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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.