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Marx has returned to Richmond. Congratulates John on the departure of the enemy. Says John was fortunate to have been selected as an aide, must have learned much. Talk of Russian mediation. John's family is in Richmond, Moses on his way there.

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Marx received John's letter of the 12th. How are John's eye and heart? Everyone concerned about possible visit by the enemy, although none are in sight. Even Moses Myers is wary. Governor wants to call out the militia, but violently opposed by some. Has John seen Lee?

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Marx thanks John for his letter of March 4 and the offer of service. He Doesn't want John to leave now, believes he should wait for peace, but he knows John will go so he should take the best wishes of a friend. Gives anecdote of a New York woman who hanged herself.

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Nothing worthy of notice has occurred since John left. Marx gave John's packet with the bills to Willing & Francis. John should set up means of communication. Marx' "inland business" is going well. He will get $20,000 in Boston, and is going to New York on Tuesday.

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Marx is glad to find John settled in. The old folks and Adeline are planning a trip North. The scarcity of money has led Marx to buy bills on London. Filling the ship Orion for Longon, no cargo for the Norfolk Packet. "My Samuel & Charles" should see John in Baltimore on the way to New York.

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Maury regrets John has no passport. To his knowledge customs officers can't allow his departure without one and "there is no way of your getting a passage in the Magdalen but by a breach of regulations... which I believe are frequently evaded."

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Meany asks for John's assistance in getting paperwork needed to enable Meany to gain title to some land in Lexington, Rockbridge County.  Robert Taylor was getting it but hasn't.  Meany is working against the "Old Raccoon" in Washington and for Henry Clay.

Scope and Contents Moses sends an account of Sam Myers killing Richard Bowden. Moses advised Moses Myers to remove himself and family from Norfolk. In a PS dated Jun 4, says those who espoused cause of Bowden are now ashamed. Sam's friends were always around him. [copy of above letter with additional notes] Isaac Moses adds that they "recovered the money on the Adeline from the underwriters." In second PS dated June 6, states that fresh news from Norfolk reports Sam's arraignment on May 31 has brought in a...

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Joshua Moses had been expecting John in Philadelphia for some time, but seeing he's still enroute for forwards the enclosed mail. Doesn't think the war will last much longer. A Portugese ship will sail as cartel to North Europe. Danish Charge Pedersen embarks on her.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Has John's letters of March 24 and April 3. Congratulates him on his "handsome appointment." Has been worried about Norfolk friends. Conflict at Urbana shows enemy's determination, and is worried that the proposed invasion of Canada will weaken NY defences.

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Moses sends letters received since John left. "Admiral Cochrane with a large force from Bermuda threatens to visit us" but "he will desire to confer with Mr. Fulton first." Marx had a fire at his house. Chauncy is doing well, but the army out not remain at Eire.

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Moses received John's letter of October 6 with the two affidavits. Would like to get Sam Myer's also, but might get by without it. Sale of property is postponed to November 20 under decree to protect his father's private property. His brother is unwell and confined to bed.

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Samuel Myers [no relation] is pleased to see John is again "immersed in business." Doesn't think John's proposed trip to Europe is a good idea. Implies basis for the trip is attempt to clear up case of the Fame. Many will suffer in Turningen affair and adventures to St. Sebastian.

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Myers [no relation] congratulates John on his safe arrival and thanks him for his letters from Baltimore and Norfolk as well as his attentions during his stay in England.  Myer's family and Miss Hays send regards.  Will deliver message to Mrs. Marx at the soonest opportunity.

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Myers' [no relation] attack of gout was slight. Is sorry his house was too small to accomodate John's mother and sister. Abram is "a sweet fellow" and is with them. Enemy actions at Hampton changed opinions of them, affairs look gloomy, fears disunion of the states.

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Myers sees from John's letter of the 18th that Moses' mind is at ease and Sam is safe in London. His son Samuel is in Boston. Gustavus progresses well in his studies. Hopes John's friendship with them will be as steady as his with John's father. John's sisters in good health.

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Palmer appreciates John's wishes for success of Palmer's "renovated establishment." He will be happy to attend to the interests of John and Fred. He will recommend Fred to New York merchants. Colombian securities will not sell.