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If Julia and the children come to Richmond for their safety, Joseph will pay 1/3 of their expenses. He'll keep Moses informed of any new laws or regulations that may affect his business. Joseph's health is poor, he may try homeopathy as Moses suggested.

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Joseph is ill, his doctor suggest he give up his job. Navy Commander Myers has died. Joesph discusses Burnside's movements, the "affair at Newport News," the blockade of Norfolk, and the Army of the Potomac's falling back at Fredericksburg.

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Aunt Georgy is very ill, Julia and several uncles are also ill. Joseph is still in poor health. He discusses Burnside's movements, the campaign in Tennessee, and Jackson's victory at Winchester. Joseph urges Moses to apply for a service exemption due to age.

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The weather is cold, thousands of soldiers passing through Richmond on their way to the Peninsula where McClellan, Wood, and Burnside have assembled their troops. They're expected to march on Richmond. Has Moses requested a release from militia duty?

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Moses asked Joseph about the location of a family bible, he's trying to prove his birthdate to avoid militia service. Joseph asked the Doctor, who believes the document in question is in their grandmother's prayer book, which Aunt Judy has.

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The government is preparing to evacuate Richmond on short notice, they will relocate to Atlanta. Joseph will go, too, if that happens. He would give a great deal to see the family again and worries about how they will reunite when it is all over.

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What does Moses mean by saying he is out of funds? Joseph can sell his furniture for about $100 if that would help. In North Carolina Moses would pay about $75 a month to house his family.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Discusses health of friends and family, travel plans for the summer.

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Lin regrets not being able to say goodbye to Moses when he was in Baltimore.

Scope and Contents Writing letters while Barton reads his book. Is sorry to hear daughter is still suffering from headaches. Urges her to come out to the country, as that will benefit her "more than the drinking of ale." Asks her to tell Mr. Wilson that Moses will attend to his request. The neighborhood where your cousin June lives will not suit them, is too unhealthy. Barton, Moses and Miss Louisa Allmand and her brother John went for a drive in the country. Asks her to tell Mother that Dr. Tunstall's note...

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Moses tells William that they have received conflicting reports about Aunt Julia's health. Moses intends to remain at Roaring Springs a bit longer as Mrs. Myers' health seems to be improving.

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Letter of introduction of Samuel and Moses Myers of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Andren notifies Cowie that Moses Myers of Norfolk is authorized to to act as Andren's agent in finding cargo for his vessel, of tobacco, rum, coffee, indigo and rice.

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[Letter is in French, concerns business with Myers & Sons in Norfolk.]

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Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will shortly be making a tour of the English manufacturing cities.

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General letter of introduction for John Myers.

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Letter of introduction for John Myers, who will be visiting France.

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Letter from Homans at the Navy Department directing Captain Henley to admit Henry Myers to the US Congress as a volunteer.