Comptroller Anderson (US Treasury Department) has received Myers' letter of April 20, enclosing the paper signed by the US Consul at Cork on the landing of John Myer & Co. property there. Under the law this is not enough, must also have the documents signed by the master and mate. John Myer & Co. has until October 12 to get the required documents.

Barbour has taken a lively interest in Moses' application for appointment to Collector for Norfolk & Portsmouth. He has talked to the President who has friendly feelings for Moses and is disposed to give him the appointment. The problem is that money is still owed to the U.S.

"Captain Barrie presents his best respects to Captain Myers and is much obliged to Captain Myers kind attention in forwarding the log of the 'Scottish Fiddle' which is not quite so piquant as Captain Barrie thinks the subject would admit of."

Barraud comments on the Little Belt Affair. Has letters from home through May 23rd. Has not been out much since he and John went to Kensington Gardens. He was at the House of Commons when Burdett proposed his resolution. Can't go to Paris with John.

John's letter found Barron and family in deep gloom. Mrs. Barron is very ill and Barron is apprehensive of her fate. Buller Cocke wrote from Washington but without helpful news about Barron getting a government job, as Cocke is a supporter of Jeffersonian politics.

Barron writes on the third day of his trial, and expects a favorable result judging from the members' disposition towards him. Rodney agrees with this. Thinks the Pernambuco Charge will be put down. Norfok should recognise Rodney for his voluntary efforts. Tell Elliott to be moderate.

Barron is recovering at the spa from the rigors of the court. "If there is no confidence to be placed in man, and there is no guide for their action but sordid interest, it is of but little consequence what character a man sustains in this country."

Barron returned to New York on the 26th and has read the interogatories. Showed them to Mr. Emmoth who sees them as favorable. Detests "system of corruption in practice now." President can't know the low character of the sycophants he has elevated.

Barron received John's letter and passed it along to Rodney. Barron's friends in Washington are doing all in their power to promote his interest. His health continues to improve. He demonstrated the anchor windlass to Commodore Dale. Works late on the bench in his room.

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Barron has heard that the man who now holds the job that John wants for his father is quite ill. Barron has been arranging supporters in case of vacancy. Barron visited Rodney who feels there is influence against Barron but "the Big Man" is friendly.

Barron is in Washington to seek an end to the intrigue against him. Attention in Washington is focused on who is to be the next President and not on the interests of the nation. Tell Elliott to come to Washington if he wants a ship. "Tell him to bring his peacemakers with him."

Barron's experiment on the windlass of Mr. Sparkman's ship the Delaware at New Castle went well. Maury now has the model. He is sorry to see Travers gave proceeds of sale of his canvas to Tabbs. The officers of the John Adams will tell John of Barron's health.

"Mr. Broghton might in answer to some infamous insinuations made here, that in all my works I never displayed any talents valuable as a Navy officer." 20 years ago, Broughton printed signal books that Barron drew up for the Navy.

Since writing previous letter on this same date, Barron received a letter from Thomas Gatewood about debts from a deal with Brodie for lamps and lanterns for a light vessel. Barron now told all of Collector's money spoken for. Will John ask General Taylor and Dr. Barraud to help fix the problem?

[Tuesday morning]  Barron wished he could have seen John before his departure.

Bullifant conveys to John the news that Samuel has killed Richard Bowden.  Bowden and Moses Myers had an argument the evening of May 24th.  The next morning Bowden assaulted Moses in the Market.  Samuel went to Bowden's office and shot him.  Says that John should come back to Norfolk.

Since sending his last letter by the ship Columbia with Captain Bell, Bullifant is happy to say the court has set the charge against Sam at manslaughter only.  The trial will be in October.  He thinks Sam can avoid prison only by escaping to Europe.  Moses hasn't been in to the office.

Clay has John's letter of May 13, along with the Herald. He has read the pieces by Senec. Considers them sophistry and Senec a drawling writer. "This administration is invulnerable on the Colonial Question." Insists our produce should be taxed no higher than Canadian produce is taxed at British ports.

Clay received John's letter of April 7th with the newspapers. Has heard Moses "fell victim to the furious passions which prevail at Washington." Newton too has lost his seat in the House. Clay sees symptoms of return of reason and decline of corrupting tendencies of our rulers. Looks forward to the day when the people will snatch back power with more unanimity than they gave it. [also separate copy of this letter in John's hand]

Cohen is sorry he hasn't written sooner. Congratulates John on the termination of the political campaign. By his count of electoral votes Jackson is the President Elect. It doesn't look like Adams will get a single vote beyond the Alleghanies. Will see John in Washington, D.C.

Cohen rode up to Baltimore on the Virginia. Mr. Wheeler was on board and in a hurry to join his daughter. Barron and Elliott also were passengers and gave no hint of impending duel with Decatur. In a P.S., says duel took place this a.m. Decatur is dead, Barron wounded.

Cohen spoke with George Bier yesterday about John's business with Mercier. While Bier knew Mercier in Lima he never heard the name Myers. Mercier had done well financially and was going to England for an operation. Joseph LeRoy is his father in law.

Cohen received John's letter with circulars and communications about M.E. Levy's plan for funding an institution of Hebrew youth. He and A.H. Cohen are to represent Baltimore at a convention called for that purpose. Sees Macedonian is now in Boston.

Cohen has John's letter of October 26th. There are many candidates for the steam boat company agency. Cohen will see each of the directors. He doesn't know how they stand. Failures in Philadelphia of Sam Archer and Jones, Oakford & Co. The Silas Richards sailed from NYC on September 24th.

Cohen feels directors of the steamboat company will have a difficult time making a choice for the agency. Lorman says the choice won't be made for some time, before which John will have the chance to see him personally. The committe is going to Norfolk, City Point and Richmond.