The details in John's letter of yesterday have relieved Parish's mind "that your brother's rash act, being occasioned by the most honorable motive, will not make him forfeit the esteem and attachment of his friends." Parish agrees that John should return home.

Rodney's response to John's letter of November 25 received at Wilmington [Delaware]. Mentions "our friend Barron," banking laws and "my friend Mr. Newton."

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Senior "labors under the greatest anxiety" from what he has read in the papers. Thomas Wilson says that John should be back on Wednesday. Senior begs John to contact him "in hopes that your information may prove to be better" than that in the papers.

Seymour writes that members of Masonic Lodge No. 1 are so pleased with John's services as Master over the past three years that they have voted him a "Past Master Jewel." Committee headed by incoming Master, Brother Cohen will present the jewel tomorrow.

[addressed to Myers as the Swedish Majesty's Vice Consul] Soderstrom received John's letter of October 2 announcing his safe return.  Last summer's affair was very disagreeable, but no blame attaches to John's brother.  Trusts he will soon be released from confinement.  The President - Little Belt affair won't cause war.

Southgate writes that Richard Bowden has beat John's father Moses Myers. They were parted by Vaughan and others. After, Sam went to Bowden's store and shot him. Sam attempted to flee but was caught.

[Typed transcript of letter, original not in folder. Date of transcript unknown.] Southgate writes to repeat news of Bowden's beating of Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. He adds that Sam has been remanded only for manslaughter. Southgate reports that Moses is recovered, but that John's presence in Norfolk is required.

Southgate discusses Sam's upcoming trial and the possibility of him getting out on bail.

Street reports the Mercury arrived in Lisbon from Norfolk. Her corn appears as bad as the Paulina's Will make remittance to Wilson as soon as the cargo is sold, and will see that Price does the same. Passes on details of Sam shooting Bowden that he heard from Donaldson.

Tabb was delayed in answering John's letter of August 1 by a bilious fever. He can't find a servant for John already trained as an ostler, that the men of the country value them more than any other kind of servant. Tabb is unhappy with the embargo.

[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."

Taylor regrets having to tell John of "an unhappy occurence." He describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses Myers and Sam's subsequent shooting of Bowden. Sam was apprehended and will be tried on Saturday. John should return home.

Taylor asks John to buy a copy of Wheaton's Report on Supreme Court cases and send it via first available steam boat. He is particularly anxious to get the fourth volume as it comes from the press. Let him know the cost.

Tennant sends a bill for silk stocks, suspenders and linen collars to John. Tennant forgot the last items when John paid earlier. John will please leave the money with the barkeeper and Tennant's boy will call for the two dollars on Monday morning.

In response to John's letter of April 27, Tingey visited President Adams at the Presidential Mansion. Adams was busy with the Secretary of the Treasury, so Tingey spoke with the President's private secretary, the president's son, John Adams. The appointment of Moses Myers is not yet made, and he will visit again.

Turner received John's letters of July 9 and 10. Encloses check for John's account. He can't find any errors in General Taylor's account which he will hold on to until John sends another set. Turner should have been furnished muster and pay rolls of the General Staff.

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When Tuttle last wrote from Puerto Rico, he didn't expect to bother John again, but Poinsett has desired to go to Tampico. The Mexicans are no better off having forced the Spanish out. Their "Creole emperor" makes enormous exactions to support the army.

Voorhees is leaving the Congress for a short period. He wants John to know that his brother's (Henry) service on the last cruise to China was highly useful. His conduct was exemplary, and gave high proof of his ability. He is "a valuable young officer."

Mrs. Crawford of Prince Georges County, Maryland who is the sister of Washington's wife, has a 17 year old son (Bushrod Crawford) now at college whom she would like to place in John's counting house.  He is amiable, of sedate habits and good talents.