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Watson affords opportunity of adding line to what wrote before. Sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) and (Henry) better. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) will perhaps not be able to write. Difficulties of getting bread almost insurpassable. Expenses great and income almost nothing. Borrowing for some time almost his (and Natty's) only resource. Regards to Doctor and Mrs. Archibald Campbell.

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I am surprised that the inspectors refused to deliver the notes to you for the tobacco which I sent you. I owe Mr. Peter Randolph Bland eighty odd pounds. Thomas Bonner is looking after the money for Mr. Bland. I didn't have the money but I told Mr. Bonner I had a tract of two hundred acres that I wanted to sell to raise money. I would like to give you an absolute bill of sale for the 200 acres of land.

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Is pleased with charitable application of new fund and generous delicacy Tucker showed in the Resolves on the occasion. Members honored self by appointing him agent on the occasion but self will share it with Lewis? Burwell. Will try to execute Tucker's plan. Left town without getting Burgess' wages. Probably refers to Flat Hat Club?

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Concerning the F.H.C. Also, Mr. Cocke was obliging enough to take your order to present to the treasurer immediately.

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Is homesick to see him. The day he left self would have gone to sisters to see him had not Governor Bruere been there. Asks if he has uneasiness in head and ears of he complained of. Wrote four weeks ago by Captain Smith.

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Frances (Tucker) Tucker better. Captain Briggs had bad weather and got into Carolina. Just heard two vessels sailed from Bermuda to Virginia without their knowledge. Harry and wife (Frances (Bruere) Tucker) are in town. Have two boys.

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Sister Fanny is much better since the birth of her little daughter. I leave for the city tomorrow to stay with Henry's wife.

Scope and Contents His letter came by Captain Williams. Sister Frances (Tucker) Tucker had daughter on January 27. Frances (Bruere) Tucker had son on February 11. Account of expenses from Doctor Campbell exceeded expectations. will Write more by Sam Tucker. Requirements for lawyer. President could help him in colony. Mrs. Montresor said she had received Natty's Bermudian. Disapproves of his association with Mother Jacob's Henry and others of low class. Recent occurrences: Daniel Hunt married Moley Jones, the...

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A vessel arrived from Bermuda. Father had a letter from Billy Hall, he has purchased a lot in Portsmouth and expects to bring his family here some time this month. I imagine your time is taken up with the General Court.

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Encloses letter Briggs forgot to take. Has little girl. Tucker's brother (Henry Tucker) has little boy. Mentions Cousin Betty's courtship (Betty George married Daniel Tucker) Billy Hall goes to Virginia in Uncle Hinson's sloop Passenger. Hall had bought lots at Portmouth of Captain Savage. Endorsed: April 23: May 16, 1773.

Scope and Contents Friend Washington's departure for Philadelphia gives opportunity of writing. He tells self there are frequent opportunities from thence to Virginia. Likewise to and from this place. Suggest St. George direct letters to acquaintances in Philadelphia to be forwarded by water. Will save both expense of postage. His letters by Watson last ones received. Sent large budget to St. George by Watson. Brother Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) well. Sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) and (Henry...

Scope and Contents Washington sails for Philadelphia tomorrow. Giving him line to St. George as understand post from thence to Virginia more regular and certain than from Charleston. Hears own sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) delivered of daughter. Brother Harry's (Henry Tucker) wife (Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker) delivered of son. If Deity is just, even without benevolence, He must in future state compensate for evil underservedly suffered in present. Is Pythagorean and believes every animal will...

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Has suffered much since last letter. Has fine little girl (birth January 27). Frances (Bruere) Tucker has child. Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) had tooth drawn. Mr. Gilbert, Billy Hall and Harry Hinson sail for Norfolk. Smallpox prevalent in town.

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Fanny is much better and she has a new daughter. Bet and Fanny sent you some preserved oranges. Grandmother Butterfield sent you some lemons. We have heard from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) frequently this winter.

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Billy Hall, Johnny Gilbert, and Harry Hinson will bring you this letter. They will tell you of things in Bermuda. Smallpox is spreading here. 40 or 50 persons are down with it. The infection was communicated to Mrs. Bethell by her brother-in-law, Henry Morgan who was inoculated at Antigua. Most of the people who attended the funeral are down with it. Mr. Lains is dead.

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As we have no Gazette, Mercury, or Evening Post, I will give you an account of births and marriages. Miss Betty Tucker married Mr. Daniel in January. Miss Jenny Burrows has two suitors, Captian Benjamin Wilkinson and Captain Anthony Gilbert. Betty St. George is to marry Dr. Henry Hinson. Mr. Daniel Hunt was married to Miss Molly Jones of Crowlane.

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Sends this by Billy Hall. Bet Elizabeth Tucker had tooth drawn. Smallpox on this end of the Island. Mrs. Rains and her sister Bethel died. Father (Henry Tucker) thinks St. George may return to Bermuda in another year.

Scope and Contents Frances (Tucker) Tucker had daughter on January 27. Received Doctor Campbell's account of b124.14.7 for his expenses. Greatly exceeded expectations. Must have been spent in pleasure. No higher in England. Discussion of requirements and preparation for law training. Mr. Nelson could be of help. Should consult Billy Hall who brings this. Harry Stinson goes by this vessel which belongs to Uncle Hinson and commanded by Johnny Gilbert. Smallpox prevalent. Mrs. Richardson and family sailed for St....