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Autographed letter from Moses Myers to his son, Myer Myers. A lengthy letter concerning the recovery of payment for a shipment to Norway and on other business matters (3pp., with integral address leaf) - Norfolk, Virginia, 1817 December 10

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Moses Myers Papers consist of a handful of letters, shipping inventories, and a printed broadside relating to the early Jewish American merchant Moses Myers (1735-1835). Myers lived in Norfolk, VA, and his merchant business was involved in the Caribbean. His ships were instrumental during the War of 1812.

Dates

  • Creation: 1817 December 10

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .21 Linear feet (1 box and 1 flat folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755