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John first heard of Sam's situation five days ago while in the country, and is now waiting to sail to New York.  Has talked with Colley of the Averick and gotten other news reports. Surprised Sam did not simply escape.  George Marx will help if Sam comes to the UK.

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John arrived last night after a 43 day passage. Will get luggage and depart for Philadelphia and Baltimore on the 12th. "Attempt the other day to rescue Sam (if really intended) was foolishly conducted." Must trust justice of the citizens. Saw Fisk, Friy, and Francis.

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John left New York this morning with Gray. Saw Sol 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. PS to Adeline on same page.

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Myer discusses the price of coffee, sugar, molasses and "canal flour". Also talks about sale of bank stocks. Sent Moses's lemons to auction, no sale due to bad weather. Had a letter from George Marx who asks to be remembered to the family, and also reports that "no reliance whatever on Mercier who has behaved as ill as possible."

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Has received the lemons and they are in bad condition, will try to sell to cover your costs. Some which are in good condition are selling for $4 a box. Coffee is in high demand, discusses prices of coffee, sugar and molasses.

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Sam writes lengthy letter expressing concerns with I. Moses & Co's dealings. Moses must stop them from drawing so much. Lists strategy for Moses' business dealings in US over the winter, shipping of tea, gin and spices to the US.

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Girard has Moses' letter of August 21 with Thomas Filchett's offer for the land held by Kendall. Girard agrees but the deed will not be transferred to him until the first payment is made on January 1, 1792. Moses and 2 or 3 other merchants will set the price on produce Filchett delivers.

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Girard received Moses' letter of November 15 on 10 barrels of coffee to William and James Douglas. Girard can't get hold of the Eastern Shore land. Relies on Moses who should "set fire to all the buildings sooner than to be imposed upon by a man of such loose principles."

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Wirtham asks Moses' help as a friend in securing 2 or 3 logs of mahogany for him for a house he is building. The sooner the better as he's worried about river communication being stopped. Mrs. W joins him in congratulations on a happy end to Sam's affair.

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Gray's packet sprang a leak and had to put into Potomac so didn't arrive until yesterday. Cautions John about sugar speculation. The Huron is an old ship but a very good one. Sold 1/2 to Smith. General Taylor is an indifferent vessel. Lothair sails Tuesday.

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DeNorris received Moses' letter of December 2 with a check for $500. He is trying to find information on a younger brother who he believes is dead. DeNorris needs to go to Europe, but wants to finish his business here and needs the papers Moses promised to send.

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[addressed to Moses Myers, Dutch Consul] Captain Ryk remembers Moses fondly, his daughters and son and their kindness during the visit of the Pallas. He had a fast passage back only to discover orders had been sent to remain in the US until May 1826. His wife is happy the message went ina slow ship.

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Marx is glad to see that Moses plans to go to Washington.  His presence there will help his petition.  Marx has a letter from Cowper at the Marine Office which looks promising.  Gives value of stock as $5.16.  Asks about Lawrence's gravestone.

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Swan has Moses' letter of March 3, and his draft in favor of Ludlow and Etting which he will honor. "It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes. Has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?" Write to him at Boston where he is going in a week.

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Marx asks Moses' opinion on shipment of Havanna coffee. "A heavy imprudent purchase of exchange at 10-11% of our best bills has somewhat involved us." Wants Moses' help to cover any possible shortfall. Lists merchant failures in New York and Philadelphis.

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Marx feels release of hostages "confined by our government" may show movement toward peace. Hopes results of "our Orleans speculation" will get them out of debt by December. Goes to Baltimore on Sunday. Hopes to see John in Philadelphia.

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[Saturday night] Marx advises Moses not to dwell in distress on his situation.  "You can look every man in the face.  Money may be valuable but character more so."  Wirt passed through in pursuit of his son, who has gone West, and suffers a partially deranged mind.

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Cohen writes to Moses asking for the hand of Augusta Myers in marriage. He spoke to her after Moses' departure and found his sentiments "were mutually and correspondingly acknowledged." His financial situation will allow him to support her in comfort.

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Myer's letter written on back of letter to him from John Campbell. Myer characterizes Campbell as a "worthy fellow and has not been long enough at Washington to exchange feelings of friendship and intimacy for hypocrisy and dissimuation."

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Whittle [Custom Collector] was visited by Robertson, attorney for Mr. Francis, who asked for $727.96 as a commission due on customs bonds. Whittle doesn't agree the money is due to Moses. He knew when he accepted the Collectorship that it didn't pay much and he won't pay Moses.

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Marx received Moses' letter of December 1, and is glad Moses got home safely. Marx suffered for the last six months and was confined to bed for two weeks. All others are well. Virginia has recovered from scarlet fever. Doesn't see bad consequences to Jackson's bullying message to the French.

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In response to letter of May 4, Dearborn accepts the balance of his account as $805.84 in his favor. Regarding their misfortunes in business, he will gladly agree to whatever they propose as a settlement. Would like a statement back to August 1815.

Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsSince Myer last wrote by the Norfolk Packet and Captain Barnard, an "unpleasant occurance took place today." Describes Richard Bowden's attack on Moses after a "trifling difference" about logwood shipped to New York, and subsequent killing of Bowden by Sam. No court until October. On same sheet a note by Moses Myers says he will send a long letter by Captain Bell. "You may naturally suppose the state of my mind. I will do all that is possible for the relief of...

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If Sam has escaped and shows up in Lisbon, Street has made plans for him tostay with Mr. Brown of Brown, Reed & Co. Mr. Rice in the Mercury arrived with heated corn. There is a good offer on southern corn today of $1.75, Virginia flour is at $13 - $13.50.