Box 1
Contains 54 Results:
Littleton Tazewell to Samuel Myers, Norfolk, Virginia., 1809 July 6
Informing Myers that he "Will receive his father's trunk, case, cain & hat," etc. ALS. 1 p.
James Madison, President of the United States, recognizes Moses Myers position as the Vice Consul of "His Danish Magesty for the State of Virginia.", 1809 July 10
Signed by James Madison and Robert Smith, Secretary of State. DS. 1 p.
Certificate appointing John Myers lieutenant of light infantry, 54th Regiment, 9th Brigade., 1809 December 14
D. 1 p.
Samuel Myers to brother John Myers concerning Mock Court trials, lawyers, mention of George Wythe, Mrs. Wickham., 1810 March 5
ALS. 4 pp.
Archibald Lee to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia., 1810 July 4
Sending Myers a complete copying book, pistols, etc.
Samuel Myers, Richmond, to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia., 1810 July 29
Scope and Contents John Myers's intent to visit Europe; Samuel Myers has not contacts; gives him a commission to buy a set of "glass" and "floor cloth." ALS. 2 pp.
Myer Myers, Norfolk, to brother John Myers., 1810 September 21
Scope and Contents John has gone to London. MM and the family are "extremely anxious to hear" from him; business here is dull including ship sales. ALS. 4 pp.
Samuel Myers, Richmond, to brother John Myers., 1810 September 23
Scope and Contents Mentions letter he (John) wrote to his brother on the "15th" with a present. Mrs. Wickham's health; philosophizes a crisis in Europe; compares to America; war would bring unity to us. ALS. 3 pp.
Myer Myers, Norfolk, to John Myers, London., 1810 October 16
Mentions the sale of vessel, Victory; business notes, news of family and acquaintances. ALS. 5 pp.
Myer Myers, Norfolk, to John Myers, London., 1810 November 12
Discusses revolutions in Europe; John Myers being a merchant not held in high regard; shipping; cargoes; computing houses; foodstuffs for sale. ALS. 5 pp.
Samuel Myers, Norfolk, to John Myers, London., 1810 November 20
Recommends acquiring a knowledge of the arts of the countries during a brief tour of England; keeping a journal on national and local politics in America. ALS. 7 pp.
Samuel Myers, Norfolk, to John Myers, London., 1810 December 27
Discusses foreign affairs between America and England; approaching dissolution of the U.S. Bank. ALS. 4 pp.
Passport for John Myers to travel into "foreign countries," or "wheresoever his lawful pursuits may call him," signed by Robert Smith, Secretary of State of the United States., 1810 July 24
DS. 1 p.
Entry cards to specific places in England., 1811
3 cards.
"The Ass in the Lion's Skin"; political satire in the form of a poem, Bristol, [Eng.]., circa 1811 January
Probably acquired by John Myers during the trip to England in 1810/1811. PM. 1 p.
An advertisement for a "Subscription Concert," Bath, England., 1811 January 23
PM. 1 p.
"A Reports of the Speeches delivered by the respective Candidates, at the Hustings," Gloucester, England., 1811 January 25
PM. 1 p.
Advertisement for horse sweepstakes of £100,000, near Gloucester, England., 1811 January
PM. 1 p.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 85., 1811 February 1
Nws. 4 pp.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 88., 1811 February 6
Nws. 4 pp.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 90., 1811 February 13
Nws. 4 pp.
Samuel Myers, Norfolk, to John Myers., 1811 February 15
Scope and Contents Discuss foreign affairs among the French, English and America; non-importation against England "great events have generated this chaos"; "great events can restore" political peace. ALS. 3 pp.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 73., 1811 February 20
Nws. 4 pp.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 96., 1811 February 27
Nws. 4 pp.
Norfolk Gazette and Publick Ledger, v. 7, no. 97., 1811 March 1
Nws. 4 pp.