Cohen has delivered the letters from John's last packet. Lorman and Mezick should be in Norfolk now. John should get some sense of his standing from them. John should come for a visit and see his two little nephews. David will greet him with a "Hurra for Adams."

Cohen has John's letter of the 20th with a copy of John's letter to Fergusson. He has spoken to Lyford and thinks John is entirely mistaken about his part in the matter. Lyford spoke with Howell & Son who say fault is with Baltimore Custom House not Norfolk's.

Cohen sends condolences to John and family "on the late dispensation of the Almighty.  His ways are inscrutable and we must submit without murmering."  Says the presence of John and his sister must have been a solace.

Coke regrets occurence which causes John's return to America. Thanks him for agreeing to deliver machine to [Logan?]. Best to him and Mr. King. Hopes amity prevails between the US and the UK. [John notes letter received on eve of departure on the Magdalen.]

[year conjectural] Colt writes that Mr. O. is very low with funds, but has consented to discount the note for Myers. He begs Myers to hand him the mortgage or assignment of the property. Suggests that Beale Spurrier should draw assignment of John's lease.

Colt is disappointed that John can't "take up your note." He doesn't know where to borrow R & J G who are short themselves. Colt must have the mortgage John promised him. Send it to Beale Spurrier who will draw the transfer.

Cold has no reply from his previous note (Item 2, Folder 11, Box 2). Doesn't know what to do, must raise money. [Note in John's hand says no written answer to these notes, but sent Mr. C. the deed of conveyance of S. Etting to J. Myers with promissory note for $5130.]

Colt asks John to execute the enclosed assignment of his lease before two witnesses and sign the three enclosed notes totaling $5262.48 including $131.82 in interest. On payment he will return the assignment which need not be recorded.

Colt writes, "If I am not furnished today with the assignment I shall be under the necessity of putting your note into the Bank for collection.  I beg you to let me have the assignment before 3 o'clock."

Mrs. Crawford returns her warmest thanks to John for the polite and friendly manner in which he has agreed to take her son. She only awaits knowing if there are any terms to be complied with before she sends her son immediately to Baltimore.

Mrs. Crawford sends her thanks by her son Bushrod W. Crawford for John's polite conduct respecting this son. Would Mr. Myers be so good as to advise her son as to respectable board, free from dissipated company?

Dawson has John's letter of October 19th and thanks him for the enclosures. His mother's counsel wishes to defer things for a few days and has requested Dawson write for the original of Daniel Ross's letter of March 8, 1818.

Dawson wrote on October 21 asking John to send the March 8, 1818 letter of Messrs. Adams & Co. to John or a copy of it. Would John send it as soon as he can? No need to put himself to the trouble of finding a private conveyance.

Shortly after Dawson got John's letter of October 19, Mr. Dance left Baltimore for New Orleans. His absence has puta stop to the suit. Thinks it may be better to send deed of trust to Jamaica and have bill drawn in names of trustees. Dance made an offer of compromise.

Dickins just received John's letter of October 1. His opinion is that MOses may not hope to sustain his office while he is a debtor to the US. It pains him to say so. [in a PS dated October 9, Dickins says he didn't want to send the above, but felt that truth was important.]

Dickson hopes John's view of Sam's trial proves correct. He will be happy when he hears of success. May travel with Mr. & Mrs. R. to Baltimore or Washington so he may see John in a fortnight. Business is dull, only a few shipments to Southern Europe. Many expect an embargo.

Donaldson is sure that John's family was greatly comforted by his return. John's brother's deportment in this trying time has been all that could be asked for. He is indeed possessed of a mind capable of the greatest exertions.

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Donaldson understands from John's last that no trial can occur until the next term. Should not then bail be allowed? Brother George is back from Lisbon. "Our ship" commanded by Cooper will sail for Liverpool next week. Nones can answer any other questions.

Donaldson has read Moses' letter to Leamy with the good news of a favorable decision by the Superior Court at Richmond. Congratulations to your family. He hopes that Sam shows the same strength in the face of this sudden transition. Cooper went to sea on November 21.

From Sam's letter of November 25th, Donaldson hoped he would be at the Ettings in Baltimore and they could meet while Donaldson was going to Washington. Donaldson will go on in the morning. Etting has promised to let him know of Sam. Hopes that nothing has prevented his release.

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Elliott says "our friend Como. Barron" is doing well. His wound is not serious. "he has convinced, I believe, the world that he is not the man represented to, and previous to parting with his opponent [Decatur] both became perfectly reconciled.

In his hurried departure, Emlen forgot to ask John to handle some things. Asks to have his mail sent on to Liverpool, and tell his servant that Powel will discharge any small bills. The ride was cruel, and he is nursing a cold. Describes his room at an inn as miserable.

Etting did not show John's last letter to Colt. The deal offered was too favorable to Colt in regards to the land. Disagrees with John relative to Colt's motivation. Handwriting on the deed is that of a man working for Spurrier. Colt is the director of a water company.

Etting received John's letter of October 12 and forwarded the enclosures. He personally wrote to Joseph King, one of the most influential directors, who responded that he would make "best possible use of it." Sends a copy of his letter to King recommending John for a job.

Etting has John's letters of November 5 and 10. King said he had shown John's letter of October 10 to other steam boat directors except Lorman and Capt. Mezick. King appears favorably impressed towards John. John Patterson will do as John asked in his letter.