Box 7
Contains 29 Results:
Letter, Myer Myers, Norfolk, Virginia to John Myers, London, UK, 1811 May 25
Letter, William B. Street, Lisbon, Portugal to John Myers, London, UK, 1811 July 6
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.
Letter, Edward M. Donaldson, Washington, D.C, to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1811 December 11
Donaldson last wrote on November 5th from Baltimore. Has not heard from Sam, but has been waiting for him. Will travel to Norfolk via Richmond to be there by Sunday next. Describes Congressional debates on war with England, conquest of Canada.
Letter, Samuel Myers, London, UK to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1813 June 22
Sam has been in London for six day. Met Col. Hamilton in Bloomsbury Square, dined with them on Thursday. Describes Hamilton's fall. Dined with William Judd on Sunday. Writes out copy of insulting letter from D.M. Randolph and his response.
Letter, George Marx, Liverpool, UK to John Myers, 1811 July 15
Marx says the mark of a superior mind is the ability to bear bad events with fortitude and coolness. He is sure that John will prove so, and expects to see him on John's way home. Gives a quote from a letter to B. Myers of New York on Sam's situation in Norfolk.
Letter, R. E. Parker, Westmoreland Court House, Virginia to John Myers, Georgetown, D.C., 1814 July 2
[letter forwarded to Philadelphia] Parker feels Barney's blockade in the Potomac has reduced pressure on US shores. Now Maryland is a scene of devastation, but that could change. Decries lack of preparation.
Letter, Joseph Marx, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers,Georgetown, D.C., 1814 July 28
The only news since John's departure is the arrival of the schooner Decatur at Boston with news of a treaty between England and France. Asks John to attempt collection of Francis' bill. John should join Adeline at Richmond. Mrs. Hays sends her regards.
Letter, Joshua Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1814 July 29
Since John departed, Moses received some letters for him which were forwarded as he requested. Feels peace with England is not very distant. Report in the London papers that the Russian minister to the UK has offered to mediate. Marx leaves for NY on Monday.
Letter, Joseph Marx, New York, New York to John Myers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1814 August 5
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Marx arrived in New York on the 3rd. The Gratzes left on the 4th. They will spend a few days at Troy and should arrive at Springs the same time as John. Marx is trying to raise $10,000 through sale of W&F bills. Terrible state of things, but mere glimpse of peace will put it right.
Letter, Joseph Marx, New York, New York to John Myers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1814 August 7
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Marx is glad to hear of Adeline's safe arrival. He is trying to find a way to remain confidential in sale of W&F bills. Wants a quick sale so he can have money when "the young men come" about the 20th. Seeks youths "about Abram's age" from Germantown.
Letter, Joseph Marx, New York, New York to John Myers, Ballston Spa, New York, 1814 August 16
Marx sends this letter by Mr. Gratz. Hopes John and Adeline are comfortable. Glad to report that every member of his family escaped [the house fire] unhurt, and are now safe at George's new house. John's clothes and property were saved, but the carriage was destroyed.
Letter, Richard E. Parker, Occoquan, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1814 September 12
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Parker is feeling better than at their last meeting. The enemy is said to be within six miles of Baltimore. Doesn't know if his regiment will be ordered there to to protect "ruined" Washington. He is not happy with his current general. Wants gossip on romance in Norfolk.
Letter, Solomon Etting, Baltimore, Maryland to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1815 July 12
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Etting instructs John that "after signing both Bonds of Conveyance, retain one of them, with Bell & receipt for the notes. There were bad accounts this morning from our friends at Philadelphia of Miss SC situation, it is deplorable." [note in John's hand] "8 lots on Calvert Street"
Letter, Robert Taylor, Norfolk, Virginia to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1817 December 13
Last night Taylor and John's father decided to buy a ticket in "your lottery." Moses is at home for a few days due to a swollen leg. Taylor hears that the young ladies, especially Augusta, are pleased with Baltimore society. Says they shouldn't forget Norfolk.
Letter, John B. Taylor, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1827 March 3
Taylor had promised to write John with a list of the officers of the new Richmond fire company, but election put off until next Monday. Encloses a report on the cost of apparatus. John's brother Myer has joined. The company is to be called the Mutual Fire Company.
Letter, John B. Taylor, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1827 March 17
Taylor glad to report that the Richmond Common Council is earnest in the desire to help set up a fire company. They will give $1250. Only restriction is that the Council gets to pick the location of the fire house. Explains possible choices for the location.
Letter, John B. Taylor, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1827 July 24
Taylor received John's letter of February 22. The committee is grateful for John's help. They have constitutions for seven fire companies from NY, Baltimore, PHiladelphia and Providence. A new pump engine with hose will cost $2500. Money will come from citizens and insurance companies.
Letter, John Glenn, Baltimore, Maryland to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1830 August 17
In answer to John's letter of the 15th, Glenn writes that a special act of Assembly in Maryland would only protect John's person and future earnings. The only way to get a discharge is to live in the state for two years. Johns ideas of gaining release are out of the question.
Letter, M. L. Moses, New York, New York to John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland, 1818 July 14
Things have been brought to a crisis which John can see if he reads creditor's reports. Moses is trying to clear John's father's name from reproach. Bayard now appears friendly. Moses sends John a copy of his account to confirm.
Letter, Solomon Moses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John Myers,, 1818 November 28
Solomon has received John's letter and notes what he says about bank stock. He is watching the stock. General opinion is that it will decline. Solomon's largest debt was to the Custom House ($8000). Has paid all of that but $2500, also $1100 to Pennsylvania.
Letter, John Southgate, Norfolk, Virginia to John Myers, London, UK, 1811 June 5
More news about Samuel Myer, he is only charged with manslaughter.
Letter, George Marx, London, UK to John Myers, Cambridge, UK, 1811 June 29
Refers to the Little Belt affair.
Letter, James Preston, Richmond, Virginia to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1828 November 8
Delivered Mr. Stanard's note to Mr. Gatewood and sentt the letter of Mr. Pleasanton, with the consent of Miss Smith and Gatewood to Mr. Stanard.
Letter, Henry Clay, Washington, D.C. to John Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1827 May 1
Clay received John's letter of April 19 and 27. No collector is named yet for Norfolk. Jones was not an applicant, but favored Tunstall or Gatewood. Clay feels new collector should be a friend of the administration.
Letter, John Myers, Baltimore, Maryland to James P. Heath, 1819 April 10
John had been insulted by C.C. Jameson and had asked Captain Ridgley of the navy to act for him, but Ridgley declined as it grew out of a commercial matter. Jameson is making false representations. Asks Heath to act for him in demanding an apology or meeting.