This series contains correspondence.

[in John B. Taylor's hand] Letter from Hydraulian Fire Company, Richmond, asking John to send by next boat a copy of constitutions of Franklin and Phoenix Fire Companies of Norfolk. Signed by Taylor, Etting Mickle and Garret B. Raymond.

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Taylor has John's response received this morning. Understands John will send the paper he asked for by the next boat. Taylor's committee must report by the 26th. Sends paper with article signed "Phoenix" [Taylor].

Taylor sends list of officers of new Mutual Fire Company: President, James Rawling; Secretary, William Mitchel; Treasurer, Samuel Marx; 1st Foreman, John B. Taylor; 2nd Foreman, G. Raymond; 3rd Foreman, Henry Gibson; Steward, Thomas Williams. Explains working of the company.

Taylor encloses a copy of the constitution of the Hydraulian Fire Company. The conduct of Norfolk fire companies in last Thursday's fire is much talked about in Richmond. They are said to be the equal of any in the U.S. Asks how does John feel about fire deparments?

Taylor asks for specifications on equipment used by Norfolk fire companies. Asks if Mr. Crane is in Norfolk, as he is the man who builds engine boxes. If he works for Taylor, how much should he be paid? The Independent Fire company has been inactive for ten years, and will give over their engine.

Taylor writes that "Mr. Jameson has just mentioned to me a transaction about a note you have of his which makes it very desirous in my mind that you should return the note or give him satisfactory security without delay."

[date conjectural] Taylor writes: "I again repeat my wish for your immediate arrangement to return Mr. Jameson his note or give him such surety as he will be satisfied with. I think I have a view of the whole ground and do not hesitate."