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Philadelphia: Printed by Henry Miller

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I saw Mr. George Bascome and he asked me to acquaint you that he had applied to by the Captain of the Philadelphia Brig (from Hispaniola) to assist him in his present situation and he begs you not to be employed on the other side of the question, but to join with him to save the vessel and cargo which is already seized.

Scope and Contents "I find that commissioners are to be sent out to America for a very different purpose from what we at first imagined. This appears to me to be another attempt to disunite the colonies, but if we are to judge from that spirit which seems at present to pervade the whole continent, it will doubtless prove as unsuccessful as every other has hitherto done. Should the war be continued, our particular Situation will be truly lamentable. a Famine must soon be the inevitable Consequence. The Storm is...

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I was at St. George's yesterday. Our claim was received. Elbertsen and myself were stipulators in £50.0.0 Stg. for Costs. The Attorney General moved for leave to exhibit interrogatories to Parker. I opposed it as repugnant to the spirit of our Law. The collector spoke warmly and so did Mr. Hunt in support of the motion as to interrogatories in general.

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On receipt of this, you will be pleased to look on me as your client in an action this day entered. Self against Anthony Atwood for £20 current money damages. I advanced him money when I was his attorney.

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Arrived at Rosewell after fatiguing day just after arrival of Hammond. Congratulates him upon arrival of last vessel. Will write more fully and entrust it to care of Davis.

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Mrs. Dickinson informs Mr. Tucker that she shipped her Negro wench, Beck by Captain Samuel Tucker to Mr. Thomas Roberts in Virginia to be sold. Captain Nathaniel Beck told Mrs. Dickinson that Mr. Roberts sold the Negro and received cash for her. Mrs. Dickinson gives Mr. Tucker this information that he may subpoena Captain Beck if he thinks it necessary.

Scope and Contents During long absence from Virginia has had no word from friends in York, Williamsburg, and Gloster Gloucester? Bermuda has received copy of act of Parliament prohibiting all trade with United Colonies. Deplores conditions and dreads results. Hopes cruel fate can be averted. Inquires after Page's health and mentions his "dreadful vertigo." Asks about Mrs. Page and the children. Reminisces of former visits to Gloucester, Carter's Creek, Ware Glebe, etc., and mentions Miss Digges, Mrs. Burwell,...

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Unhappy to find my poor mother unwell. I will not be able to make any stay at Port Royal for the people here are sadly off for provisions. The poor creatures buy as they can raise a few shillings.

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Just returned from Cape Fear, in North Carolina. Received his letters by McAlister's brig. Whole continent in same ruinous unsettled condition. Norfolk ruined. All they can call their own is spot at Colonel Tucker's mills, enclosed with breast-work, ditch and abattis, garrisoned by party of the 14th Regiment of about 250. General Lee is at Suffolk. Mentions Otter. Persons living on board ships in harbor.

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Little prospect for lawyers here now. Only month's provisions and no prospect of steady supply. 2,000 bushels of beans from Ireland sold at 15/. Only one provision vessel in three weeks. Water scarce, as no springs on island. Will take family to England in July. Regards to Island friends. Ship just arrived from London but Captain Tucker will not wait to hear news.

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I will try to be in the city Monday. The Governor intends to let the representatives meet by his letter to the gentlemen of the Council in which he desires that they all be in town. Monday evening.

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I am sorry to hear that Mr. White and his sisters cannot settle among themselves the trifling difference that has for some time past subsisted between them, but if any assistance of mine can contribute towards their putting an end to it in an amicable manner.

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The devisees of the late Corn. White are desirous of having their dispute with Corn. White, the son of the testator, settled tomorrow. They have chosen Captain Benjamin Harvey. The meeting is to be tomorrow morning at the House of E. Bedlow at the Flatts.

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If Mr. Tucker's vessel sails so soon, I shall hardly be able to collect money enough to make it worth your while to go to the West Indies in her. If we could sell all the wheat and receive cash things would be better. Doctor Campbell says he is going to the West Indies in a month or so. I have received about £1,000 out of which I have paid Williams £125 and Brown near 200 £/.

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I am sending you £23.13.4. A tour with Doctor Campbell will be more agreeable and more advantageous. The wheat sells slowly. Bring the children with you next week. We still have not heard from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker).

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Jones agreed to take what wheat we have on hand. I think, it much more for Mr. MacAlester's interest to sell it here than run the risk of the West India market. If you decide to go to the West Indies I would like to send the money for the wheat by you rather than Jones.

Scope and Contents Petition and protect against Lord Dunmore. On 17th Andren Snap Hammond, commander of Roebuck gave permission to visit son John Hunter Jr., prisoner at Halifax, North Carolina. To go on sloop of war? Otter commanded by Matthew Squire. Major Hendrick of 6th Regiment of Continental troops recommended her to Brig. Andrew Lewis commander at Williamsburg, who recommended her to fleet as person dangerous to committee. Captain Hammond claims no right to redress her grievances. Self intends for...

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This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.