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Encloses own translation of extract from civil law. Bishop Richardson seems to approve it. Author's intention seems to instruct reader regarding method of prosecution in case plaintiff and defendant are in different places or not subject to same laws. Remembrances to Mr. and Mrs. Slater.

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Requests him to look among papers belonging to Watkin's estate that Mr. Slater has for paper on which is entered amount of balances due from the estate to such persons as had closed their account with the administrator. Sister wishes him to advise Mr. Bruere. She can furnish salad oil and raisins.

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Situation of our family has prevented your receiving a letter. Your sister has been here with her little girl, who is full of heat and sores. Papa has been sick, Mama complaining, and Sister Fanny scarcely ever well. You will acquire many valuable instructions from Mr. Slater. I wish Papa's affairs would permit him to send you to a school in England.

Scope and Contents Your situation as described in your letter is nearly what I concluded it to be from a knowledge of Mr. Slater's disposition. Misfortunes and ill health have caused his distress. Mr. Stark gave Papa a favourable account of the College in Virginia. Regulations and great care for the education of the students. He represents it as the best institution of the sort in America, and under the particular inspection of Lord Botetourt (the Governor) who takes great pains and delight with it. There is...

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Sunday evening. Regrets hearing of poor Sister Slater's illness. Self is deaf in one ear. May not know of opportunity to send rice to Slaters so they had better send up for it.

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Papa had a letter from Brother Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker). He will leave Edinburgh, September 12. Busy taking his degrees. Am sending you clothes. Aunt Slater seems better.

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Begs favor of him to spend the evening with him on Thursday next at the House of Mr. William Elbersen. He expects to be honored with the company of a set of most agreeable young ladies.

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Present separation disagreeable. May be long before sees St. George again. Affection for him sincere and unalterable. St. George to go to Virginia. Has not least doubt of his arriving at great degree of perfection in profession. Endorsed: Received per Captain Dickinson, 1771 June 21.

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Received his favors by Captains Young and Sawyer. Obliged to omit writing to Mr. Tucker ? and sisters Elizabeth Tucker and Frances (Tucker) Tucker. Hopes this finds him preparing for Virginia. St. George can finish studies in England. Compliments to Colonel Henry Tucker? and family and Slater.

Scope and Contents Uncertain where this may find him. Cannot enjoy each other's company for some years. Anxious to hear he has begun plan of studies. To initiate knowledge of profession, Virginia may be as proper as more considerable place. Hopes not necessary for St. George to continue long there. Have most indulgent of fathers Colonel Henry Tucker. Cannot judge of own encouragement here. Not fewer than 35 practitioners of physic in town. Made small beginning with few Bermuda Negroes. St. George's wishes in...

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Regrets hearing by Tony of John Randolph's (1742-1775) illness. Judge it is bilious. Medical advice.

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Will, bequeathing to son Thomas Rives Rosser, son of Bathia Rosser alis Rives, wife, his plantation; bequests to daughters Judah Rives, Elizathen Warthin, Ann Burge, daughter Mary Adam's children Julian Oliver and Hanna Rosser. Admitted to Prince George county court, 1772 February 29.

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This may reach New York before he does. Nathaniel Tucker left for Charleston, S. C. Mr. Hunt and son Daniel arrived and took possession of own house. Brother and sister (Henry Tucker and Frances (Tucker) Tucker? talk of leaving tomorrow.

Scope and Contents Afraid this will not get to hand before he leaves New York. Sailed from Bermuda about five days after St. George left. About 10 days on water. Brother Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) practice here small and almost entirely among Bermudians. This colony seems thriving. Town increasing daily. Inhabitants hospitable. Men are brown and women not very fair. Has seen no beauties but many agreeable ladies. Good houses in different parts of town. Several public buildings. No great communication...

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Happy to hear of safe arrival in New York. Considers uncertainty of their ever being settled together. Source of happiness to have Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) with him. Their business at present almost nothing. Sometimes feels their plan may be subverted. Hopes in time they will pursue first intention. Should be glad to hear Washington attended him to Virginia.

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Rebukes him for not writing. Mother worried because she has not heard from him. Reported Tudor (Thomas Tudor Tucker) is married to an older woman in the West Indies.

Scope and Contents This goes by Captain Obediah Morgan with whom P. Trott takes passage. Should meet him at Norfolk. Hopes St. George will introduce him to Doctor Campbell and aunt. Sent his Box of books to Doctor Campbell. Have not heard from brother Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) nor of Natty's arrival in Charles Town. St. George is now settled alone in a new country. Advises him to adhere to honor and virtue. Avoid letting sallies of wit get the better of prudence. Gaming is an introduction to ill habits....

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Chronological records of "money received", transactions in both Bermuda and Virginia currency, etc. Unidentified author.

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Vessel from Carolina brought letters he had sent to them. Thankful he has arrived. Wishes to know if he has disorder in head and sore mouth he used to complain of, how he lives at College, and if she should send him anything. Remembrance to Doctor and Aunt Campbell. Wishes them a happy Christmas.

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Write your description of the place and the manners and customs of the people. Mr. William Forbes has brought his family to spend the winter here. Billy Forbes has a handsome chaise. Dr. Frank a neat Italian Chair. The President a chariot. Mrs. Hunt and her son arrived after you left, Daniel is thought clever, and Papa has appointed him Attorney General. Jack Stiles married his mistress. Mr. Ford returned, might marry Effie. Dr. Kidd has arrived. My little Harry St. George is a fine boy.

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Judging from winds here you probably had a short passage to New York. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) sailed Saturday after you left. Daniel Hunt appointed Attorney General this week to make his appearance for the first time at the Bar. Your friend Jones is gone to South Carolina.

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Papa received a letter from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) mentions nothing of his practice. We long to hear of Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) safe arrival. Father has been in town this week to assist at the Mr. Slater's sale. He brought the portable desk you desired. I have directed it to the care of Mr. Starke. Mr. Daniel Hunt spoke with apparent confusion at the last court, he seems to be a young fellow of some genius.

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Hope he is satisfactorily settled in Virginia after pleasant visit in Philadelphia. In Bermuda Mrs. Middleton died. Leaves tomorrow for Bermuda in schooner Charlotte, with Captain Savage which self has chartered. Sold sloop. Asks to be informed about saddle horses as he may wish to buy one. Pencil note of later date: "Henry Tucker of Somerset, brother-in-law to St. George who had evidently accompanied the latter to New York on his leaving Bermuda for Virginia."

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Received letters from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker). Both well. Natty likes Charlestown, S. C. Tommy has a litte practice. Your forbidden fruit is nothing more than a St. Helena Lemon.

Scope and Contents Wrote last by Captain Obadiah Morgan and sent Box of books to Doctor Campbell. Perient Trott missed vessel. Matholin could give no news of St. George in Philadelphia. Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) well in Charles Town. Paid 3£ for Mr. Slater's portefeuille. Will send it to him by Mr. Burch and Mr. Starke. Account of lawyers Daniel Hunt, Bascome and Bull. Sent Doctor Campbell money and wished pickled pork and hams. His brother and sister now with them. Jones the...