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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....

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Mr. Robert Baylor has taken lodging in the same house as yourself. I have directed him to read Blackstone. I ask a favor of you to give him any occasional assistance. Also attention to his moral conduct.

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Explanation of Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) situation in Charleston, S.C. Sorry not to get your books divided. The Attorney General does not meet the expectations of his countrymen. I am sending you a piece of whale skin. The Governor sends his best respects.

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Received his letters by Captains Bell and Morgan. Vessel she wrote by forced to Carolina by bad storms instead of Virginia as intended. Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) practice among people who cannot pay him. Sent St. George $2.00 by Harry Hinson. John Tucker here and niece who lives in Virginia. Little Fan thanks him for bird he sent her. Sister Frances has smallpox.

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When in town I had toothache and a cold. Mr. Tucker and his niece from Virginia are at our house. Thank you for the writing paper and pens.

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Will try to have him entered in the Inns of Court this summer. A letter from Mr. Gwatkin would be of assistance. Will send his law books. Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) lately missed opportunity of rich partner. His friend Washington gave Charles Town and people a villainous character. Captain Cox arrived from Norfolk. Thanks him for seeds.

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My Fanny asks to be remembered. She promises to write a very long letter by the first opportunity. Your two nephews thrive as much as we could wish them. We have not had the little one christened yet.

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Tucker's law and self's hamnity teach both not to judge without hearing both parties. Self only regretted sickness prevented Tucker's visit. Robbed of satisfaction expected in seeing Mr. Davis. Longs to be with Tucker and Andrews. Asks how Miss ? is.

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Williamsburg is no longer the place of my residence. I received the greatest satisfaction imaginable from the reflection of the many agreeable hours I have spent in the worthy Society which I have the honor of being a member. Much indisposed since my absence. Am preparing for an excursion to the Augusta Springs. Enclosing the key to my trunk, put my books in it and ask Mr. Prentice to deliver my things to Mr. Southall.

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I have sent two hogsheads of tobacco to be lodged at Boyd's warehouse, when you have looked at it and it is passed, please put it to my credit with Mr. John Bland. If Mr. Bland sends out an out store, let it come to my house. If any person concerned in the West India trade sends out cargoes of rum, sugar, and molasses, I could vend large quantities here.

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Partakes with him pleasure he will feel in bearer of this letter. Unexpected visit from his brother (Nathaniel Tucker) cannot fail to give joy. Received his favor from Bermuda.

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I left our Rosewell friends well. If you have your poems ready send them down. I told Mrs. ? of the bargain you made with me for her.

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Sending a copy of the order of the General Court respecting Cruchet ? He is in custody, but as the execution only mentions the charges of the supercedors ?, the sheriff says he has no right to keep him.

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This to find him happy in company of brother (Nathaniel Tucker). Wishes self partaker in his happiness. Compliments to Doctor Archibald and Aunt Campbell.

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I delivered your letter to the Secretary. He will see you tomorrow and give you an answer.

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Enclosing a letter to my father, please forward it quickly. I sail about Sunday.

Scope and Contents Writes from Carter's Creek. Yesterday in Williamsburg dined with the Major James Innes. Patsy very ill. Is distressed over condition of health of Beverley Randolph. Respects to Miss Cocke. Advises Tucker to learn to be happy from Miss Blair. Also to stick to study of law after his trip to Bermuda. Discusses payment of debts. Advises Yates not to wrap his gown so closely around him, but let it blow in the wind. Advises both Tucker and Beverley Randolph not to drink so much. Few men suffer...

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I hope this finds you well with your friends in Bermuda. Your brother Nathaniel Tucker came here the very day you left. He stayed with us ten days. As you are material evidence in Doctor Forbes's suit, I suppose it will not be tried until you return.

Scope and Contents Rejoices in happiness he experienced in Bermuda. Also in his expectation of succeeding in scheme he was engaged in when self left Virginia. His letter by Newbold came. Regrets destiny preventing them from meeting in Bermuda. After St. George and John Gilchrist left him in Hampton Roads, seized with profound melancholy. Refers him to Beverley for what passed while at sea with Conyers. While at Norfolk wrote Beverley. Proposed jaunt to Williamburg. Scheme met with good reception from...

Scope and Contents I am now an inhabitant of St. Eustatia and rector of the English Church under the patronage of your worthy friend Richard Jennings. I propose to stay here five years and by that time be able to settle on a place of residence for life. Will consider Europe or Bermuda, but I think Bermuda will have set up a grammar and English school, grammar is quite foreign to the Dutch. I hear you have gotten some little pecuniary as well as honorable office in Virginia if you see Doctor Theodorick Bland...

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A copy of a letter from Nathaniel Tucker giving an account of the arguments of the lawyers in Thomas Tudor Tucker's cause.

Scope and Contents Account of brother's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) indictment for libel and challenging Robert Williams, Charleston lawyer, to duel caused by newspaper articles by Williams under signature "Benevolus" attacking Tucker for circumstances of King's contracting smallpox. Sam Legare delivered brother's challenge. Tucker posted notice in coffee house calling Williams liar and coward. Tom Savage and Somersal ? as his securities. Is informed Pitt to leave (for Bermuda) this afternoon. If St. George is there...