Letter, Stephen Girard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1791 November 24
Scope and Contents
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."
Dates
- Creation: 1791 November 24
Creator
- From the Collection: Myers, Moses, 1752-1835 (Person)
- From the Collection: Myers, Barton, 1853-1927 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 11.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository