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Disappointed his stay was not longer. Longs to hear success of his suit with Miss Galloway. Henry Hall here from Providence with gift of parrot. Practices daily on harpsichord since Hartly returned. Determined to get journal ready for next opportunity. Brother Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) arrived in Bermuda. Brother's (Henry Tucker) wife Frances (Bruere) Tucker has another son, called Tom Tudor.

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We were surprised when we received the letters from New York. I guess you were surprised to hear I was in Bermuda. The people have been exceedingly polite to me. Nat (Nathaniel Tucker) and I have been inseparable.

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We have not heard from you since you first got to Carolina. Write us about your trip to New York and Philadelphia. Gray has furnished us with many hours of entertainment. His elegies are much admired. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) reads and explains them? to us. Goldsmith is a favorite among us, and his "Deserted Village" a most valuable acquisition.

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Received his from Philadelphia and New York. Things received by Bascome were acceptable. Has not been able to send Doctor Campbell any money on account. Plan of sending Negroes is over as plan of ? people are to purchase none from any place after November 1st. Donald Campbell visited them for two months. Was entertained by Governor. Will return with Billy Hall.

Scope and Contents Wrote St. George by Captain Morgan. Received his dispatches from New York and Philadelphia. Their letters may now chance to find St. George in Virginia. Asks how he likes metropolis of Carolina. Also their new sister Mrs. Esther (Evans) Tucker. Felt his disappointment that fair one Miss Galloway? resigned to arms of another. Asks if he saw own adorable Miss Ainslie in travels. Has not heard whether she married. Papa (Colonel Henry Tucker) confined by rheumatic fever. He recommends, if...

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Hopes he enjoyed visit to Carolina. Anxious to hear about brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and sister Esther (Evans) Tucker. Natty gives her a good character. Donald Campbell will return with Billy Hall after 2 months visit. He and Natty spent time agreeably. Thanks for 2 beef-tongues and apples he sent.

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Sister Bet and I were desirous to have a line from you while you were at Carolina. Thank you for your very acceptable present of Goldsmith's Poem. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) and Sister Bet have taken possession of the garret, as that is reputed the place of inspiration. They are writing an epic poem for your amusement. I am sending you a turtle shell comb which was made in Bermuda. Please send me some bear's grease.

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Pleased at his arrival in Philadelphia; hopes to hear of arrival in Virginia. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) talks of leaving. Donald Campbell and Hall sailed for West Indies. Mentions children Harry, Fanny, and Nan. Cousin Betty St. George and Fanny George are here.

Scope and Contents Wrote him by Captain Outerbridge to Norfolk and Captain Morgan for Charles Town. Asked Doctor Campbell to interrogate Newbould in Tucker's absence. Wishes to settle estate. Rumors of breaking up of Congress and that New York voted against other colonies. And that Committeee of Correspondence assumed too much authority. Virginia and Philadelphia honored. Canada bill caused disturbances. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) has procured payment for his demand on public. Committee who took survey of...

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My father advises you to return to Bermuda if the resolutions of the Congress shuts up the courts, and all proceedings at law. You will possibly meet with your share of practice here. Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) tells us his practice for the last three months has been double. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) is still with us, but talks of returning to Charleston, S. C. soon. Your friend Donald Campbell has been with us about eight or ten weeks. He is to go to Grenada with Billy Hall.

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I am sending by this conveyance your shoes, the whip, a barrel of cocoa shells for Mrs. Campbell. My brother is at Belle Isle. George Bruere has gone with part of his regiment to Boston.

Scope and Contents Consulted Savage about St. George's settling in Georgia. Chief Justice of Georgia said those from other provinces now on same footing as those who studied law in Georgia. Certificate from court where admitted as attorney required. Stokes adds law is thriving profession. Offers to become answerable for sum St. George might need. Suggests adding sum to bond Doctor Archibald Campbell now has. Regrets St. George's disappointment in suit with Miss Galloway? Glad of Doctor Benjamin Rush's...

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I am going to Fredericksburg. My mother has asked me to come. Only this would tear me away from the walls of College. Should chance or inclination lead you to the Grove, you will probably find my dear Eliza performing the part of an affectionate sister.