Received his letter by Gilchrist. Wrote him of determination not to quit Carolina. Gilchrist told them he saw St. George before leaving Virginia. Brother Thomas Tudor Tucker has had little practice. Despairs of his being able to assist self in prosecution of studies. Friends and family little able to support self. Postage very high. Suggests he convey messages by way of Bermuda or by itinerants. Brother and self have invitation to Lord Charles Greville Montagu's, (governor of South Carolina) ball at Pike's assembly room. Room lately finished and is one of largest in America. Two sets of 30 couples to dance at same time. Some fine women in town but greatest toasts have no considerable fortunes. Many girls worth from 500 to 5,000 guineas. Expense of living here great. Hopes St. George upon an agreeable establishment at Williamsburg. Heard from Bermuda grandmother died about February 20. Sam Stone told them Henry Tucker's attack of old disorder affected sister Franny (Frances (Tucker) Tucker) so as to cause miscarriage. Mrs. Dodd (Col. Peter Fayssoux's sister) lived with them since marriage of brother. She has administration of family affairs. They complain, with Reeves, that all goings out and no comings in will never do. Their expenses surpassed income of brother's profession.