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I am obliged to you for your kindness in visiting my unhappy sister and bringing matters to bear at last. Bermuda is a dull insipid place. Not one ball this winter, no gentlemen for partners, everybody out of town, the Doctor on his island and Mr. Randle at Belle View. The Governor has little or no company.

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Wrote by Captain Seymour and George Tucker. Billy Hall hopes to sell lot at Portsmouth. Thomas Tudor and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) advise St. George not to go to Georgia. Tommy had idea of moving about 2 miles from Charles Town. Suggests Tommy return to Bermuda. After bookseller had deceived him once, St. George should not have trusted him again. He got his money from Assembly here . Will be glad to see Aunt Campbell here. Wrote to Mr. Page and Mr. Burwell.

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I am just crawling out of a rheumatic attack. Where have you been, have you forgotten your friends in Gloucester. If you don't come over this week, I am coming to Williamsburg.

Scope and Contents Heard by Captain Seymour that George Tucker and Billy Hall had arrived. Useless to suggest that he return home until troublesome times are settled. Heard of engagement at N. England with King's forces and provincials. Report of general embargo in America. Council and Assembly of Bermuda are meeting to consider food supplies. Captain Hinson gone to Virginia, but may be detained. Hopes he can get corn. Has written also to Doctor Campbell and Billy Hall for help. Legislature plans to regulate...

Scope and Contents Received his by Captain Stowe. Wishes he would inform self of his intentions. Thinks there is no inducement to remain in Virginia. Captain Dill in vessel of Richard and John Jennings goes to Virginia to get corn. Legislature passed law prohibiting exportation of provisions. Is impossible to subsist without assistance from America. Bermudians fond of liberty, but cannot help colonies as are entirely at mercy of British. Island could be starved by a man-of-war at each end of island. By Act of...

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Mrs. Coltart wants to see her relations in Bermuda and I understand you intend going in ten days. Would you take her under your care and deliver her safely to her relations.

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I am not going to Bermuda with you. We wish you a happy meeting with your parents and relations. Tell Mr. Roberts we shall send the money by the first opportunity.

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Thank you for taking care of my box. If you go soon to Bermuda, remember me to all. Though affairs in Bermuda are circumstance I think, they must soon be in a distressed situation, they should have attended to the fishery and become a flourishing people. I commend your prudence in your political silence.

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Mr. Burwell told me you are leaving for Bermuda for twelve months. When you arrive, I hope you will not forget your friends in Virginia.

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Acknowledges the receipt of Tucker's letter. Admits the situation of Bermuda is difficult. Feels that a realization of the American position would benefit both. Will do all he can, but feels somebody in public office could better convince the Congress that the people of Bermuda would enter the American association.

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I have read the case of Bermuda which you have sketched but find it too difficult to give a dependable opinion on. I suggest that the Island send deputies to the Continental Congress. A proper representation of the advantages to be drawn from the connection you propose are sure to receive serious consideration.

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Know, all Men, by these __ , that I St. George Tucker of the Island of Bermuda, am held and firmly bound unto Alexander Purdie & John Dixon of the  City of Williamsburg in Virginia in the just and full Sum of Twenty Four pounds …

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Regrets his difficulties. Self has increasing family and brother Nathaniel Tucker dependent. Friends desire St. George not to stay long in Bermuda. Relates his motives for no longer recommending St. George moving to Georgia. July 22. Sending Esther (Evans) Tucker's letters by post too expensive. Mentions little daughter Nancy. Esther promises to make a good country wife.

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Know all men, by these ____ that we, St. George Tucker of the Island of Bermuda, at present residing in the Colony of Virginia and Archibald Campbell of the Borough of Norfolk in the said Colony Merchaint (?) are held and firmly bound unto Daniel Prentis of the City of Williamburg in the said Colony Gent: in the just sum of forty two pounds ...

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I wrote before that your cousin wanted to go to Bermuda. I cannot live with her, please take her to her relations. Her temper is such that I am unable to get into any business. (Tucker's answer to this letter on back.)

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I am unhappy to hear of your situation with Mrs. Colthart, but I conceive it to be utterly inconsistent with my character to interfere in any domestic broils. On back of Colthart's letter to Tucker.

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Certificate of the Admission of St. George to practice before the Courts of Common Law and Equity on the island of Bermuda. Signed by George James Bruere, Governor.

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Wanted to send him letter by post but Thomas Tudor Tucker told her too expensive. Wrote journal. Hopes St. George is safely arrived in Bermuda. Wanted him to see their little girl (Nancy Tucker). Hopes brother Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) arrived in England. Sister (Polly Evans) with them.

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Miss you and the children. Am busy doing important things in the Continental Congress. Included with copy of letter by Adams to James Warren. Attached to the subsequent item.

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Complains of failure of Congress to get more done. 7,000 weight of powder has arrived. Will send some to Warren. Asks about the situation in Massachusetts. Including copy of letter by Adams to his wife (circa 1775 July 24). Tucker's endorsement: "Intercepted by Captain Wallace." Attached to previous item.

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C. Stiles informs self his stores would sell in Charles Town. Asks his opinion about sending enclosed anonymous letter to Mr. Savage. Either forward or suppress letter. Stiles reported that Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) was well in Charles Town. Enclosure not present.

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Understanding that Captain Frank Dickinson lives in your neighborhood, I have taken the liberty to enclose you a bill on him which I should esteem it very kind if you would be so obliging as to present for acceptance.

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I was sorry not to see you last Sunday when you called at our house. I shall expect you early in the morning.

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Received a letter from Mr. Franklin, he says, the Congress are all inclined to serve us but the plan is only wanted to prevent our assisting the West Indies. I don't think a meeting is necessary. Make an apology to Mrs. Bruere for not seeing her before I left. Governor Bruere and I differ widely in politics, I have heard that he desires to break off all connections with those that are of different opinion with him.

Scope and Contents Received his of 11th and 25th. Did not write by Captain Hudson. Aunt Campbell delivers this, will visit in Bermuda. Expects Norfolk to be garrisoned with Regulars or Provincials, both equally disagreeable. Sent his father a late ministerial paper and Burgoin's (Burgoyne?) correspondence with Lee. Convention prohibited exportation of all provisions except corn. Feared agents were buying it for Gage's army. Surely was not meant to include West Indies. Hopes Congress will consider them...