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Appointment of Samuel Myers as Inspector of the Virginia Penitentiary: A Stampless Letter from James Monroe, 1807 April 16

A stampless letter dated April 16, 1807, from James Monroe, then Governor of Virginia, appointing Samuel Myers as an Inspector of the Penitentiary. The letter is free franked by Monroe. The letter provides biographical details on Samuel Myers, a prominent Richmond merchant and alderman.

Associated People/Businesses

Myers, Samuel
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Virginia Penitentiary
Myers, Samuel (1755-1836)

Geography

Richmond

Subjects

Prisons
19th century
Letters

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 3