Thanks him for writing him, importance of family and friendship; mention of W. Etting, Mrs. French's music; duty calls him to support his family; fifteen years younger he would be a novel writer. ALS. 3 pp.

Signed by James P. preston. DS. 1 p.

His little girl is poisoned by a ring of debased metal; Governor Ridgely wants Wirt to join in working a mine in Botetourt, Virginia. Needs a coachman. ALS. 3 pp.

Scope and Contents Writes about his own "afflictions"; healthwise and other burdens; refers to an appointment in Pennsylvania and the importance of a personal application. Mention of the Etting family. ALS. 2 pp.

Expresses his pleasure in writing to him (Myers). Has recommended him to be a commissioner to settle claims under Spanish treaty. Mention of Judge Washington, Mr. Patterson, and General Taylor. ALS. 4 pp.

Mentions John Myers's application to the commissioner under the late Spanish treaty for the adjustment of American claims. ALS. 2 pp.

In Dutch. DS. 2 pp.

The Myers application for the commissionership for settling claims; definition of professional man; discussion of regulations of Spanish treaty; U.S. President comes to Norfolk; mention of Ettings. ALS. 7 pp.

Mutual friends; visit of U.S. President to Norfolk. ALS. 2 pp.

Signed by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. DS. 1 p.

Concerning purchases of American editions of books; includes list of legal titles and prices. ALS. 3 pp.