James Rind, had been studying law with St. George Tucker in Williamsburg but left to take a position with "Col. N." Maria Rind remains in the household of St. George Tucker, where she cared for the children.

"...nothing can be expected without riches...however deserving of a better fate the poor always meet with rudeness and contempt." (Children of a Williamsburg printer, the Rinds were orphaned at an early age and were helped by the Tuckers.)

Physical Location: For letters of 16 June 1790, 4 July 1790, and 7 Sept. 1790 see medium oversize file. 12 letters. His father does not have land to give him at that time, so he cannot marry at once. He has decided to move to Staunton, and continue his studies. In September he writes that he hopes to visit Williamsburg around Christmas, and apply for admission to the bar.

Congratulates James Rind on receiving his license to practice law.

Covers lacking. Has moved to Richmond with Mr. Wythe. Mentions building of the canal. Samuel Brown to study in Scotland; congratulates John Coalter on his marriage to Maria Rind.

Scope and Contents Letters written from Orangeburg and Columbia, South Carolina. The "distressing news" that his wife has died in childbirth.