Box 2
Contains 9 Results:
Myer Moses, Solomon Moses, Elizabeth Myers, Samuel Myers to John Myers, 1810 - 1830
This series contains correspondence.
Letter, Myer Moses, New York, New York to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1830 March 12
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Myer Moses thanks John for his kind interest in the contemplated work. Perhaps John's brother in Richmond will help. From the prospectus it can be seen the work won't be published until after Congress adjourns. "The ladies" ask to be remembered to John.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 October 20
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Solomon received John's letter with the note in favor of Mr. Levy. It's late and Solomon just returned "from my days work" so hasn't had time to respond in full to John. Bank stock is good prospect, down to 110. If John can sell 500 shares at 120-122, then do so.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 October 25
Has John's letter of October 22. Regrets the chance of stock sale was lost. Questions how many shares and and what price can John sell. Wants to sell to be able to pay Sam. Is facing insolvency, has to support his beloved wife and six children. His friend Rachel talks of John.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 November 28
Moses didn't write in expectation that something would occur. Now Spencer's resolutions have been reported and Moses has been instructed to sell a lot of bank stock at $111. Expects it togo below par and not rise again. Asks standing of Baltimore firms.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 December 1
Moses has John's letter of yesterday. Business stopped generaly for want of money. Banks stock will not sell except small lot at $108. Exchange in England will not command cash. Much depends now on the actions of Congress.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 December 30
Has John's kind letter by Mr. Connor. He understands why John was silent before, and is glad John is now free from the inquest. His brother says John's letter to England was put in the bag. US Bank stock at $111-112. Rachel sends her best regards.
Letter, Elizabeth Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to John Myers, 1811 March 16
Eliza feels fortunate to have heard from John twice during his passage. Billy Cowper had them up until midnight with tales of John in London. Sam is back home, but seems tired of study. Ady is courted by GW, Ben Myers & Captain Donaldson.
Letter, Samuel Myers, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 March 7
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Sam explains to John how "our court" works as defined by Wickham. It is better than the debating society that John favors. Sam won't attend Randolph's lectures, which are delayed by the death of Randolph's wife. Tells a story of visit he, Upshur and Patterson made to Misses Wilson and the christening at Price's.