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Contains 9 Results:

J. DeNorris to Moses Myers, 1803-1816

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236154
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains correspondence.

Dates: 1803-1816

Letter, J. DeNorris, Petersburg, Virginia to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1803 August 14

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236160
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1803 August 14

Letter, J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey to Moses Myers, 1816 February 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236163
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1816 February 8

Letter, J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1816 February 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236167
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1816 February 27

Letter, J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1816 March 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236172
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1816 March 27

Letter, J. DeNorris, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Moses Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1815 September 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236175
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1815 September 20

Letter, J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1816 January 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236181
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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.

Dates: 1816 January 16

Letter, Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey, 1816 February 19

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236187
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[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.

Dates: 1816 February 19

Letter, J. DeNorris, Salem, New Jersey to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1816 April 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: id236191
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1816 April 24