson's mother and sisters; finishing of the church in Norfolk and consecration in November 1828; elopement of Henry Granberry and Prudence Nimmo; presidential election of Jackson; travels of Mr. Thompson; \"dietary\" restrictions of Mr. John Randolph; more on the possibility of General Scott's dismissal by the President; visit to Mr. Carroll in Baltimore; death of General Jackson's wife; death of Mary Thompson's infant son; Mrs. Lewis' and Mrs. Neale's return from Ireland; purchase of a new harp; description of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; general family news and health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning arrival of new furniture on the Packet Virginia Trader; instructions for purchasing new shoes; reflections on cotemporary fashions; inquiry as to church attendance in Philadelphia; fire in the town; birth of another son to Mary Thompson; description of a quiet family evening; church affairs; scarlet fever in Norfolk; visiting preacher from Georgetown; little Mary and Martha's knitting lessons; a small recital in the town; season's berries and vegetables; dissolution of old debts; arrival of the Delaware in Norfolk; acquital of Dr. Hansford; whooping cough; zealous Bible and Temperance societies; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mary Thompson's confinement; appreciation for (Christmas?) gifts; Norfolk Christmas activities; visitor from Glasgow; the purchase of new china; details of dinner party and vigorous discussion of Jacksonian politics; expensive wedding of Miss Chevallie; serious accidents on the William Penn and in a local warehouse; banking procedures; death of George Byrd blamed on intemperance; problems with the honoring of various bank notes; description of Tazewell Taylor as \"the greatest patriot that ever breathed\" church news; local elections; family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the funeral of Judge Taylor; the Norfolk infant school; journey to North Carolina; Roman Catholics' fair; speculation about the grace of Wellington and Lady Harvey; use of rain barrels to promote healthier conditions in Norfolk; news of neighbors journeying to various sulphur springs; birth of a second son to Mary Thompson; awarding of railroad and road construction contracts; debate over boarding school for the children; high doctor bills; request to have a Jeweler set an aquamarine sent from Brazil; Mr. Masi's concert; church news; health and relations and friends in Norfolk; travel plans; visits to relations in Alexandria; general news and reflections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning deaths, marriages, and births of various friends; visits from relatives; debt for dress material and shoes; Dr. Ducachet and the seminary; after effects of scarlet fever; passage of Virginia bank bill; courting practices; the painting of miniature portraits by (?) Gumbardelia and (?) Hubert; birth of a daughter to an unmarried slave; \"the spirit of democracy which is so rife in the South, is fatal to our youths\" Franklin Meyers at Princeton; domestic affairs; church news and the consecration of Mr. Elliot; visiting preachers; continued despair over the banking situation; reports from friends returning from northern travels; general social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Mary Thompson's illness; wedding plans of her daughter Martha; recommendations of recent readings; visit from \"little Mary Sinclair\" (1847); trip to Baltimore and Mt. Calvary Church; description of a boarding house in Reading, Pennsylvania; piano lessons; reflections on the 1848 Revolution in France and the fate of Louis-Philipe; Mr. F. Whittle's reading prayers at St. Paul's; newsclipping announcing Fred Sawyer's appointment to Madrid consulate; Episcopal convention; confirmation of Sally; suffering from both the heat and the mosquitos; elections and the triumph of the \"Mobocracy\" trips to the Sulphur Springs; illnesses and deaths of friends; rejoicing of the Whigs over General Taylor's election; capture of slave ships; mention of an episcopal boarding school in Raleigh for Immie's education; vaccinations for the pleurisy and small-pox; family news of general interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning quinine treatments; Macauley's history and reflections on his personal character; letter from the Pope to the Archbishop of Baltimore sent from \"Frederick\" in Madrid through Norfolk; more correspondence with Frederick in Spain; gas lines in Norfolk; visit to relatives in North Carolina; thoughts on recent readings, reduction of mail service; habor regatta; suggestion of taking council of clergymen for \"a burdened conscience\" Frederick's return from Paris and Washington D.C.; mention of daguerrotype of Martha and her child; death of Zachary Taylor; description of journey from Norfolk to White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; pickpocketings during vacations; reoccurence of scarlet fever and death of several infants; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning visit to daughter Martha Pemberton at Fort Washington; increasing postage rates; reflections on the benefits of travel; meeting with Mrs. Alice Rutledge of South Carolia whose son, upon graduation from Yale began law practice in Charlottesville; return from Sulphur Springs; trip to Baltimore dentist; church affairs in Norfolk; support of various church missions by the Diocese of Virginia; measles widespread in Norfolk; lack of Chaplains for Army posts (1852); prosecutions of several bishops for interference in state affairs; springtime social affairs; general family news. Including short note from Immie Thompson to her aunts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the receipt of Imogen's winter boots; yellow fever scare; friends' journey to Canada; Tazewell Thompson's college experiences' different types of gas fixtures; news of weddings and engagements; allusions to the death of Mr. Daniel Webster; dress patterns; new styles; splendid Inaugural ceremonies (1853); bid to restore Mr. George Loyall to public office; news of Bishop Ives' travels and activities; expectation of appointment to Cardinal; incident of unrest at Fort Washington; health and welfare of friends and relatives; Milly Maury's visit and account of the Crystal Palace; Madame Bonaparte's visit to Old Point Comfort; Mr. Thompson's severe illness; general social and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning travel accounts of several friends; Tazewell's graduation with honors from St. James; Tazewell's merchandising job in Norfolk; new Episcopal church; description of duties of Naval surgeons; lectures at medical colleges by several acqaintances' payment of outstanding debts; military friendships; birth of a daughter to Mary Sinclair; the blindness of General Deverere; experiences in New York at the dentist; description of Saratoga and the springs society life; possibility of the President visiting Capon, Virginia. Springs; death of (grandson?) Henry in Baltimore; Terry's Sinclair involvement in the prosecution of a ship's captain accused of dealing in slaves; inclusion of a letter from relatives (brother Frederick and wife) in California; general Norfolk news and family concerns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the controversy over Archbishop Hughes' letters; summer plans; Tazewell's journey to Minnesota; epidemic of yellow fever and quaranting of Old Point Comfort; death of several relations and friends due to the fever; fears that the town of Norfolk will never recover; death of Mary Thompson's sister Martha in Portland, Maine; \"spirtual manifestations\" at the Whittles' (Captain William) household; \"communications\" with the spirits; general news of pregnancies, illnesses and society activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning continued experiences of \"spirtual manifestations\" Mary's skepticism; nearby mooring of the Merrimack; concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury being put on retired list; large fire at Conway Whittle's home; discussion of books currently being read; changes in private schools in Norfolk; description of life at the springs; new clergymen in Norfolk; general church news; social gatherings during the Christmas season; invitation to journey to California; the sailing of the Wabash and the Merrimack; death of Imogen (Thompson?); her opinion of Littleton Waller Tazewell; travels of friends, northward and to Europe; Mary Thompson's desire to go to England and France; transfer of Tazewell's properties; Major Pemberton's transfer from Florida to Kansas; visits from family; general news. Clipping enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning attempts to \"economize\" amusement of the family at Mary Thompson's budgetings; receipt of books from Philadelphia; Captain Whittle's appearance in Washington for a court case; another new clergyman for Norfolk; steamer accident in the bay; sewing of nightshirts and chemises; friends' visit to \"Bremo,\" home of John Hartwell Cocke; Major John C. Pemberton's status at Fort Leavenworth; discussion of merits of \"new sewing machines\" lecture on Geroge Washington, description of Tazewell Thompson's farm; death of Conway Whittle's wife; death of Captain Whittle's daughter Mary; reading the \"Virginians\" in Harper's magazine; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Last letter from Martha (Thompson) Pemberton.) Contents concern \"All Saints\" services; upcoming Agricultural Fair; Captain Pennock and the \"Southern Star\" sail for Paraguay; Tazewell takes a wife, Sue; increasing demand for sewing machines in Norfolk; church renovations; the Brooks family journeying through the Holy Land; description of church services at St. Paul's; crowds in Richmond; general family and social accounts. Includes two undated, signed fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Tiffin's misconduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a manuscript concerning tidewater Viriginia; and to \"soften prejudices which exist between the Northern \u0026amp;amp; Southern states.\" Requests that a room be secured for them at Mrs. Plumsteads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly receipts and bills; includes her will and typescript thereof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout a death in the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his approach to the administration; death of Mrs. Buchanan and her burial at Easthampton, he loved her as a sister. Mrs. Tyler and his sons John and Tazewell accompanied her mother to the funeral. Tyler is left alone with the charge of four children. Re: Mr. Whitehead. Tyler's troubles with the press; reporters misrepresented him. They have taken a statement out of context.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbout interest of Norfolk and West India Trade. Re: Barlow's interview with Lord Aberdeen; Littleton Waller Tazewell; Speculation. Re: New president; appointment of Norfolk friend to the State Department would secure Southern support for Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis expeditions in search of health and to place son Tazewell in Philadelphia olblige him to renew his note at Farmer's Bank with Whittle's endorsement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStops ship to send his letter by her. Wife unwell. New note for loan inclosed. Re: deed for Matthias, gives Whittle much trouble about little legal matters. Their friendship. The lions and bears are beginning to bite in earnest; prophesis the Emperor of Russia will take Constantinople despite England and France; at best will demand mastery in Wallachia. Re: spirit of revolt in Prussia and Austria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whitehead, notes payable to bank, wife going north to join her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Whitehead matter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: affairs with Whitehead, leaving for mountains; death of Dr. Tyler's son James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyler's ill health. Nearly died. Agrees to attend Board of Directors of William and Mary. He has diminished interest in the working of political factions; their personal ambition overrides their motives. Hopes good sense of the people will triumph over demagogues. Re: Rhode island during Dorr agitation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deed of trust executed with Matthias Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to repeat favor Whittle accorded him. His wheat crop has failed, is dependent on future crops. Wants loan of $600 with Whittle's endorsement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBusy at convention. Congratulates Whittle on honorable and important appointment General Erwin has conferred on him. \"One more important is not connected with the Confederate Army and I doubt not but that you are perfect now in the discharge of its duties.\" All must contribute to \"good old Mother\" (the state of Virginia in the Civil War). Great sea of difficulties. Importance of acknowledgment of South's importance by the great powers. War not beginning a day too soon; swelling population of the North would in twenty more years make it invincible. Re: defenses of Norfolk and Portsmouth, ships in Navy Yard. Cannot leave convention. Everything in Charles City County is warlike; troops mustering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmonishes him to stay at his post (attending to the mails) and not let \"private duties to females\" interfere. (Not in Tyler's handwriting.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets Professor Hopkins leaving Old William and Mary; had heard bickering there had healed, to restore usefulness of that ancient and honored institution. A vacancy now might be fatal to the college. The trouble there, etc. If offered to him, he would accept post there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Mary to stay at \"Sherwood Forest\" on her bridal tour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents about the estate of Lewis C. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: money matters and the meeting of the legislature. Tyler, Mary, i.e., Mary (Tyler) Dabney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: purchase of \"Piney Grove\" offers $12,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, including deaths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate shown is only November 23. Invitation to hear him preach.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning death of Mrs. Conway Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient. Concerning sale of Waller's estate in York County, including slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThank you note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning suit, Whittle vs. Tyler, incentives, legal arrangements, list of slaves, appraisal of property, and other miscellaneous items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Whittle appoints anyone other than Mr. Beale (to the Customs House?) he will compromise his friends and his dignity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning yellow fever epidemic in Rio; business affairs; family news; plans for trip to Europe; response to A. Whittle reports the death of Dr. John Whittle while serving upon the Lexington; struck down by yellow fever while treating the crew for the same. October 13, 1850. Includes unsigned letter (from Norfolk?) to \"my dear cousin,\" (A. Whittle?) 1850.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news. (Misfiled for Adelaide Tyler Armstrong.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate shown is only February 23. Concerning business and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in Ireland and family affairs there. Includes letters of Grace Whittle, Conwaianna Whittle, Mary Ann Whittle, Frances Whittle, and Maria Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and friends; written on opposite sides of a \"piece\" by Horace (Horace Sams, husband of Grace L. Sams) entitled \"We Live and Love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning handling of his estate by Fortescue Whittle et. al. Several family letters concerning the same and other family matters; accounts; list of slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Includes a list of claims concerning vessels seized by French and English with cargo owned by C. \u0026amp;amp; F. Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news; progress of Conway II's education; news of War of 1812; mentions mammy \"Aggy\" and her death \"a more worthy benevolent good creature does not exist.\" (\"My Dear Little Son\" refers to Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Brother\" may refer to James Whittle, Liverpool, England. Also includes a letter from Conway Whittle I, to \"My Dear Son,\" (Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England). The content concerns family news; progress of Conway II's education. Stephen Decatur's operations in the Mediterranean and David Porter's Book on the Essex; (Bound for Battle: the Cruise of the United States Frigate Essex in the War of 1812); William Lewis and B.F. Neale, Whittle's sons-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLicense to practice law signed by Spencer Roane, William H. Cabell, and Francis Brooke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of history, law notes and poems kept while attending William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConstitution of a debating society organized by junior members of the bar and law students at Conway Whittle's office in Norfolk. Undated. Notes on a debate, July 20, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiploma of his studies at Dublin University, Ireland (in Latin, translation included).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvestments, six bond/stock certificates including stock certificates for Dismal Swamp Canal Co. and certificates for bank stock and a Confederate bond; 1 cheque; one list of stocks and bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLog book of a cruise on the U.S.S. Constellation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous papers; receipts for taxes; bills; report on C. Whittle for William and Mary College; letter to Whittle from secretary of Board of Trustees of \"Chesapeake Female College\" arbitration of dispute between Benjamin E. Payne and James R. Hubard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCetificate of Odd Fellows membership.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne document (1842) signed by President John Tyler; one document (1830) signed by President Andrew Jackson (lacks Jackson's surname); four other miscellaneous documents; two in English and two in Spanish. Includes appointments, 1830 and 1842, of Conway Whittle II as Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth signed by Andrew Jackson and John Tyler; and instructions to Whittle from Treasury Department concerning tariff on steek and iron. See also Norfolk--Customs House papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese papers discuss the controversy over an appointment to the post of Whittle's secretary and assistant collector of customs in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of Conway Whittle II with his wife, Chloe (Tyler) Whittle and sister, Mary (Whittle) Neale and Frances M. (Whittle) Lewis. Series of letters mostly written from Norfolk while chronicle life in Norfolk. Whittle was Collector of the Customs and a director of the DIsmal Swamp Canal Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCholera in Norfolk; seeing Henry Clay at White Sulphur Springs; Dr. Henry William Ducacket; financial affairs of his sisters; illness and death of General Robert Barraud Taylor; offfers for their lot in rear of Cumberland St.; trip to and books looked at in the Library of Congress; new pastor at the Episcopal Church; his work as Collector of Customs; the education of his daughters; and his appointment as director of Dismal Swamp Canal Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooks at the Library of Congress; trip by Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer to tour the Dismal Swamp Canal; lawsuit concerning Fortescue Whittle; discussion of smallpox vaccination; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1848; and offers for his sister's property in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEducation of children; getting his sisters involved in efforts to remain as Collector of the Customs; and his being turned out of office; cholera in Norfolk; and a disagreement in The Richmond Enquirer with Myer Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrying to decide on a career after being dismissed as Collector of Customs; death of Dr. John Whittle; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1852; use of public library in Richmond; trip to Washington to try to gain politicial appointment in Pierce's administration with the help of the Tyler family and Caleb Cushing; paving in Norfolk; and the running of gas pipes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Mrs. Denison, John Tyler's daughter; books willed to his sisters by Mrs. (?) Taylor; Whittle sister's financial affairs; and ride to Staunton on railroad to attend nominating convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial affairs of his sisters; G. P. R. James; George Tucker; yellow fever epidemic; trip to \"Monticello\"; retirement of Matthew Fontaine Maury by the Navy Board; death of James Whittle; and attending lectures at University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMatthew Fontaine Maury; selling of Frances Lewis' lot; discussion of G.P.R. James' books; the Merrimack; success of sisters' lawsuit; burning of his house; decision to repair his house; ordering house materials from Philadelphia; and his feelings concerning slavery. Includes letters from Mary Eliza (Whittle) Sams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial affairs of the sisters; the repair of his house; the Merrimack; meeting of Naval Board to consider restoration of officers to active list; John Tyler's visit, his plans to give Jamestown address and a remark made by Tyler on a previous visit: \"He maintained that his election to the Vice Presidency and consequent succession to the Presidency... was a real misfortune to him as it prevented his election by the people to that office.\"; Dr. Turnbull, a European doctor staying with W. W. Lamb who has a dead daughter; trip to Washington to testify before Naval Court; Dr. Henry William Ducachet; addition to Dismal Swamp Canal; heroic conduct of William Lewis Herndon in Central America sinking; Panic of 1857; installation of the statue of Washington in Capitol Square in Richmond; visit of ex-President Pierce and wife to Norfolk; recounting of Randolph incident; discussion of external slave trade; and his objection to the use of the word \"lady\" to refer to a black woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLooked at State Department letters of General Washington concerning Major Andre; restoration of naval officers to active status; concert for benefit of poor; accident to Hugh Blair Grigsby (run over by omnibus while crossing Broad St. in Richmond); intimate friendship of George Tucker and Grigsby; description of various springs; met Reverand Barnwell who has declined presidency of William and Mary; engagement of Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; and death of Mrs. Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis feelings at the impending marriage of daughter Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; visit to Littleton Waller Tazewell; restoration of Captain Armstrong to active list of Navy; wedding of daughter to J. J. Sams; description of Pinopolis; sentiments on external slave trade; illness, death and burial of Littleton Waller Tazewell; viewing of a large vessel The Great Eastern; and a tour of the White House. Includes letter of Grace (Whittle) Sams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia; divided into two folders for ease of handling; between the two folders are specifications for the house's rebuilding and inventories of possessions. Also included are detailed accounts about the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia. (See preceding folder.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: papers regarding property. (See also folder marked: Whittle, Conway--papers regarding house on Boush Street.) Includes will (revoked) of Grace L. Whittle Sams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letters to his uncle and other miscellaneous unidentified persons. One letter from Conway Whittle to (Ion?) concerning family news; one letter discusses the bank bill before Congress (1832). Asking uncle to use influence to have him appointed insurance agent in Virginia for Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of London and discusses Mutual Assurance County of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memorial to Congress, re: Dismal Swamp Canal Company. Unfinished. Manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning lawsuit; desire to educate Conway Whittle II and his [Conway Whittle I] poor health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives physical description of himself. His life and studies in England and Ireland; at college in Dublin, his views about slavery (a curse and a disgrace); news of War of 1812, relations between U.S. and Britian, relations in England and Ireland, he is often in Liverpool; loss of William Lewis and Benjamin Neale; comments on Napoleonic Wars; trying to choose a career. Asks about his mammy \"Aggy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the USS Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the US Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten copy of his will. Copy of manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis medical practice, deaths from alcohol in the neighborhood, brother William in Navy; father will never again have married overseer; lawsuit involving Fortescue Whittle; picking of someone's pocket in crowd of Petersburg while listening to Henry Clay; death of Janes (Patterson) Whittle; selling of a slave, his opposition to Virginia Constitution; Reverend Denison and wife are in area; he is Bible agent, she is daughter of John Tyler. Included is a broadside concerning his death. Includes broadside. (Conway D. Whittle, born 1809, fourth son of Fortescue Whittle, older brother of Bishop Whittle of Virginia; M.D.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplaints concerning slavery; Naval Board; prefers election of radical to election of a black; Virginia politics (re-adjusters and funders).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cousins\" may refer to Conway II, Mrs. Neale, and Mrs. Lewis. Fire set by enslaved persons at Mt. Holly; yellow fever; his chances of practicing in Norfolk with so many doctors having died; railroad lines between Blacks and Whites, Virginia (now Blackstone) and Clarksville, Virginia deplores difference in Northern and Southern women; buying of plantation, \"Milbank\" comparison of Philadelphia doctors with country doctors; description of Methodists; opinions on right to vote; desire to sell enslaved persons and Black Africans and election of Francis McNeese Whittle as bishop. Includes letter of Fortescue Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning his appeal to Judge Mason to restore him to his former offices; Mr. (?) Tyler's efforts on his behalf; request to avoid further involvement in this cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the building of a new home near Whittle's Mill; matchmaking efforts in regards to her brother George; report of Miss Mary Whittle's school progress; problems with the tobacco crop; contacts with General John Hartwell Cocke; Henry Green's appointment as a delegate to the Temperance Conference in Norfolk; Cousin John Knox's employment as a county census-taker; tobacoo prices; various appointments to naval vessels; birth of little Conway; preparing the children for school; plantation affairs and finances; church news; Dandrige (Sinclair's?) drunken behavior; Arthur's narrow escape from being shipwrecked; illness and deaths within the family; personal belief in the strength of Providence; building of houses for slaves; general news of Woodstock area; yellow fever epidemic; staying in Norfolk to nurse ill slaves. Letter, February 4, 1841, bears letter of William Conway Whittle, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: family in Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Cousin\" may refer to Mrs. F. M. Lewis. Impressions of Cincinnati; and her husband Francis McNesse Whittle's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning business life and family affairs in England and Ireland; politics-- the Orange Party; The King's illness; news of the Duke of Wellington; taxes and economic conditions; O'Connell's activities in the government; congratulations to Conway's new daughter; Bolivar situation in South America; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Fortescue's ambitions for son Lewis; Lewis' mission to Texas; family news; improvements at the \"Glenbrook\" estate; Decatur Whittle's legislative activities; Powhatan Whittle's university experiences; death of Lewis' \"faithful servant Cora\" general family and social news. Including letter to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and postscripts from Mollie Whittle and Mary Ann Whittle (sister and mother of Lewis Whittle).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes letters to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia. Content concerns the death of Conway's father (Fortescue's brother); continuation of Conway's education; family finances; settling estate matters; reflections on the Florida Treaty case; agricultural affairs; status of \"Piney Grove\"; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning news of Conway's experiences in Ireland; news of relatives abroad; reviews of Washington Irving's sketchbook; reform within the House of Lords (probably Catholic emancipation); Conwainna's education; political and social affairs in Ireland; general news of family and friends. (Long sheets.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family affairs in Ireland; bills for Conway's tutoring;friends in England; invitation for Christmas visit; family debts; health and social situations; rebellions in south England; lower class turmoil; Fortescue Whittle's Journey (?) to the West Indies; advice on suckling babies; reflections on changes wrought by English industrialization; general news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"My dear cousins\" may refer to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, and/or Conway Whittle, Philadelphia and Norfolk. Content concerns life in Virginia; being ordained (July 16, 1847); first sermons; train derailment near Cumberland, Maryland; description of (West) Virginia towns; plans for running a railroad from Richmond to Cincinnati; marriage (June 1848) to Emily [Fairfax?]; church expansion; birth of a daughter (June 1849); cholera epidemic; Whig victory and the loss of Conway Whittle's job; possibility of church position in Goochland County; description of son, Fortescue; Kentucky's status as a \"neutral\" (1861); duty to preach gospel over politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Family\" is probably Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale--\"my dear aunts\". Also Mrs. C. Whittle, Charles City County, and \"Father and Aunt Fannie (Conway Whittle II and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis) and \"My Dear Mother\" (Cloe Tyler Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia). Concerning death and illess in the family; gratitude for kindness; Cloe's \"baby\" conditions of livestock and farm. (Badly mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family affairs and conditions in Ireland; the death of Princess Charlotte; financial situations; description of daily life; children's education; general and social news. Sketch of Grant's Causeway, County Antrim, included (engraving circa 1850).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Henry F's employment as a ship-broker; domestic situation of various relatives including Dr. John Whittle; travels to Irealnd; mission in Bahia and Rio; visit to Cape of Good Hope; birth of a son; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning plans for upcoming wedding (on June 1848); general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily concerns; discusses Conway II's education and tentative plan to have him return to Norfolk. Portion of pages 5-6 are missing. Reference to this letter in letter from Conway Whittle I to Conway II, May 1, 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family and affairs in England and Ireland; business and economic conditions; politics; class distinctions in England; work on the Manchester Gazette; newspaper competition; management problems and pleasures; immigration to Canada; general family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning school friends; James' teaching duties; Mr. Cobbett's political views; student quarrels and mischief; death of Aunt Frances (in England); political events in England and Ireland; general social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning political situation in England and Ireland; death of the King; assassination of Duke de Bern; dissolution of Parliament; radical reaction throughout England; comparison of Irish and American customs, traditions; relatives' travels and business affairs; general social and family news. Included letter to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Castle Upton, Belfast, Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Family\" refers to \"cousins\"-- most likely Frances M. Lewis and Mary Neale, and \"brother\" Lewis. Content concerns the trip to \"Roanoke,\" home of John Randolph; concerning lawsuit against Tazewell estate; views on constitutional convention in Virginia (1850-1851); contest between eastern and western parts of Virginia for ascendancy in government; slavery in government priorities; census of 1850; family and financial affairs; personal and public duties; Powhatan (Whittle's) intention to migrate to Georgia; travels throughout western Virginia; general church and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning suspension of Habeus Corpus; insurrection act introduction in legislature; hardships existing in Ireland; Shaw's (Whittle?) return from South America; young James Whittle's death; general social, church and family news; political views.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning arrival in Savannah; recent personal problems; reflections on terminating naval career; concern for immediate family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComing of Civil War in Georgia; outbreak of the Civil War; military matters; family affairs. Birth of premature child. Includes two telegrams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of Maria's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news; possible sale of \"Milbank,\" Mecklenburg County, Virginia; health and well-being of immediate family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(A \"round-robin\" letter written by \"Conwananna\", Caroline Ogg Whittle, Frances M. Whittle, and Maria W. Whittle). Concerning family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate is shown only as August 20. Describes travels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning education; life in England and Ireland; family news from abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news; queries as to Virginia friends' health and well being; Lewis' trusteeship at a Tennessee college; adjustment to Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter of Fortescue Whittle and Mary Ann (Davies) Whittle. Concerning family news; travel plans; school experiences; agricultural fair in Richmond; marriages and illnesses of family and friends; church news; Francis' Whittle ministry; general social reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Molly Whittle, i.e., Mary Ann D. Whittle.) Content concerns life in Virginia; Episcopal Church news and conventions; Mr. Taliferro's lecture; death of sister Cornelia; educational plans of various relatives; recent travels; general social and family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: burning of her house; family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: deaths of Cornelia Whittle, Lewis's son Conway, and Fortescue Whittle; sale of property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: impressions of Georgia; Virginia. Constitutional Convention of 1850-1; family affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: troubles of South after the Civil War; her Baltimore connections; death of Mr. Sams; family matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning views about slavery and her fear of it; does not want the responsibility of having slaves, but \"it might be a sin to free these helpless creatures\" grief at death of her daughter, Narcissa; her visits to Washington; calling on President Polk; impressions of the Capitol; Daniel Webster; Episcopal Church matters; family affairs; yellow fever epidemic. Includes letter of Lewis N. Whittle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning naval matters; Vera Cruz; Paraguay expedition; Moncure Robinson; need to strengthen Navy and U.S. interests in Central America, Cuba, etc; death of his brother, John S. Whittle; action of the naval board; approach of the Civil War and trying to join Confederate Navy; Matthew Maury; Episcopal Church affairs; other family news. Includes letter of Elizabeth J. Sinclair Whittle. Folder 1 of 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSon of William Conway Whittle, Jr.'s post Civil War career; what his children are doing; transatlantic cable. Several incomplete. Folder 2 of 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning suit against Robert Munford and Dr. Bland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning accounts of the ship Pennsylvania Packet; letters about the ship and the China trade. Nine manuscripts signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown recipient. Content concerns naval shipping matters; China coast.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning loss of Congressional seat by Thomas Newton; triumphs of the Loyalists who have gone to Washington; life in Norfolk; waltzing now the rage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war. 3 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the composition of the Cabinet of President Buchanan and possibility of Wise and Tyler being in the Administration. (Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning desire of a commissioner of the Richmond chancery district for a raise in salary. (Wythe, George, 1726-1806.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete letters including letter of Frances Munford (Whittle) Lewis to James Whittle concerning his daughter, naming of Chatham, Virginia and reconciliation between members of Whittle family; letters of Gilberta (Sinclair) Whittle to Lewis Neale Whittle and Sarah M. (Powers) Whittle; and letter concerning physician in Philadelphia who specialized in women's diseases; opening letters and advising husband. Undated fragments and envelopes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. with his last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements; together with All His Notes. Volumes II, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII. Printed for W. Cavil, T. Martin, T. French, and J. Wren. MDCCXCV.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowers of attorney, agreements to repair and paint lighthouses; powers to sign bonds including ones from Moses Myers; and Littleton Waller Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngravings of buildings in Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, Paris, London, Liverpool, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Westmoreland (from papers of Conway Whittle II).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside Extra to Charleston Mercury-The Union is Dissolved; Hummel Newspaper (facsmile?) New York Herald (July 16, 1862). Ribbons of Confederate States Table and Appomattox Commandery, No. 6, K.T. (Petersburg, Virginia); Endorsement, Edward A. Wild, concerning the recommendation to refuse the petition of Mrs. J. Parker I[?]. March 11, 1864; newspaper clipping concerning the order of John Palmer, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic that the group may no longer participate in parades when Confederate flag is displayed; printed letter of James Barron Hope et al (officers and committee of arrangements, Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Confederate Veterans), October 15, 1884, purposing to hold a fair and concert for proceeds to aid in relief of Confederate soldiers and sailors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVol. II, No. 1 (October 1884) containing an article concerning history of DKE in the South, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter concerning the life of Captain William Lewis, U.S.N. and a photograph of \"Eltham\" New Kent County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Governor's Message of Francis Harrison Pierpont. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Map of Ireland divided into Provinces and Counties, shewing the Great and Cross Roads with the distances of the principle Towns from Dublin,\" by William Faden, Geographer, to His Majesty and to HRH the Prince of Wales, London 1798. Hand colored, mounted on canvas, folded in case (each 30\" x 24\"), fair condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a piece of cloth from Egyptian mummy, colored engraving of Richmond, Virginia. (Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St, New York); printed letter of James H. Causten, Agency of French Spoilation Claims, Washington D.C., March 29, 1860, to (?); stencil of palm tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne Confederate $5 bill, Richmond, February 17, 1864; two Confederate $10 bills, Richmond, February 17, 1864; stock certificate, Exchange Bank of Virginia, for one share to Grace L. Whittle, January 28, 1859; $20 bill of Farmer's Bank of Virginia, 1848 (tattered).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems found in Papers of Mrs. F.M. Lewis including dress patterns, guest ticket to Democratic National Convention in 1912.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning affairs of the Episcopal Church; consecration of the new church in Norfolk; desire for news of church and members in Ireland; life in Norfolk, Virginia, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning travels in Austria and Germany; encounters with English and American travelers abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the death of Horace (Sams?), his brother; the sale of \"Datha,\" under which act and to whom it was sold; the necessity for civil law to supersede military authority in matters of property claims and settlements; the working of D. Sams' place on Lady's Island by former slaves; concern for the future of his family's hereditary lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBirthday poem to his sister; list of property taken by enemy in the Civil War; lists of names, ages, and values and Sams' 32 slaves; letter fragment. Two manuscripts signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the birth of little Julius; the high cost of goods; kindness of parishioners; unhappiness over continuation of Civil War; gratitude for assistance with purchase of a cow; details of daily routine; description of juggling the baby and simultaneous household duties; church involvement in Africa mentioned; reflections on probable loss of all property; health of the children; movement of persons and property through Chester; reliance on Mr. Sams' ministry to his own family; request for packet of scarce items-- corset, combs, and stockings; distrust of greenbacks by merchants; desire to \"lay aside the cares of housekeeping\" inspirational verses; general family and community news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning life in the South during the Civil War; economic conditions; high cost of goods; family business; family and social news; lack of fuel; inquiries as to church affairs in Norfolk; optimism about the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Independence Day celebration by the Freedmen and women; daily affairs; economic conditions in the South; crop expenses; high costs of goods; movement to new location; new home; lack of fuel-- wood; family finances; reaction to sale of \"Datha\" visit to Norfolk; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the possibility of Mr. Sams' ministry in the Portsmouth, Virginia, area; reflections on church organizations and administration; little Conway's assistance in cooking chores; reactions to Yankee troops; descriptions of transforming curtains and sheeting into articles of clothing; request that Mrs. Lewis visit when the situation is safer; winter weather conditions; negotiations and the purchase of a wagon; concern for Horace Sams, presently in the Officers Hospital; registering to reclaim \"Datha\" Julius' Charleston expedition; Freedmen's colony on St. John's Island; possibility of returning to St. Thomas' Rectory; concern over debts and financial situation; family and social news; reassignment by the church to (Yorkville?); attempt to maintain normalcy of daily life in view of Civil War and Reconstruction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBonds for the sum of six thousand pounds related to legal conveyance of lands called \"Airy Plains\" on York River in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Conway's appointment as Collector of the Port under Andrew Jackson's Administration; Cobbett's writings on the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba; O'Connell agitating the Irish to revolt; ineffectiveness to date of emancipation; general living conditions; personal experiences working on The Manchester Guardian; British account of James Monroe's death; politics; friendship with William Cobbett; death of James' father; position at Guinness brewery; reflections on the Civil War and effects on the South; trip into Germany and the Netherlands; retrospective (1869) view of the Reform Bill of 1832; Catholic movement for \"Freedom of Education\" exchange of photographs; family news; death notice enclosed (James Whittle, 1801-1874) 12 autograph letters signed; Printed Death Notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning visits to Irish relatives; general family and social news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning family news; financial matters; property purchase; Frank (Whittle's?) intention of leaving for and returning for Kentucky; hopes for family reunion.\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 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sisters, Mary Eliza Whittle Neale and Frances Munford Whittle Lewis. ","There are items concerning the earlier generation of the family, represented by Conway Whittle I and his brother Fortescue Whittle, Norfolk merchants. The collection is particularly strong in the subject areas of social history and naval history (including personal and official correspondence of William Lewis [1781-1815] and several letters of his namesake William Lewis Herndon who served in the Navy and went down in the sinking of the ship Central America in 1857). ","There are letters written by and concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury. ","The collection also covers the following subject areas: life in Philadelphia, life in Norfolk, the Whittle family in Mecklenburg County, Va., war with Tripoli (Barbary pirates), Confederate exiles in Nova Scotia, U. S. Civil War, U. S. Customs Service, Dismal Swamp Canal Company, politics, trips to the springs, marriage and courtship, the Protestant Episcopal Church, and slavery. Prominent correspondents in the collection include Charles Jared Ingersoll, Marquis de Lafayette, Tobias Lear, Dolley Madison, James Madison, Margaret Mercer, James Monroe, Edward Preble, John Randolph of Roanoke, and John Tyler.","See also Southern Women and their Families in the 19th Century Papers and Diaries Series C Reel # 16-22 in Swem Library's microforms area, call number HQ1438 .V5 S68","Policy for $600 on Conway Whittle's house, No. 20 Boush St., Norfolk, and three receipts.","Accounts of travels to Charleston, South Carolina, and to Pensacola, Florida; story about Florida Govenor William Duval's handling of troubles with Indians, his capture of the Indian Chief, Michanope.","Re: appointments in Norfolk Customs House and political considerations in Norfolk. Armstrong, Adelaide (Tyler) filed under Adelaide Whittle.","Declining an invitation to come for a visit.","Dealing with his gold-mining activities.","List of 18 lectures delivered in 1839.","Thank you note.","Sending regrets. Barraud, D.C., Norfolk, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary E. Neale sending them some magazines.","Re: school in Philadelphia; the sad state of the country and family news.","Social invitation.","Jane Blow, apparently a slave, requests permission of her mistress to go north to see her ailing son.","Informing Mr. Whittle of the death that morning of his sister, Mrs. Mary E. Neale.","Sending some garters.","Bond for hire of a slave.","Regarding property in Norfolk.","Re: receipt of Christmas presents, a new house, rememberances of old times.","Conway I and Fortescue Whittle, Merchants, Norfolk, Virginia. Requests for provisions and other supplies; detailed list. Copies.","Re: conduct of (doll?)","About sculpture; also an invitation to visit.","Concerning the poor health of his wife.","Concerning her father's career in Ohio, family affairs, etc. Wedding notice of February 18, 1845 included. (Portion of pages 1 and 2 have been cut out.)","Concerning the sale of Bryan's house in Williamsburg.","Burwell was a U. S. Congressman for Virginia, 1806-1821. Concerning Lewis's naval career; promotion coming not through politics but on personal merit.","Concerning family, social, and church affairs.","Concerning hospital administration, Chicago after the fire and a recent trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota.","Concerning social affairs, education for women, life in Biloxi, yellow fever, Dr. Cartwright's efforts towards securing Mrs. Lewis' pension, life in Natchez, Senator Robert J. Walker, the failure of U.S. Bank, phrenology, etc.","Concerning her views on \"Characteristics of Women\" and her school affairs.","Concerning family affairs in Ireland, condition of Ireland and places Mrs. Lewis should visit while travelling there.","Concerning the possibility of visiting Philadelphia in the near future.","Concerning the death of her Mother (Mrs. Cleeman) and social affairs in Philadelphia.","Deed for a pew number 8.","Concerning family affairs, Mrs. Lewis' pension papers, death of Cleeman's mother.","Addressed to Lt. Lewis on board The Constitution in the Mediterranean. Concerning college days; Coles' law studies, travel in Europe and Coles' association with President Jefferson, (William A.?) Burwell and Henry Tucker.","Concerning the death of Bishop William White (Bishop of Pennsylvania). Portion of the third page is cut out.","Concerning the Bard monument, memorial contribution, and a visit to St. Stephens.","Includes additional letters from F. N. Hoope, St. Croix, to Mrs. Cox; Mrs. Allmbodaux, \"Oakwood\", Thibodaux, Louisiana; and Helen Wilmer, to Mrs. P. Landsdale Coxe (sic). Concerning life in Louisiana; breaks in the levee; collecting autographs; affairs of the Episcopal Church there, Bishop Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, claims to the Booth estate in England, church matters in Georgia, and reception of bridal cards of Marcia Cox and Dr. P. S. Carrington; her articles in New Orleans Picayune under pseudonym \"Veritas.\" Editorial credited to M. M. Cox included.","Concerning politics, the Anti-Catholic movement in Philadelphia, economic conditions, plans to rebuild the Academy of Fine Arts, Mr. Henry Clay's presidential bid, general life in Philadelphia.","Concerning Thomas Rice's \"accident\" signed receipt enclosed.","Concerning repayment of debt, financial troubles.","Concerning recent visit, her principle conditions, postponement of \"ride\", efforts to honor George Washington by saving \"Mount Vernon\", etc.","Concerning capture of the Chesapeake, arrival of the Essex, war at sea, hopes of the English protecting Macao Roads, sale of sandalwood. Wrapper also addressed to William Lewis; whereabouts of letter unknown. One manuscript.","Promise to pay for hire of slave woman Letty from Conway Whittle.","Concerning his affairs in Williamsburg, days as a student, expulsion of some friends, present situation of fellow law students of the College of William and Mary. Note: Dabney, Mary (Tyler) is filed under Mary Tyler.","Concerning Midshipman Alexander Dallas.","General Order No. 48, of Benjamin F. Butler concerning transfer of property and rights of property void to rebels; transfers of stocks forbidden.","Concerning the death of her brother and deprivations of the Civil War.","Concerning deaths of Mrs. Cleeman and others, music lessons at the asylum, scarlet fever among the asylum children, Mrs. Ducachet's health, general family affairs.","Concerning moves to New York City and Detroit, Michigan, Church affairs, etc.","Order to Philadelphia; concerning the enlistment of 80 able seamen to serve two years on frigates at $10 per month, citizenship required, etc.","Invitations; arranging for a visit to the Decatur residence while Mrs. Neale and Lewis were in town.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis's encouraging her as a writer, her contributions to The Ledger, etc.","Concerning the death of the writer's sister and distribution of sister's books to friends.","Concerning life in Richmond, family affairs, literary reflections, church matters, etc.","Concerning life in Richmond, family affairs, scarlet fever, payment of debts, death of her child, church matters, etc.","Concerning life in Richmond, health problems - cholera, death of Margaret Harvie Robinson (notice enclosed), church activities, family affairs, etc.","Concerning friendship, sewing, etc. Offer to take news, parcels, etc. to Mrs. Lewis' Irish friends on forthcoming trip to Belfast.","Poetry manuscripts. Two manuscripts.","Thank-you note for embroidered bad.","Concerning life and Episcopal Church affairs in Conneticut; Bishop Brownell; horticulture; family and friends.","Concerning family travelers en route to Ireland; past visits and hopes for future meeting.","Concerning heat of the city, hopes for visiting; epidemic in Norfolk.","Asking for a letter of recommendation to show to the Secretary of War; desiring an appointment to West Point.","Also to Gay (Mrs. Grace W. Sams). Concerning travels in Europe, receipt of letter sent to Ireland, etc.","Last Will and Testament. Typewritten copy of document.","Concerning travels in Ireland, ill health upon arrival, description of Southern versus Northern Irishmen, etc.","Concerning the death of his sister; emigration plans of 20,000 Irish to Virginia; church affairs. Envelope (stamped).","Family news, mentions his recent marriage to Cloe Whittle and their trip to Ireland.","Birthday greetings, news of family and pets.","News of family and friends; death of child; birth of another; description of farm; question of selling or retaining it.","Concerning family and friends, mail service, rememberances of John Marshall's mother-in-law, continuing state of ill health.","Concerning return to America; wishes for a safe voyage and regards to friends in Norfolk.","Concerning social matters; news of Army and Navy friends including Matthew Fontaine Maury; Harriet Randolph (Hackley) Talcott, Dr. Page, and Lindsay Lomax, travels, cottage at the shore etc. (Undated letter has had a portion cut out of pages 1-2.)","Concerning the cost and dimensions of Mr. King's house.","Report of family's journey to Richmond; warmest regards to Mrs. Lewis and her sisters.","Acknowledgement of contribution to a literary volume.","Concerning the last will and intents of Captain Williams Lewis, USN.","Concerning voyages of the Constellation in the Mediterranean, tyranny in Portugal, foreign affairs, travels in the Aegean, life on the brig Jefferson, meeting with the French Minister in D. C., Commanding the U. S. schooner Madison, attempts to capture Indians, war with the Indians, his brother-in-law Matthew Fontaine Maury; work at the Observatory in D. C., preparing reports of his expedition, publication and sale of the same, Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon.","Concerning social life in Norfolk, politics and elections (clipping re: Conway Whittle enclosed), fitting out of USS Guenier, views on foreign affairs, yellow fever epidemic, opium use by John Tazewell, picking of John Hartwell Cocke's pocket, an elm disease, G. P. R. James, Matthew Fontaine Maury, etc.","Concerning legal matters (estates), banking business and investments. Remarks on social life in Baltimore, news of New Orleans and Captain and Mrs. McCawley's visit to the same, request for telegraph and/or hasty reply to lengthy letter.","Legal matters, chiefly the will of William Wilson.","Account of a ball and news of mutual friends.","Renting a room, construction of hat-box, social chatter.","Regarding Lt. Neale's estate, relatives in Maryland, and similar matters.","Regarding England, gossip about Lady Hamilton, dukes and duchesses, Duke of Wellington, and other nobility. Includes letter of Jane M. Consett Bell to (?). Most letters incomplete.","Courtship and social news of Philadelphia and Richmond.","Farewell note.","Family chit-chat.","Literary matters, theatre going, society matters. One letter incomplete.","Asks aid in search for Whittle family to rescue memory of Colonel Whittle; his services in mutiny; their punishment; posthumous promotion to General by the Spanish.","Requests a furlough of a soldier to visit family in France. Possibly intended for General \"Light-Horse\" Harry Lee. [cannot have been written to Henry Lee who died in 1818].","Regarding social work. Incomplete.","Discusses his cottage at Fairy Knowe.","Concerning Captain William Lewis, USN; social life in Washington; Episcopal Church matters; Dr. Ducachet; Mrs. Decatur.","Discusses family affairs.","Re: Mr. Herndon; money matters; Lee's 9000 acres of valuable land in Montgomery County.","Diary, commonplace book, and letterbok all in one volume containing extracts from reading, copy of deed for \"Portland,\" 1844; copies of letters, circa 1844-circa 1866, mostly to the Maury family. Diary, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 19th century. Also, notebook of quotations. 19th century. Two manuscript volumes.","Wills, pension correspondence, business.","Family news.","Family matters. Letter fragment.","Letter to unknown recipient. Social news.","Re: life in Philadelphia, property, legal affairs, finances, family matters, Episcopal church affair, politics, Civil War, health matters.","Death of Mrs. Monroe from Macon, Georgia, Lewis' visit to Virginia; death of Chloe, illness of Sarah.","Is sending four autographs (note enclosed).","J. Minor's opinion of said will.","Will and estate papers. Included are his will, dated 1811, and a number of bonds and bills, as well as letters from Edward Herndon to his widow regarding the settlement of the estate.","Letter of credit for $1250 purchases for Mrs. Smith. Including autograph letter signed from Charles Goldsborough to Lt. William Lewis enumerating further purchases.","Concerning Presidential election of 1801, local congressional election; family business; and death of James Lewis.","Family financial affairs, with some description of William Lewis' adjustment to shipboard life.","Discussing shipboard life, the sights of Gibraltar and Northern Africa, some family and business news. The expedition against Algiers that was stopped by wind, and the possibility of war with Spain.","Family and business matters, description of shipboard life, and much discussion of the War with the Barbary pirates; U.S.S. Constituion.","Concerned with his return (temporary) to the letter devoted largely to the Napoleonic Wars. Mention is also made in a recent letter of his receiveing command of a ship, The Vesuvius (bombtender).","Concerning description of the countryside, life among the inhabitants of the Barbary Coast, the progress of the Napoleonic Wars, life on board ship and threat of mutiny, Chesapeake-Leopard affair, and U.S.S. Constitution.","Letters also to William Lewis' aunt after her remarriage to Mr. Herndon (probably Mr. Edward Herndon). These letters written from various U.S. port cities, detail the progress of several years in recruiting, also a voyage to France with the first dispatches for the ministry there. Several references made to audiences with President Jefferson.","Concerning his separation from the Navy, his courtship and engagement to Frances Whittle, his appointment as Master of the Pennsylvania Packett, a ship of 300 tons out of Philadelphia, and his preparation for a voyage to Brazil and China, opium trade, bankruptcy of Conway and Fortescue Whittle.","Details of the trip, as captain of the Pennsylvania Packett, around the world, his illness in Macoa and the necessity of staying here due to War of 1812, his return to Lisbon via a Portuguese ship, and finally to Philadelphia. Comments on the slave trade in Brazil, on trading and hardships caused by the War. Navy offers to makes him Master and Commander upon return.","Concerns readying his ship on sea and fighting the Algerians in the Mediterranean, while Captain of the USS Guerriere under Commodore Decatur.","Edward Preble, USS Constitution, Malta Harbour to William Lewis. Orders to take Navy Department dispatches to Gilbraltar for the United States. March 15, 1804. Tobias Lear, Algiers, to William Lewis, USS Constitution, Algiers Bay. Lear's orders to proceed to Tunis, to settle defenses between the United States and Tunis; Lewis to remain at Algier to represent the United States. January 2, 1807. Hugh G. Campler, to Lieutenant William Lewis, Constitution. Will report favorably to the President on Lewis' work in Algiers in Lear's absence. March 23, 1807. John Armstrong, Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S., Paris, to William Lewis, Lt. in the U.S. Navy. Orders, re: carrying dispatches to State and Navy departments, 1808 and a list of dispatches. April 15, 1808. George Harrison, British Treasury to \"Gentlemen.\" Re: decision of the Lords Commissioners regarding seizures of articles in Board the American ship Osage. May 9, 1808. Secretary Canning Foreign office to William Pickney, May 10, 1808. Barber (?), Chester, to William Lewis. Re: his subscription towards a monument for officers lost in the Battle of Tripoli. January 20, 1811. Tobias Lear, Washington, to Conway Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia. Says there is no news of Lewis who left Algiers with dispatches from Decatur. October 12, 1815.","Watercolor map of harbor depths and known defenses of Syracuse, Sicily (evidently made by Lewis when there). Small ink and wash drawing of \"Tower la Myrtella.\" Harbor scene, signed \"WL.\" Short history and description of Myrtella on the reverse. Small engraving by Baily, of \"Peak of Togo - Cape de Verde Island from the S. S. E.,\" 1814. Pencil and ink sketch of equestrian figure, dated 1814. Small ink and wash drawing of landscape and harbor, not dated. Small engraving by W.P.C. Barton, 1809, of ruined tower. Wash drawings of two coastal outlines, \"Poolo Pop\" and \"Poolo Piasang\". Ink and wash sketch, head of a barbary type; pencilled ships under sail. On reverse, outline of Strombolo, Panara, Volcano, hipara and Sesaline Islands. Signed \"Lewis\" (in oversize folio).","A series of correspondence establishing the family relationships between Leyburn and Mercer. Letters addressed also to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis to Colonel Hugh Mercer, Fredricksburg and Hugh Mercer to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's visit; Mrs. Lomax's illness; the possibility of a reunion. Envelope enclosed.","Concerning the Tyler estate.","Concern for her husband, warns him not to unite interest with Mr. Seldon.","Concerning the death of Loyall's mother; family news.","Concerning the health of her sister and other family and friends.","Concerning accommodations in Richmond and social life associates with this new location wishing Mrs. Lewis and Neale a pleasant trip to Ireland; news of family life in Norfolk and the birth of another child; social affairs in Norfolk, utilization of the Lyceum as a public lecture hall, suggestion of John Tazewell as a speaker; church news, happiness of Dr. Ducachet over the parsonage; a \"welcome back\" from Ireland; news of a local fire and the upcoming military balls; debut in Washington, invitation to visit at length with the Loyall family, invitation to \"Monticello\" Ellen Randolph, University of Virginia.","Concerning Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale's move to Philadelphia, news of recent marriages and births, re-election of the Colonel seen as a setback for Henry Clay supporters; summer plans, question of Congressional ajournment being delayed over the \"bank question.\" \"Land Bil\" and \"Force Bill\" death of a prominent Virginian (Randolph?) and evaluation of a previous outrage against Presiident Jackson; description of the Indian hostages in Norfolk and excitement generated by their presence; life in Washington with the children and Congressional wives; visit to the Capitol led by Mr. Calhoun, hearing Mr. Henry Clay speak against Mr. Van Buren; political assessments; descriptions of balls and social life; husband's illness; dining at the White House with the President (1834) preparing the household for Christmas and winter weather.","\"Whittle's Mill\" is located in Mecklenberg County, Virginia. Concerning possibility of Mrs. Lewes and Neale relocating in Norfolk, Virginia, social news; transition to Washington life, impressions of various members of the 24th Congress; details of July 4th celebration; news of son Monroe; reflections on scarcity of employment for her son and other young men; rendezvous of the West Indies Squadron in Norfolk; despair over the Whigs and the re-election of Van Buren; news of Monroe's (Loyall) success in Mobile; the Norfolk revival and number of persons affected by new, unknown preacher; family affairs in new romance-novel; accounting of the recovery from implications cast against Mr. Loyall upon his reappointment to Congress; the misuse and inaccurate accounting of funds; cholera in Norfolk; son George's graduation from college and preparation for law career.","Concerning past acquaintances and rememberances; preparations to leave Annapolis and move south to Hampton Roads.","Also enclosure: E.A.L., to Mrs. F. Lewis, Philadelphia, March 28, 1857. Concerning family and friends in Saratoga; the mineral springs; social affairs; plans to visit Girard St., Philadelphia. Enclosed concerns two articles to be read by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Neale.","Concerning summer affairs in Saratoga; trip through New York to Philadelphia; description of the resort area; news of family and friends.","Re: collector of customs in Norfolk. (Also, another letter of his is filed under Tyler, Eliza B., estate papers.)","Five chatty letters full of the latest gossip. Three of the letters are doubtful as to the true authorship; all five were found together.","Nine manuscripts regarding lawsuit of George McIntosh, plaintiff, Fortescue Whittle et al, defendents.","Concerning Samuel Longfellow.","Best wishes on forthcoming marriage. Dolly P. Madison was the wife of President Madison.","Thanking him for forwarding a box.","Diplomatic courier orders.","Received letter Tyler forwarded from Mr. Monroe; letter from Colonel Monroe (later President) at Madrid telling of his interview with the Spanish minister. Friends can write to him in Madrid and London.","News of family and friends.","Address.","Family and friends, including the death of William Lewis Herndon, discusses, and her book Tale of the Huguenots.","Petition for restoration of pension. Document.","News of family and friends, mostly concerning deaths, Darien expedition of Isaac G. Strain, Fredricksburg, Matthew Fontaine Maury. Eliza Maury was the mother of Dabney Herndon Maury.","Re: exploits of USS Essex scouring Spanish America coasts from Cape Horn to Lima; prizes taken, his own naval engagements, ship news, etc.; Maury claims area Captain Smith took for US as Madison's Isle. Maury at North African coast and naval matters there. One newspaper clipping.","Re: Lewis Maury, midshipman; politics; family matters; William Lewis Herndon's expedition to the Amazon, M.F. Maury's troubles with the Navy Department.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters (interchange of money between North and South) but also include family news and some of the Civil War.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War, opinions of England.","These letters dwell largely on financial matters, but also include family news and some news of the Civil War. One envelope.","Copy of a brief letter acknowledging his arrival in Liverpool.","Re: death of Frances M. Lewis.","The first letter deals with the Louisanna Purchase; the second and third, with Lewis' plans to go to Paris and also political and diplomatic affairs. (The third letter is torn with part missing.)","Concerning Miss Mercer's definition of original sin; other religious lectures are noted. \"Mrs. H.Y. Smith,\" was a pseudonym for Frances M. Lewis.","Indenture between John Miller and wife to S. G. Adams. Deed for land in Kentucky. Signed by John Miller and Samuel G. Adams. (Description enclosed.)","Concerning politics; the consideration of personal independence over public honor; intention of visiting Mrs. Lewis on next trip to \"the city of brotherly love.\" Letter of February 19 includes a note signed by Mrs. F.M. Lewis.","Reflections on the revolutionary spirit abroad; speculation over Betsy Caton's possible succession to the title of Duchess of Wellington; comments on Lady Wellesley and her Lord, the Machioness of Carmarthen, and the Duke of Leeds; death of Dr. Sims; reactions to Lord Palmerston's dinner party; reflections on the plight of Poland (1831) and hopes for French intervention; passion for music; Supreme Court decision on Cherokee Indians; political life in D.C.; hearing speeches of Mr. Daniel Webster and other and concerning claim of Mrs. Stephen Decatur, compliments Mrs. Lewis on sketch of Italian troupe; news of mutual acquaintances. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning Mayor Bayard and wife (in Wilmington), Mr. Milligan's boarding-house in D.C., Jacksonian forces and the \"Deposite question\", social affairs in Wilmington and Washington (spring 1834), retreat to Saratoga for relief of Mr. Miligan's asthma; effect of Mr. Du Pont's death, Mary Christri's high respect for the writings of Miss Mercer (1835), possibility of visiting Nassau, additional speculation on the Duke of Wellington and Betsey Canon romance (by her cousin, Mrs. Bayard), House embroilment over the Seminole War, communications with Henry Clay; general family and social news. Included is autograph letter signed of J.J. Milligan to Mrs. Neale re: final arrival arrangements to D.C., May 1836. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning the Christmas season in Wilmington; health of family; upcoming community fair; discouse on Hannah More; mention of correspondence with Sir William Pepys; discussion of books recently read; birth of daughter; Mary Gilpin's arrival from England; Mrs. Sims Journey to New Orleans on the \"Alabama\" curiosity over performance of \"The Magic Flute\" congressional debates on the National Bank; death of Mrs. Sims; growth of the city of Wilmington; general accounts of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning moving \"Mama\" into the Milligan household; request for daguerreotypes; family wedding; plans for trip to see the Crystal Palace; description of summer farm; gunpowder explosion in Wilmington; Margaret Gibbon's wedding; impressions of Newport and its fashionability; additional news of family and friends. (Letter of July 8, 1850 has several names cut-out from the body of page three.) (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning opening of Philadelphia's Academy of the Arts; the tendency to overlook the value of familiar objects as exemplified through the common acceptance of gas lightning within a short period of introduction; reading of Sir Walter (Scott?); thoughts on John Milton; trip to Atlantic City; family illness; death of two grandchildren (George's children); outline of daily schedule; news of family and friends. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Letters are only dated September 25 and July 28. Concerning visit by Henry Clay; discussion of governmental systems with Clay; Daniel Webster's speech on the Treasury; railroad service between Washington and Wilmington; comments on recent readings of Fielding and Sir Walter (Scott?); discussion on \"the influence of sensibility on our happiness\" death of Mrs. Milligan's mother; summer trip to the beach; marriage of Harriet (Bayard?) to Norwegian counsellor in Boston; the kindness of Mrs. Daniel Webster: \"the great Daniel is not more distinguished for wisdom than she for manners\" news of family and friends; recent illness and upcoming journeys. (Martha L. Milligan was Mrs. J.J. Milligan.)","Concerning the \"gallant, but ill-fated\" Captain William Lewis to Minor's father.","Concerning the death of Dr. Whittle, son-in-law of Mr. Southgate of Norfolk; the ship's struggles with the fever epidemic.","Some letters, and perhaps all, are to Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Content concerns Monroe's mission to England; relations with France; the Lousiana Purchase; George Washington's statue in Paris; Correspondence with James Madison re: the services of Mr. Purviance; meager salary and high cost of living in London; anxiety over home affairs; desire to return to Virginia; thoughts on a career at the bar; comments on diplomatic duties and ceremonies; social life; family matters; purchase and shipment of piano to (Sara?).","Letter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler. Content concerns Monroe's property in Richmond; is sending his correspondence with Jefferson (\"which you will consider as strictly confidential\") to the addressee and Mr. Temple; the education of Augusting Monroe at William and Mary; political situation - \" ... having acted in all things according to the strict principles of the constitution ... \"; possible outcome of the approaching election; thoughts of making residence in Williamsburg; possibility of resuming law practice; defense of character; details of private business; requests visit him in Richmond. May 30, 1808 (I: 199); November 2, 1808 (I: 199 - 200); May 21, 1809 (I: 202); February 15, 1811 (I: 208).","Letter is addressed to \"Dear Sir\", presumably Samuel Tyler, Chancellor, Williamsburg, Virginia. Concerning brother, Joseph F. Monroe's wish to be employed as a clerk in court at Williamsburg; references; his character and so on. Legal opinion, signed on back.","Re: $1500 rent due on \"Westbury\", Charles City County, Virginia. Mrs. Tyler subject to deduction for debts of two Negroes since lease began.","Deed of land in Princess Anne County, Virginia.","Estate of Colonel Robert Munford. One document from commisioner's office, Williamsburg, Virginia. Re: Conway Whittle's I suit against the Munford estate.","Re: Mrs. Virginia Cary's poetry, her life, writings; authoress, Mrs. Hermans moving to Baltimore; John Tyler building a church; treatment of Cherokee Indians and politics; cruel oppression of the Indians.","I. Memo of agreement with John Ridley of Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1848); memo of agreement with Joseph T. Allyn, Norfolk, Virginia. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849); promise of Joseph T. Allyn to pay bill for same (1849); memo of agreement. Re: sale of land in Norfolk (1849).","Concerning life in Norfolk and Philadelphia; family matters; advice to Conway Whittle; news of Admiral Cochrane and naval affairs; Commodore Decatur, Bonaparte; news from Europe; relatives in Ireland; Investments.","Death of E. Nelson's grandfather and other family news.","Pennsylvania and Richmond, Virginia, to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Re: Civil War; distress in South; literary and Episcopal Church news; family matters. Two envelopes.","Intended recipient may be Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. Incomplete. Family chatter.","Thank you note for The Bland Papers.","Re: family in Ireland, Church affairs there.","Re: books.","Re: Mr. Elliot and debts of their father's estate.","Re: Visit of Aunt Burwell; Episcopal Church affairs in the South; Bishop H.C. Lay and his family; end of Civil War; family affairs. One of the letters is written by J.J. Minge who was apparently visiting the Pattersons.","Re: Episcopal Church affairs in Virginia; Bishop William Meade; life in Virginia; family.","Congratulating him on birth of a child and accepting to be godmother.","See John Seawell.","Re: social letter with two related social letters from Mary Delancey.","\"The Truant 'Clipper's' Reply\". Manuscript.","The first letter, re: Whittle's prospects; Pinkney has \"passed the Rubicon\" in his own career; he wants naval news from Norfolk, especially everything concerning Congress. The second letter, re: sending cyphers for Conway Whittle to use; encloses an essay, re: Rights and duties of citizens of the New Republic. This essay might possibly be the cypher referred to. Includes a manuscript.","Approves the contract and bond prepared for the Wolf Trap Shoals light vessel; instructions for the application of a remittance of $10, 250.00 from the Treasury Department.","Re: life in Philadelphia; civic celebrations; Episcopal Church and clergy affairs; family affairs; the Lynah family; Civil War news; William Maury travelling incognito as \"Murray\" on business for the Confederacy, he and Mathew Maury involved with Southern warship being built in England; other Maurys in England running blockade; news of prominent Philadelphia families; St. Peter's Church; legacies; Burd Orphan Asylum and the Ducachet family; dividing the Norris estate, now worth seven million; Samuel Breck. Includes three envelopes.","Re: life and family in Philadelphia; seeing Jenny Lind at church; St. Stephen's Church, the Ducachets, and faith.","Manuscript poems from the papers of Mrs. Mary Neale and for Mrs. Frances M. Lewis. 18 manuscripts.","Re: recommending Gill A. Cary for appointment to vacant office.","Re: life in Washington and the horse \"Diomed.\"","News of Lt. Whitte; travels and ship's voyage off Barbary Coast and Italy.","Re: estate of Mr. Herndon.","Re: collection of clerk's fees.","Re: sale of \"Piney Grove\".","Offer for them to live at her house; travels.","Includes inventory and prices brought by item on lengthy list of household furniture and such.","Concerning the deposition of \"Aunt Grace's\" possessions; confusion of Edward Lauder over the two C.W. Sams; possibility of re-using old Virginia law reports; reflections on the study of history; commentary on law as \"an honorable pursuit.\" Enclosed: list of papers purportedly in \"Aunt Grace's possession, or custody.\"","Concerning the move into a new home; transition to new life; keeping of one servant; financial problems; health and family news.","Including postscript from Mary, Julius' wife, addresses to \"My dear Father.\" Concerning the sale of \"Datha\" family and financial matters; the aftermath of the Civil War; fire in the old large servant's house; possibility of petitioning the State for recovery of property.","Concerning introductions to Horace Sams and Julius Sams; overtones of war, drilling of soldiers (January 1861); John Tyler's attitudes towards the mobilization process; desire for Mr. Buchanan to \"tell the truth\" Julius' support of the Union; description of leaving Chester (1863); hardships of war-time civilian life; family news and diagram of house in Charleston; situation in Pocotaligo with Randolph Sams and family; prayer by young Fannie; the coming of \"flags of truce\" between City Point and Richmond; the prospects of victory in the spring; post-war journey to England; general inquiries to health and family matters.","Typescript copy of will.","Preparations for the defense of South Carolina in expected war; calls for the South Carolina. Convention to vote for secession. Includdes wrapper.","Concerning the protection of Sams' wife and baby son in the event of a front-line situation; belief in the ultimate victory of the Confederate cause; journey to Union and Spartanburg with the Bishop; reflections on re-appropriation of land to Negroes; sale and deposition of \"Datha\" property on (Datha?) Island; election of the Bishop (1866); further claims on \"Datha\" church affairs; family news; announcement of baby girl's birth named for Mary Neale.","Concerning recent steamship trip and illness that ensued; regrets over inability to visit Cloe at the present time.","Concerning panic in Charleston; affairs of Horace Sams' parishoners: health, evacuation, and so on; Sams' ministry in general; Bonum's marriage plans disrupted by the war; possible involvement of Pinopolis during attack on Charleston; financial arrangements for travelling to St. Thomas' Rectory (Yorkville, South Carolina); confusion of evacuation.","Family and social news.","Very literary letters, written almost as though for publication (and author frequently calls them her \"Pastorals\"); vivid picture of leisurely, cultured life in the South; references to a Congressman uncle. Reflections on her reading: Scott, Maria Edgeworth, etc. Social life in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, dances, etc. described. 19 complete letters and two fragments.","Re: Mrs. Tyler's claims vs. Wade Mosby.","Re: life on shipboard, Nicaragua; family and friends.","Presenting a keepsake. Also her reply (February 16, 1830).","Ordering the sheriff of Elizabeth City to summon Robert Seymour to appear in the Warwick County court to testify for William Garrow v. Nathan Yancey.","Very literary letters, mostly concerning life, reform and her poems.","Will and other miscellaneous papers.","Family news.","Concerning transfer of property and financial affairs; status of Sinclair's factory operation; description of spring flowers and weather in Nova Scotia; change in Naval Command in Halifax; reporting the progress of the Sinclair children in school and \"character developments.\"","Concerning illness of sightseeing at the Catholic Church in Norfolk; Episcopal Church affairs in Gloucester; Tazewell's wedding; assessment of wartime postal service; description of the city of Halifax; adjustment to new life in Nova Scotia; social affairs, celebration of Christmastide (1865); deep snows; English-pace of life \"slow, plodding\" description of St. Paul's Anglican Church; plans for christening the baby Mary (?); summer plans, invitation to visit; longing for more music to play; Bertha's first school experiences; difficulty in obtaining quill pens and other supplies (1866); illness of Mary Sinclair; reflections of dimensions of belief, \"I am a Prayer Book Churchman-- I go not one inch beyond...\"; general family and social news.","Concerning family illnesses; being snowbound; mention of other \"exiles\" starting up business of tobacco manufacturing; visit to the dentist: \"teeth are the cause of our humanity\" discussion of Congressional actions towards the Confederate states and military departments (1866?); status of George's business ventures; needlework of Mary and daughter Berta; property claims and interests in the U.S.; finances involved with the tobacco business; invitation for Mrs. Lewis' visit to Nova Scotia; general family news. Including postscripts and addendums by George T. Sinclair, Halifax, Nova Scotia.","Re: deaths in the Whittle family.","Re: family and social news.","Two documents regarding the transfer of slaves by Adelaide S. Sams and Elizabeth E. Sams to Horace H. Sams.","Renewing acquaintance.","Re: death of Dr. Whittle and Episcopal Church affairs.","Re: visit and money matters.","Miss Maury of New York, hopes that Mr. Stuart can send an important letter of Mr. Whittle's across the Potomac to his sister (in Philadelphia?). Communication has been cut off by a Yankee regiment on the Maryland shore opposite Mathias (?) point and the suggestion is that better way be found. (Civil War period.)","Social news. One of the letters has on the same sheet a letterpress copy of the reply. Two gift enclosures are included.","Letters of 1811 (no place given) asks him about French privateers which have arrived in the U.S.; re: their arriving and orders, etc.; especially interested in one particular ship (commanded by a Captain Gressin or named the Gressin); the government has intelligence that says she was armed in New York and took vessels (Portugese) off the coast of Cayenne; Sumter has in his possession a demand made by General Armstrong in 1810 to the French government that such commisions as privateers received from General Ernouf be recalled; President Madison would use all of his authority to repress and punish the above; danger of embarrassing U.S. commerce. Letter of 1814, a third person letter to Lewis from Sumter who writes from Rio de Janeiro sending messages to persons in Georgia and South Carolina.","Re: suit against the late Colonel Deneale.","Re: travels in England and France, family and social news.","Re: travels in Europe; husband's work; family affairs.","Re:  death of Mary Talcott's sister.","Re: request of Mrs. Lewis for information about a job under his father, Andrew Talcott for a friend.","Re: visit to Richmond (\"allows learned and enlightened men have convened there\"); antifeminist views of John Randolph; politics; social events.","Re: death of C.T.'s grandmother; includes a copy of Mrs. Lewis's response to one of the letters.","Re: family and social news.","Re: greetings; on the reverse a scrawled copy of Mary Neale's reply.","To Samuel Tyler (Chancellor of the Williamsburg district), December 14, 1800, re: politics in Virginia; Republicans success in elections; Aaron Burr and his relations with Jefferson; desires Republican unity Burr's supporters; low intrigue in vote in Pennsylvania. To Samuel Tyler, May 18, 1811, re: catastrophe involving Samuel Myers; Bishop Madison of Virginia. To Fortescue Whittle, 1819, re: debts owed by Samuel G. Adams; purchase of \"Piney Grove\" debts of estate. To Mrs. Mary Neale, October 5, 1820, re: debt of Boush street home. (Tazewell, Littleton Waller, 1774-1860.)","Concerning the benefits of the spring waters; \"sub-rosa\" gambling at the springs; descriptions of other visitors to Bedford; going-away gifts (braclets); reflection on General Scott's \"turbulence\" over the appointment of General McComb; possibility of Presidential intervention in the dispute; visit of Mary Thompson's mother and sisters; finishing of the church in Norfolk and consecration in November 1828; elopement of Henry Granberry and Prudence Nimmo; presidential election of Jackson; travels of Mr. Thompson; \"dietary\" restrictions of Mr. John Randolph; more on the possibility of General Scott's dismissal by the President; visit to Mr. Carroll in Baltimore; death of General Jackson's wife; death of Mary Thompson's infant son; Mrs. Lewis' and Mrs. Neale's return from Ireland; purchase of a new harp; description of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; general family news and health.","Concerning arrival of new furniture on the Packet Virginia Trader; instructions for purchasing new shoes; reflections on cotemporary fashions; inquiry as to church attendance in Philadelphia; fire in the town; birth of another son to Mary Thompson; description of a quiet family evening; church affairs; scarlet fever in Norfolk; visiting preacher from Georgetown; little Mary and Martha's knitting lessons; a small recital in the town; season's berries and vegetables; dissolution of old debts; arrival of the Delaware in Norfolk; acquital of Dr. Hansford; whooping cough; zealous Bible and Temperance societies; general family and social news.","Concerning Mary Thompson's confinement; appreciation for (Christmas?) gifts; Norfolk Christmas activities; visitor from Glasgow; the purchase of new china; details of dinner party and vigorous discussion of Jacksonian politics; expensive wedding of Miss Chevallie; serious accidents on the William Penn and in a local warehouse; banking procedures; death of George Byrd blamed on intemperance; problems with the honoring of various bank notes; description of Tazewell Taylor as \"the greatest patriot that ever breathed\" church news; local elections; family and social news.","Concerning the funeral of Judge Taylor; the Norfolk infant school; journey to North Carolina; Roman Catholics' fair; speculation about the grace of Wellington and Lady Harvey; use of rain barrels to promote healthier conditions in Norfolk; news of neighbors journeying to various sulphur springs; birth of a second son to Mary Thompson; awarding of railroad and road construction contracts; debate over boarding school for the children; high doctor bills; request to have a Jeweler set an aquamarine sent from Brazil; Mr. Masi's concert; church news; health and relations and friends in Norfolk; travel plans; visits to relations in Alexandria; general news and reflections.","Concerning deaths, marriages, and births of various friends; visits from relatives; debt for dress material and shoes; Dr. Ducachet and the seminary; after effects of scarlet fever; passage of Virginia bank bill; courting practices; the painting of miniature portraits by (?) Gumbardelia and (?) Hubert; birth of a daughter to an unmarried slave; \"the spirit of democracy which is so rife in the South, is fatal to our youths\" Franklin Meyers at Princeton; domestic affairs; church news and the consecration of Mr. Elliot; visiting preachers; continued despair over the banking situation; reports from friends returning from northern travels; general social news.","Concerning Mary Thompson's illness; wedding plans of her daughter Martha; recommendations of recent readings; visit from \"little Mary Sinclair\" (1847); trip to Baltimore and Mt. Calvary Church; description of a boarding house in Reading, Pennsylvania; piano lessons; reflections on the 1848 Revolution in France and the fate of Louis-Philipe; Mr. F. Whittle's reading prayers at St. Paul's; newsclipping announcing Fred Sawyer's appointment to Madrid consulate; Episcopal convention; confirmation of Sally; suffering from both the heat and the mosquitos; elections and the triumph of the \"Mobocracy\" trips to the Sulphur Springs; illnesses and deaths of friends; rejoicing of the Whigs over General Taylor's election; capture of slave ships; mention of an episcopal boarding school in Raleigh for Immie's education; vaccinations for the pleurisy and small-pox; family news of general interest.","Concerning quinine treatments; Macauley's history and reflections on his personal character; letter from the Pope to the Archbishop of Baltimore sent from \"Frederick\" in Madrid through Norfolk; more correspondence with Frederick in Spain; gas lines in Norfolk; visit to relatives in North Carolina; thoughts on recent readings, reduction of mail service; habor regatta; suggestion of taking council of clergymen for \"a burdened conscience\" Frederick's return from Paris and Washington D.C.; mention of daguerrotype of Martha and her child; death of Zachary Taylor; description of journey from Norfolk to White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; pickpocketings during vacations; reoccurence of scarlet fever and death of several infants; general family and social news.","Concerning visit to daughter Martha Pemberton at Fort Washington; increasing postage rates; reflections on the benefits of travel; meeting with Mrs. Alice Rutledge of South Carolia whose son, upon graduation from Yale began law practice in Charlottesville; return from Sulphur Springs; trip to Baltimore dentist; church affairs in Norfolk; support of various church missions by the Diocese of Virginia; measles widespread in Norfolk; lack of Chaplains for Army posts (1852); prosecutions of several bishops for interference in state affairs; springtime social affairs; general family news. Including short note from Immie Thompson to her aunts.","Concerning the receipt of Imogen's winter boots; yellow fever scare; friends' journey to Canada; Tazewell Thompson's college experiences' different types of gas fixtures; news of weddings and engagements; allusions to the death of Mr. Daniel Webster; dress patterns; new styles; splendid Inaugural ceremonies (1853); bid to restore Mr. George Loyall to public office; news of Bishop Ives' travels and activities; expectation of appointment to Cardinal; incident of unrest at Fort Washington; health and welfare of friends and relatives; Milly Maury's visit and account of the Crystal Palace; Madame Bonaparte's visit to Old Point Comfort; Mr. Thompson's severe illness; general social and family news.","Concerning travel accounts of several friends; Tazewell's graduation with honors from St. James; Tazewell's merchandising job in Norfolk; new Episcopal church; description of duties of Naval surgeons; lectures at medical colleges by several acqaintances' payment of outstanding debts; military friendships; birth of a daughter to Mary Sinclair; the blindness of General Deverere; experiences in New York at the dentist; description of Saratoga and the springs society life; possibility of the President visiting Capon, Virginia. Springs; death of (grandson?) Henry in Baltimore; Terry's Sinclair involvement in the prosecution of a ship's captain accused of dealing in slaves; inclusion of a letter from relatives (brother Frederick and wife) in California; general Norfolk news and family concerns.","Concerning the controversy over Archbishop Hughes' letters; summer plans; Tazewell's journey to Minnesota; epidemic of yellow fever and quaranting of Old Point Comfort; death of several relations and friends due to the fever; fears that the town of Norfolk will never recover; death of Mary Thompson's sister Martha in Portland, Maine; \"spirtual manifestations\" at the Whittles' (Captain William) household; \"communications\" with the spirits; general news of pregnancies, illnesses and society activities.","Concerning continued experiences of \"spirtual manifestations\" Mary's skepticism; nearby mooring of the Merrimack; concerning Matthew Fontaine Maury being put on retired list; large fire at Conway Whittle's home; discussion of books currently being read; changes in private schools in Norfolk; description of life at the springs; new clergymen in Norfolk; general church news; social gatherings during the Christmas season; invitation to journey to California; the sailing of the Wabash and the Merrimack; death of Imogen (Thompson?); her opinion of Littleton Waller Tazewell; travels of friends, northward and to Europe; Mary Thompson's desire to go to England and France; transfer of Tazewell's properties; Major Pemberton's transfer from Florida to Kansas; visits from family; general news. Clipping enclosed.","Concerning attempts to \"economize\" amusement of the family at Mary Thompson's budgetings; receipt of books from Philadelphia; Captain Whittle's appearance in Washington for a court case; another new clergyman for Norfolk; steamer accident in the bay; sewing of nightshirts and chemises; friends' visit to \"Bremo,\" home of John Hartwell Cocke; Major John C. Pemberton's status at Fort Leavenworth; discussion of merits of \"new sewing machines\" lecture on Geroge Washington, description of Tazewell Thompson's farm; death of Conway Whittle's wife; death of Captain Whittle's daughter Mary; reading the \"Virginians\" in Harper's magazine; general family news.","(Last letter from Martha (Thompson) Pemberton.) Contents concern \"All Saints\" services; upcoming Agricultural Fair; Captain Pennock and the \"Southern Star\" sail for Paraguay; Tazewell takes a wife, Sue; increasing demand for sewing machines in Norfolk; church renovations; the Brooks family journeying through the Holy Land; description of church services at St. Paul's; crowds in Richmond; general family and social accounts. Includes two undated, signed fragments.","Concerning Tiffin's misconduct.","Scope and Contents Sends a manuscript concerning tidewater Viriginia; and to \"soften prejudices which exist between the Northern \u0026amp; Southern states.\" Requests that a room be secured for them at Mrs. Plumsteads.","Mostly receipts and bills; includes her will and typescript thereof.","About a death in the family.","Re: his approach to the administration; death of Mrs. Buchanan and her burial at Easthampton, he loved her as a sister. Mrs. Tyler and his sons John and Tazewell accompanied her mother to the funeral. Tyler is left alone with the charge of four children. Re: Mr. Whitehead. Tyler's troubles with the press; reporters misrepresented him. They have taken a statement out of context.","About interest of Norfolk and West India Trade. Re: Barlow's interview with Lord Aberdeen; Littleton Waller Tazewell; Speculation. Re: New president; appointment of Norfolk friend to the State Department would secure Southern support for Jackson.","His expeditions in search of health and to place son Tazewell in Philadelphia olblige him to renew his note at Farmer's Bank with Whittle's endorsement.","Stops ship to send his letter by her. Wife unwell. New note for loan inclosed. Re: deed for Matthias, gives Whittle much trouble about little legal matters. Their friendship. The lions and bears are beginning to bite in earnest; prophesis the Emperor of Russia will take Constantinople despite England and France; at best will demand mastery in Wallachia. Re: spirit of revolt in Prussia and Austria.","Re: Whitehead, notes payable to bank, wife going north to join her mother.","Re: Whitehead matter","Re: affairs with Whitehead, leaving for mountains; death of Dr. Tyler's son James.","Tyler's ill health. Nearly died. Agrees to attend Board of Directors of William and Mary. He has diminished interest in the working of political factions; their personal ambition overrides their motives. Hopes good sense of the people will triumph over demagogues. Re: Rhode island during Dorr agitation.","Re: deed of trust executed with Matthias Smith.","Wants to repeat favor Whittle accorded him. His wheat crop has failed, is dependent on future crops. Wants loan of $600 with Whittle's endorsement.","Busy at convention. Congratulates Whittle on honorable and important appointment General Erwin has conferred on him. \"One more important is not connected with the Confederate Army and I doubt not but that you are perfect now in the discharge of its duties.\" All must contribute to \"good old Mother\" (the state of Virginia in the Civil War). Great sea of difficulties. Importance of acknowledgment of South's importance by the great powers. War not beginning a day too soon; swelling population of the North would in twenty more years make it invincible. Re: defenses of Norfolk and Portsmouth, ships in Navy Yard. Cannot leave convention. Everything in Charles City County is warlike; troops mustering.","Admonishes him to stay at his post (attending to the mails) and not let \"private duties to females\" interfere. (Not in Tyler's handwriting.)","Regrets Professor Hopkins leaving Old William and Mary; had heard bickering there had healed, to restore usefulness of that ancient and honored institution. A vacancy now might be fatal to the college. The trouble there, etc. If offered to him, he would accept post there.","Invites Mary to stay at \"Sherwood Forest\" on her bridal tour.","Two documents about the estate of Lewis C. Tyler.","Re: money matters and the meeting of the legislature. Tyler, Mary, i.e., Mary (Tyler) Dabney.","Re: purchase of \"Piney Grove\" offers $12,000.","Family news, including deaths.","Date shown is only November 23. Invitation to hear him preach.","Concerning death of Mrs. Conway Whittle.","Letter to unknown recipient. Concerning sale of Waller's estate in York County, including slaves.","Thank you note.","Concerning suit, Whittle vs. Tyler, incentives, legal arrangements, list of slaves, appraisal of property, and other miscellaneous items.","If Whittle appoints anyone other than Mr. Beale (to the Customs House?) he will compromise his friends and his dignity.","Concerning yellow fever epidemic in Rio; business affairs; family news; plans for trip to Europe; response to A. Whittle reports the death of Dr. John Whittle while serving upon the Lexington; struck down by yellow fever while treating the crew for the same. October 13, 1850. Includes unsigned letter (from Norfolk?) to \"my dear cousin,\" (A. Whittle?) 1850.","Family news. (Misfiled for Adelaide Tyler Armstrong.)","Date shown is only February 23. Concerning business and family news.","Concerning life in Ireland and family affairs there. Includes letters of Grace Whittle, Conwaianna Whittle, Mary Ann Whittle, Frances Whittle, and Maria Whittle.","Concerning family news.","Concerning family news.","News of family and friends; written on opposite sides of a \"piece\" by Horace (Horace Sams, husband of Grace L. Sams) entitled \"We Live and Love.\"","Concerning handling of his estate by Fortescue Whittle et. al. Several family letters concerning the same and other family matters; accounts; list of slaves.","Scope and Contents Includes a list of claims concerning vessels seized by French and English with cargo owned by C. \u0026amp; F. Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia.","Concerning family news; progress of Conway II's education; news of War of 1812; mentions mammy \"Aggy\" and her death \"a more worthy benevolent good creature does not exist.\" (\"My Dear Little Son\" refers to Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England.)","\"Brother\" may refer to James Whittle, Liverpool, England. Also includes a letter from Conway Whittle I, to \"My Dear Son,\" (Conway Whittle II, Liverpool, England). The content concerns family news; progress of Conway II's education. Stephen Decatur's operations in the Mediterranean and David Porter's Book on the Essex; (Bound for Battle: the Cruise of the United States Frigate Essex in the War of 1812); William Lewis and B.F. Neale, Whittle's sons-in-law.","License to practice law signed by Spencer Roane, William H. Cabell, and Francis Brooke.","Commonplace book of history, law notes and poems kept while attending William and Mary.","Constitution of a debating society organized by junior members of the bar and law students at Conway Whittle's office in Norfolk. Undated. Notes on a debate, July 20, 1822.","Diploma of his studies at Dublin University, Ireland (in Latin, translation included).","Insurance policies.","Investments, six bond/stock certificates including stock certificates for Dismal Swamp Canal Co. and certificates for bank stock and a Confederate bond; 1 cheque; one list of stocks and bonds.","Log book of a cruise on the U.S.S. Constellation.","Miscellaneous papers; receipts for taxes; bills; report on C. Whittle for William and Mary College; letter to Whittle from secretary of Board of Trustees of \"Chesapeake Female College\" arbitration of dispute between Benjamin E. Payne and James R. Hubard.","Cetificate of Odd Fellows membership.","One document (1842) signed by President John Tyler; one document (1830) signed by President Andrew Jackson (lacks Jackson's surname); four other miscellaneous documents; two in English and two in Spanish. Includes appointments, 1830 and 1842, of Conway Whittle II as Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth signed by Andrew Jackson and John Tyler; and instructions to Whittle from Treasury Department concerning tariff on steek and iron. See also Norfolk--Customs House papers.","These papers discuss the controversy over an appointment to the post of Whittle's secretary and assistant collector of customs in Norfolk.","Correspondence of Conway Whittle II with his wife, Chloe (Tyler) Whittle and sister, Mary (Whittle) Neale and Frances M. (Whittle) Lewis. Series of letters mostly written from Norfolk while chronicle life in Norfolk. Whittle was Collector of the Customs and a director of the DIsmal Swamp Canal Company.","Cholera in Norfolk; seeing Henry Clay at White Sulphur Springs; Dr. Henry William Ducacket; financial affairs of his sisters; illness and death of General Robert Barraud Taylor; offfers for their lot in rear of Cumberland St.; trip to and books looked at in the Library of Congress; new pastor at the Episcopal Church; his work as Collector of Customs; the education of his daughters; and his appointment as director of Dismal Swamp Canal Company.","Books at the Library of Congress; trip by Governor Thomas Walker Gilmer to tour the Dismal Swamp Canal; lawsuit concerning Fortescue Whittle; discussion of smallpox vaccination; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1848; and offers for his sister's property in Norfolk.","Education of children; getting his sisters involved in efforts to remain as Collector of the Customs; and his being turned out of office; cholera in Norfolk; and a disagreement in The Richmond Enquirer with Myer Myers.","Trying to decide on a career after being dismissed as Collector of Customs; death of Dr. John Whittle; financial affairs of his sisters; election of 1852; use of public library in Richmond; trip to Washington to try to gain politicial appointment in Pierce's administration with the help of the Tyler family and Caleb Cushing; paving in Norfolk; and the running of gas pipes.","Death of Mrs. Denison, John Tyler's daughter; books willed to his sisters by Mrs. (?) Taylor; Whittle sister's financial affairs; and ride to Staunton on railroad to attend nominating convention.","Financial affairs of his sisters; G. P. R. James; George Tucker; yellow fever epidemic; trip to \"Monticello\"; retirement of Matthew Fontaine Maury by the Navy Board; death of James Whittle; and attending lectures at University of Virginia.","Matthew Fontaine Maury; selling of Frances Lewis' lot; discussion of G.P.R. James' books; the Merrimack; success of sisters' lawsuit; burning of his house; decision to repair his house; ordering house materials from Philadelphia; and his feelings concerning slavery. Includes letters from Mary Eliza (Whittle) Sams.","Financial affairs of the sisters; the repair of his house; the Merrimack; meeting of Naval Board to consider restoration of officers to active list; John Tyler's visit, his plans to give Jamestown address and a remark made by Tyler on a previous visit: \"He maintained that his election to the Vice Presidency and consequent succession to the Presidency... was a real misfortune to him as it prevented his election by the people to that office.\"; Dr. Turnbull, a European doctor staying with W. W. Lamb who has a dead daughter; trip to Washington to testify before Naval Court; Dr. Henry William Ducachet; addition to Dismal Swamp Canal; heroic conduct of William Lewis Herndon in Central America sinking; Panic of 1857; installation of the statue of Washington in Capitol Square in Richmond; visit of ex-President Pierce and wife to Norfolk; recounting of Randolph incident; discussion of external slave trade; and his objection to the use of the word \"lady\" to refer to a black woman.","Looked at State Department letters of General Washington concerning Major Andre; restoration of naval officers to active status; concert for benefit of poor; accident to Hugh Blair Grigsby (run over by omnibus while crossing Broad St. in Richmond); intimate friendship of George Tucker and Grigsby; description of various springs; met Reverand Barnwell who has declined presidency of William and Mary; engagement of Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; and death of Mrs. Tazewell.","His feelings at the impending marriage of daughter Mary Eliza Whittle to James Julius Sams; visit to Littleton Waller Tazewell; restoration of Captain Armstrong to active list of Navy; wedding of daughter to J. J. Sams; description of Pinopolis; sentiments on external slave trade; illness, death and burial of Littleton Waller Tazewell; viewing of a large vessel The Great Eastern; and a tour of the White House. Includes letter of Grace (Whittle) Sams.","Re: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia; divided into two folders for ease of handling; between the two folders are specifications for the house's rebuilding and inventories of possessions. Also included are detailed accounts about the house.","Re: papers regarding the house on Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia. (See preceding folder.)","Re: papers regarding property. (See also folder marked: Whittle, Conway--papers regarding house on Boush Street.) Includes will (revoked) of Grace L. Whittle Sams.","Includes letters to his uncle and other miscellaneous unidentified persons. One letter from Conway Whittle to (Ion?) concerning family news; one letter discusses the bank bill before Congress (1832). Asking uncle to use influence to have him appointed insurance agent in Virginia for Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of London and discusses Mutual Assurance County of Virginia.","Manuscript memorial to Congress, re: Dismal Swamp Canal Company. Unfinished. Manuscript.","Concerning lawsuit; desire to educate Conway Whittle II and his [Conway Whittle I] poor health.","Gives physical description of himself. His life and studies in England and Ireland; at college in Dublin, his views about slavery (a curse and a disgrace); news of War of 1812, relations between U.S. and Britian, relations in England and Ireland, he is often in Liverpool; loss of William Lewis and Benjamin Neale; comments on Napoleonic Wars; trying to choose a career. Asks about his mammy \"Aggy\".","Re: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the USS Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.","Re: his opinions on his sister's advice about brushing his teeth; insanity of Stafford Whittle; business failure of Conway Whittle I; college life in Dublin; Liverpool; politics and business matters; meeting with Robert Oliver in Baltimore; his cruise on the US Constellation to Rio de Janeiro.","Written copy of his will. Copy of manuscript.","His medical practice, deaths from alcohol in the neighborhood, brother William in Navy; father will never again have married overseer; lawsuit involving Fortescue Whittle; picking of someone's pocket in crowd of Petersburg while listening to Henry Clay; death of Janes (Patterson) Whittle; selling of a slave, his opposition to Virginia Constitution; Reverend Denison and wife are in area; he is Bible agent, she is daughter of John Tyler. Included is a broadside concerning his death. Includes broadside. (Conway D. Whittle, born 1809, fourth son of Fortescue Whittle, older brother of Bishop Whittle of Virginia; M.D.)","Complaints concerning slavery; Naval Board; prefers election of radical to election of a black; Virginia politics (re-adjusters and funders).","\"Cousins\" may refer to Conway II, Mrs. Neale, and Mrs. Lewis. Fire set by enslaved persons at Mt. Holly; yellow fever; his chances of practicing in Norfolk with so many doctors having died; railroad lines between Blacks and Whites, Virginia (now Blackstone) and Clarksville, Virginia deplores difference in Northern and Southern women; buying of plantation, \"Milbank\" comparison of Philadelphia doctors with country doctors; description of Methodists; opinions on right to vote; desire to sell enslaved persons and Black Africans and election of Francis McNeese Whittle as bishop. Includes letter of Fortescue Whittle.","Concerning his appeal to Judge Mason to restore him to his former offices; Mr. (?) Tyler's efforts on his behalf; request to avoid further involvement in this cause.","Concerning the building of a new home near Whittle's Mill; matchmaking efforts in regards to her brother George; report of Miss Mary Whittle's school progress; problems with the tobacco crop; contacts with General John Hartwell Cocke; Henry Green's appointment as a delegate to the Temperance Conference in Norfolk; Cousin John Knox's employment as a county census-taker; tobacoo prices; various appointments to naval vessels; birth of little Conway; preparing the children for school; plantation affairs and finances; church news; Dandrige (Sinclair's?) drunken behavior; Arthur's narrow escape from being shipwrecked; illness and deaths within the family; personal belief in the strength of Providence; building of houses for slaves; general news of Woodstock area; yellow fever epidemic; staying in Norfolk to nurse ill slaves. Letter, February 4, 1841, bears letter of William Conway Whittle, Sr.","Re: family in Ireland.","\"Cousin\" may refer to Mrs. F. M. Lewis. Impressions of Cincinnati; and her husband Francis McNesse Whittle's work.","Concerning business life and family affairs in England and Ireland; politics-- the Orange Party; The King's illness; news of the Duke of Wellington; taxes and economic conditions; O'Connell's activities in the government; congratulations to Conway's new daughter; Bolivar situation in South America; general family news.","Concerning Fortescue's ambitions for son Lewis; Lewis' mission to Texas; family news; improvements at the \"Glenbrook\" estate; Decatur Whittle's legislative activities; Powhatan Whittle's university experiences; death of Lewis' \"faithful servant Cora\" general family and social news. Including letter to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis (Norfolk, Virginia?) and postscripts from Mollie Whittle and Mary Ann Whittle (sister and mother of Lewis Whittle).","Also includes letters to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale, Norfolk, Virginia. Content concerns the death of Conway's father (Fortescue's brother); continuation of Conway's education; family finances; settling estate matters; reflections on the Florida Treaty case; agricultural affairs; status of \"Piney Grove\"; general family news.","Concerning news of Conway's experiences in Ireland; news of relatives abroad; reviews of Washington Irving's sketchbook; reform within the House of Lords (probably Catholic emancipation); Conwainna's education; political and social affairs in Ireland; general news of family and friends. (Long sheets.)","Concerning family affairs in Ireland; bills for Conway's tutoring;friends in England; invitation for Christmas visit; family debts; health and social situations; rebellions in south England; lower class turmoil; Fortescue Whittle's Journey (?) to the West Indies; advice on suckling babies; reflections on changes wrought by English industrialization; general news of family and friends.","\"My dear cousins\" may refer to Mrs. Mary Neale and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, and/or Conway Whittle, Philadelphia and Norfolk. Content concerns life in Virginia; being ordained (July 16, 1847); first sermons; train derailment near Cumberland, Maryland; description of (West) Virginia towns; plans for running a railroad from Richmond to Cincinnati; marriage (June 1848) to Emily [Fairfax?]; church expansion; birth of a daughter (June 1849); cholera epidemic; Whig victory and the loss of Conway Whittle's job; possibility of church position in Goochland County; description of son, Fortescue; Kentucky's status as a \"neutral\" (1861); duty to preach gospel over politics.","\"Family\" is probably Mrs. Frances M. Lewis and Mrs. Mary Neale--\"my dear aunts\". Also Mrs. C. Whittle, Charles City County, and \"Father and Aunt Fannie (Conway Whittle II and Mrs. Frances M. Lewis) and \"My Dear Mother\" (Cloe Tyler Whittle, Norfolk, Virginia). Concerning death and illess in the family; gratitude for kindness; Cloe's \"baby\" conditions of livestock and farm. (Badly mutilated).","Concerning family affairs and conditions in Ireland; the death of Princess Charlotte; financial situations; description of daily life; children's education; general and social news. Sketch of Grant's Causeway, County Antrim, included (engraving circa 1850).","Concerning Henry F's employment as a ship-broker; domestic situation of various relatives including Dr. John Whittle; travels to Irealnd; mission in Bahia and Rio; visit to Cape of Good Hope; birth of a son; general family and social news.","Concerning plans for upcoming wedding (on June 1848); general family news.","Family concerns; discusses Conway II's education and tentative plan to have him return to Norfolk. Portion of pages 5-6 are missing. Reference to this letter in letter from Conway Whittle I to Conway II, May 1, 1816.","Concerning family and affairs in England and Ireland; business and economic conditions; politics; class distinctions in England; work on the Manchester Gazette; newspaper competition; management problems and pleasures; immigration to Canada; general family news.","Concerning school friends; James' teaching duties; Mr. Cobbett's political views; student quarrels and mischief; death of Aunt Frances (in England); political events in England and Ireland; general social news.","Concerning political situation in England and Ireland; death of the King; assassination of Duke de Bern; dissolution of Parliament; radical reaction throughout England; comparison of Irish and American customs, traditions; relatives' travels and business affairs; general social and family news. Included letter to Mrs. Frances M. Lewis, Castle Upton, Belfast, Ireland.","\"Family\" refers to \"cousins\"-- most likely Frances M. Lewis and Mary Neale, and \"brother\" Lewis. Content concerns the trip to \"Roanoke,\" home of John Randolph; concerning lawsuit against Tazewell estate; views on constitutional convention in Virginia (1850-1851); contest between eastern and western parts of Virginia for ascendancy in government; slavery in government priorities; census of 1850; family and financial affairs; personal and public duties; Powhatan (Whittle's) intention to migrate to Georgia; travels throughout western Virginia; general church and social news.","Concerning suspension of Habeus Corpus; insurrection act introduction in legislature; hardships existing in Ireland; Shaw's (Whittle?) return from South America; young James Whittle's death; general social, church and family news; political views.","Concerning arrival in Savannah; recent personal problems; reflections on terminating naval career; concern for immediate family.","Coming of Civil War in Georgia; outbreak of the Civil War; military matters; family affairs. Birth of premature child. Includes two telegrams.","Concerning the death of Maria's father.","Concerning family news; possible sale of \"Milbank,\" Mecklenburg County, Virginia; health and well-being of immediate family.","(A \"round-robin\" letter written by \"Conwananna\", Caroline Ogg Whittle, Frances M. Whittle, and Maria W. Whittle). Concerning family news.","Date is shown only as August 20. Describes travels.","Concerning education; life in England and Ireland; family news from abroad.","Concerning family news; queries as to Virginia friends' health and well being; Lewis' trusteeship at a Tennessee college; adjustment to Kentucky.","Includes letter of Fortescue Whittle and Mary Ann (Davies) Whittle. Concerning family news; travel plans; school experiences; agricultural fair in Richmond; marriages and illnesses of family and friends; church news; Francis' Whittle ministry; general social reports.","(Molly Whittle, i.e., Mary Ann D. Whittle.) Content concerns life in Virginia; Episcopal Church news and conventions; Mr. Taliferro's lecture; death of sister Cornelia; educational plans of various relatives; recent travels; general social and family news.","Re: burning of her house; family affairs.","Re: deaths of Cornelia Whittle, Lewis's son Conway, and Fortescue Whittle; sale of property.","Re: impressions of Georgia; Virginia. Constitutional Convention of 1850-1; family affairs.","Re: troubles of South after the Civil War; her Baltimore connections; death of Mr. Sams; family matters.","Concerning views about slavery and her fear of it; does not want the responsibility of having slaves, but \"it might be a sin to free these helpless creatures\" grief at death of her daughter, Narcissa; her visits to Washington; calling on President Polk; impressions of the Capitol; Daniel Webster; Episcopal Church matters; family affairs; yellow fever epidemic. Includes letter of Lewis N. Whittle.","Concerning naval matters; Vera Cruz; Paraguay expedition; Moncure Robinson; need to strengthen Navy and U.S. interests in Central America, Cuba, etc; death of his brother, John S. Whittle; action of the naval board; approach of the Civil War and trying to join Confederate Navy; Matthew Maury; Episcopal Church affairs; other family news. Includes letter of Elizabeth J. Sinclair Whittle. Folder 1 of 2.","Son of William Conway Whittle, Jr.'s post Civil War career; what his children are doing; transatlantic cable. Several incomplete. Folder 2 of 2.","Concerning suit against Robert Munford and Dr. Bland.","Concerning accounts of the ship Pennsylvania Packet; letters about the ship and the China trade. Nine manuscripts signed.","Letter to unknown recipient. Content concerns naval shipping matters; China coast.","Concerning loss of Congressional seat by Thomas Newton; triumphs of the Loyalists who have gone to Washington; life in Norfolk; waltzing now the rage.","Invitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war. 3 autograph letters signed.","Invitation to visit; moving to country, thoughts on the war.","Concerning the composition of the Cabinet of President Buchanan and possibility of Wise and Tyler being in the Administration. (Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876.)","Concerning desire of a commissioner of the Richmond chancery district for a raise in salary. (Wythe, George, 1726-1806.)","Incomplete letters including letter of Frances Munford (Whittle) Lewis to James Whittle concerning his daughter, naming of Chatham, Virginia and reconciliation between members of Whittle family; letters of Gilberta (Sinclair) Whittle to Lewis Neale Whittle and Sarah M. (Powers) Whittle; and letter concerning physician in Philadelphia who specialized in women's diseases; opening letters and advising husband. Undated fragments and envelopes.","The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. with his last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements; together with All His Notes. Volumes II, III, V, VI, VII, and VIII. Printed for W. Cavil, T. Martin, T. French, and J. Wren. MDCCXCV.","Powers of attorney, agreements to repair and paint lighthouses; powers to sign bonds including ones from Moses Myers; and Littleton Waller Tazewell.","Engravings of buildings in Bath, Bristol, Edinburgh, Paris, London, Liverpool, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Westmoreland (from papers of Conway Whittle II).","Broadside Extra to Charleston Mercury-The Union is Dissolved; Hummel Newspaper (facsmile?) New York Herald (July 16, 1862). Ribbons of Confederate States Table and Appomattox Commandery, No. 6, K.T. (Petersburg, Virginia); Endorsement, Edward A. Wild, concerning the recommendation to refuse the petition of Mrs. J. Parker I[?]. March 11, 1864; newspaper clipping concerning the order of John Palmer, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic that the group may no longer participate in parades when Confederate flag is displayed; printed letter of James Barron Hope et al (officers and committee of arrangements, Pickett-Buchanan Camp, Confederate Veterans), October 15, 1884, purposing to hold a fair and concert for proceeds to aid in relief of Confederate soldiers and sailors.","Vol. II, No. 1 (October 1884) containing an article concerning history of DKE in the South, etc.","Includes a letter concerning the life of Captain William Lewis, U.S.N. and a photograph of \"Eltham\" New Kent County, Virginia.","Includes Governor's Message of Francis Harrison Pierpont. Incomplete.","\"A Map of Ireland divided into Provinces and Counties, shewing the Great and Cross Roads with the distances of the principle Towns from Dublin,\" by William Faden, Geographer, to His Majesty and to HRH the Prince of Wales, London 1798. Hand colored, mounted on canvas, folded in case (each 30\" x 24\"), fair condition.","Includes a piece of cloth from Egyptian mummy, colored engraving of Richmond, Virginia. (Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St, New York); printed letter of James H. Causten, Agency of French Spoilation Claims, Washington D.C., March 29, 1860, to (?); stencil of palm tree.","One Confederate $5 bill, Richmond, February 17, 1864; two Confederate $10 bills, Richmond, February 17, 1864; stock certificate, Exchange Bank of Virginia, for one share to Grace L. Whittle, January 28, 1859; $20 bill of Farmer's Bank of Virginia, 1848 (tattered).","Items found in Papers of Mrs. F.M. Lewis including dress patterns, guest ticket to Democratic National Convention in 1912.","Facsimile.","Concerning affairs of the Episcopal Church; consecration of the new church in Norfolk; desire for news of church and members in Ireland; life in Norfolk, Virginia, etc.","Concerning travels in Austria and Germany; encounters with English and American travelers abroad.","Concerning the death of Horace (Sams?), his brother; the sale of \"Datha,\" under which act and to whom it was sold; the necessity for civil law to supersede military authority in matters of property claims and settlements; the working of D. Sams' place on Lady's Island by former slaves; concern for the future of his family's hereditary lands.","Birthday poem to his sister; list of property taken by enemy in the Civil War; lists of names, ages, and values and Sams' 32 slaves; letter fragment. Two manuscripts signed.","Concerning the birth of little Julius; the high cost of goods; kindness of parishioners; unhappiness over continuation of Civil War; gratitude for assistance with purchase of a cow; details of daily routine; description of juggling the baby and simultaneous household duties; church involvement in Africa mentioned; reflections on probable loss of all property; health of the children; movement of persons and property through Chester; reliance on Mr. Sams' ministry to his own family; request for packet of scarce items-- corset, combs, and stockings; distrust of greenbacks by merchants; desire to \"lay aside the cares of housekeeping\" inspirational verses; general family and community news.","Concerning life in the South during the Civil War; economic conditions; high cost of goods; family business; family and social news; lack of fuel; inquiries as to church affairs in Norfolk; optimism about the future.","Concerning Independence Day celebration by the Freedmen and women; daily affairs; economic conditions in the South; crop expenses; high costs of goods; movement to new location; new home; lack of fuel-- wood; family finances; reaction to sale of \"Datha\" visit to Norfolk; general family and social news.","Concerning the possibility of Mr. Sams' ministry in the Portsmouth, Virginia, area; reflections on church organizations and administration; little Conway's assistance in cooking chores; reactions to Yankee troops; descriptions of transforming curtains and sheeting into articles of clothing; request that Mrs. Lewis visit when the situation is safer; winter weather conditions; negotiations and the purchase of a wagon; concern for Horace Sams, presently in the Officers Hospital; registering to reclaim \"Datha\" Julius' Charleston expedition; Freedmen's colony on St. John's Island; possibility of returning to St. Thomas' Rectory; concern over debts and financial situation; family and social news; reassignment by the church to (Yorkville?); attempt to maintain normalcy of daily life in view of Civil War and Reconstruction.","Bonds for the sum of six thousand pounds related to legal conveyance of lands called \"Airy Plains\" on York River in Virginia.","Concerning Conway's appointment as Collector of the Port under Andrew Jackson's Administration; Cobbett's writings on the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba; O'Connell agitating the Irish to revolt; ineffectiveness to date of emancipation; general living conditions; personal experiences working on The Manchester Guardian; British account of James Monroe's death; politics; friendship with William Cobbett; death of James' father; position at Guinness brewery; reflections on the Civil War and effects on the South; trip into Germany and the Netherlands; retrospective (1869) view of the Reform Bill of 1832; Catholic movement for \"Freedom of Education\" exchange of photographs; family news; death notice enclosed (James Whittle, 1801-1874) 12 autograph letters signed; Printed Death Notice.","Concerning visits to Irish relatives; general family and social news.","Concerning family news; financial matters; property purchase; Frank (Whittle's?) intention of leaving for and returning for Kentucky; hopes for family reunion."],"names_coll_ssim":["Dismal Swamp Canal Company","Conway Whittle"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Dismal Swamp Canal Company","Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858","Conway Whittle"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Dismal Swamp Canal Company"],"persname_ssim":["Whittle, Conway, 1800-1881","Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Lewis, Frances Munford Whittle, d. 1870","Madison, Dolley P., 1768-1849","Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836","Mercer, Margaret, 1791-1846","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Neale, Mary Eliza Whittle, d. 1861","Preble, Edward, 1761-1807","Randolph, John, 1773-1833","Tyler, John, Jr., 1819-1896","Whittle, Fortescue, 1776-1858","Conway Whittle"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":425,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T01:12:13.257Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8393_c01_c14_c05"}},{"id":"wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_3665","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Wilson and Stribling Families Papers","creator":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_3665#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Wilson and Stribling Families","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/wvmturhc_repositories_2_resources_3665#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Correspondence, clippings, land papers, and other records of James Wilson, an attorney in Wood County, ca.1800-1820; 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Smith in Falmouth, Virginia (see addenda in box 3). The diary includes details such as names of taverns where he stayed, what he ate and drank (including whiskey), ferriage (for example \"over the North Branch\"), canoeing, distances traveled, and expenses. There is also a record of a trip to Clarksburg. The diary also includes many listings of clients and types of legal work performed in western Virginia. ","Other items of interest (in box 3) include: 1) \"The Gentleman's Annual Pocket Remembrancer, for the Year 1803\"; 2) two handbills advertising a \"Select Ball\" (12 December 1859) and \"A Cotillion Party\" (20 February 1865 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia during the Civil War); 3) prospectus announcing the establishment of the \"Western Virginian\", a Democratic Mason County newspaper advocating the election of John C. Breckinrdige and Joseph Lane in the 1860 U.S. Presidential election; 4) one handbill requesting a gathering of the \"Friends of Southern Rights\" in Richmond, Virginia on 16 April 1861, including a listing of personal names and counties of origin (the Ordinance of Secession passed the Virginia Legislature on 17 April 1861); and 5) reminiscence by C.N. Burns regarding life in Point Pleasant, Virginia during its occupation by the 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during 1861-1863 that appeared in the 26 January and 2 February, 1899 issues of the newspaper \"The Buckeye\" published in Troy, Ohio. Written in a humorous style reminiscent of Mark Twain, the Burns narrative describes daily routines (including mention of gambling and steamboats), prominent personalites, and disturbances due to the Civil War. ","\"The Gentleman's Annual Pocket Remembrancer, for the Year 1803\" (separated to the rare book collection) was published in Philadelphia by John Bloren for William Y. Birch, and includes 164 pages. Pages 5-17 include an almanac. Pages 18-89 contain blank ruled pages for the days of the year with a few annotations by, presumably, James Wilson. Pages 90-164 contain substantial listings and tabulations of information regarding the government, military, and commerce of the United States including: a listings of officials of the United State Government and Judiciary; listings of officers in the army, navy, and marines; coins of the United States; duties on goods imported; terms of credit for duties; rate at which foreign coins are estimated; time of arrival and closing the mails at Philadelphia; enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States; table of the value and weight of coins; table showing the value of dollars; table reducing pence and shillings to cents; table showing the value of 100 pounds sterling in Pennsylvania currency, and dollars and cents, at the different rates of exchange; rules for reducing the currencies of the different states into each other; and a tide table.","Separated to rare books: \"The Gentleman's Annual Pocket Remembrancer, for the Year 1803\". 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Elected Major on May 1, 1862 at re-organization. Was sightly wounded in action (face) on June 1, 1862 at Seven Pines, Henrico County, Virginia. Was wounded in action (thigh) at Gaines' Mill, Hanover County, Virginia. Went into Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania telling men, \"Now, boys, put your trust in God and follow me!\" Was killed in action on July 3, 1863.","1st Day \nPennsylvania \nOn the 25th of June Pickett's Division (the Division to which I belong) crossed the Potomac into Maryland \u0026 encamped about one mile north of Williamsport, a town of about 500 inhabitants. This place is situated on the north bank of the Potomac in one of the most fertile regions of the state, little or no sympathy was shown us by the citizens of the town. Before going into camp we executed a Private from the 18th Va. Regt. for desertion. The Division waded the river, the water taking most of the men under the arms.","2nd Day \nPennsylvania \n26th June \nOrders to move in the direction of Hagerstown at 4 o'clock, do not get off until 10, delay occasioned by the passing of A. P. Hill's Corps to the front. Whisky rations issued (it being a very wet morning), every man in spirits, both good \u0026 bad. Marched through Hagerstown into Franklin Co. near Greencastle, Pa, passed through Middleburg, a small place on the Md. \u0026 Pa. line. Hagerstown is about 7 miles from the river \u0026 about 5 from the Pa. line \u0026 contains between 4500 and 5000 inhabitants a large majority of whom are ultra unionist in sentiment.","3rd Day \nPennsylvania \n27th June \nMarched out of camp in the direction of Chambersburg, passed through Greencastle \u0026 Marion small villages, unworthy of note. The country from the Md. Line to Chambersburg is rather rugged \u0026 the soil not half so fine as that portion of Maryland we passed over on yesterday.\nThere is a great quantity of the limestone \u0026 it is too near the surface. The country immediately around Chambersburg is as pretty \u0026 well cultivated as any country we have traveled through. All the farms are on a small scale, but are finely cultivated. Private dwellings are all neat \u0026 conveniently built, built, but no elegance of style whatever. Chambersburg has about 3000 inhabitants situated on the railroad leading from Hagerstown Md. to Harrisburg Pa. The town is handsomely laid off with a number of beautiful residences on its eastern outskirts. This is an abolition den with very few sympathizers for the Southern cause. My regiment was halted in this place \u0026 made the Provost Gd for the town, the remainder of the Division passed through in the direction of Carlisle \u0026 encamped about 3 miles north of the place.","4th Day \nPennsylvania \nSabbath, June 28 \nRemained as Provost Guard for the town during the day, nothing of interest occurring. The day was spent in securing supplies for the army. Richmond papers of the24th (26th?) recd. Report the enemy repulsed with slaughter near Vicksburg. News recd of the capture of Carlisle by Genl. Ewell, the citizens prepared for him \u0026 5000 of his troops a feast, Yankees mode of courting favor. Met today with Captain [left blank by Wilson] of the Austrian Army just arrived at Genl Lee's HdQrs, a spectator in the present struggle sent over by his government to witness any military operations. He expresses admiration for our soldiers \u0026 thinks Genl Lee the greatest Genl of the age. A six or seven year old boy came into our office at 11 o'clock at night inquiring for the Provost Marshal. Says he is badly treated at home (his mother being dead \u0026 his father absent for the past three years, he knows not exactly where) and desires to join us. We offer to send him back to his home, but he refuses to go \u0026 asks permission for the night. Sleeps with the surgeon on the floor.","5th Day \nPennsylvania \nJune 29th \nOur regiment is relieved this morning by Col. Griffin's Mississippi regt. \u0026 we report to our Division 3 miles north of the town. The Division under marching orders. Marched at 4 o'clock P.M. back in the direction of Chambersburg, encamp at night 2 miles south of the town on the Hagerstown road. Nothing of interest occurring.","6th \u0026 7th Days \nPennsylvania \nJune 30th \nIn camp. Nothing of interest occurring through the day. One party sent out this morning to destroy the railroad from Hagerstown to Harrisburg, another sent out to purchase Qr. Master \u0026 Commissary stores.","July 1st \nTroops engaged in destroying public property in the town of Chambersburg \u0026 tearing up the railroad. Four roll calls a day ordered to be had to prevent the troops straggling from camp.","July 2nd, Pennsylvania \nOrdered to march in the direction of Gatesburgh [Gettysburg]. Marched within 4 miles of the town a distance of 25 miles from our camp. Heard before we arrived at Gatesburgh [Gettysburg] that our advance had heavy fighting around that place. Report correct. Six thousand prisoners taken and the enemy driven one or two miles. Number of killed and wounded not known. Loss heavy on both sides.","July 3rd \nIn line of battle expecting to move forward every moment. With our trust in God we fear not an earthly enemy – God be with us.","Camp Near Greenville \nSaturday 14 march '63","My Dear Papa \nOur brigade arrived at this place this morning, a distance of twenty five miles from Tarboro. Sunday morning 15th March - We move this morning in the direction of the Sounds. The country that we are passing through is the greatest corn and hog country that I have ever been in. In fact everything seems plenty except flour. Thursday 19th March - We have traveled about forty miles and reached a little place called Plymouth on the Roanoke river just where it empties into the Sound.  We are some distance inside the enemies lines [drove in] their pickets soon this morning I don't think we take the town though we might do it with ease as they have but a small force. Their gun boats would prevent our holding it long and then there is nothing to gain by taking. We send out this evening our wagons with a large escort about 30 miles below this [?] Terrill we are now in Washington. Sunday morning March 22 - our wagons arrived this morning with a large quantity of corn and some forty or fifty thousand pounds of bacon. Our orders now are to march back in the direction of Greenville. We get plenty of Roanoke River shad here at 50 cts. a piece, eggs 10 cts a dozen, sweet potatoes $1.00 per [lb?], lard 20 cts. per lb, bacon from 15 to 25 cts per lb and butter about the same, so you see we may live well, but back about Greenville things are little higher. The yankees have destroyed a great deal of property in this country, most of the houses of loyal citizens have been burned or robbed of furniture. ","Wednesday March 25th- We are now back at Greenville, where we will move to next I know not - but I think it more than probable we will be ordered to Kinstown or Goldsborough.  We never hear any news down in this country, the people are generally very ignorant, you will find families owning large numbers of slaves not able to write their names. The females are generally very ugly and all of them use snuff, in other words they are guilty of the filthy practice of dipping. We have none of our baggage with us. I haven't changed my underclothing for three weeks. Henry is quite unwell. I wish I had an opportunity of sending him home.  George my horse has been valued by the Qr. Master at $600.00 so if I lose him I will only lose $25.00. My love to [Fred and Mattie].  Direct to Garnett's Brigade, D. H. Hill's Division, N. C.","This collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. Wilson (VMI Class of 1861) and papers of other Wilson family members, including:\n Wilson's diary-account book fragment that includes entries from Pennsylvania and the battlefield at Gettysburg. Two letters (dated 1859-1860)written while Wilson was a student at the University of Virginia. One letter (dated March 14-25, 1863) from Wilson written during the Civil War from Camp near Greenville, Virginia. Wilson family correspondence, legal/financial papers, and ephemera.","Written from \"Camp near Greenville,\" Virginia. 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This place is situated on the north bank of the Potomac in one of the most fertile regions of the state, little or no sympathy was shown us by the citizens of the town. Before going into camp we executed a Private from the 18th Va. Regt. for desertion. The Division waded the river, the water taking most of the men under the arms.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e2nd Day\u003cbr\u003e\nPennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\n26th June\u003cbr\u003e\nOrders to move in the direction of Hagerstown at 4 o'clock, do not get off until 10, delay occasioned by the passing of A. P. Hill's Corps to the front. Whisky rations issued (it being a very wet morning), every man in spirits, both good \u0026amp; bad. Marched through Hagerstown into Franklin Co. near Greencastle, Pa, passed through Middleburg, a small place on the Md. \u0026amp; Pa. line. Hagerstown is about 7 miles from the river \u0026amp; about 5 from the Pa. line \u0026amp; contains between 4500 and 5000 inhabitants a large majority of whom are ultra unionist in sentiment.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e3rd Day\u003cbr\u003e\nPennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\n27th June\u003cbr\u003e\nMarched out of camp in the direction of Chambersburg, passed through Greencastle \u0026amp; Marion small villages, unworthy of note. The country from the Md. Line to Chambersburg is rather rugged \u0026amp; the soil not half so fine as that portion of Maryland we passed over on yesterday.\nThere is a great quantity of the limestone \u0026amp; it is too near the surface. The country immediately around Chambersburg is as pretty \u0026amp; well cultivated as any country we have traveled through. All the farms are on a small scale, but are finely cultivated. Private dwellings are all neat \u0026amp; conveniently built, built, but no elegance of style whatever. Chambersburg has about 3000 inhabitants situated on the railroad leading from Hagerstown Md. to Harrisburg Pa. The town is handsomely laid off with a number of beautiful residences on its eastern outskirts. This is an abolition den with very few sympathizers for the Southern cause. My regiment was halted in this place \u0026amp; made the Provost Gd for the town, the remainder of the Division passed through in the direction of Carlisle \u0026amp; encamped about 3 miles north of the place.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e4th Day\u003cbr\u003e\nPennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\nSabbath, June 28\u003cbr\u003e\nRemained as Provost Guard for the town during the day, nothing of interest occurring. The day was spent in securing supplies for the army. Richmond papers of the24th (26th?) recd. Report the enemy repulsed with slaughter near Vicksburg. News recd of the capture of Carlisle by Genl. Ewell, the citizens prepared for him \u0026amp; 5000 of his troops a feast, Yankees mode of courting favor. Met today with Captain [left blank by Wilson] of the Austrian Army just arrived at Genl Lee's HdQrs, a spectator in the present struggle sent over by his government to witness any military operations. He expresses admiration for our soldiers \u0026amp; thinks Genl Lee the greatest Genl of the age. A six or seven year old boy came into our office at 11 o'clock at night inquiring for the Provost Marshal. Says he is badly treated at home (his mother being dead \u0026amp; his father absent for the past three years, he knows not exactly where) and desires to join us. We offer to send him back to his home, but he refuses to go \u0026amp; asks permission for the night. Sleeps with the surgeon on the floor.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e5th Day\u003cbr\u003e\nPennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 29th\u003cbr\u003e\nOur regiment is relieved this morning by Col. Griffin's Mississippi regt. \u0026amp; we report to our Division 3 miles north of the town. The Division under marching orders. Marched at 4 o'clock P.M. back in the direction of Chambersburg, encamp at night 2 miles south of the town on the Hagerstown road. Nothing of interest occurring.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e6th \u0026amp; 7th Days\u003cbr\u003e\nPennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 30th\u003cbr\u003e\nIn camp. Nothing of interest occurring through the day. One party sent out this morning to destroy the railroad from Hagerstown to Harrisburg, another sent out to purchase Qr. Master \u0026amp; Commissary stores.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJuly 1st\u003cbr\u003e\nTroops engaged in destroying public property in the town of Chambersburg \u0026amp; tearing up the railroad. Four roll calls a day ordered to be had to prevent the troops straggling from camp.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJuly 2nd, Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\nOrdered to march in the direction of Gatesburgh [Gettysburg]. Marched within 4 miles of the town a distance of 25 miles from our camp. Heard before we arrived at Gatesburgh [Gettysburg] that our advance had heavy fighting around that place. Report correct. Six thousand prisoners taken and the enemy driven one or two miles. Number of killed and wounded not known. Loss heavy on both sides.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJuly 3rd\u003cbr\u003e\nIn line of battle expecting to move forward every moment. With our trust in God we fear not an earthly enemy – God be with us.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCamp Near Greenville\u003cbr\u003e\nSaturday 14 march '63\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMy Dear Papa\u003cbr\u003e\nOur brigade arrived at this place this morning, a distance of twenty five miles from Tarboro. Sunday morning 15th March - We move this morning in the direction of the Sounds. The country that we are passing through is the greatest corn and hog country that I have ever been in. In fact everything seems plenty except flour. Thursday 19th March - We have traveled about forty miles and reached a little place called Plymouth on the Roanoke river just where it empties into the Sound.  We are some distance inside the enemies lines [drove in] their pickets soon this morning I don't think we take the town though we might do it with ease as they have but a small force. Their gun boats would prevent our holding it long and then there is nothing to gain by taking. We send out this evening our wagons with a large escort about 30 miles below this [?] Terrill we are now in Washington. Sunday morning March 22 - our wagons arrived this morning with a large quantity of corn and some forty or fifty thousand pounds of bacon. Our orders now are to march back in the direction of Greenville. We get plenty of Roanoke River shad here at 50 cts. a piece, eggs 10 cts a dozen, sweet potatoes $1.00 per [lb?], lard 20 cts. per lb, bacon from 15 to 25 cts per lb and butter about the same, so you see we may live well, but back about Greenville things are little higher. The yankees have destroyed a great deal of property in this country, most of the houses of loyal citizens have been burned or robbed of furniture. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWednesday March 25th- We are now back at Greenville, where we will move to next I know not - but I think it more than probable we will be ordered to Kinstown or Goldsborough.  We never hear any news down in this country, the people are generally very ignorant, you will find families owning large numbers of slaves not able to write their names. The females are generally very ugly and all of them use snuff, in other words they are guilty of the filthy practice of dipping. We have none of our baggage with us. I haven't changed my underclothing for three weeks. Henry is quite unwell. I wish I had an opportunity of sending him home.  George my horse has been valued by the Qr. Master at $600.00 so if I lose him I will only lose $25.00. My love to [Fred and Mattie].  Direct to Garnett's Brigade, D. H. Hill's Division, N. C.\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Transcription","Transcription"],"odd_tesim":["1st Day \nPennsylvania \nOn the 25th of June Pickett's Division (the Division to which I belong) crossed the Potomac into Maryland \u0026 encamped about one mile north of Williamsport, a town of about 500 inhabitants. This place is situated on the north bank of the Potomac in one of the most fertile regions of the state, little or no sympathy was shown us by the citizens of the town. Before going into camp we executed a Private from the 18th Va. Regt. for desertion. The Division waded the river, the water taking most of the men under the arms.","2nd Day \nPennsylvania \n26th June \nOrders to move in the direction of Hagerstown at 4 o'clock, do not get off until 10, delay occasioned by the passing of A. P. Hill's Corps to the front. Whisky rations issued (it being a very wet morning), every man in spirits, both good \u0026 bad. Marched through Hagerstown into Franklin Co. near Greencastle, Pa, passed through Middleburg, a small place on the Md. \u0026 Pa. line. Hagerstown is about 7 miles from the river \u0026 about 5 from the Pa. line \u0026 contains between 4500 and 5000 inhabitants a large majority of whom are ultra unionist in sentiment.","3rd Day \nPennsylvania \n27th June \nMarched out of camp in the direction of Chambersburg, passed through Greencastle \u0026 Marion small villages, unworthy of note. The country from the Md. Line to Chambersburg is rather rugged \u0026 the soil not half so fine as that portion of Maryland we passed over on yesterday.\nThere is a great quantity of the limestone \u0026 it is too near the surface. The country immediately around Chambersburg is as pretty \u0026 well cultivated as any country we have traveled through. All the farms are on a small scale, but are finely cultivated. Private dwellings are all neat \u0026 conveniently built, built, but no elegance of style whatever. Chambersburg has about 3000 inhabitants situated on the railroad leading from Hagerstown Md. to Harrisburg Pa. The town is handsomely laid off with a number of beautiful residences on its eastern outskirts. This is an abolition den with very few sympathizers for the Southern cause. My regiment was halted in this place \u0026 made the Provost Gd for the town, the remainder of the Division passed through in the direction of Carlisle \u0026 encamped about 3 miles north of the place.","4th Day \nPennsylvania \nSabbath, June 28 \nRemained as Provost Guard for the town during the day, nothing of interest occurring. The day was spent in securing supplies for the army. Richmond papers of the24th (26th?) recd. Report the enemy repulsed with slaughter near Vicksburg. News recd of the capture of Carlisle by Genl. Ewell, the citizens prepared for him \u0026 5000 of his troops a feast, Yankees mode of courting favor. Met today with Captain [left blank by Wilson] of the Austrian Army just arrived at Genl Lee's HdQrs, a spectator in the present struggle sent over by his government to witness any military operations. He expresses admiration for our soldiers \u0026 thinks Genl Lee the greatest Genl of the age. A six or seven year old boy came into our office at 11 o'clock at night inquiring for the Provost Marshal. Says he is badly treated at home (his mother being dead \u0026 his father absent for the past three years, he knows not exactly where) and desires to join us. We offer to send him back to his home, but he refuses to go \u0026 asks permission for the night. Sleeps with the surgeon on the floor.","5th Day \nPennsylvania \nJune 29th \nOur regiment is relieved this morning by Col. Griffin's Mississippi regt. \u0026 we report to our Division 3 miles north of the town. The Division under marching orders. Marched at 4 o'clock P.M. back in the direction of Chambersburg, encamp at night 2 miles south of the town on the Hagerstown road. Nothing of interest occurring.","6th \u0026 7th Days \nPennsylvania \nJune 30th \nIn camp. Nothing of interest occurring through the day. One party sent out this morning to destroy the railroad from Hagerstown to Harrisburg, another sent out to purchase Qr. Master \u0026 Commissary stores.","July 1st \nTroops engaged in destroying public property in the town of Chambersburg \u0026 tearing up the railroad. Four roll calls a day ordered to be had to prevent the troops straggling from camp.","July 2nd, Pennsylvania \nOrdered to march in the direction of Gatesburgh [Gettysburg]. Marched within 4 miles of the town a distance of 25 miles from our camp. Heard before we arrived at Gatesburgh [Gettysburg] that our advance had heavy fighting around that place. Report correct. Six thousand prisoners taken and the enemy driven one or two miles. Number of killed and wounded not known. Loss heavy on both sides.","July 3rd \nIn line of battle expecting to move forward every moment. With our trust in God we fear not an earthly enemy – God be with us.","Camp Near Greenville \nSaturday 14 march '63","My Dear Papa \nOur brigade arrived at this place this morning, a distance of twenty five miles from Tarboro. Sunday morning 15th March - We move this morning in the direction of the Sounds. The country that we are passing through is the greatest corn and hog country that I have ever been in. In fact everything seems plenty except flour. Thursday 19th March - We have traveled about forty miles and reached a little place called Plymouth on the Roanoke river just where it empties into the Sound.  We are some distance inside the enemies lines [drove in] their pickets soon this morning I don't think we take the town though we might do it with ease as they have but a small force. Their gun boats would prevent our holding it long and then there is nothing to gain by taking. We send out this evening our wagons with a large escort about 30 miles below this [?] Terrill we are now in Washington. Sunday morning March 22 - our wagons arrived this morning with a large quantity of corn and some forty or fifty thousand pounds of bacon. Our orders now are to march back in the direction of Greenville. We get plenty of Roanoke River shad here at 50 cts. a piece, eggs 10 cts a dozen, sweet potatoes $1.00 per [lb?], lard 20 cts. per lb, bacon from 15 to 25 cts per lb and butter about the same, so you see we may live well, but back about Greenville things are little higher. The yankees have destroyed a great deal of property in this country, most of the houses of loyal citizens have been burned or robbed of furniture. ","Wednesday March 25th- We are now back at Greenville, where we will move to next I know not - but I think it more than probable we will be ordered to Kinstown or Goldsborough.  We never hear any news down in this country, the people are generally very ignorant, you will find families owning large numbers of slaves not able to write their names. The females are generally very ugly and all of them use snuff, in other words they are guilty of the filthy practice of dipping. We have none of our baggage with us. I haven't changed my underclothing for three weeks. Henry is quite unwell. I wish I had an opportunity of sending him home.  George my horse has been valued by the Qr. Master at $600.00 so if I lose him I will only lose $25.00. My love to [Fred and Mattie].  Direct to Garnett's Brigade, D. H. Hill's Division, N. C."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eNathaniel C. Wilson collection, 1834-1941. MS 0490. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Nathaniel C. Wilson collection, 1834-1941. MS 0490. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of the Civil War papers of Nathaniel C. 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Wilson and Dr. Goodridge Wilson, concerning land purchases, preparation for the settlement of the family, care of livestock, employment of slaves, salt making and marketing, and the market price of salt. Other members of the family migrated to St. Charles County, Missouri, and to Fairfield County, Ohio, and land prices, suitable crops, settlement and railroad building in Missouri comprise much of their correspondence. A third generation member of the family, Virgy Wilson Hall and her husband, John G. Hall, were missionaries in Matamoras, Mexico, and Colombia, South America, and her correspondence with her mother comments on living conditions, progress of the missionary work, revolution in Colombia, and health and living conditions of the residents of the Barranquilla area. In addition there is a will of Col. Charles Lewis, a series of letters between two doctors concerning health problems and treatment of various illnesses, and two diaries by Mrs. Daniel Ruffner, 1846, and Elizabeth Ruffner Wilson, 1871-1872, commenting on family life and community activities in Fairfield County, Ohio, and Kanawha County, [West] Virginia. All are photocopies. Material covers the years 1774-1942.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Papers relating to the Wilson, Lewis, and Ruffner families of Prince Edward County, Virginia, Kanawha County, [West] Virginia, St. Charles County, Missouri, and Fairfield County, Ohio. Correspondence between Nathaniel V. Wilson and Dr. Goodridge Wilson, concerning land purchases, preparation for the settlement of the family, care of livestock, employment of slaves, salt making and marketing, and the market price of salt. Other members of the family migrated to St. Charles County, Missouri, and to Fairfield County, Ohio, and land prices, suitable crops, settlement and railroad building in Missouri comprise much of their correspondence. A third generation member of the family, Virgy Wilson Hall and her husband, John G. Hall, were missionaries in Matamoras, Mexico, and Colombia, South America, and her correspondence with her mother comments on living conditions, progress of the missionary work, revolution in Colombia, and health and living conditions of the residents of the Barranquilla area. In addition there is a will of Col. Charles Lewis, a series of letters between two doctors concerning health problems and treatment of various illnesses, and two diaries by Mrs. Daniel Ruffner, 1846, and Elizabeth Ruffner Wilson, 1871-1872, commenting on family life and community activities in Fairfield County, Ohio, and Kanawha County, [West] Virginia. All are photocopies. 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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.","Papers of Moses Myers, and his sons Samuel Myers (1790-1829) lawyer in Norfolk, Pensacola, Fla., John Myers (1787-1830) merchant of Norfolk and Myer Myers of Norfolk, Va. and daughter Adeline Myers. Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay."," Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.","This series contains correspondence.","Anderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.","Anderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.","Anderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.","Anderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.","Barney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.","Barron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.","Asks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.","Barron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.","Bohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.","Bromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.","Citizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?","Cluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.","Cluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.","Augusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.","Cohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.","Scope and Contents","Cohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.","DeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.","DeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.","Has received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.","DeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.","DeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.","[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.","DeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.","Drummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.","[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.","Girard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]","Gatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.","C.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.","Girard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.","Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]","As per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.","Girard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.","Girard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.","Girard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.","[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.","Congressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.","Rebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"","Hall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.","Scope and Contents","Hall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.","Hayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.","Thomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.","T. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.","Have sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.","Received Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.","Jones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.","Judah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"","Leamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.","Since Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.","Levy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.","Lopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.","Lopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"","Lopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"","McKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.","Mapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.","Netherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.","Marx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.","Scope and Contents","Marx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.","Marx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.","Marx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.","Marx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.","Marx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.","Marx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.","Scope and Contents","Marx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.","Marx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.","The tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.","[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.","Marx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.","Marx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.","Scope and Contents","Marx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.","Marx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.","Scope and Contents","Marx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.","Marx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.","Scope and Contents","Marx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.","Marx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.","Marx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.","Scope and Contents","Marx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.","Marx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]","Scope and Contents","Richa Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"","The Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].","Mercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.","Judith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.","Has Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.","Scope and Contents","\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.","Louisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.","Myer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.","Myer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.","Sam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?","Samuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.","Sam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"","Newton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"","Newton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"","Newton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.","Addressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.","Receipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Letter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Richardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.","Cashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]","Dr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.","Smith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.","Scope and Contents","General Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.","Smith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.","Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.","Swan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.","Tazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"","Tazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.","Taylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.","Copy of item 1, folder 51, box 1","Touro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.","Auditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.","At Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.","Tunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.","Scope and Contents","Tyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.","Major [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.","Scope and Contents","\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]","[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]","Moses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"","Moses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.","Moses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.","Scope and Contents","[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.","Drummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.","The British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.","[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.","Moses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.","Letter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.","Moses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.","Scope and Contents","Moses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.","[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.","Moses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.","John's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.","Moses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.","Moses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.","Scope and Contents","Moses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.","Hopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.","Moses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.","Moses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.","Moses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.","Scope and Contents","Moses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.","Family was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.","Moses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.","Moses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.","Sam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.","Moses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.","Scope and Contents","Moses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.","Moses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.","Scope and Contents","Moses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.","Moses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.","Scope and Contents","Moses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.","Moses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"","Just received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.","[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"","[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.","[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.","[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.","Only wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.","Onffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.","Myers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.","[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.","Moses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.","Moses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]","Moses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"","Asks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.","Moses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.","Moses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.","Moses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.","Moses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.","Having qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.","Moses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.","[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.","Scope and Contents","Bailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.","Bowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.","Parsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.","Saunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.","Scope and Contents","Market for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.","Scope and Contents","Saunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.","Saunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.","Notice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.","Scope and Contents","Stone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.","Scope and Contents","The Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.","John  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.","Scope and Contents","MMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.","Scope and Contents","MMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.","Scope and Contents","Marx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.","Scope and Contents","When Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.","Writing from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"","Comptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.","Barbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.","\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"","Barraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.","John's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.","Barron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.","Barron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"","Barron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.","Barron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.","Scope and Contents","Barron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.","Barron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"","Barron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.","\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.","Since writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?","[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.","Bullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.","Since sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.","Clay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.","Clay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]","Cohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.","Cohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.","Cohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.","Cohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.","Cohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.","Cohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.","Cohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"","Cohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.","Cohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.","Coke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]","[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.","Colt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.","Cold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]","Colt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.","Colt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"","Mrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.","Mrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?","Dawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.","Dawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.","Shortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.","Dickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]","Dickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.","Donaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.","Scope and Contents","Donaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.","Donaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.","From Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.","Scope and Contents","Elliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.","In his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.","Etting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.","Etting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.","Etting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.","Scope and Contents","Letter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.","Gratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.","Scope and Contents","Gibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"","Etting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.","Glenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?","Gratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.","Mrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.","[photocopy]","Hays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"","Henley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.","Hernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.","Heth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.","Scope and Contents","Heth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?","Holder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.","Homans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.","Statement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]","Judah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.","Judd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).","Ketland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.","Lazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"","Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.","Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.","Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.","Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.","Scope and Contents","Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.","Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.","Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?","Marx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.","Scope and Contents","Nothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.","Maury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"","Scope and Contents","Meany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.","Moses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.","Joshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.","Scope and Contents","Myer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.","Scope and Contents","Solomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.","Has John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.","Moses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.","Moses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.","Has John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.","Eliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","Sam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.","Has John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.","Moses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.","Samuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.","Myers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.","Scope and Contents","Myers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.","Myers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.","Palmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.","The details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.","Rodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"","Scope and Contents","Senior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.","Seymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.","[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.","Southgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.","[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.","Southgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.","Street reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.","Tabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.","[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.","Scope and Contents","Taylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].","Taylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.","Taylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?","Taylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.","Taylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"","[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"","Taylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.","Taylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.","Tennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.","In response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.","Turner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.","Scope and Contents","When Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.","Voorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"","Mrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.","Washington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.","Watkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"","Watkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"","Welles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.","Fletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.","Wilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.","Wilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.","Wirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.","Wirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"","In their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.","After Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.","John received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.","Sam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.","Moses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.","John has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"","Scope and Contents","Myer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.","John will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","John notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.","Scope and Contents","John wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.","[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?","Scope and Contents","[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.","[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","John sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.","John writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"","As Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.","Scope and Contents","Alba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"","Catlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.","Cohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.","Cohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.","On his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"","Cohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.","Dornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.","Drummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.","Etting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"","Scope and Contents","Gatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.","Thomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.","Johnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.","Levy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.","Levy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"","Scope and Contents","Levy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.","Lyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.","Marfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.","Mackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.","Scope and Contents","Marx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.","[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.","Scope and Contents","Marx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.","After worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.","Marx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.","Marx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.","Mason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.","Mordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.","Marx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.","Mordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?","Morfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.","Adeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.","Sam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.","[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]","[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.","Elizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.","Says that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.","Frederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"","Noah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.","Preston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"","Stainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.","Street philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.","Street has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.","Street will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.","Street presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.","Street would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.","Tazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.","[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"","Tucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.","Townes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.","Upshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.","Upshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.","White thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.","Zuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.","Scope and Contents","Jessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.","Stevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.","Fragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.","Sam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"","Sam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.","The property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.","Sam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.","Sam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.","Note from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","Sam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.","Sam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.","Sam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"","Sam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.","Sam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.","Sam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.","[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.","Sam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.","Sam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.","Sam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.","Sam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.","Sam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.","Commercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.","Asks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.","Allen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.","Sam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.","Sam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.","Sams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.","Scope and Contents","Finding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.","Both the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.","Scope and Contents","Sam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.","Scope and Contents","Sam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.","Sam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.","Scope and Contents","Nothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.","Sam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.","Scope and Contents","Sam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.","Sending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]","Sam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"","Sam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.","Sam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.","Sam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?","Sam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.","Says since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.","Sam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.","Sam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.","[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.","Cohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]","Harris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.","[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.","Letter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.","Sissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.","Etting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.","Letters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.","Letter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"","Scope and Contents","Letters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.","Letter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.","Letters in French.","Letter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.","Letter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.","Scope and Contents","Joke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.","John is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.","Adeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.","Adeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.","Letters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.","Will pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.","Stuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.","Stuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.","Congratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.","Thanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.","Stuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.","Encloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.","Asks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.","Discusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.","Stuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.","Stuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.","Stuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.","Stuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?","Is sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.","Barton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.","Letters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.","Marx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"","Says there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.","Daniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.","Frederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.","Fred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.","The brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.","Fred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.","Passes on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.","Fred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.","Frederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.","Moses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.","Frederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.","Fred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.","Lazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.","Form letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"","Henry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.","Orders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.","Letters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).","Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.","Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.","Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.","Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.","Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.","Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.","Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.","Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.","Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.","Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.","Scope and Contents","Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.","Laura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.","Laura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.","Laura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.","Since Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.","Laura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.","Laura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.","Laura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.","Thanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.","Kate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.","Sally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.","[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"","Scope and Contents","\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.","Rosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.","Caroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.","Judith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.","Scope and Contents","\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.","The Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.","[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.","Letters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.","Julia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.","Caroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.","Caroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.","Mr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.","Caroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.","Caroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.","Discusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.","Caroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.","Julia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.","Scope and Contents","Julia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.","Mother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.","Richard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"","News of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.","Julia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.","$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.","Richard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.","$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.","$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.","Julia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.","Scope and Contents","Lizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.","Julia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"","Richard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"","Scope and Contents","Julia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.","[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"","Wishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.","Letter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.","Religious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.","Religious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.","Letter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.","Letter of condolence.","Gives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.","J. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.","J. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.","J.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"","J. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.","[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.","Julia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.","Kate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.","Louisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.","Sunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.","Barton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.","Complains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"","Many rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"","Joseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.","Joseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.","Moses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.","Joseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.","Joseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"","Joseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?","Virginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.","McBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.","Scope and Contents","Joseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.","Joseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.","Joseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.","Joseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.","Richmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.","Joseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"","Joseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.","If Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.","Joseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.","Aunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.","The weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?","Moses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.","The government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.","What does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.","Joseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.","Still awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.","Mainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.","Miss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.","Julia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.","Mr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.","Scope and Contents","Talks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.","Discusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.","Lin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.","Writing letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.","Moses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.","Sister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.","Letter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.","Andren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.","[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.","General letter of introduction for John Myers.","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.","Letter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.","Letter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.","Scope and Contents","Letter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.","Quarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.","Letter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.","Mary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk","Family news, also describes at length feelings of grief.","Asks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.","Thanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.","Letter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.","Letter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.","Family news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.","Scope and Contents","Encloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","Court case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.","Includes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk","Bills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers","French legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti","Receipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.","Myers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.","Copy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.","Bylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor","Creditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","First line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"","Note describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"","Scope and Contents","Single handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.","Government documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.","Printed booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.","A bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.","John first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.","John arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.","Scope and Contents","Myer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"","Has received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.","Sam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.","Girard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.","Girard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"","Wirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.","Gray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.","[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.","Marx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.","Marx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.","Scope and Contents","Marx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.","[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.","Cohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.","Myer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"","Whittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.","Marx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.","In response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.","Scope and Contents","Since Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"","If Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.","Donaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.","Sam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.","Marx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.","[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.","The only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.","Since John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.","Scope and Contents","Marx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.","Marx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.","Scope and Contents","Parker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Etting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"","Last night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.","Taylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.","Taylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.","Taylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.","In answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.","Things have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.","Solomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.","More news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.","Refers to the Little Belt affair.","Delivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.","Clay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.","John had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.","John explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.","\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.","Scope and Contents","Moses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.","Street is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.","Says that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.","[in french, not translated]","Scott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"","Street still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.","Mordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.","Sam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?","Discussion of Judaism.","Moses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.","Moses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.","Moses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. Mother is better.","John is tired of Washington, states \"I could not have believed that the majority of Congress were so contemptible a set.\" The river is frozen so is not certain which way he'll head home. Discusses Wilkinson's court martial. Asked Etting to send down some harp strings.","John arrived in Richmond last night by stage. Received Sam's letter with news of arrival of ship from Batavia. Nothing was decided about Rose's mission by the time John left DC. Caucus last night favored Monroe but most sentiment is for Madison. Hopes Mama is better.","John just back from a trip to Carolina for money. Glad to see Sam has chosen to study law. Has received good reports of Sam's behavior and character from several. Went with Adeline to Thespian's performance of \"Lover's Vows.\" John has become a Mason.","John hasn't written for a while as \"there is so little stirring that I am at a loss for a subject.\" Was impressed by Sam's composition in defnese of Horatius. Hears reports that Bonaparte has threatened to seize US property if we don't declare war on the UK.","Everything is dull in Norfolk. John was induced to set up a ball, but the only result was a quarrel with a friend, William Nivison. He and Adeline may come to Richmond for a visit. Gives frank assessment of brothers' and sisters' potential. Asks is Somerwell to wed Miss Conyers?","Discusses buying property in Richmond and who would pay for repairs to the property.","[Friday night, October 27] From Myer Myers to his wife Judith, describing his stay in New York.","[Saturday night, 27th] Letter from Joseph Marx to his daughter Judith, about the death of Joseph's brother","Wished he could have come for a visit during her husband's absence.","Family news, Judith is staying with her sister.","Letter from Barton to his father, describing his trip to England, and the city of Liverpool.","Barton writes to his father about his visit to London.","Describes business arrangements in Dublin, and his visit to the city.","Long, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.","[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.","Letter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that \"waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners.\" Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.","Apologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from \"your poor brother, Richard.\" Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.","Went to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.","Cary chides her daughter for not writing more often.  Says she is \"still without assistance.\"  Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.","Scope and Contents","Encourages Julia to \"put aside childish things\" and attend to her lessons.","Scope and Contents","Wilhelmina and Henrietta Marx are back home and preparing for Henrietta's mother's return, her health has not been good.  Miss Wheeler is now in Richmond, the musical society gave her a concert.  They dined at Mr. Chevallie's.  Discusses why clever women are disliked by men.  The theater in Richmond will soon be completed, mentions Mr. Green and \"Cooper\" in connection with it. Discusses fashion trends in women's dresses, turbans.","[In French]","[In French]","Discusses family news, Rachel's worries for her brother's safety in another country. Philosophical letter about happiness.","Local news from Richmond, Miss Taylor and Miss Lindsey have returned from Norfolk, says they are \"rustic.\" Says Sam Marx is first in his class at Princeton College.Asks about Judith, and says they hope to see George in June.","[with letter in French from Judith Marx to George Marx on same page] Henrietta asks George to obtain some fabric for her, talks of disappointed hope of peace.","Talks about a [possible] house fire, and the arrangements for moving people and furniture, that nothing of any consequence was lost.","Describes visits to floor cloth manufacturer, china factory, a visit to Chewton Mendip, a village near Bristol.  [Letter incomplete]","Martin describes his visit to New Orleans, the yellow fever epidemic, the buildings, inhabitants and condition of the city.  Also describes the levee system along the Mississippi.  Tells of the discovery of a planned mutiny by slaves aboard his ship while near the Bahama Bank.  Has been riding around the country near New Orleans on business, and has paid W. E. Halstead a visit.","Adeline seized the chance to write to Myer, is worried he will turn tardy and sluggish in the cold. Refers to the family as \"inhabitants of the castle.\"  Captain Barron gave an account of Myer.  Adeline laments Barron's situation.  She needs harp strings.","Sam, Louisa and the children well in their retreat, but fever is still present in Pensacola. Recounts many deaths, but says it is less deadly now. Present prospects of the area are unflattering. Mobile or New Orleans would be better. Says Governor Jackson \"universally and deservedly unpopular.\"","Diack writes of the difficulty of obtaining the canvas the girls wanted, is sending buckram instead, along with cheese. Sends love from Grace and Jack.","Includes transcription of letter to Adeline Myers presenting her with the journal of his transatlantic voyage and visit to Lisbon, Portugal.","Various Myers business documents, including Brig Hiram accounts, land deed from Texas, French Vice Consul in Virginia document [in French], estate account for Frederick Myers, and a proclamation of the Chinese Emperor on occasion of a rebellion at Pekin.","Folder one is labeled Julia G. Barton.","Photocopies of Box 5 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. Part of 1998.62 accession.","Photocopies of Box 6 in the order that the collection was accessioned.  Collection has been reboxed and original box numbers no longer match. 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Myers Papers, 1834-1869, Samuel Myers Papers, 1796-1845, and the Myers-Burrage-Graham Papers (I) Groups A-C, all at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. The Moses Myers House (1791) is owned by the Chrysler Museum and open to the public."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of Moses Myers, and his sons Samuel Myers (1790-1829) lawyer in Norfolk, Pensacola, Fla., John Myers (1787-1830) merchant of Norfolk and Myer Myers of Norfolk, Va. and daughter Adeline Myers. Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCitizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAugusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eCohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNetherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRicha Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of item 1, folder 51, box 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTouro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOnly wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOnffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaving qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarket for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSaunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eStone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBarron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eElliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[photocopy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHeth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHeth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHolder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHomans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKetland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMeany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSolomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePalmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSenior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSouthgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTaylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTurner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWhen Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVoorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWatkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCatlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLevy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLevy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMorfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePreston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTownes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUpshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eZuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAllen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFinding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEtting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJoke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePasses on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLaura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJulia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReligious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLouisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComplains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVirginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJoseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhat does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStill awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eTalks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAndren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral letter of introduction for John Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, also describes at length feelings of grief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrench legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCreditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNoted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSingle handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGovernment documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMyer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGirard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSwan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMyer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSince Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDonaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eParker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEtting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLast night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThings have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMore news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRefers to the Little Belt affair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMoses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSays that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[in french, not translated]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of Judaism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. Mother is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn is tired of Washington, states \"I could not have believed that the majority of Congress were so contemptible a set.\" The river is frozen so is not certain which way he'll head home. Discusses Wilkinson's court martial. Asked Etting to send down some harp strings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn arrived in Richmond last night by stage. Received Sam's letter with news of arrival of ship from Batavia. Nothing was decided about Rose's mission by the time John left DC. Caucus last night favored Monroe but most sentiment is for Madison. Hopes Mama is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn just back from a trip to Carolina for money. Glad to see Sam has chosen to study law. Has received good reports of Sam's behavior and character from several. Went with Adeline to Thespian's performance of \"Lover's Vows.\" John has become a Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn hasn't written for a while as \"there is so little stirring that I am at a loss for a subject.\" Was impressed by Sam's composition in defnese of Horatius. Hears reports that Bonaparte has threatened to seize US property if we don't declare war on the UK.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEverything is dull in Norfolk. John was induced to set up a ball, but the only result was a quarrel with a friend, William Nivison. He and Adeline may come to Richmond for a visit. Gives frank assessment of brothers' and sisters' potential. Asks is Somerwell to wed Miss Conyers?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses buying property in Richmond and who would pay for repairs to the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Friday night, October 27] From Myer Myers to his wife Judith, describing his stay in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Saturday night, 27th] Letter from Joseph Marx to his daughter Judith, about the death of Joseph's brother\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWished he could have come for a visit during her husband's absence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily news, Judith is staying with her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Barton to his father, describing his trip to England, and the city of Liverpool.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarton writes to his father about his visit to London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes business arrangements in Dublin, and his visit to the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLong, flowery letter from Henrietta expressing her gratitude to George for his care of the family. Says that Richmond is very quiet. Mentions Mr. Mercer, Judith, Adeline Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French] Names mentioned include Sally Conyers, Judith, Georgiana, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wickham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from mother to daughter Julia, saying she has sent ten pieces of music to Julia for her to learn perfectly., commenting that \"waltzes are not generally considered good practice for young beginners.\" Says that Julia's father will have written by now, and that his lack of letter writing is because he is so busy, not due to a lack of affection for her. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Magill and the ladies of Long Branch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing. Hopes she is doing well with her dancing lessons. Received a letter from \"your poor brother, Richard.\" Says Richard's writing has not improved and asks Julia to write to her brother frequently so that he will have more practive. Discusses possible arrangements for her return to Frederick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWent to the Episcopal church last Sunday at Millwood to hear Bishop Meade. Hopes to see you and Aunt Hetty soon. Miss Evelyn sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCary chides her daughter for not writing more often.  Says she is \"still without assistance.\"  Susan Rector came for a few days but had a chill and had to go home. Julia is spending another year at Mr. Persica's school. Remind's Julia not to neglect her needlework. The other children ask for Juilia often. Mentions Aunt Emma and Aunt Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEncourages Julia to \"put aside childish things\" and attend to her lessons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilhelmina and Henrietta Marx are back home and preparing for Henrietta's mother's return, her health has not been good.  Miss Wheeler is now in Richmond, the musical society gave her a concert.  They dined at Mr. Chevallie's.  Discusses why clever women are disliked by men.  The theater in Richmond will soon be completed, mentions Mr. Green and \"Cooper\" in connection with it. Discusses fashion trends in women's dresses, turbans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[In French]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses family news, Rachel's worries for her brother's safety in another country. Philosophical letter about happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocal news from Richmond, Miss Taylor and Miss Lindsey have returned from Norfolk, says they are \"rustic.\" Says Sam Marx is first in his class at Princeton College.Asks about Judith, and says they hope to see George in June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[with letter in French from Judith Marx to George Marx on same page] Henrietta asks George to obtain some fabric for her, talks of disappointed hope of peace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTalks about a [possible] house fire, and the arrangements for moving people and furniture, that nothing of any consequence was lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes visits to floor cloth manufacturer, china factory, a visit to Chewton Mendip, a village near Bristol.  [Letter incomplete]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartin describes his visit to New Orleans, the yellow fever epidemic, the buildings, inhabitants and condition of the city.  Also describes the levee system along the Mississippi.  Tells of the discovery of a planned mutiny by slaves aboard his ship while near the Bahama Bank.  Has been riding around the country near New Orleans on business, and has paid W. E. Halstead a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdeline seized the chance to write to Myer, is worried he will turn tardy and sluggish in the cold. Refers to the family as \"inhabitants of the castle.\"  Captain Barron gave an account of Myer.  Adeline laments Barron's situation.  She needs harp strings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSam, Louisa and the children well in their retreat, but fever is still present in Pensacola. Recounts many deaths, but says it is less deadly now. Present prospects of the area are unflattering. Mobile or New Orleans would be better. Says Governor Jackson \"universally and deservedly unpopular.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiack writes of the difficulty of obtaining the canvas the girls wanted, is sending buckram instead, along with cheese. 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Also includes letters of Caroline Marx Barton to Julia Grammer Barton Myers, and of L. H. Wirt to Judith Marx. Includes letters of Joseph Marx Myers. There are letters of the Marx and Gratz families as well as correspondence with Jewish merchants in Richmond, New York, Montreal, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Charleston, S. C. Prominent correspondents include Stephen Girard, Abel P. Upshur, William Wirt, James Barron, Littleton Waller Tazewell, and Henry Clay."," Oversize boxes include Box 13; Barton Myers photographs, diplomas and family ledgers; and newspapers and broadsides from Norfolk, Virginia and nearby coastal cities.","This series contains correspondence.","Anderson encloses a new commission as the Senate has confirmed Moses' appointment as Collector of Norfolk  Portsmouth. Moses must take the oath and enter into bond with wureties of at least $40,000. Forms of oath to be forwarded to District Attorney.","Anderson writes that Moses' accounts of the Custom House have been adjusted for the 4th quarter of 1829.  A balance of $246,180 is due to the United States consisting of $160,326.17 bonds due, $81,541.55 bonds not yet due and $4312.63 cash.","Anderson instructs  Moses to turn over to Conway Whittle all public property in his possession as Whittle has been named Collector of Customs for Norfolk  Portsmouth.  Moses to take duplicate receipts and send one copy to Treasury Department.","Anderson informs Moses that his account as agent for the Marine Hospital for the 4th quarter of 1829 has been adjusted at the Treasury and a balance of $573.89 is due to Moses.","Barney sends Moses a copy of a bill for compensation which just passed the House. Barney also writes to John Myers asking him to send some strawberries to Baltimore by steamboat on Sunday, May 23, and encloses $3 to cover costs.","Barron looks forward to dining with Myers, and with Captain Ryk.","Asks Myers to send the address of Mr. Bille.","Barron congratulates Myers on his appointment, and asks again for the address of Mr. Bille.","Bohlen received Moses' letter of 4 July. George Lastimer was the one who told him about Taylor's assertions. Taylor is a son of a former Norfolk mayor. People agree that Sam's act was an honorable revenge nd the hasty act of youth.","Bromfield's letter will be delivered by man he has hired to act as Moses' manservant during his voyage to America. Pay to be 20 guineas per year. Brings clothes from Nesbit, also sends packet for LeRoy and Rev. Divine. Will write Codman in Boston about Moses.","Citizens and military of Norfolk invite Myers as Dutch Consul to a dinner at Lindsay's Gardens on July 4, in commemoration of American Independence. Signed by Robert A. Stark, Jos. H. Robertson, Capt. John Caprou, Capt. John N. Gibbons.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 7, cargo of the boat Hariot is still not unloaded.  Boats tied up unloading tobacco brought by Capt Botch should unload tomorrow.  Moses only Mentioned 41 hhd, what's to happen with other 12 hhd tobacco and 28 barrels flour?","Cluff sends statement on 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbls flour Moses has onboard Cluff's boat, Capt. Ferguson.  Charges for freight, receiving  forwarding, and canal tolls totals $85.06.","Cluff has on board his canal boat Leon 22 hhd tobacco for Moses. Charges for freight  forwarding $77.50. 7 hhds of the Hariot's cargo remain to be forwarded. Sorry to say they are damaged by wet. Result of boat heeling so pump couldn't work well.","Cluff has Moses' letter of April 15. 22 hhd tobacco and 28 bbl flour left on Wednesday and should be in Norfolk. Another lighter left today. Allowing three days passage, should be there on Sunday eve. Sent whole cargo to Moses based on Capt Young's orders.","Augusta is sorry she and the children didn't get up in time to see Moses off. Georgy wrote from Norfolk saying she might be up on Friday. Arthur marches around the house blowing his trumpet. P.S. from Philip: as Whig, not happy with election results.","Cohen has recovered his health and is pleased with course his father pursued during his illness. Encloses power of atty authorizing Moses to act on his behalf in all dealings with Drummond  Lamb. Power attested by Samuel D. Grant on august 1.","Scope and Contents","Cohen offers his \"sincere and heartfelt acknowledgement for your truely welcome and anxiously looked for\" letter of August 28. It allays all his fears. Cohen may now truly congratulate himself. Cohen's brother will forward letters from Fred to the Gratz.","DeNorris has Moses/ letter of August 12. He is staying at Blandford. Gives Moses advice on pursuing \"the claims.\" Would go to France to work on it, but has not heard from his brother, Donato and fears he ahs been detained. His family knows nothing.","DeNorris wrote Moses on January 16 asking him to send $500. Has no response and assumes something miscarried. Sends these lines under cover of \"your son, John.\" Intends to come down to visit as soon as the weather is good.","Has received Moses' two letters of February 19, one with draft for $500. Doesn't have time to answer Moses' questions in this letter,will write more later. Respects to Mrs. Myers and family.","DeNorris unwell since he wrote last. His claim against Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts is on account of a parcel of cotton and copper shipped to him in 1794. Moses should have all the paperwork. DeNorris has come to US with plan in which Moses can help.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of September 12 and paid off Bousquet retrieving his box. Got another $550 as well. Debt is now $1000 total. Moses' trip to NY has upset his plans. When Moses gets to Philadelphia, write him at Mr. Campbell's, 17 Chestnut Street, using the name Mr. Strand.","DeNorris can't remember if the papers were sent to Moses by ship or via Messrs Will  Co. of Amsterdam, but notes that Moses wrote him about them on August 8, 1807. Does Moses know anything of Dallert or Blanchard? Please send $500.","[written on back of Item 6, Folder 11, Box 1] Moses has DeNorris' letters of January 16 and February 6. Hasn't got time to explain why they weren't answered. Will do so tomorrow. Encloses draft of $500 on Virginia Bank. at DeNorris' debit.","DeNorris received Moses' favor of March 25 with two letters from Europe. Needs enclosed power of attorney sent to France. Hopes Moses will forward it to friends in England who can send it on soon. DeNorris very weak and recovering slowly.","Drummond asks to meet with Moses on the subject of the delivery of Moses' books, as he has an account to make which cannot be made without the books. Reply by the bearer, Drummond's son Richard.","[copy of letter attached to letter from Girard to Moses Myers, item 2 in this folder] Fitchell has just returned from Northampton County, Virginia, and was surprised to find the land he bought from Girard still occupied. Wants Girard to take care of it, and send 3-4 men to get possession of it.","Girard attaches letter from Thomas Fitchell. Dismayed to find Kendall has givern over possession of the Eastern Shore land. Moses is to turn him out even if it means burning all the buildings. Wm  Jas Douglas have credited him at L50.12.5 Virginia currency. [Additional correspondence from Girard to Moses Myers in Folder 16]","Gatewood informs Moses what the Naval Officer's duties had been for the former Collector. For those he was paid $600 a year plus a clerk at $100 a year. Office expenses for 1816 totalled $98.09. If Moses agrees, Gatewood will be happy to continue.","C.F. Gibbon  Co. sent Moses on April 24 a list of property of Sam Myers in their hands. Enclose a bill of lading for 1 hhd prime Bermuda sugar per schooner Three Sisters (Joseph Pollard, master). Still hold some meal and scantlings, send price list.","Girard has Moses' letter of April 6 with the letter of Smith Snead about the Northampton County court results in his case against Kendall. Give Moses his power of attorney to collect. Wants moses to buy some Indian corn. Can draw on him at 30 days.","Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg. [copy of item 7]","As per his last letter, Girard has shipped 10 bbls of coffee to Moses onboard sloop Alexander Hamilton (Robert Barron, master). Values a L111.6.6. Hopes the quality is satisfactory.","Girard would have answered Moses' letter of October 10 sooner but was ill. Encloses power of attorney for sale of plantation under mortgage to him. Encloses letter from Smith Snead. Plantation was collateral on L532 specie debt by John Kendall from June 1780.","Girard thanks Moses for his efforts in the affair with Kendall as noted in Moses' letter of May 1. Price of Indian corn has gone too high, so Girard doesn't want more. In future will buy from Moses, used Petersburg house last time and was not satisfied.","Girard is sorry for the trouble Moses detailed in his letter of March 8. Snead is at fault for all the problems in taking possession of Kendall's plantation in Northampton County. Moses to sell the land immediately. Beswax casks sent by Moses were light.","[original of item 2] Girard has Moses' letter of October 27 detailing Moses' efforts to take possession of the Eastern Shore land for Girard. Also October 29th order for 10 barrels of coffee of same quality sold to Sam Myers. To ship on sloop Hamilton, remit to Wm  Jas Douglas of Petersburg.","Congressman Benjamin Gorham received Moses' invitation for Gorham and his wife to stay with him on their trip to Richmond. The trip is uncertain because of the long session of Congress, also uncertain is the route they will take. Little chance they will stay with Moses.","Rebecca sends her condolences on the death of Adeline. Asks to \"be admitted into your thoughts as one who tenderly loved your dear departed, and sincerely mourns her loss... and prays most fervently that the God of Israel may support and bless you.\"","Hall just received Moses' letter of the 15th directed to him at Brussels. Thanks Moses for his friendship. Finds himself destitute and just barely able to get by. Has made a friend of the head of Iris Dominican convent, and dines there regularly.","Scope and Contents","Hall writes to \"My beloved  ever esteemed Moses\" saying he has been ill with a fever since last he wrote.  Got the letters about Mary Ann, a \"most angelic woman.\"  Will meet Moses in Antwerp on August 1.  P.S. to Samuel Myers says he's sorry to take Moses away.","Hayes acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of April 30 with a check for $44.89 being the Marine dividend for the estate of Sarah Barry.","Thomas Irvin  Co. have Moses' letter of April 7. Sales of Same Myers' tobacco not yet done. 8 hhds leaf  25 kegs plug remain. Don't know what they will bring, prices are low. Their books show there is $2130 to collect on Samuel Myers' account.","T. Irvin  Co. are sorry to inform that Daniel Snowhill who bought 2 hhds of Sam's tobacco for $445.68 did not pay when it came due. This has been a problem with him before, but they believe he stands well. Several failures since last they wrote.","Have sold 4 hhds of Sam's tobacco at 7 1/2 cents to William Stillwell. He is a long time customer who has paid well. Will continue to try to sell the rest. Market for Virginia tobacco is very dull, no demand, also not much flour selling.","Received Moses' letter of July 26. Snowhill has paid in part, hopefully will pay the rest. Nothing left but keg tobacco which won't sell. As soon as they have anything for Sam, they will write. Virginia flour is $6.75 - $7 a barrel, but it is declining.","Jones wishes to express the heartfelt satisfaction that Moses' worthy friends have gathered around him. Gratified by the just decision of the court. He is glad Moses has decided to give his attention to business, it will produce benefits in tranquility of mind.","Judah has Moses' letter of September 9. No mail has come for Moses since he left. If his sister comes with him, she is welcome to stay with Judah and his wife. Moses' having left his servant has not been a problem. He is making a carriage for \"our little one.\"","Leamy opened Moses' letter of May 25 in his son's absence and regrets to learn that his son's power of attorney was not adequate to authorize Moses to sign the discharge. His son is in St. Thomas on his way to Puerto Rico to become a planter so he can't fix it.","Since Leamy's return from the West Indies, his father has shown him Moses' letter asking for his signature for release. Thought his letter of November 13 was sufficient. Now encloses power of attorney to show creditors.","Levy apologizes for not getting to Moses' letter of March 16 with its account current earlier, but was awaiting information from S. Myers, Jr. Asks Moses to continue to represent the estate of Samuel Simmons. If any additional power is needed, please write.","Lopez received Moses' letter of October 29 with the stock certificate for 350 shares in Marine Insurance Company. Accepts Moses' kind offer to attend collection of dividends and voting. When time comes, if Moses will prepare a power of attorney, Lopez will sign it.","Lopez acknowledges receipt of Moses' letter of November 20 with check for $50.24 Marine dividend. \"My dear Rebecca and self regret to learn you have been so indisposed, our united regards attend you and family.\"","Lopez received Moses' letter of April 30 with check covering $51.36 for six month dividend on Marine Insurance stock. \"My dear Rebecca unites with me in offering our best regards to your good self and worthy family.\"","McKenzie received news in the morning mail that his father had died, and does not know what his mother is to do now that her companion of thirty years is gone.","Mapother received Moses' letter of July 25 giving notice of a dividend declared by Marine Insurance Co. Also got his letter of July 28 with check for $472.90. Has heard from Mr. Young of other gentlemen much interested in the stock.","Netherlands Charge d'Affair Adriaan Martini received Moses' letter of December 1. He is sorry that a severe cold kept Moses from visiting Washington on his way home from the North. Hopes to make Moses' personal acquaintance when he is in better health.","Marx is glad to see from Moses' letter of June 4 that the family is more composed. No one he has spoken to in NY sees it as anything but a case of filial affection and none feels it has brought dishonor to Samuel. No one would speak out against Moses or the family.","Scope and Contents","Marx has suspended payment as of June 10.  He has lost money over the last six months, his credit would have been sufficient, but \"Wilson  Cunningham have left me in the lurch\" for $40,000.  Marx wishes his property to be divided without preferences.  Asks for accounting.","Marx is glad to find the ship Union is almost loaded. Hopes she will be able to carry all the tobacco sent for her. Is worried about embargo or war. No prospect of revocation of orders in Council. Writes of efforts to get another bank in Richmond.","Marx is sorry if his last letter upset Moses. Marx feels it's more important to Moses to finish the business. Marx remembers signing a paper regarding Lawson  Barnet in Myers' counting room. Wants Moses to tell Fred that he forwarded the acceptance to John Vaugn.","Marx has a letter from Myer which increased their anxiety. \"May a kind Providence intervene to avert this dire blow, but if unhappily it should fall, I trust our Heavenly Father to grant you firmness to support it.\" Judith is going down to relieve Georgiana.","Marx has Moses' letters of October 28  29, plus word from John on outcome of meeting. Believes the transaction will restore Moses' peace of mind. Moses may have lost his fortune, but his character is unimpaired. Thanks for news of Judith, it eased his mind.","Marx has received Moses' letter of October 29 on the subject of claim of Lawson  Barnet.  Authorizes Moses to sign off or make any compromise which shall be done by the other creditors.","Scope and Contents","Marx received a letter from his \"unfortunate brother in NY\" [Asher Marx], who had a meeting of creditors who examined his books favorably. Most have signed off. Hopes Moses will not be \"a stumbling block.\" Little or no business doing in Richmond.","Marx has just learned of Moses and John's latest difficulties.  Moses should seek relief under the law.  Myer won't be successful in Norway.  Marx went on a trip to clear his mind, but is still anxious.  The Albion arrived with news of his brother's return to health.","The tenor of Moses' last letter leads Marx to believe that Moses was unprepared for the death of Samuel. Moses' presence in Richmond could not have prevented it. He died surrounded by wife, children, sisters  brothers. Louisa and the children are well.","[page torn in half] Marx relieved about Moses' health. Marx contends with gout and rheumatism. He has talked to Louisa about the children. Feels they should remain in Richmond where their conduct and education will be attended to.","Marx is sending this letter by his daughter, Judith. Caroline and her husband Barton will leave on Wednesday and probably stay a day or two with Moses. Marx's wife intends to go to Philadelphia with Harriet. Marx will almost be alone as Samuel goes with his mother.","Marx is sorry that the dreadful apprehensions of his last letter have been too fatally realized. May God grant Moses the fortitude to continue. The general sympathy of the entire community and Fred's deservedly high standing may offer some solace.","Scope and Contents","Marx has Moses' letter of December 3. He's sure the trip did much to improve Moses' health. Marx's son is on trip north, probably in New York now. Complains of our \"vindictive President's\" slandering US Bank officials. Hopes \"the S.C. business\" will be worked out.","Marx says their expedition was satisfactory despite bad roads and accomodations. He actually feels healthier. Gout symptoms gone. \"Excitement and commotion caused by the elections have now happily subsided.\" Sends his best to Georgiana.","Scope and Contents","Marx has a letter from Caroline who is on her way to her intended home in Winchester. She was grateful for Moses' hospitality. Marx's wife and Harriet are leaving tomorrow. \"Your medical advisor\" Dr. Chapman's son wants to marry Mary Randolph.","Marx is happy to see Moses safely returned from his trip. Wants him to send Moses [II] up on next boat. Would like to find him a place to learn a trade. He saw Levy only once, outside S. Myers. Didn't know he had a claim against Moses' estate.","Scope and Contents","Marx is sorry to hear that Moses is suffering so much from rheumatism and gout. Encloses some documents from England that he wants \"young Mr. Taylor\" to look at. Moses II set to work in the counting house the day after his arrival. Joseph and Virginia are well.","Marx was disappointed not to have a letter from Moses by Judith's hand. Weather has been terrible. General cry heard of want of money. Sentiment now against \"the Old Sinner at Washington.\" Discusses anti-Jackson feeling. Come and bring Georgiana.","Marx has nothing special to communicate, but his neighbor Mr. Noltings offered to carry a letter. Everyone well except Marx himself who has a bad cold. Times very bad for business. Things particularly bad in New York. Richmond has avoided any serious failures.","Scope and Contents","Marx is not well, but still plans to leave \"about Friday next.\" Will go by way of Winchester to visit his daughter Caroline. Louisa, Judith and \"little Virginia\" will accompany him. Robert Nicholas has written Maxey saying the claim is settled. Weather is hot.","Marx thanks Moses for word of her brother. She was \"united some weeks ago, with indissoluble band to Mr. Philipson, whom my brother will acquaint you with.\" They have known each other for seven years. Pass her respects to Mrs. Mordecai. [folder also containes typed transcript]","Scope and Contents","Richa Marx [Mrs. Joseph Marx] thanks Moses for his prompt attention to her wants. She will keep one pair of the spectacles which suit her extremely well. Hopes \"Dear Adeline\" felt no ill effects from her trip and that \"you may all long enjoy uninterrupted health.\"","The Board of Managers of the Norfolk Colonization Society met on the afternoon of August 4. Maxwell informed the Board that he had received from Moses Myers $200, the contribution of a friend in Boston [John C. Jones].","Mercer is pleased to send a copy of Moses' memorial, which has been placed in the hands of Mr. Coke, who entirely approves of Moses' claim. Mercer considered himself a friend of Moses' late son [John] and remembers Myer's hospitality during the war of 1812.","Judith writes to congratulate Moses on his safe arrival. Hopes to see him in a few days. Thanks him for forwarding her brother's letter. Postscript from Jacob Mordecai also congratulates Moses on his safe arrival.","Has Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.","Scope and Contents","\"Our beloved Caroline\" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with \"My father\"  Judith.  Mr. Barton  Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.","Louisa writes, \"It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting  to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow.\" Myer  Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.","Myer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. \"A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country.\" Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.","Myer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.","Sam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley  Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?","Samuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. \"Nothing but business alone will keep me from you.\" He will se Prince, \"the ungrateful villain.\" Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.","Sam received Moses' letters of April 22  23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is \"very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury.\"","Newton is pleased to inform Moses that \"the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close.\"","Newton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. \"Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it.\"","Newton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.","Addressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.","Receipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Letter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.","Richardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for \"your unlimited goodness to my family.\" He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.","Cashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes \"In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant.\" [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]","Dr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.","Smith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.","Scope and Contents","General Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, \"a merchant in high standing in this city.\" Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil \"render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged\" by Smith.","Smith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.","Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing  Francis.","Swan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.","Swan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow  S. Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes  has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.","Tazewell promised Moses' son \"when he was lately here, that I would aprise you so soon as the Senate had passed upon your nomination, of its ultimate decision. In compliance with this promis, I now have to say that your nomination is confirmed.\"","Tazewell has Moses' letter of November 30. He submitted the petition as soon as the Senate assembled. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce. When he has enough information to make a conjecture as to an outcome, he will write again.","Taylor sends Moses a list of ground rents they receive from jointly owned property on Commerce Street Wharf. Listed as paying rent: Murray, Maclure, Burke. Moses will get the half at the end of the wharf, Taylor chooses lot #2.","Copy of item 1, folder 51, box 1","Touro has Moses' last letter in which he mentions having applied the Farmers Bank dividend of $51 to use of \"our mutual friend J.C. Jones.\" Jones has repaid him in Boston. Touro would love to have Moses' daughter visit him and his sister. Sends condolences on Moses' last loss.","Auditor from the Treasury Department informs Moses that his accounts of Official Emoluments for the first quarter of 1830 have been received.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of today offering him appointment as Deputy Collector and asking his views on compensation. Tunstall is happy to take the position, but can't take less than his current salary of $1000 per year. Collector's job doesn't pay much: $130 last month.","At Moses' request, Tunstall lists expenditures and emoluments of the Collector for the five year period to December 31, 1826.","Tunstall received Moses' letter of February 10. Things go on slowly. Last foreign ship arrival was January 30. Hampton cutter (Captain Westword) finally on active service. Parker's health still bad. Has heard nothing of JM's trip to Washington. Expects tariff debate.","Tunstall asked John Myers to relay his desire to apply for Inspectorship in place of the late Mr. Fulgham. He is qualified for the job by his seventeen years service of dealing in revenue matters. He has expenses of a large family. Even though he is currently paid by the government, it would not be inappropriate to also pay him as an inspector.","Scope and Contents","Tyler apologizes for not responding earlier to Moses' letter of July 15th. The hogshead of rum arrived safe. They haven't tried it yet, but are sure it will be as good as Moses says. Tyler hopes \"his namesake\" intends to take the next course of law lectures in Williamsburg.","Major [?] returns his compliments to Captain Myers and is happy he is to have his company to join him on the memoriable 22nd. He wishes him to parade with arms and colours. The procession will form in Main Street at one o'clock.","Scope and Contents","\"Mr. Larance is buried in the Episcopal Churchyard and has a hansom white marble stone over the grave with this inscription on it: Sacred to the memory of John Larance a native of Grate Briton who departed this Life on the 25th day of Dember 1814 Aged 80 years\" [red wax seal has initials JM]","[fragment of letter discussing tariffs]","Moses wishes to have his son, Samuel, read law under Mr. Call. He will address Mr. Call at greater length when Moses returns to Norfolk, has been on a tour \"eastward.\"","Moses has Cohen's letter of August 18th, given to him by B.M. Myers. Moses is deeply interested in the happiness of his children. If Augusta's decision is in consonance with Cohen's wishes, Moses will entrust him with the happiness of his beloved daughter.","Moses would have responded earlier but for \"the recent occurrence in my domestic relations [death of John]\".  Drummond  Lamb have demanded furniture and slaves, but they foreswore them on October 28, 1819, and have no legal right to them.","Scope and Contents","[Draft of Item 1, Folder 61] Creditors agreed to let Moses hold furniture and slaves and instructed Lamb  Drummond to so act as trustees. \"If after the lapse of more than 11 years, you repent of the measure\" Moses will attempt to restore whatever remains.","Drummond has demanded to see the books \"belonging to my estate.\" Moses says they are at the counting house of Fred Myers where they have alsways remained and Mr. Taylor will deliver them to Drummond today or tomorrow.","The British schooner Sir Henry Stanhoope (John Johnson, master) arrived at Norfolk yesterday from Bermuda out of water. US. Commercial Agent Higgenbotham in Bermuda arranged for her to transport 12 shipwrecked US seamen to the United States.","[draft by John Myers] Moses writes President Jackson in response to an abortive attempt to injure Moses' official standing by \"a small remnant of an old British interest here.\" When citizens heard of it, they produced a petition in Moses' favor.","Moses sends Jones dividends on his stocks (Bridge Company, Farmers Bank and Virginia Bank) totaling $176.50. Says it is the hottest summer in memory in Norfolk. He and Adeline need a change of air and may travel to Saratoga in a few days. Trade is dull.","Letter from Moses to new charge d'affaires for the Netherlands since the recall of R. Bergemen Huygens. Moses will act as required on the particular instructions from The Hague. Promises to write soon.","Moses arrived in Montreal on the 29th after nine days travel. He is reluctant to go on to see his parents. Mother is ill. Will try to get them back to the US by sea. He wishes he could hear from Myer. William Campbell was a fraud. Tell Levy that McTavish is in Detroit.","Scope and Contents","Moses asks Mercer to support the enclosed petition restoring commissions witheld on customs bonds. Moses' removal was based on his supposed opposition to Jackson. Moses says he was \"never a meddler in Politicks\" particularly in his old age.","[Written on copy of letter from Joseph Marx March 4 1816, offering $10,000 as a wedding present to Sam  Louisa] Moses says Sam has seen the letter from Joseph Marx, but makes no comment.  Moses doesn't know what he intends.  There is a meeting at the bank to decide how to bring specie into the vaults.","Moses assumes several friends have already written to John about \"the unfortunate business.\"  Laments that Sam suffered his feelings to get the better of his reason.  Sam's friends William Nivison and Tabb are always with him, John Southgate is a friend.","John's mother and Adeline are in better health and spirits.  Moses is looking to business after absence of 15 days.  Sam bears jail with fortitude.  He is astonishing favorite of all.  Moses is dispatching small vessel to Tenerife  Brig Ann to Dublin for General King.","Moses hopes that John had a safe landing in New York.  He had to remove Sam from the Norfolk jail to Portsmouth which should have been done long before.  Optimistic of outcome.  Norfolk Packet arrived from Cadiz.  Stone did well. Politics are much interwoven in Sam's affair.","Moses has had \"a heart rending time of it.\" The worst is past. Joseph Marx has been a guardian angel. John's mother and sister are getting their spirits back. Thinks it advisable that John return, but not come directly to Norfolk because of the season.","Scope and Contents","Moses was chagrined to see Louisa pass by him. He had made preparations to escort her to the \"old Mantion\" and was ready to cede the room he occupied. He is prepared to come up to Richmond on the next boat.","Hopes Myer arrived safely.  Place all funds from Georgiana's cargo in hands of Thomas Wilson.  Norwegian brig Odin (Capt. Peter Pay) is being loaded at Myers  Sons expense with cargo of tobacco under letter of credit from Weddick  Wendel of Amsterdam.","Moses outlines Mr. L.'s plan for a sugar plantation.  Feels L. is too speculative  sanguine and Myer should not get involved.  Sends $12 for a lottery ticket.  There is trouble with the Norway business.  Drummond wants to transfer agency from Marx to Wilson.","Moses sends account for sugar $222.36.  Robert Mackay has written he considers Moses' a confidential debt.  Myer''s Pensacola schooner was captured by pirates, but he is insured. Levy's negro is sold, but at too low a price.  Was worth $650, sold for $530.","Moses has sent a letter from executors of Stephen Girard who say they do not want the residue of the tobacco shipped. Moses hopes Myer hasn't sent it down.  Sell if practicable even at a small loss.  Fred has plenty for the ship he is sending to Havre.","Scope and Contents","Moses and family are glad of Sam's letter to Mrs. Marx dated April 21. Delighted that Louisa  \"the young lady\" are doing well. Harrison is the new US Attorney in Norfolk, enroute to Pensacola. The Hart cousins are on a visit. Has Sam heard from M.E. Levy? Henry sailed 12 days ago on the Hornet.","Family was surprised by news of Virginia's birth. Moses and wife would love to visit, but don't see how it can be done. \"Your mother will go North and your sisters - necessary they should have a change.\" Branch US Bank approved the discharge.","Moses is gratified by the Bishop's deportment towards Sam. Will settle the matter of guardianship with the college when he visits on John's return. Sam's contract with Tazewell's for lodging is $76/quarter, \"you should find Mrs. Tazewell an amiable woman.\" Mrs. Decatur invited Adeline to visit the Chesapeake.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends a letter for the Bishop and one for the Tazewells. He couldn't find \"Cavalho's Moral Philosophy\" in bookstores. \"My friend Dr. Barraud has shown me a letter from Mr. Wilson\" mentioning Sam in a handsome manner. No news of John in Philadelphia. A PS at bottom of this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, chiding Sam for not mentioning Georgiana in his last two letters.","Moses hopes Sam has received the $80 he sent by packet. Now sends $50 to pay his professors. Etting found Cavalho's Moral Philosophy in Baltimore. Expects John will bring it to Williamsburg. Authorizes Tazewell to act as Sam's guardian. Jonathan Jones sold Moses' tobacco at a good price.","Sam's mother received his letter by Mr. McGill. All enjoyed Sam's \"first production at the College.\" Young Almond wrote his father with praise of Sam's incomium. Moses got off the Damascotter and the Plutarch yesterday.","Moses received Sam's letter from Mr. Travers. Let him know if he needs anything. \"Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to attend to the calls or wishes of a son I love and admire.\" Col. Nivison has given excellent reports of Sam's deportment and correct manners.","Scope and Contents","Moses reports that \"never were such times in Norfolk. Almost the whole of the navigation gone north  up the rivers to avoid the worm.\" Georgiana is up the James. Invited Basset to dinner, but he must go home. Larkin Smith, \"a good friend of mine\" also goes up.","Moses sees from Sam's letter to Myer the invitation to stay with the Tazewells. Moses will happily do so if Almond doesn't want to stay at the public house. Parish, Oliver  Thompson dined with Moses yesterday and return to Baltimore tomorrow.","Scope and Contents","Moses got home at 10:30 pm last night. John and Adeline waited up for him. Sends his respects to the Tazewells and the bishop and family. Advises Sam not to \"suffer yourself to be overcome with wine\" on the 4th of July. Met Harry Brown coming in from Havana with 55 hhds. of muscovado sugar for Moses' account.","Moses sends Sam a banknote for $50 to pay his debts in Williamsburg. Asks Sam to present his respects to Mr.  Mrs. Tazewell and the girls. He will retain a lively sense of their attention to him. Remind Tazewell not to forget the cow.","Scope and Contents","Moses assumes that this letter will still find Sam at the Tazewells. Tell \"the good bishop\" he will be happy to serve him in any way. Yesterday Moses and Sam's sisters attended an oration by \"young Blanchard.\" John came home early and sober. Will look for Sam on Thursday.","Moses met Mr. Lazarus, his wife and sister last night at the boat. The weather is uncommonly bad. Notes Sam's intention to go by horseback, would prefer he go by water via Charleston, Savanna or St. Augustine. \"May the God of Israel protect you.\"","Just received Sam's letter from the narrows to Mr. Marx.  Accounts for England in New York say that bad weather has injured crops and brought some speculation in flour. Myer has 400 barrels.  He could make $1.50 a barrel. Thorburn was the only one in Norfolk with the news.","[Probably 1808] \"Sunday, 2 o'clock, Col. Nivison is just off. Have only a moment to say Mr. Street is from town and I have sent from Bonsalls' two of the books you want. We are all well.\"","[year conjectural] Moses, Eliza and Georgiana left Philadelphia by stage at 4 am. Eliza \"strained by a sudden jolt of the stage which two hours after turned over.\" Passengers couldn't free themselves. Decided to spend the night in New Jersey and take the boat. Myer is going to Baltimore.","[conjectural date of October 22, 1812] Will take the New Castle boat in the morning. Had no letter from John, has left L1000 sterling for W  Francisto sell. Write to Baltimore care of Gilmore. All are well. Fears embargo and that John will not be able to load the Georgiana. Postcript dated the 23rd, says they are detained by bad weather until Sunday. Also written on this letter is a note from Adeline Myers to Samuel Myers, apologizing for her neglect in writing, but has been busy with friends.","[Letter written in John Myers' hand.] When Moses sent Newton his petition, the yearly accounts weren't ready. Now sends a general statement for June 1 to December 31, showing a deficiency of $163.73. Should grow to $500 for the year. Customs officers are losing money due to the laws.","Only wants justice, says the government cannot require officers to labor for nothing. Does not doubt Myers' success in getting the bill through, in spite of obstructions thrown up by others. It would be desireable if the salaries were fixed and in proportion to the service and responsibility.","Onffroy  O'Hara were to mortgage coffee and cotton plantations and slaves to repay the money due to Moses Myers  Co. Annual payments were due starting in 1823, none have been received. An express agent will be arriving in Cuba to see justice done.","Myers, as Consul of the King of the Netherlands, accepts the invitiation of the committee to join in the procession on the 20th in honor of the deceased Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Parade Committee includes George Newton, George Loyall, R. B. Stark, G. B. Cooke, Jonathan Capion.","[Written on circular announcing formation of Moses Myers  Son] Moses has Parish's letter of May 25th from Baltimore. Thanks hin fior the troubel he and the Commodore have taken with Pedersen concerning vacant Danish consul's office. Sends price list of coffee and other goods.","Moses is transferring all duty bonds due  payable since March 27 to Conway Whittle who has been appointed Collector of Customs. As soon as MOses has obtained his receipt for bonds deposited with Roberts, he will execute the transfer. Written on same sheet is a response from Roberts on the same date, stating there has not been any duty bonds paid to Myers' account.","Moses encloses his draft on John A. Barclay in Roberts' favor for $286.95. Roberts will please do the needfull  remit in check in the Branch United States in Norfolk. [Note at bottom indicates letter was wrongly directed, should have been sent to Cashier Roberts at Norfolk.]","Moses asks Smith for his support for petition ot Congress granting Collectors additional compensation. Understands Secretary of the Treasury \"admits the hardship of our case.\"","Asks Smith to convey Moses' position to the committee, puts forth his case that he does not get any remuneration for services and responsibilities.","Moses provides testimonial on behalf of William C. Shields. Shields is the former publisher of the Norfolk Beacon, before that he was a US Navy officer who resigned for ill health. He has a good reputation with high integrity  correct principles.","Moses sends Captain George's receipt for the cable which he trusts \"will put to rest our claim on Tupman  Magrath.\" It should be $354.43.","Moses asks Tazewell to support the petition to Congress asking Moses \"be indemnified from loss for expenses incurred by me in the transaction of the public business.\" Asks Tazewell to remember him to Tyler and ask for his support also.","Moses forgot to enclose in previous letter to Tazewell a paper showing his efforts to reduce expenses when he first came into office. Also shows that at first he didn't plan to hire John as Deputy Collector. He had to do so after Tunstall left.","Having qualified as Collector, Moses wishes to have Tunstall continue as Deputy Collector.  Asks Tunstall to inform him what he feels compensation should be and estimate last month's receipts for the office.","Moses informs Tunstall that because of the low salary of the Collector's office, he can't affort to pay Tunstall as Deputy Collector. To pay Tunstall $600 a year, he will abolish the position held by Allmand and add that money to Tunstall's salary.","[Draft in John's hand] Moses has reviewed Tunstall's letter of June 14, asking to be considered as an applicant for the job vacated by Fulgham's death. Moses cannot disregard official considerations. Wants to keep things well ordered and costs down.","Scope and Contents","Bailey  Russell write to inform MMS that they have assigned their claim to M.E. Levy less the $27 received on December 14, 1819. With exception of $865.63 they paid for insurance on the John's cargo, they have no personal interest left.","Bowden encloses three letters of introduction to be forwarded to John Myers. One to Mr. Connor at Paris, one to Messrs. Englishes in Dublin, who are good merchants. One to Messrs. Sims of Belfast who have good connections. His brother married a sister of Sims.","Parsons is pleased at the prospect of their resuming business shortly. Wishes them \"all the success the embarrassed state of our trade can give you.\" Authorizes them to sign the agreement with other creditors.","Saunders has done nothing with the Molly's cargo. Will leave it in the hands of Bergiest  Uhlhorn. Is proceeding to Deep Bay on south side of St. Domingo to pick up cargo of Brazil white sugars, hides and cotton he bought from Captain Chace. Will call for orders.","Scope and Contents","Market for flour in St. Thomas is so dull that Saunders plans to put it in storage and take an advance on it. He will search to leeward for a return cargo. Will try the south shore of St. Domingo. Will write so MMS can arrange insurance.","Scope and Contents","Saunders wrote earlier to say he had purchased a cargo of sugar, cotton and hides out of one of the prizes of Capt. Chace. Wants MMS to cover his notes to $2000. Sailing today to retrieve the cargo. Has written Arbuthnall about his insurance.","Saunders is on his way home after a \"long and tedious search for Capt. Chace's prize which we have not had the good luck to fall in with.\" The Molly has onboard the specie advanced by Burgeist  Uhlhorn on her outward cargo. This letter sent via Captain Rowland.","Notice from Norfolk Borough clerk's office that Moses Myers and John Myers, as the firm of Moses Myers  Son have taken the oath of insolvent debtors on June 15, 1821, and were discharged from custody.","Scope and Contents","Stone writes from the ship Georgiana that he has sold the cargo of hides with 60,000 francs down. Will send paper to Wilson in London as directed. Regrets MMS couldn't pay the two bills for $2815 from Montevideo and trusts they managed it so his family was not turned out.","Scope and Contents","The Georgiana's cargo has been landed and Stone is sorry to inform MMS that \"worms have injured the cargo to a very destructive degree.\" Only 591 hides were rated first class. Expects to remit Monday to Wilson L2000, and has the ship advertised for freight.","John  Moses inform Blow that on August 25 at the Court House of Norfolk Borough, they intend to take benefit of the Insolvent Debtors Act, being now in the custody of the jailor of Norfolk Borough upon executions of judgements on behalf of Farmers Bank.","Scope and Contents","MMS have Gibson  Co.'s letter of January 29, advising of the situation of the Fame and Captain Stone, which soon after arrived in Norfolk. After talking with Alex Gibbons, they have determined to conduct Rotterdam business through Gibson  Co. Trade is not so brisk as in the past, although large shipments of tobacco have been made. Our political situation is very unsettled and our goverment wishes to avoid war with any power.","Scope and Contents","MMS, through their trustees Lamb  Drummond, inform Camp that a deed trust has been executed conveying all estate, real personal  mixed of John  Moses. Deed contains provisions saying creditors must agree within six months and give release.","Scope and Contents","Marx has MMS's letter of June 7 advising of their intended suspension.  Marx also suspended payments as of June 10.  He was involved with Wilson and Cunningham of Norfolk.  Their bills came back notated and they are unwilling to do anything.","Scope and Contents","When Moses Myers  Son and John Myers  Co. suspended business in June 1819, Marx's responsibilities for them amounted to $23,014.22 towards payment of which he held net proceeds of 56 puncheons of rum ($5102.86).  He is still owed $17,911.36, and asks MMS for a settlement.","Writing from the US Frigate Congress, Allen reports that \"your brother, Midshipman Myers has during his service on board the Congress evidenced a degree of promptitude and activity highly creditable to himself and gratifying to me.\"","Comptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer  Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer  Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.","Barbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk  Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.","\"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of.\"","Barraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.","John's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.","Barron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.","Barron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. \"If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country.\"","Barron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests \"system of corruption in practice now.\" President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.","Barron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.","Scope and Contents","Barron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but \"the Big Man\" is friendly.","Barron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. \"Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him.\"","Barron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.","\"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer.\" 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.","Since writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?","[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.","Bullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.","Since sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.","Clay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. \"This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question.\" Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.","Clay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses \"fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington.\" Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]","Cohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.","Cohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.","Cohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.","Cohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.","Cohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford  Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.","Cohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.","Cohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a \"Hurra for Adams.\"","Cohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell  Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.","Cohen sends condolences to John and family \"on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering.\"  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.","Coke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]","[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.","Colt is disappointed that John can't \"take up your note.\" He doesn't know where to borrow R  J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.","Cold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]","Colt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.","Colt writes, \"If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock.\"","Mrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.","Mrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?","Dawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.","Dawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams  Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.","Shortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.","Dickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]","Dickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr.  Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.","Donaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.","Scope and Contents","Donaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. \"Our ship\" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.","Donaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.","From Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.","Scope and Contents","Elliott says \"our friend Como. Barron\" is doing well. His wound is not serious. \"he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.","In his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.","Etting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.","Etting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make \"best possible use of it.\" Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.","Etting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.","Scope and Contents","Letter with copy of deed, \"Bought of Solomon Etting 8 lots of ground on Calvert Street, commencing at the corner of Bath Street, each fronting on Calvert Street 24 feet\", at $2400 each. Annual ground rent of $102 each payable to Baltimore Water Company.","Gratz encloses letters from John's friends, and \"by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister.\" Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.","Scope and Contents","Gibbons writes, \"If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite.\" In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: \"sent $25, formerly $10, total $35\"","Etting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.","Glenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?","Gratz writes philosophical letter recommending John \"bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence.\" Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.","Mrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.","[photocopy]","Hays has received John's letter of October 1. \"Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards.\"","Henley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.","Hernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.","Heth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the \"enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter.\" Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.","Scope and Contents","Heth just heard \"the general and suite\" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with \"the warhorse\" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?","Holder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.","Homans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. \"I have enemies from the same source.\" He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.","Statement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]","Judah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.","Judd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road  Hackney Road).","Ketland, Walker  Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker  Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh  Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.","Lazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. \"Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels.\" Worries about enemy action in \"your bay.\"","Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who \"shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf.\" Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.","Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.","Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.","Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.","Scope and Contents","Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is \"quite the man of business\" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.","Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.","Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?","Marx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.","Scope and Contents","Nothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing  Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' \"inland business\" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. \"My Samuel  Charles\" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.","Maury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and \"there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded.\"","Scope and Contents","Meany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the \"Old Raccoon\" in Washington and for Henry Clay.","Moses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they \"recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters.\" In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a charge of manslaughter.","Joshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.","Scope and Contents","Myer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. \"The ladies\" ask to be remembered to John.","Scope and Contents","Solomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned \"from my days work\" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.","Has John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.","Moses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.","Moses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.","Has John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.","Eliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers  Captain Donaldson.","Scope and Contents","Sam explains to John how \"our court\" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.","Has John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his \"handsome appointment.\" Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.","Scope and Contents","Moses sends letters received since John left. \"Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us\" but \"he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first.\" Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.","Moses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.","Samuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again \"immersed in business.\" Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.","Myers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.","Scope and Contents","Myers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is \"a sweet fellow\" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.","Myers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.","Palmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's \"renovated establishment.\" He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.","The details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind \"that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends.\" Parish agrees that John should return home.","Rodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions \"our friend Barron,\" banking laws and \"my friend Mr. Newton.\"","Scope and Contents","Senior \"labors under the greatest anxiety\" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him \"in hopes that your information may prove to be better\" than that in the papers.","Seymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a \"Past Master Jewel.\" Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.","[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.","Southgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.","[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.","Southgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.","Street reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.","Tabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.","[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.","Scope and Contents","Taylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed \"Phoenix\" [Taylor].","Taylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.","Taylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?","Taylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.","Taylor writes that \"Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay.\"","[date conjectural] Taylor writes: \"I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate.\"","Taylor regrets having to tell John of \"an unhappy occurence.\" He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.","Taylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.","Tennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.","In response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.","Turner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.","Scope and Contents","When Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their \"Creole emperor\" makes enormous exactions to support the army.","Voorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is \"a valuable young officer.\"","Mrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.","Washington sends John a copy of John's letter \"in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk.\" Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.","Watkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, \"Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!\"","Watkins has only a moment to write as he has been \"closely occupied in official duties.\" He thinks John may be satisfied with \"the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished.\"","Welles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information \"on which my determination of going to France depended.\" Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.","Fletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.","Wilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.","Wilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.","Wirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.","Wirt received John letter of December 19 \"and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request.\" Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the \"Cochrane affair.\"","In their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson  Co. showed a balance due John Myers  Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.","After Drummond  Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers  Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.","John received first account of \"unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam.\" The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to \"keep my approach unknow.\" Sam stands pardoned before God.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.","[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.","Sam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.","Moses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. \"Papa will however set this to right.\" If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.","John has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. \"Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday.\"","Scope and Contents","Myer's letter contained one from \"the Senior\" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.","John will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips  Magrath of Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","John notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. \"I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view.\" John will see \"the General\" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.","Scope and Contents","John wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris \"and a host\" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MMSons can get the agency.","[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh  Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?","Scope and Contents","[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that \"You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it.\" Says \"The General\" is looking at the papers.","[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","John sends his respects to Miss Pennock. Felt it was \"an agency of his tutelary angel to afford him the gratification of delivering [the enclosed] in person this morning.\" But weather has \"barbarously\" interfered. He is sorry to leave town without telling her, but it was necesary.","John writes, \"Being now in custody under an execution of the suit of William King whose attorney you are, be pleased to take notice that I shall this day proceed to take the oath of insolvency, today at Borough Court House between 10 am and 3 pm.\"","As Moses Myers has been replaced by Whittle as Collector, John wants to transfer government property and duty bonds.  Although they are responsible only to the 28th, Moses and John will pay through the 30th, if Whittle allows them money due to bonds to that date.","Scope and Contents","Alba (President of Board of Aldermen and Mayor) realizes that Sam (city Alderman) is busy with \"your near departure\" but asks Sam to preside at daily Board meetings. Sam had so much to do with setting it up, it would be another source of \"our gratitude.\"","Catlett received Sam's letter of December 26 and spoke with Dickens (acting secretary) about it. He will bring it up with Mr. Crawford when he is well. Catlett saw Crawford yesterday, but thought it best not to trouble him given his present state of health.","Cohen has Sam's letters of July 13 and August 16 with the whole and half tickets in the University Lottery. D. Chester had bought them by note when Sam sent him cash to do so. Chester returning from Havanna so Cohen can ask him about it. Will get note back.","Cohen has Sam's letter of July 30. Had been planning to see Sam in Richmond, but press of business has prevented it. Thanks Sam for his help \"relative to Southgate claim.\" Sam had asked for a loan, Cohen will arrange it while in Richmond.","On his return yesterday, Cohen found Sam's letter of August 24. He is of the same opinion on the buildings as before, but will put up $500. He supposes Sam has closed on the lot of ground. Let him know when Sam signs the contracts so he can arrange payment.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 1 mentioning purchase of four lots from Mr. Brand at $291.60. Cohen encloses remittance for him. Also a draft on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond for $208.40.","Cohen has Sam's letter of September 11. Sends draft at sight on Cohen  Brothers, Richmond in Sam's favor for $500 \"which place to my credit. Shall make you additional remittance of $500 on the 23rd.\"","Cohen thanks Sam for his congratulatory letter which arrived \"previous to the occasion that produced it.\" [Cohen's marriage to Augusta.] Wants Sam and his wife to join them for a visit. Cohen's mother is still with them in their new home, but leaves soon.","Dornton has been informed that Mr. Thomas Ru... [page torn] late of Baltimore lives with Sam's father. Sam would oblige Dornton by giving the enclosed to him. If he is not in Norfolk, please sent it back by return mail.","Drummond sends Mr. John Sewell's acceptance with full favor of Richard Bowden. Will Sam please present it for payment. If he can't get the money, please secure the debt with a bond. There are other acceptances to be collected if Sam is interested.","Etting is sorry he didn't see Sam. \"I heard of your walk to the turnpike gate.\" He has letters from Sam's father and John. All are well. John's coat will be sent to Norfolk, as soon as it is received. \"I look for your father in all next week.\"","Scope and Contents","Gatewood is back from visiting Williamsburg. \"Your brother's Juniors\" much divided on the subject of volunteering. Six month term from last year is up. The attempt to do duty \"when Maurice returns\" will be made. John supports measure that McConnico is opposed to.","Thomas Irvin  Co. send Sam a check on the Virginia Branch Bank for $400. Impossible to get bank note or draft below par. Banks won't give check on Richmond at par. Is glad Sam is satisfied with their sales of his tobacco. Flour at 6.25 - 6.50 in demand.","Johnson received Sam's letter of November 24 indicating his desire to obtain government department employment. Praises Sam on his qualifications; scientific and liberal education, knowledge of several modern languages, experience as lawyer and merchant.","Levy is delighted to have met Sam who shares his views on \"the general condition of our poor degraded people.\" For 15 years he has thought only of the regeneration of the Jews. He met Miss Gratz in Philadelphia, was much impressed by her.","Levy thinks of Sam as more than a friend. Sam is the only one to understand his passion about improving the lot of Jews. They have pledged to work to bring it about. Dined with Russell on Sunday whose wife talked of Sam. Don't write to Dietz on \"our subject.\"","Scope and Contents","Levy has just arrived from Washington, D.C. on his way to York. Heard from Homans that there is a \"combination\" working to get Levy thrown out of the Navy. Homans is still his friend but must remain in the dark. Has just learned from Homans that court will cashier him.","Lyon Received Sam's letter with claim against Earthman who resides near Winchester in Mississippi. Lyon passed on the claim to A.G. Ruffin, who sent it to Mr. Dickson, attorney at Winchester. Major Ruffin says Earthman is someone who is hard to get money from.","Marfarland commenced suit last fall against Birtchitt  Baptist for Sam. The case will probably be called in the next term. He presented account to Baptist \"who disputed the whole of it.\" Needs Sam's reply to that to prepare for court.","Mackay informs Sam that the Schooner Sarah Ann has arrived at Fredericksburg and that Capt. Samuel Philips will sell a portion of the cargo to pay Moses Myers' claim on the vessel, \"so he says.\" If Capt. P. refuses to settle the whole claim, can proceed against him.","Scope and Contents","Marx writes \"as a Jew and the father of a numerous family\" to give his views on Sam's proposal to set up a Jewish settlement.  Marx feels this the wrong approach.  Reviews status of Jews in America.  Feels this settlement will increase intoleration.","[Family letter addressed to Sam but meant for Louisa.] Joseph Marx, his wife and daughter Caroline all write notes congratulating Louisa on the birth of her daughter. \"It will give the boys a new plaything.\" The baby came early.","Scope and Contents","Marx has been away \"up the country\" so just received Sam's letter of August 25 with news of disease in Pensacola. Is relieved that Louisa and the children are safely removed from town. Not suprised that the doctors don't know what it is. Richmond has suffered from a long hot spell.","After worrying about everyone's health, Marx was relieved by Louisa's letter of November 10. The weather had been warm in Richmond but there was snow this morning. He fears the goods Myer sent to Pensacola were pillaged when the schooner was taken by pirates.","Marx is much relieved after receiving B. Myers' announcement of the arrival of the Caravan after passage of 37 days. Hopes it wasn't too rough. Assumes they will go to Norfolk on the Thursday boat and will be in Richmond the week after that. Has no letters from them.","Marx has Sam's letter of December 11, with enclosure for Douthat and draft at sight on M.M. Robinson for $113.84 which is paid. Marx sends William Nekervis a cashier check No. 854 on Farmers Branch Bank, Norfolk for $113.84. Auctioneer's commission is to be deducted.","Mason is writing for a friend who is interested in the flock of merino sheep now in Richmond. Wants to know about the health, ratio of ewes to rams, and price. How much for 10 ewes and a ram? Mason writing at the bar in a noisy public tavern. Wants to see Sam soon.","Mordecai has closed out the sale of Sam's 12 barrels of oranges, net proceeds total $212.50, which when received will be subject to Sam's order. Account lists sales to Robert Hemminds, John Leslie, Murphy  Blackburn, Walter Potter, Oakley Philpotts and Hembry Gallego.","Marx reports that the 38 barrels of oranges are received. He credits Sam with $93.33 (half amount of invoice). Due to advanced state of season and amount of lemons available, limes don't sell well. Sold two barrels @$5. Oranges sold @$76.50.","Mordecai surprised and pleased that Sam has given up the counting room for the library. Has searched every bookstore in town for Cavallo's lectures. Will Adams' lectures on the same subjects do? When is the second class of William and Mary lottery to be drawn?","Morfit was surprised to learn that Sam had gone to Baltimore. Can Sam get the original deed from Levin Stewart and forward it? Mr. Nones came up on the last boat. Wants to talk to Sam about his plans. Many men from Norfolk here: Mason, Archer, Loyall, etc.","Adeline is unhappy with Sam's criticism of her last letter. \"Norfolk is perfectly dull both in mercantile and fashionable worlds.\" Adeline hasn't been to a party since Sam left. Mama is better, Georgiana is as lovely as ever. Both Miss Newtons have married.","Sam's letter to John reminded Adeline of her neglect in not writing earlier to Sam. She is put off by Sam's lack of compassion toward \"us poor illiterate beings.\" Papa is going up for commencement day. Miss Pennock and MIss King are in Richmond.","[copy of letter to Sam from Moses Myers, with a note written to Sam by Adeline]","[possibly 1808/1809] Augusta would have written Sam earlier \"but was afraid to make the attempt now you are so learned.\" IF Sam does write \"pray send a professor of Phraseology with it for Mr. Davis does not learn us them hard words.\" Will be glad to see Sam soon.","Elizabeth is glad to have Sam's letter, but is surprised by the lack of account of \"the young lady.\" Has Sam become so much of a student \"as to be neglectful of the attention you formerly thought so necessary to the ladies?\" Sends some socks, and looks forward to his oration.","Says that Papa will be there shortly with Mr. Almond. Mama has given up her trip northward this summer, but Papa seems still determined to have his trip.","Frederick hopes Sam is well, says this is his first attempt at letter writing.  All the children had a tea party last evening.  Excuse the shortness of the letter as \"the packet is now agoing.\"","Noah received Sam's letter of February 13 upon his return from Albany.  It \"touched a chord and broached a subject which for seven years has engrossed my attention.\" [Setting up a Jewish community.]  Noah strongly favors this plan as a way to secure blessing of the United States for Jews.","Preston transmits Sam's letter of July 10. Preston does not recommend people for appointments if he isn't personally aware of their fitness. \"Your father's kindness to me has laid me under an obligation that I shall always remember with gratitude.\"","Stainback received Sam's letter of November 18 with an order on Richard Drummond for $579.06 and authority to draw on William Clark for $210.66. This is in payment of a deed dated September 20 1819, total $789.72. Money is very scarce and this remittance is of great service.","Street philosophizes about how to write a letter, also tells Sam that the book he asked for cannot be bought in Norfolk, but Bonsal assures him it will be available soon.","Street has Sam's letter of April 13 saying that he got Cavalho's book. Other books can be had with the exception of Rutherford's Natural Institutes. Bonsal says he has written to Philadelphia for it. The ship Mares (Capt. Roach) arrived yesterday. Pennock is to marry Mrs. Reynolds.","Street will get the book from Richmond. It is not available in Norfolk. R. Gilmore, Jr. and a lady visited on return from Charleston. Thomas Broughton who lives with Mackinder and White married Miss Bell, a milliner in Church St. A French privateer is in New Castle.","Street presumes Sam is busy studying and preparing for \"the ordeal.\" Moses Myers plans to meet Samuel Myers of Richmond and Joseph Marx in Williamsburg. The races started yesterday at the new course between the bridges. Street dislikes discussing politics but will do so.","Street would have responded to Sam's letter from Philadelphia but didn't know where to write. There are fifteen vessels on hand and business is busy. The tickets came safe,and he wishes Sam well with his studies. The family was to have gone onboard the General Colburn, but weather prevents it.","Tazewell gives Sam the testimonial he asked for as part of his search for a government position.  He feels Sam has profited well from the great expense Moses has put into his education.  Tazewell praises Sam's knowledge of commerce, law, French, and Spanish.","[date from postmark, first page missing] Timberlake writes that it was a dull Christmas, but things are now better. There were three parties and a ball last week. The Richmond belles are arriving. Sam's brother is \"much smitten with Miss Conyers, a sweet looking girl.\"","Tucker informs Sam of his safe arrival in New York after a passage of 23 days from Jamaica. Sends accounts and invoices of sale there. Is sorry it was such a bad market, but the fish was inferior. Tucker hopes that sales of logwood in New York will prevent loss.","Townes received Sam's letter of March 27 and feels Sam misunderstood his last letter. Townes had no intention of wounding Sam's feelings. Townes is in the same position himself, surrounded by creditors, none of whom offer as good a deal as Townes does to Sam.","Upshur starts letter with lengthy debate about whether starting off correspondence with an apology for neglect is propitious or not. Says he hasn't once violated the resolution he made last summer. He thinks an enterprising young man could rise fast in the Baltimore bar.","Upshur just received Sam's letter of the 18th and wants to respond quickly to give Sam a lesson in punctuality. Asks Sam why he has given up the idea of visiting Europe. Says Sam must not be too quick to enter public life. Writes of what's needed to be a successful public man.","White thanks Sam for his attention to White's request. Says that he will make an arrangement in NY.","Zuntz describes the plan of Robinson which is similar to the one Sam favors for Jews in the United States. Robinson was held for a long time in a Spanish prison. He says Rothschild of London and Cardoza of Gilbraltar will help. Noah is a good man but too ambitious.","Scope and Contents","Jessup writes a letter of introduction for Sam Myers to Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Floridas, Pensacola. Says that Sam is \"an intelligent and polished gentleman\" and that he intends to settle in Pensacola and practice law.","Stevenson writes to Secretary of the Treasury Crawford to recommend Sam Myers for a position in the Treasury department. Says Myers is well qualified for any position requiring talent, industry and integrity.","Fragment of letter from unknown person, asking for books to be retrieved from the courthouse and Mr. Glenn's office. Letter is with envelope addressed to Samuel Myers in Norfolk, Virginia.","Sam asks Cohen to lend him $1500 - $2000 in order to \"purchase a small spot in the neighborhood of this city, about ten acres, and to put upon it some small improvements, implements, stock, etc, for the residence of my family.\"","Sam renews request for a loan. He has located one 200 yards northwest of the corporation line between the Richmond and Westham's turnpikes. It is close to Bellville (country seat of Mayo's) nd Columbia (Mrs. Haxalls). Describes the property.","The property Sam described in his last letter was bought by the tenant, Cotton the bookseller. Sam has decided to build a house instead. He is negotiating for a four acre lot in the town of Sydney near Cotton's. The whole thing should come to $2500.","Sam asks for an appointment with Secretary Crawford. Needs a job to support his wife and three children. Sam met Crawford years ago \"in a foreign and distant country and was permitted on one occasion to offer you my services.\" Also served the government in Florida.","Sam discusses shipments of beef, pork and flour.","Note from Samuel Myers at bottom of copy of letter from Mackay, both on reverse of letter from Samuel Myers to Captain Samuel Phillips, Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents","Sam tells of conspiracy of Steele and Scott \"aiming at nothing short of my perdition.\" Encloses clipping of \"Civis\" article. Poverty of Pensacola is unspeakable and he plans to move to Mobile or New Orleans. Wants to bring family to Richmond for the summer.","Sam felt he should write a letter strictly to his mother, rather than always passing news through others. He wrote to \"Aunt Hart of Canada.\" Asks who is aunt named Judah who he met here with her daughter. Says she is most odd. He spends his time reading, and expects John tomorrow.","Sam has Fred's letter of the 24th with the account of staves. Sam is sure of Fred's discretion but should let it rest. \"Louisa desires her regards to you as well as our little Moses. He dined out for the first time on Sunday. Best to my old fellow laborer Woodland.\"","Sam gives Fred instructions on how to handle legal matters. Advises Fred not to call at the clerk's office too often, it \"will look ill and be useless.\" Says to use caution with Levy, and give enclosed item to Cohen.","Sam is to go to Washington tomorrow, will be there two to three weeks. Pass that on to the Cohens Don't bother further with the Clerk's office. Asks what is Levy up to? Myers and Woodland have some of Sam's wine. Sam tells them to sell it, and please forward any mail.","Sam came to Baltimore yesterday, returns to Washington tomorrow. Levy gave him three letters from Fred. Sam will return home last of the week via Richmond. He expects nothing to be done with Missouri. He is at Cohen's. There is a new baby in Sam's family, it was a worrisome birth.","[possible date February 28 1821] Sam received Fred's letter of the 26th. Will ride over to Alexandria in the morning to talk with Mason about the law suit. Tell John and Pa there is reasonable chance for the bankrupt bill to pass. There is a minority very obstinately against it.","Sam went over to Alexandria to see Mason on Fred's business. Woodland's deposition should be enough in the Fowles matter next court term in May. Did M and Woodland sell his wine? Tell John and Pa that the bankrupt bill was tabled. Expects it to pass tomorrow.","Sam received Fred's letter of March 2 by John. Bankrupt bill has not passed and little prospect that it will. Advises Fred not to commit himself with Fowles. Sam is leaving for Richmond via Fredericksburg, should arrive Monday night barring casualties and detentions.","Sam doesn't expect to leave Richmond until the 15th, maybe the 20th. Please send four chests and bedding bundle on to Pensacola in a good vessel. Sam has a response from Archy Taylor, but has to write again. Send the secretary desk up to Louisa.","Sam and his family are now completely settled. Sam made his debut in court last week in a land case, and got a good fee and reputation. What did Henry mean when he wrote he was to be examined next October? Request that Fred send a small supply of necessaries for domestic use.","Sam just received Fred's letter of August 12 with the news of Henry's death. Fever in Pensacola is the most malignant Sam has seen. Among the dead are District Attorney Harrison, Capt. Johnson, Connor, Dr. Bronough, Navy Agent Sims, a judge, the sheriff, and the brother of Navy Secretary Crowninshield.","Commercial conditions are bad, cotton prices too low to support its cultivation. Pensacola is in a very depressed condition. The country around the Apalachicola will rise in importance. Merchants in Pensacola are all going to ruin, and the population declines daily.","Asks Fred to check with the Bank of Virginia and Farmers Bank Norfolk branches to see if they list Sam as a debtor. Captain Crawford of the Shamrock has engaged with Sam to load in early July a freight for Leith. Palmer and Caskie are both trying to steal Crawford away.","Allen is sending by this boat the tobacco Fred asked for. Thanks him for the information on the drafts. Captain Crawford will not accept the freight. Caskie offered 40, but Crawford says nothing. Asks Fred to send a note for $1000 and he will send the title papers.","Sam asks John to get his discharge from his militia company. Mcconico promised it on Maurice's return. He doesn't mind serving but not under officers he despises. Hopes John will visit this year, asks for Adeline's letter.","Sam has vowed to write to John every Sunday. Writes of con game run by Celestino Bruguera in Richmond. He claimed he was a deputy of the Spanish government but wasn't. Sam felt the high society of the town deserved the ridicule that followed.","Sams feels that Captain Hudson is quite a gentleman. Supposes the Georgiana is at St. Ubes. Her salt should pay good freight. He has remitted L2000 to Thomas Wilson. There is no change in the Lisbon market, but expects an upturn. Told Salter he would be paid in Boston.","Scope and Contents","Finding it impossible to sell now, Sam plans to put produce in storage and go to England. Gives opinion of Brown (\"very active man\") and Reid (\"nothing\"). MMS well known in Lisbon and justly esteemed. Notes fates of Meade, Hackley, Lynch, and Hall.","Both the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Is sorry to hear of losses to blockading squadron in the Chesapeake. Sam waited for a rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells.","Scope and Contents","Sam still unable to get off, but maybe tomorrow. When John writes BR don't overuse Sam's name. He wants to correspond with Dohrman instead. There was a battle at Leipzig on the Elbe. The French won despite loss of 10,000 men. The French are in Dresden on the 8th.","Scope and Contents","Sam has a copy of the President's message on prohibiting exports in some ships. Thinks when this becomes law, the Lisbon market will rise. Norfolk blockade will keep MMS out of it. Read of capture of Stone. Sam is determined to go to England in 3-4 weeks.","Sam is disappointed in the Lisbon market. Failure of the bill to be passed means market will be still more glutted. Another 60-90,000 barrels in the last two weeks. Writes of the Napoleonic War and allied jealousies. Hutchinson appointed consul in Lisbon although very young.","Scope and Contents","Nothing pleasant to write of Lisbon business. Aurora's cargo has sold, and that of the Mechanic also, but buyer backed out \"like a genuine Portugese\" on market decline. Sam has traveled throughout the UK. Now in lodgings in the Adelphi. Thinking of going to Holland.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam announces he has just arrived in Lisbon on the Georgiana as representative of MMS. Expects to stay at least the rest of the winter. Asks Wilson to provide him with information on London markets and the true cause of the end of licenses.","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam informs Wilson that he plans \"to settle herabouts for the purpose of transacting commission business. Asks if Wilson is able to provide him with credit.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter from Samuel to Moses Myers] Wilson has Sam's recent letters, with remittance of L5000.  Notes Sam's intention to settle in Lisbon.  Hopes he can be of service.  Has not yet received letter from MMS with their wishes concerning credit, can't give Sam an answer until he does.","Scope and Contents","[copy, written on letter to Moses Myers] Sam has Wilson's letter of January 12.  Sends additional L2600 on account of MMS.  Sorry they were late in sending letter of introduction about Sam.  Sorry to trouble Wilson abuot credit and asks the matter \"be permitted to sleep.\"  Gives news of the war's progress in the US.","Sam's efforts to dispose fo the brig Aurora were unsuccessful. Has sent her to St. Ubes to take on salt for NC. Please pass this to Dykes  Co. What should he do about the Georgiana? Gives account of her cargo.","Scope and Contents","Sam still has nothing from MMS. Has decided to send the Georgiana to St. Ubes for salt. She will be detained about a month. The price of salt is below 15 cents/bushel. Lisbon market is down due to number of arrivals. He will store the Mechanic's corn and dispatch her.","Sending this by Mr. McLaine, late mate of the Georgiana, who must go home due to his father's death. Sam has advanced him $150. The Georgiana sails tomorrow for St. Ubes. Discusses trading possibilities. Dohrman left with the French. [plus typed transcript]","Sam confirms information in letters to Thos. Wilson. \"Nothing new, Mr. McLaine will go today and the Georgiana will also get out. We have had surveys and all necessary papers for the underwriters to recover her damage here.\"","Sam writes that Capt. Hudson of the ship William  Henry has just delivered his letters. He has had an extremely boisterous passage and was obliged to throw a small part of his cargo overboard. He fears some of the corn is damaged.","Sam's last letter from St. Ubes said the Georgiana would leave shortly, now set for 3-4 days. Aurora will leave in about a week. Will clear for NY but will go to Charleston or Wilmington, NC. Gives news of England. Wants to send ship to the Baltic, would yield 200%.","Sam finally sold the Mechanic's corn.  Says things will get worse in Lisbon. There is at least 280,000 barrels of old flour there, more coming daily.  He has heard that the river at Norfok has been blocked by hulks.  What is Moses' individual situation?","Sam's last was 15th of May advising of sale of Mechanic's corn. Has since tried to sell flour but that's not possible. Plans to keep it in storage until fall. Will go to England. Says,\"my brother, the Duke, Major, Aide de Camp, etc.\" seems busy.","Says since he left London in July has had no opportunity to either write or receive letters. Has just returned from Scotland and expect to get his letters tomorrow. Plans to be in London in a month.","Sam got the letter from Treasury for Scott with his appointment as Collector. Sam thinks both New Orleans and Mobile hold promise for enterprise. He perfers the latter. Tell Pa that Rickets would do for Danish Vice Consul in Pensacola.","Sam writes that he is about to retire from Richmond to return to pursue studies at home in Norfolk, and expresses gratitude for assistance he received from the Law Society.","[2 copies] Letter discussing shipping business.","Cohen, a nephew of Myer Myers, asks to be given the dueling pistols that Myer possesses. These pistols are the ones used in the duel between James Barron and Stephen Decatur. Myer responds at the bottom of the letter that they are family heirlooms and must stay at the homestead, to be passed down to future heirs. [also in folder is modern magazine clipping, undated, of picture of these pistols in their case.]","Harris writes about sale of property and Myer's loan to him of money.","[no year] Note accompanying a gift of slippers, a thank you present for her visit to Norfolk the previous spring.","Letter includes copy of Danish Supreme Court judgment of July 29, 1820.","Sissie (unknown last name) writes with birthday greetings, talks of preparing Kate's trousseau.  Sissie is low on funds so she can't send a gift and may have to cancel her trip, hopes she will be welcome in Kate's new home.","Etting says that Kate should use her own discretion in saving or destroying all or some of her mother's letters, and hopes Kate is feeling better.","Letters from Caroline M. Barton, grandmother, to Kate M. Baldwin. One letter from Cary M. Barton (mother) to Kate Baldwin, undated. Letters include discussion of family members and travel plans.","Letter from unknown woman in Philadelphia to Cary M. Barton. Mentions Miss Ida Mason and Evy Barton, discusses housekeeping and recommends the essay \"Nature and Human Nature.\"","Scope and Contents","Letters to various family members, parents, sister, children. Some letters are unaddressed, recipient unknown. Also letters to Frank M. Etting, with a note from Etting asking that on his death, the letters should be returned to Cary's \"beloved cousin, unexamined\" since he cannot destroy them.","Letter to Henrietta Marx from Joseph Marx (1801), two letters in French to Henrietta Marx.","Letters in French.","Letter to Samuel Marx, in French, dated September 28, 1813. Letters to friend, Rachel Mordecai dated 1812 - 1816. These discuss philosophy, world politics including the War of 1812, family matters (including the Myers family) and literature. Diary of Henrietta Marx, November 6, 1817 - June 5, 1818, with photocopy. Philosophical writings, also descriptions of her illnesses.","Letter from Joseph Marx, Richmond, Virginia to Caroline (Mrs. Richard W.) Barton, Winchester, Virginia, November 3, 1839. Letter also has notes to Louisa, sister of Caroline. Letter from Samuel Marx to his father, Joseph Marx, September 9, 1837. Written on blank side of letter from Emma Marx to Judith Myers.","Scope and Contents","Joke letter describing \"tea cream\" and \"coffee cream\" also recipe for both.","John is underway for England. Myers is assisting his father in the business, Southgate and Davies are expected in town. Mrs. Myers' nephew is visiting, the Richardsons are having domestic problems. Co. Mayo has satisfied his creditors. Mr. Owen received the boots from Moses.","Adeline attended a clarinet recital, Eliza Smith is ill. Parson Grigsby passed away. French Decrees have been removed so that John will be able to visit that country. The Davies and Sam returned to Norfolk.","Adeline has a new harp instructor and asks John to buy her a harp. She thanks John for the gifts. Mr. Sommervel is in town to claim his estate. Miss Mayo is seeking new conquests.","Letters from A. Stuart Baldwin (cousin), 1881 - 1888; to Moses Myers II, 1864 - 1879; to Julia G. Barton Myers, 1882 - 1883. Not all letters are itemized.","Will pay Barton a visit if he can get a leave of absence.  He's in the middle of the \"Final Estimate,\" after this he'll either be sent out west or will remain in Virginia to attend to the laying of the track.  His best to Kate, asks why doesn't she write to him.","Stuart discusses his financial situation with Barton and doubts if he has enough set aside to see him through ministerial studies. Stuart is also concerned because he doesn't remember his Greek and Latin and doesn't know which denomination to follow.","Stuart has abandoned his idea of studying for the ministry. He and Mattie are living apart, it is very difficult, especially now that she is pregnant. Kate is also pregnant. Barton is working on the G.M.C.A. building. Robbie is living with Barton.","Congratulates Kate on her pregnancy. Asks to borrow $100 for his upcoming move to Kansas, they expect to leave any day now. Mattie and Robbie are well. Thanks to Cousin L for her sweet letter. Love and kisses to the little Baldwin.","Thanks Barton for the $100 loan. Wants to repay it within three months. REfers to his ongoing discussion with Barton concerning Stuart's desire to study for the ministry. Mattie sends her love.","Stuart complains that his letters and telegrams are constantly delayed and missent. He asks Barton for more information on the position he mentioned in his telegram. Stuart misses Mattie, they've been apart for 2 months.","Encloses a check for $85.96 from Uncle Joseph to repay a debt to Barton. Stuart is finding it hard to get by on a salary of $125 a month. A note for Willie Myers is enclosed. The family is well, the baby is teething. He'll send a photo of her to Barton.","Asks if Barton received the check Stuart sent several weeks ago, enclosed is another check for $17.54. Why don't the boys write to Stuart? He received Willie M.'s letter.","Discusses the sale of Mountain View and large gifts made by Capt. Clark. Agrees that Mack's guardianship should be changed. Stuart asks Barton to hold a $660 bond for him. Mattie has been ill. Stuart is considering a position in Kentucky.","Stuart asks to defer loan repayment until spring. Hopes Myers' railroad is proceeding well. Inquires about Myer's election as mayor. Discusses selling Mountain View Farm and suggests Capt. Clark should represent him in the sale.","Stuart asks if Barton can cash a bond for him.  He was relieved by his former employer and is still owed $200 in back pay.  He has taken a new position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.  Mattie thanks Kate for the letter, she'll write back soon.","Stuart thanks Barton for the check and the letter of introduction. He finally received the money owed to him by his former employer. Stuart is pleased with his new position even though the pay is low and promotion slow because it is a permanent one.","Stuart has just heard from Will that they have lost everything because of Capt. Clark's failure. Stuart worries about the security of his bond. Capt. C. gave large cash gifts to his children, could these be attached if sent after Capt. C. was insolvent?","Is sorry to hear of his mother's poor health. Discusses family's summer travel plans. Suggests his mother might benefit from the sulphur and iron springs close to Blacksburg, she could board with Mrs. Preston for about $20.","Barton was sick during the trip to Harper's Ferry. Lina and Georgy are also ill. They all expect to go to Uncle Jo's today. Grandma and Uncle Willie are to arrive in Uncle Willie's mule cart. Barton has a headache.","Letters from Joseph Marx, Micharl Lazarus, Samuel Mordecai.  Letters to Moses Myers, Myer Myers, and Samuel Myers.","Marx recieved a letter from Mr. Douthat for Fred and Mr. Drummond. Marx also received a letter from his son with bond which Marx now sends to Fred. Says \"Your brother Myer will give you the news stirring here. Business is very dull.\"","Says there is little prospect of making anything on sugar, butter or flour at this time. The market may rally when pork comes in. LIttle demand for cotton. Frederick is trying to convert everything he can into cash. It's safe to conduct business with Mr. Crosbie.","Daniel Foster's credit is entirely gone. Samuel thinks trying to collect anything from him would be a waste of time and money. Not much business except in cotton, which is selling at 10 1/2 @ 12. Tobacco coming in is of inferior quality.","Frederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.","Fred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.","The brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.","Fred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.","Passes on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.","Fred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.","Frederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.","Moses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.","Frederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.","Fred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.","Lazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.","Form letter stating that Henry will receive \"a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath.\"","Henry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.","Orders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.","Letters from L. G. Allan, Caroline Barton, Julia M. Barton, W. M. Blair, Julia Lawrence, Joseph Marx, Rosa Marx, Kate Mayo, Catherine Myers, L. G. Patterson, Ann Tazewell, Sally Tazewell, Laura Henrietta Wirt (daughter of William Wirt).","Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.","Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.","Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.","Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.","Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.","Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.","Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.","Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.","Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.","Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.","Scope and Contents","Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the \"Hall of Representatives\" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.","Laura complains about not receiving a letter from Judith this morning.","Laura complements Judith on her horse, and will call for Judith at 10:00 tomorrow if she wants to visit Mr. Guille.","Laura was going to pay a surprise call on Judith this evening, but after so many visits in the morning she felt ashamed of doing so. She went home instead and retired to her room. Emma and Catharine are entertaining guests downstairs.","Since Laura can't think up an excuse to see Judith this morning, she asks Judith to send a short note instead. Emma sends her love. Laura and Emma have calls to make in the evening so Laura won't be able to walk with Judith.","Laura doesn't know if she'll go tonight since Judith won't be there. She thanks Judith for the nosegay and the present. Emma sends her love.","Laura is recovered from the indisposition which prevented her from going to Mrs. Turner's last night with Emma. She will wear Adeline's bouquet when she goes out this morning to see Miss Robertson. Laura is looking forward to their ride this evening.","Laura doesn't want to go to the party this evening, but urges Judith to go, even though Judith's brother Charles is sick.","Thanks Judith for the oysters. She is in mourning, and sends her love to Harriet. Asks Judith and her other friends to come and stay with her for a few days.","Kate lost her milk, Eddie wouldn't take a bottle, and Kate couldn't find a white wet nurse. She now has one who is a treasure. Eddie is doing well. Willie is much better and expects to walk with crutches soon. Kate is reluctant to go north.","Sally is sending several bundles to Mr. Myers, she thinks he'll like the contents. She hopes Miss Georgy is feeling better.","[letter sent in care of Miss Mayo] Julia inquires about Miss Mayo's health. Offers to make purchases for her or to help in any way she can. Fanny's fever has broken, she's \"perfectly comfortable for the first time since her attack.\"","Scope and Contents","\"Christmas season\" Judith discusses the sudden death of her friend, Mary Whitlock. She was comforted by the receipt of Mary's music from her aunt, Mrs. Brokenbrough. She thanks her uncle for his Christmas gift and letter.","Rosa writes to her sister Judith, about Frances giving birth to a daughter, she seemed well afterward but suddenly sickened and passed away.","Caroline is curious about Mr. Myer's escape. Mrs. Jones, one of her closest friends, is dying. Little Joseph conducts himself well. Julia has returned from visiting her uncle. John Marshall (Fanny's cousin) has smallpox, the townfolk are afraid.","Judith sister is better. Miss Georgy looks better than she has in years. Mr. Myers visited on Saturday.","Scope and Contents","\"at the Hills\" Has been busy entertaining Mary's new relations. Went to Williamsburg to attend church, shop, and visit relatives and friends. The Hagner's child is very ill. Dr. R. was elected by the City of Norfolk to the house of Delegates.","The Myers went to Witchduck. Miss Georgy is feeling better. Mrs. Myers and Virginia returned to Philadelphia after visiting Judith. Mr. McBlair is away. Sally's mother would like some English calico from Philadelphia if Judith goes shopping there.","[sent in care of Lieut. William McBlair] Mary is in delicate health and frequently confined to her room, an attack of dysentery almost killed her.  Julia returned from a week in Capon, Virginia and the new baby is well.  Mr. Barton will be away for six weeks.","Letters to Samuel Marx, George Marx, some in French.","Julia is concerned about the letter she wrote to her father upon his remarriage. Caroline hopes to become like a mother to Julia. Julia is studying music at school, Caroline stresses it's importance as an accomplishment for young ladies.","Caroline hopes Julia is doing well at school. She will see her in the spring. Asks if Julia is caring for her shoulder properly. Caroline's niece Virginia wishes to become acquainted with Julia. Sends her respects to the Nelson family.","Caroline stresses the importance of schooling to Julia. The Bartons will be in Richmond for another month. When they return home she will send Julia the book and writing paper she asked for. They will see Julia in the spring. Cousin Virginia sends her love.","Mr. Nelson is carrying this letter to Julia.  Caroline stresses the importance of being methodical.  She tells Julia to attend to her grandmother's advice.  Richard's health is improving.  Joseph is 7 months old and has one tooth.  Father sends his love.","Caroline scolds Julia for not writing. Baby Joseph has six teeth, getting plump but isn't talking yet. Father is well and constantly busy, he left for Winchester. Asks if Julia's sewing is improving, and if she is taking care of her shoulder.","Caroline's mother died. Father is away from home, Aunt Eliza is staying with Caroline. The new baby is 5 weeks old. Little Joseph isn't talking yet. Mammy returned home with Sister, they now have a white nurse. Also discusses Julia's black dress.","Discusses scarlet fever outbreak, Joseph and Cary are well so far. Father has been away from home frequently. Caroline dined at the Jones's and Lynn's (neighbors). When Julia comes home they will practice their French together.","Caroline tells Julia not to neglect her English lessons in favor of French and Music. Joseph is learning his lessons, too, and Cary knows some of her letters. Mr. Barton is running for office. Julia's aunt is to buy a dress for her and a bonnet, too, if needed.","Julia sent the children the King Arthur story. Cary and Joseph are doing well with their studies. Father is mending fences and making improvements around the house. Caroline doesn't think that young people should always wear black. Love to the family.","Scope and Contents","Julia is staying with her grandparents, she is to be a \"blessing and a comfort\" to them. $5 is enclosed for her and her brothers to share as her grandmother sees fit. Richard is making arrangements for Julia to go to school at Mrs. Thornton's.","Mother has been very ill but is better now. He hopes Julia will like her when they meet. $5 pocket money is enclosed, Julia is to pay off any debts but not incur any new ones. Several aunts and uncles have visited. Julia should write to all her relatives.","Richard uses Julia's grandmother's death to impress upon her the importance of education. \"Giddy and inconsiderate most children are about the importance of a well stored mind, amiable and gentle manners, and sound, well regulated principles.\"","News of the death of Mr. Marx, Julia is to return home.","Julia has told her father of her desire to join the church. Richard encourages her by telling her of the importance of religion in his life.","$10 is enclosed, it is all he has available as he just sent $50 to Robert and Richard. Richard returned to college. Uncle Robert is speculating in stocks and land. Uncle David bought a tavern and land for $3500. All went to Winchester on Sunday as usual.","Richard fought his way home in a flood after several weeks away. Many buildings and stored crops damaged. Louisa and Virginia Marx expected to visit but will probably not make it. Mother went with Cary and Willy to town and stayed overnight.","$10 is enclosed for Julia's travel expenses home. Her Aunt Stark died and left her $50. Discusses wheat prices. Virginia is visiting, she was ill for several days and distressed by the death of her brother's wife (the former MIss Chapman) in childbirth.","$5 is enclosed for Julia's trip home, plus a check for $50 from her Aunt Stark's estate. the aunt Julia is staying with is ill. The Barton family is going to town for church on Sunday, Mother will stay there until Tuesday.","Julia is staying with her uncle Robert. aunt Fanny, her husband and two children are visiting the Bartons. Maria and Thomas Marshall are engaged. Aunt Magdaline is recovering. Aunt Stark passed away without repaying Richard a $1000 debt.","Scope and Contents","Lizzie Haxall made a \"lucky escape\" when the fellow she had been seeing left her. Emily G. of Norfolk. There is some mystery about Augustus Haxall. Lucy, Dave, Sandy, Jim have typhoid fever but none are in danger.","Julia is staying with her Uncle.  Richard is in Richmond on business, he has attended many social functions and is \"full of gossip.\"  $10 is enclosed for Julia.  Richard is looking for a governess.  He is off next to Norfolk to deal wioth his \"Randolph lands.\"","Richard is cutting trees and clearing brush on his \"wild lands.\" He hears that Julia and Moses are becoming great horticulturalists. Richard stresses the virtues of \"industry, perseverance, economy and stability.\"","Scope and Contents","Julia is married and setting up housekeeping. Richard encourages her in \"economy, industry, good spirits and good habits.\" Richard is travelling to Philadelphia, legal business having to to with the \"Randolph lands\" and will stop in Norfolk.","[difficult to read] Mrs. H passed away, her husband is going with their child to live in Texas. Mr. Tom T___ died also. Richard is seldom in Winchester, he is busy mending roads and fences. The children have a good teacher who bores R. \"to death.\"","Wishes Julia and familly would leave Norfolk to escape yellow fever threat. Cary appears to have typhoid fever, friends and family are nursing her. The county is raising $1000 to send to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Great Aunt Judith sends her love.","Letter from Henry Clay, providing his autograph, as requested for Julia by Rep. Robert Caruthers.","Religious advice, written by Julia's English teacher.","Religious advice, written after the death of Julia's grandfather, Joseph Marx.","Letter of religious and practical advice on leaving home.","Letter of condolence.","Gives Julia advice concerning her desire to join the church. He urges her to talk with Mr. Norwood. J. will send her some books which she will find instructive.","J. apologises for not writing, but his ministerial duties leave him little time for himself.  He hopes Julia is not teasing when she says she wants to visit, she could combine it with a visit to her Uncle Robert.  J. offers spiritual advice to Julia.","J. has been at Convention, he met Julia's Uncle David there. It is very rainy and hot, the crops are suffering and there is an outbreak of fever. The Grammer family is well. J. has been spending much of his time visiting the sick.","J.'s health prevents him from visiting Julia's family in Frederick. He fondly recalls previous visits when he discussed agriculture with Julia's father. J. has two single friends living near Julia whom she might \"set her cap for.\"","J. returned home last week after a trip to Richmond and received Julia's letter announcing her engagement. He congratulates her and offers marriage advice. Julia is suspicious of her Aunt Walker's feelings.","[very light and faded, difficult to read] Letter concerns illness and the difficulties brought on by the war.","Julia has been ill. She is looking forward to Kate's upcoming visit. Cousins Ellen and Mary are in Bath visiting Cousin Beatrice. Georgie has been taking drawing lessons. G. and his new bride have returned, she has a lovely sealskin cloak.","Kate is enjoying her stay in the country. Sister and the baby are well. Caroline is suffering from the heat, her doctor has sent her away. Cousin L. gave Kate a late wedding present. Kate is looking forward to meeting Irene.","Louisa is placing her son in Myer's charge. Myer has relocated his family to Norfolk, Louisa misses them all, especially Judith. Cary sends her love and regrets not seeing Myer in Richmond. Mama is still complaining, everyone else is well.","Sunday, December 10. Letter from friend of Louisa, discussing writer's father's poor health.","Barton responds to Moses' request for advice about starting his own farm.","Complains about the amount of company at the house. He's suffering from a bad cold. Hopes Norfolk is healthy even though \"the pestilence has spread so widely around it.\"","Many rumors are flying, few of them prove true. Communication with Washington is suspended, military companies are armed and being augmented hourly. \"Unanimity of sentiment and enthusiasm prevail in the community.\"","Joseph will send Moses the book he requested. Joseph wishes to give up his office due to poor health but cannot as he is of essential service to the state. He will gladly assist Moses in finding a secure retreat for Julia and the children.","Joseph has resigned his position with the railroad for health reasons. He would join Virginia at Amelia Springs but for his promise to Edward Mayo to look after his affairs in his absence. Joseph wishes his health would allow him to serve in the field.","Moses is disappointed that he cannot obtain a government appointment. Joseph thinks it would be folly for Moses to leave his family and interests unless he is offered a post which would justify doing so. Joseph is giving up his quarters in Richmond.","Joseph is going to visit Amelia Springs and then return to Richmond to a railroad office position at $50 a month, as his health won't allow him a better job. He lost a key while visiting Moses, asks if it has been found. Joseph is sending a bottle of hair tonic to Julia.","Joseph informs Moses that William James is \"not worth a dollar,\" and that the sheriff has served him a warrant for an upaid grocer's bill. \"He is known here by very few, and by those few to their cost.\"","Joseph has been ill, Virginia and the children left Amelia Springs and are staying in Ashland.  Little George is well but could suffer another attack at any time.  Does MOses know of a house in Norfolk that ex-Governor Lowe and his family could rent?","Virginia and the children are happy in Ashland but Joseph is disgusted by everything there. He discusses political favoritism and the difficulties in obtaining an appointment. No news of General Lee's movements, nothing but inactivity since Manassas.","McBlair has offered Joseph a position as Master's Mate at Day's Point for $25 a month, he has accepted and plans to leave Ashland in about one week. Discusses political favoritism and nepotism in the government. The Army should be on the move soon.","Scope and Contents","Joseph received an appointment as a Treasury clerk and moved to Richmond. He is staying at the Columbian Hotel but will soon move to a room. His hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he works under \"stringent and rigidly confining\" conditions.","Joseph fears his Treasury position will be dropped when the provisional government expires in February. He assures Moses of his value to the family and business, Moses wants to buy a commission. Joseph passes on news of their northern relatives.","Joseph has been working long hours at reduced salary. He will support Moses in any way possible if he wishes to run for office. Asks Moses to send the Doctor some carrot, parsnip and Navy bean seeds. Says that Charleston has burned. Prices in Richmond are very high.","Joseph explains why his office is located within the General Post Office Department. The Doctor received the oats that Moses sent but cannot plant them now as his lease expires July 1. No war news to report, just \"idle rumor.\" Josephine Gracie had a miscarriage.","Richmond is threatened with the loss of gaslight, as the works need to be repaired and material is not available. Joseph has no information as to the estate of Uncle Marx since he sees the Doctor only rarely. Joseph's railroad stock is worthless due to a robbery.","Joseph reassures Moses that Norfolk is well prepared for defending itself and a much safer place than Richmond would be for the family. Fort D___ has fallen, but \"if our people are but firm and true, we must triumph in the end.\"","Joseph reassures Moses again about Norfolk's safety from immediate attack. Joseph was promoted so his position seems secure. His health has been poor. There is a mumps epidemic in Norfolk. Asks if Moses will enroll himself on the military bill.","If Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.","Joseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the \"affair at Newport News,\" the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.","Aunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.","The weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?","Moses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.","The government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.","What does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.","Joseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since \"in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous.\" Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.","Still awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.","Mainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.","Miss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.","Julia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's \"means are not adequate to her desires.\" She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.","Mr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.","Scope and Contents","Talks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. \"Anxiety from want of means\" keeps Virginia feeling badly and \"little Jennie suffers from her back.\" They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.","Discusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.","Lin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.","Writing letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her \"more than the drinking of ale.\" Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note was received.","Moses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.","Sister found the missing book in the washstand.  Has William written to you?  Don't give your aunts any trouble.  Hand the enclosed letter to your father. The weather has been as warm as August.  Everyone asks after you.","Letter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.","Andren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.","[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers  Sons in Norfolk.]","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.","General letter of introduction for John Myers.","Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.","Letter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who is looking for a position with the government in Washington.","Letter recommending Samuel Myers, describes his recent misfortunes, and that he visits Washington to seek employment. He has received Honors from the College of William and Mary and Harvard.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers, who seeks employment with the government.","Letter of recommendation for Samuel Myers.","Scope and Contents","Letter from John to his mother. The day he left Springdale, he met with William Page and his wife, and \"old Mr. John Page\" at Mr. Meade's. Traveled to Alexandria, and stayed with Dr. Wilmer. Visited Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria. Put his horse and gig on the steamboat and sailed to Norfolk. Met an old college friend on the boat, Mr. Gurley, who was sailing from Norfolk to the \"African Colony.\" Also on the boat was Commodore Rodgers. Missed the boat to home, and spent a few days in Norfolk before getting home. Met with Mr. and Mrs. Foster, and Mr. Tanner.","Quarrier complains to Gatewood that \"the young men who have been employed by you...violated the law, prohibiting the filling up of Blanks which did not belong to the duties of the Custom House.\" He also reminds Gatewood that he (Quarrier) has been helping the family of Quarrier's uncle.","Letter to unknown person, discusses the price of flour.","Mary was going to visit Mrs. Myers, but that scarlet fever was prevalent in Norfolk","Family news, also describes at length feelings of grief.","Asks Gatewood to answer question concerning ships in the West Indies, whether a British vessel can clear from St. Thomas and be permitted to enter the U.S. and take in a cargo from there, and return to St. Barts or St. Thomasor any other foreign port not British.  Discusses increased duties in the West Indies.","Thanks his sister for sending a letter by way of Mr. Myers, and also for sending one of her hams. Mr. Myers also brought him some oysters, which \"were superior to any thing I have ever tasted.\" Describes the procession in Richmond, his poor health, how it is distressing to appear in public \"dragging one foot after the other.\" Sends his love to Miss Georgiana, Joseph, Julia, Moses and the children.","Letter of introduction for Mr. Myers, Roberts's friend from America.","Letter of introduction for Mr. John Myers, who will be visiting England.","Family news, talks about her child.  Family members mentioned include Julia, Aunt Emma, Aunt Caroline, Mr. Barton, Joseph, Aunt Adeline, Willie, and George.","Scope and Contents","Encloses an introduction letter for John Myers, describes last contact with John, and that the accounts of the \"unfortunate circumstance\" in his family were exaggerated.","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","Court case involving land in Northampton County, Virginia.  John Wilson, Thomas Fitchett, John Kendall, Stephen Gerard are parties in the case.  Moses Myers is attorney for Stephen Girard.","Includes notes from West  Bignall for purposes of building theater in Norfolk","Bills of sale for slaves sold to Moses Myers, and from Moses Myers to Frederick Myers","French legal document with translation, Moses Myers, Donato Nathan, Aux Cayes Haiti","Receipt for $1545.85 to Moses Myers, Collectors Office Norfolk, for iron, hemp and salted provisions exported by him on three ships to France.","Myers family real estate documents and deeds relating to property in Virginia and Texas.","Copy of legal opinion written by Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk for Mr. Myers, concerning the Danish ship Norge, damage to cargo and insurance.","Bylaws of the Lodge of Naphtali, Norfolk (John Myers); Freemasonry; The Dramatic Censor","Creditors included John Myers, Myers  Sons and Samuel Myers","Noted as \"Addendum Box 1\" on box.","First line, \"Contented I am and conted I'll be, resolved for this life to live happy and free.\" Two sheets, same handwriting, at bottom of one sheet: \"written by R. Archer, Tune: Jesse, the flower of Dunblane.\"","Note describing \"A recipe by which contrite Gentlemen may hope to make peace with the offended fair.\"","Scope and Contents","Single handwritten sheet of music and lyrics, in French. Song titled \"Les Adieux\" and signed Christianna, 1820.","Government documents in French, signed by Moses Myers. Approximate date of 1796, based on Revolutionary calendar date in document of 4th Floreal, 4th year of the republic.","Printed booklet of Norfolk charter, deeds to town lands, bylaws.","A bill for the relief of the Collectors of the Customs for the Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Petersburg.","John first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.","John arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. \"Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted.\" Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.","John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. PS to Adeline on same page.","Scope and Contents","Myer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and \"canal flour\". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that \"no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible.\"","Has received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.","Sam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses  Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.","Girard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.","Girard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should \"set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles.\"","Wirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.","Gray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.","DeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.","[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.","Marx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.","Swan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. \"It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?\" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.","Marx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. \"A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us.\" Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.","Scope and Contents","Marx feels release of hostages \"confined by our government\" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of \"our Orleans speculation\" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.","[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  \"You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so.\"  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.","Cohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments \"were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged.\" His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.","Myer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a \"worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation.\"","Whittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.","Marx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.","In response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.","Scope and Contents","Since Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an \"unpleasant occurance took place today.\" Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a \"trifling difference\" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. \"You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of my dear Samuel. I am sorely afflicted. Your dear Mother supports beyond what could be expected.\"","If Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed  Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.","Donaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.","Sam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.","Marx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.","[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.","The only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.","Since John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.","Scope and Contents","Marx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of WF bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.","Scope and Contents","Marx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of WF bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when \"the young men come\" about the 20th. Seeks youths \"about Abram's age\" from Germantown.","Marx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.","Scope and Contents","Parker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect \"ruined\" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents","Etting instructs John that \"after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell  receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable.\" [note in John's hand] \"8 lots on Calvert Street\"","Last night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in \"your lottery.\" Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.","Taylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.","Taylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.","Taylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.","In answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.","Things have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.","Solomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.","More news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.","Refers to the Little Belt affair.","Delivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.","Clay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.","John had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.","John explains to Secretary of Treasury Rush why the customs bonds from 1819 have not been paid. Hopes MOses will not be disqualified as a public defaulter from office of trust, as the Collector of Customs for Norfolk and Portsmouth.","\"The weather very warm which makes Sam's confinement more irksome.\" Will know more about Sam's situation on Taylor and Tazewell's return from the Williamsburg chancery court session. Business is dull, money very scarce. Asher Marx lost his wife and child in child bed.","Scope and Contents","Moses is staying at Brown's Hotel. Had discussions with Newton and John Quincy Adams about U.S. ministers collecting on debts for private individuals. Herron lost contrat to Boston people. Visited \"old Friend Lloyd\" in Senate chamber. Going on to Baltimore.","Street is tired of the criticism of the embargo. \"I can see nothing but wisdom and firmness guiding our councils and reason and humanity sitting at the helm.\" Hints at John's interest in a girl who passed through Williamsburg.","Says that his Navy examination is to take place sooner than expected. Mrs. Bowland died yesterday of the fever.","[in french, not translated]","Scott writes about Sam's search for employment with the government, and gives him a full recommendation. Also states that his father, Moses, \"rendered very important services to the government during the late war.\"","Street still can't find the last book, does Sam want him to order it from Baltimore? Has Sam heard of the death of Mr. Dana? He is much regretted. Sam's father has been indisposed, but is better, the rest of the family is well.","Mordecai is sending a copy of Rutherford's Institutes. Thinks too highly of Bonaparte to believe he has taken the stand toward the US that is reported. Still we will probably have to go to war with France or Britain to maintain our national sovereignty.","Sam writes that he is thinking of coming home to Norfolk. He can study the law just as well there. Only the existence ofthe Law Society directed by Judge Taylor keeps him in Richmond. He hasn't worn the shirts she sent. Can she send a bottle of her medicine, the syrup?","Discussion of Judaism.","Moses received Sam's letters by Mr. Tetterel. Hopes Sam succeeded with the bishop. Also got a letter from John who had bad weather on his trip up. The schooner is back from St. Kitts with rum. Derkheim may have a charter for the Mediterranean.","Moses is much pleased by Sam's letter of March 12. \"I am most fortunate in my children. I know not of any family like them and I hope the Almighty will indulge me with long life to enjoy blessings.\" Moses will postpone his visit until June. John hurt his thumb.","Moses sends $80 to cover Sam's board. Derkheim was at Glasgow on February 14th. John made compromise on one of the bills for 20%. Better than uncertainty of sending to France. Moses sold the schooner Union for $700. 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