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Doubts not that Tucker is "hurried and perplexed." Has not heard from Andrews or Page. Will not be kept from running after his sister Eliza Tucker. Will send sprigs by Billy Hall. Must prepare sermons. Gilchrist will give him news of this section.

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Replies to their summons to appear before them. Soldiers took his store by force. Shall not appear before them without protection against such mob treatment as John Shaw suffered. Desires them to come to him. Self signed Congress and has been loyal. Soldiers that were ashore are now on board his Lordships' ship. Self cannot prevent their landing again.

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Committee approves his behavior. Will meet in a few days. Meantime, he must submit to their tyranny. Cruel situation when officers in his majesty's service can assume a citizen' s private property. A. Skinner, secretary.

Scope and Contents Received his of June 17th. Convention provided defense for country. Two battalions to be stationed in lower part of country. First to be commanded by Patrick Henry, a very improper person, chosen only in opposition to a Scotchman. Captain Woodford, commanding the 2nd regiment, is adequate. 8,000 minute men to be raised. To serve 20 days a year and four days every month. 16 districts to raise 500 each. Governed by a committee chosen from district committees. Gunsmiths to be drafted to work at...

Scope and Contents Convention still sitting. Has reduced number of troops to be raised to 1,000 men under command of P. Henry. Colonel Nelson, is said, would not serve under him and is appointed a Delegate to the Congress. Hear of six more regiments at Boston and that Lord Dunmore expects one here. Whole country incensed against him. 500 new troops to be stationed here. Gave Mr. McCall of Rappahannock a letter to him. Has not heard result of his petition to Congress. Hears Congress decided New York and North...

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We have just heard of Aunt Campbell's and Mrs. Gilchrist's arrival. We hope to see them in St. George's. I am engaged in business here on Thursday between Mr. Richardson and Ned Stiles.

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Received his of this date. His (St. George's) idea of judge's determination in case of Harvey and Smith is certainly just. Discussion of the legal points of the case. Will be glad to discuss case with him in town on Sunday.

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Man of war tender burnt at Hampton, another here, Kingfisher. Many people moved possessions out of town. Self suffered in gale on 7th. Self unloaded and loaded one vessel just three days before port closed. Wrote Mr. Campbell.

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Wrote last by Captain Wells. Convention formed a military establishment. Attorney Davis is captain, also G. Nicholas. Bermuda and Bahamas considered W. India Islands and no supplies permitted them. Vessels from there admitted. Hopes Mrs. Campbell has arrived there. Self will follow few vessels sailing but believes ports will not be closed long.

Scope and Contents No vessels in harbor except victims of gale which were allowed in. Many blue ensigns on river from Gosport to Town Point: Mercury of 24 guns; Otter and King-Fisher of 18 each; Governor's present palace (Fowey?) of 10 and others. Convey under Lane's armed sloop gone to St. Augustine for 14th regiment. Attorney John Randolph here on way to Britain. Robert Christian, banished from Baltimore, is here on way to England. Captain McCartney superseded on Mercury by John Sampson by complaint of Lord...

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I know you are enjoying tranquillity and a serene climate. Here we are in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. In a region of political darkness. Not knowing what to fear or what to hope for.

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You may at all times call for papers from the clerks office, agreeable to your own convenience, and shall have them duly granted. The terms you propose for payment of office fees are very satisfactory to me.

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Has not heard yet whether he has arrived in Bermuda. Letters lost by Negro. Little girl (Nancy Tucker) fat and pretty. All escaped fever. Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) ship arrived safely in England. No letters, as packet either brought none or Captain does not choose to deliver them. Troublesome times, but plenty of provisions.

Scope and Contents The Scorpion sloop of war and a transport arrived here yesterday from Boston, they have orders to stay here or to proceed to Carolina. I dined yesterday at the Governor's with one of the Lieutenants. He says there has been no action since that of June 17 in which the Regulars had 92 officers and 1,000 privates killed and wounded. The loss of the provincials was at least double. He did not know either of the Governor's sons particularly except Dick, who is likely gone home. Obliged to leave...

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I am desirous of serving Mr. Roberts on this occasion. I ought to take every measure to convey his money to him. Suppose you should interfere in the dispute between him and Mrs. Dickinson as a friend to both parties.

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Lord Dunmore frightens out old women who are afraid of cannon. He lets no boats pass from Hampton to Norfolk since his vessels were fired. Fears this will be a garrison town. Hears South? Carolina has taken Governor Martin and officers prisoners. Northern provincials happy under their officers. Troops are raising according to ordinance.

Scope and Contents Pleased to hear of his arrival in Bermuda. Doctor Blacklock ready to receive him. Self's visit to Scotland. Praises of Scotland. Doctor Hill's (relation of Mr. Miller's) daughters unparalleled in mental abilites and excellency of disposition. In London, self hears of men who struggle for liberty abused. Spirit of England entirely anti-American. British says effects of Association not felt. New trades sources to Russia. Spirit of resentment and animosity of Civil War increases. Self prepares...

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Extract of a letter from Bermuda. A letter explaining how the conflict between Britain and America affects Bermuda. The Bermudian legislature passed a law in May prohibiting the exportation of any kinds of provisions until all obstructions to supplies from America should be removed.

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Report from a committee appointed by the Parishes of Somerset and Port Royal to answer a letter from Captain Tollemarke to Richard Fowle and Nathaniel Bell.

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Wrote by Captain Williams. No arrivals from Bermuda in three weeks. Patriots talk of destroying Norfolk lest Dunmore take it. He expects 500 men. Inhabitants equally alarmed at provincials. Many have moved effects. Papers from England to 2nd August tell of men and ships coming. Dunmore stopped press, but may publish one of his own. Asks him to supervise Archie's Campbell education.

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This morning arrived 200 more soldiers from St. Augustine, the remaining part of the regiment. Great confusion. Taken on board the man-of-war are Thos. Matthews, two Robinsons and others. Reported 1,200 men at Williamsburg, 500 at Suffolk, 400 at Camps Landing, some at Smithfield and Hampton. Cannot collect debts. Money scarce. Man-of-war has destroyed and taken all ammunition in and near Norfolk.

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His Majesty's speech to both Houses of Parliament concerning the situation in America.

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Committee of Safety resides at Williamsburg. Troops collecting there. 500 at Hampton. Dunmore has reinforcements from St. Augustine. Donald Campbell turned business man. Norfolk is deserted. Fit subject for Goldsmith. Dunmore seized press which is now on his ship. Will publish Royal Gazette from there. Seized all arms and cannon. Sent small party to Kemp's Landing.

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I should be glad to do you and Mr. Brownlow all the service in my power. I hope to be able to go into the country next week. If you want the process sooner, nominate the person and I will appoint him.

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With respect to my part of the suit, I can readily say that I will admit any evidence that Mr. Hutching's or anyone else can prove or attempt to prove. My brother must answer for himself.