Washington sends John a copy of John's letter "in relation to the objections you supposed would be made to the appointment of your father as Collector of Norfolk." Also sends a list of the letters received at Treasury supporting Moses. The President may have more.

Watkins disagrees with the advice John was given about the election. Adams will have every district in Maryland except perhaps Baltimore County. John's paper received by the Secretary of the Treasury and passed to the President. Watkins tells John, "Tell Newton he's a sorry fellow!"

Watkins has only a moment to write as he has been "closely occupied in official duties." He thinks John may be satisfied with "the subject you have so much at heart. Say nothing about it to anybody, and I think, your wishes will be accomplished."

Welles has delayed answering John's letter of June 26th, awaiting some information "on which my determination of going to France depended." Now plans to leave next week and will proceed immediately to Paris. He hopes John will be able to go at that time.

Fletcher Wilson returns the letter John sent for his uncle's perusal. His uncle [Thomas Wilson] just returned from Brighton and was much gratified by the account the letter contained. Unfortunate that it takes John away from England, wishes him a good voyage.

Wilson has John's sword and fowling piece, which he will send on at first chance. He will have to take them out of their cases as they are prohibited export articles. Hopes John will have reached Norfolk safely by the time this arrives.

Wilson has given John's sword and fowling piece to Capt. Thompson of the Cato for delivery.  Had to take them out of their cases and hopes they arrive undamaged.  Sent newspapers by the Averick (Colley) from Liverpool and the Pocahontas.

Wirt thanks John for his letter of May 22 with Mr. Noah's pamplet. Wirt is impressed by Mr. Noah's liberal thinking, and discusses futher the situation of the Jewish people.

Wirt received John letter of December 19 "and immediately applied to Mr. Adams for the letters in support of your name for the Florida commission according to your request." Moses can file a crossclaim if Alicant's consul files. Wirt has no information on the "Cochrane affair."

In their letter of March 8, 1818, Adams, Robertson & Co. showed a balance due John Myers & Co. of L47.6.2 Jamaican currency to be paid by Thomas Dance. Since John never received settlement, he has drawn today on them in that amount in favor of Frederick Dawson.

After Drummond & Lamb were appointed as trustees by creditors of Moses Myers & Sons in October 1819, John was requested to assist them. After ten year he must resign his agency due to relations between Moses and Drummond. Gives account of monies collected for the estate.

John received first account of "unpleasant occurence of my Dear Sam." The affair is lamentable but justified. Hopes Sam shows fortitude in confinement. John is trying to get passage back to the US. Asks Moses to "keep my approach unknow." Sam stands pardoned before God.

John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Solomon Moses and the Gratz's who are afflicted by the death of old Mr. Gratz. Left the Moses family in New York nearly as bad from Sally's sickness. Expects to get news from Joseph Marx here or in Baltimore. P.S. to Adeline.

[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell, Williamsburg, Virginia] John had promised to write Sam fully upon his return but his thumb is troublesome. Asks if Sam will be studying mathematics? John is trying to find a math tutor for himself but can't find a capable one in town. He feels envious of the advantage Sam is taking of the embargo.

[addressed c/o Littleton Tazewell] Enclosed is a receipt for two kegs of Dutch herrings, one each for the Bishop and Mrs. Tazewell. The Thespians have performed once. John is in charge of the committee to distribute food. Has not accepted appointment as a Brigade Inspector, but all call him Major.

Sam's letter to John caused him to spend much time with the dictionary. Sam is lucky to be in school. It is too late for Myer, but Fred shall have every advantage. McQuire is Fred's tutor. William Nivison gave John letters relating to Nivison's duel. The dispute was foolish.

Moses is going to Williamsburg. John thinks Sam is wrong in his suspicions about Bassett in his letter of the 19th. John is on friendly terms with him. "Papa will however set this to right." If Sam stays on in Williamsburg after the examination John will write to him.

John has sent the chest by the schooner Union. Sam needs to retrieve it as soon as she arrives. "Tell Myer the boat Petersburg now runs and as there is no Stephen on board, he better look after his betters himself every Wednesday."

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Myer's letter contained one from "the Senior" at Albany. Nothing further from Montreal. John didn't have time to speak to Higgens about the Sarah Ann which is involved in a law suit. Augusta sends a bundle for Louisa. There is much talk against Henop.

John will ask General Taylor at the first opportunity, but doesn't think Taylor can be in Richmond in November. He will argue Florida claims case in DC then. Attached are a letter and account from Higgins which deal with the ship owned by Phillips & Magrath of Fredericksburg.

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John notes what Sam said in his last about Fredericksburg. "I have no confidence in Phillips. He will sell the vessel, but not pay. He wishes to get the false papers out of view." John will see "the General" today about the insurance case. Sam's bedding was damaged.

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John wrote Sam on December 22 by Capron, who with Herron, Moran, Stephen Harris "and a host" went up to try for contracts. Wants Sam to find out who gets the contract for the grocery. If they're not from Norfolk, perhaps MM&Sons can get the agency.

[date approximate] John has Sam's letters of December 23 and 24th. The jury found in Myer's favor, but Leigh & Copeland are trying to set it aside. Something is up with the US Bank here. Wheeler is unfit as a teller. Crawford of Philadelphia may replace him. Ask Etting why not Moses?

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[Possibly 1823] John warns Sam that "You must calculate that in any new country and almost any other, efforts will be made to keep you down. The great art is to rise without letting others envy it." Says "The General" is looking at the papers.

[probably 1823/24] John notes Sam's remarks on New Orleans. John has been fixed on the place for 3 years. He was packed to go in 1821 when Abram's death stopped him. Then he had to help Fred, and family commitments kept him in Norfolk.