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Letter, Joseph Marx Myers, Richmond, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1862 May 5

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261477

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Joseph urges Moses to remain in Norfolk rather than evacuate, since "in the country the outrages from irresponsible parties of scouts and stragglers have been numerous." Joseph is staying at the Mayo's, they're leaving for Greensboro, North Carolina.

Dates: 1862 May 5

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, Joseph Marx Myers, Richmond, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1862 May 6

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261478

Scope and Contents

Still awaiting news of the possible evacuation of Norfolk. Joseph has liquidated some assets and received a good dividend from his railroad stock. He now has $500 on hand for emergency use. He offers to assist Moses and family in any way he can.

Dates: 1862 May 6

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, Joseph Marx Myers, Richmond, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1863 February 16

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261479

Scope and Contents

Mainly about Joseph's declining health. Noted dated February 17 enclosed from Edward Mayo about the death of Captain McBlair. Virginia is in Georgia.

Dates: 1863 February 16

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, Tomasia J. Mills, Louisa County, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1874 December 14

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261480

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Miss Mills thanks Moses for the oysters and asks if he could send her another small barrel. She hopes to see him again if she ever returns to White Sulphur Springs. Her mother sends her regards.

Dates: 1874 December 14

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, Julia Marx Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1874 December 25

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261481

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Julia suffers from pain in her limbs. A former servant has returned and sleeps in Julia's bedroom. Julia's "means are not adequate to her desires." She wishes she could have put up Christmas boxes for Moses and Julia. Emily North visited.

Dates: 1874 December 25

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, Julia Marx Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1875 April 10

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261482

Scope and Contents

Mr. Etting died, Virginia is unwell. Julia suffers from rheumatism. Mary Tucker died. Mr. G. was very ill but is recovering. Moses for got his cane, Julia will look after it. Julia discusses preserving beef.

Dates: 1875 April 10

Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Myers Papers (II) / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 4 / Moses Myers II incoming correspondence

Letter, JUlia Marx Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to Moses Myers II, 1875 July 28

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 23

Identifier: id261483

Scope and Contents

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Talks of friend's recent death. Mr. Myers is having vision problems. "Anxiety from want of means" keeps Virginia feeling badly and "little Jennie suffers from her back." They had a cool spring but now it is intensely hot.

Dates: 1875 July 28