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Letter from James Gibbon to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, February 15, 1834

Handwritten letter from Major James Gibbon, a Revolutionary War officer and customs collector in Richmond, Virginia, to Moses Myers, a prominent Jewish merchant in Norfolk, Virginia, dated February 15, 1834. Gibbon requests Myers' assistance in overseeing the outfitting of his grandson, J.B. Carter, a young seaman, before he embarks on a voyage.

Associated People/Businesses

Myers, Moses
Carter, J. B.

Geography

Norfolk

Subjects

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 12