Gratz encloses letters from John's friends, and "by Col. Mayo, I also send a pair of shoes for your sister." Will settle on a route after he sees the girls. Hopes it will suit John's arrangements. He will go to Troy this morning.

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Gibbons writes, "If you can favor me with a loan of $50, you will lay me under an obligation that I hope I may have it in my power some day to requite." In John's handwriting at bottom of sheet: "sent $25, formerly $10, total $35"

Etting spoke with Counsellor Kemp on the matter John brought up last Sunday evening. A person loses state citizenship after one year and can reestablish after six month, under the insolvent laws. Weather is hotter, 93 degrees today.

Glenn has considered John's letter of the 11th and feels he can't obtain release under Maryland's insolvency laws as he hasn't been a resident in over 10 years. Isn't the statute of limitations in effect? Are there any judgements in effect against John in the state?

Gratz writes philosophical letter recommending John "bow with submission to the awful decrees of the omnipotent author of our existence." Offers details of Bowden's death. Says that Sam thought Moses was dead before he went to Bowden's counting house.

Mrs. Hart came to Canada with Mr. Gresham. Gives family news about her brother Isaac, her sons Alex and Benjamin. Her daughter Charlotte married Moses David, his brother Sam married her youngest, Sarah.

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Hays has received John's letter of October 1. "Am happy your worthy father and family are recovering their tranquility, be assured every one here sincerely sympathize with them, and pray for a favorable result. Please tender my affectionate regards."

Henley has checked on the midshipman's warrant for John's brother Henry. There are some problems because of the way he was posted to the Congress. Homas says he wrote John on the subject. Henry should come to DC. Henley will do what he can.

Hernandez received John's letter of January 8 only a few days ago. He does not know John's brother and had not previously known of his desire to be appointed Collector of Pensacola. Hernandez will speak with Col. Newton on the subject and try to help.

Heth has John's letter of July 11th. Is disturbed by the "enemy's conduct at Hampton. The breach between the two nations is now wide and bitter." Hasn't seen John's mother and sisters. Complains about management of the cavalry, writes of other army matters.

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Heth just heard "the general and suite" had passed through Richmond. Hopes to see John. Heth sent a servant with "the warhorse" but the servant was told near Garys that Taylor was in Richmond so he returned. Will John tell him the horse will be returned?

Holder was relieved by the news from Capt. Davis that John's father was alive. The report they had at the time of John's departure was that he had been murdered. Hopes John's mind is more at rest and that he will pass on any good news.

Homans has John's letter of March 12. Agrees with the hardship of Commodore Barron's case, but can do nothing. "I have enemies from the same source." He can do nothing to interfere in Barron's trial. Recommends Barron ask for the location to be changed.

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Statement of Jamison describing a disagreement between him and Myers, and that the disagreement stemmed from mistaken impressions by Jamison. He now considers Myers to be a gentleman of strict honor and integrity. [Copy by Jas. P. Heath, who is in possession of the original]

Judah wants to obtain an American Protection. Asks John to provide a certificate on plain paper that Judah served John's father for seven years in Norfolk, and send it to him at the Virginia Coffee House. If he won't help, please let him know.

Judd writes that Mrs. Willet has just left, and wishes John to come to the Forrest on Sunday next, to dinner. Gives the Willet address as the Salters Builiding, Epping Forrest opposite six mile stone (Sea Bridge Road & Hackney Road).

Ketland, Walker & Co. ask John if he wants his gun and pistols (per enclosed invoice) as well as sword from W. Walker & Sons delivered to Margaret Street, or to Leigh & Co. Liverpool. Invoice for double barrel gun at L18.18 and sword at L11.11.

Lazarus received John's letter of May 30 just as he was leaving to accompany his family into the country. appreciates motive and manner of John's communication. "Your brother is very happy in the epoch of his travels." Worries about enemy action in "your bay."

Marx has just received letters by the Averick and has seen Henderson who "shook hands with your father on the 13th on the wharf." Doesn't know what is detaining John and feels he should come immediately on his way home. Suggests Sam should flee to the UK.

Marx can't understand why John has been gone so long from London. John has but to command and Marx will gladly help. He has letters by the Orbit to the 22nd and B. Myer has one for John's father stating all is well. Anxious because the Magdalen sails tomorrow.

Marx fears that Sam is still in confinement, but feels a good man will rise impervious to his misfortunes. Received John's word from the cove of Cork. Gives political and commercial news. Sent John's copying machine by the Averick (Capt. Colley). It cost L7.11.1.

Marx expects to hear soon of John's safe arrival. Marx was traveling in Scotland and Ireland. No business can be done safely. Good tobacco will sell. Grain crops fell short, may be some profit in Portugal. Has letter from Lee, Gracie just returned.

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Marx assumes that by this time Samuel's fate will be decided. Marx is "quite the man of business" and seldom sees even Oxford Street. Lee is in the country. Marx expects war. John thinks things will change when the Prince takes the throne, but Marx disagrees.