Frederick asks Myer to remit him as much of a $1000 check as he can until Frederick can sell the Mary's cargo. No demand yet for flour. Chamberlain is restless, wants to make up a voyage for South America. There is talk of a warehouse opening in Key West.

Fred can't immediately sell the flour Myer sent to him, there's a glut and prices are low.  Discusses prices of other goods. Chamberlain bought the Margaret Wright for $5880, Fred was bidding on her for a Baltimore house but the price went too high.

The brig Leopard came in from St.Barts with a cargo of salt, could Myer sell some of it in Petersburg? Fred also wants to sell the brig. There's a canal boat in Elizabeth City that he may buy. Fred's means aren't adequate for the business he now has at hand.

Fred asks Myer to remit to him the proceeds from a $500 draft if it can be got in Carolina money at 8%. Did Myer forward his letter for Mr. Ross? Fred is looking for freight for the Nancy Eleanor.

Passes on information to Myer from Chamberlain re: depth, mooring, facilities, fees, etc. in Niewdiep.

Fred advises Myer how best to submit an insurance claim. Money is scarce in Norfolk, prices for everything are minimal.

Frederick and his mother were on their way to Albany to visit the springs when Frederick, at his mother's request, went ashore to check on Sam's health. Frederick is continuing his trip to Albany. He delivered Sam's letter to his father.

Moses's son, David, shows no capacity for the mercantile business. Frederick suggests he become a professional man or a farmer.

Frederick sends a copy of the petition to the President from the citizens of Norfolk recommending Moses for the position of Collector. Some of Moses' friends didn't sign because they had already given their support to other candidates before they knew of his intent to apply.

Fred wants Myer to become his business partner in order to keep the establishment in the family should anything happen to Fred. He discusses provisions for Judith and Georgiana. Their father is to have an equal share in the business.

Lazarus is overdrawn, he has to defer payments to Frederick.

Form letter stating that Henry will receive "a warrant as a MIdshipman in the Navy of the United States, dated the first day of April 1819, accompanied by a copy of the Naval Regulations, a description of the uniform and the requisite oath."

Henry is ordered to report for instruction under Rev. Adams at the Nautical School aboard the frigate Guerriere.

Orders to report to the U.S.S. Congress.

Everyone is urging L. to go to Mrs. Rutherford's tonight, but she has no interest in going if Judith won't be there. L. asks Judith to tell Frederick about the change in their plans. She tells Judith to send to Miss Sully's for the harp portion of Rossini's Airs.

Laura expects Judith to call this morning. They need to decide if they are going to spend the evening with Miss Lyons. If not, Laura expects Judith to come to her home instead. Laura bemoans their coming separation. Kisses to Harriet, Adeline and Caroline.

Judith has told Laura that her frequent notes and visits are becoming annoying.

Laura wished to stop by to return the shawl Emma borrowed last night and also to pick up a few things she left behind in Judith's room.

Laura thanks Judith for the dresses, they will assist Laura's instructions to her mantua maker. Laura won't be able to attend the Water party if it's being held tomorrow because her dress isn't ready yet. Adeline should come over if she wants to see Laura so badly.

Laura will be busy untill 11:00 this morning scolding MIss Philips and seeing Miss Manly about the dress she is making, then she'll be free to ride with Judith. Laura suggests she and Judith visit Mrs. Rootes this evening. Laura was at Mrs. Johnson's last night.

Laura has been detained from writing to Judith this morning since she had to walking with Grandmama. She suffered no ill effects from staying up late last night. Talks about getting a music paper from Fitzwilliam's. Laura will be able to go walking this evening.

Laura thanks Judith for her note and the bouquet. Laura is sorry to hear that Adeline isn't feeling well. Laura regrets not being able to receive Caroline the other day, she is feeling better now.

Laura apologises for forgetting the tuning key, she is sending it now. She didn't intend to practice with Judith this morning. Laura will come by Judith's before 12:00 to pay her a bridal visit and go walking if Judith wishes to. Judith's brother has arrived.

Laura and Judith were to walk this evening, Judith couldn't come, but Laura was unable to walk anyway.

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Laura asks Judith to send her the music book from which Adeline was practicing. Laura wants Judith to go with her to the "Hall of Representatives" tomorrow if she doesn't think it improper. Laura may see Mr. Leigh this evening. Laura apologises for leaving the table.