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Scarcity of ink prevents her saying more than that Hammond's appearance alarmed her much. Nothing can compose her fright except his (St. George Tucker) protestations of love. Jack (John Randolph of Roanoke) says God bless his papa. Polly and other girls plague her with best wishes for him.

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I hope you have received my letter and with it the bills from Messrs. Samuel and J. H. Delap for the proceeds of the Brig Dispatch. I hope you will receive bills of exchange from Peter Texier for 1/4 part of the proceeds for the Brig Sally Van. If the Brig should be taken or lost at sea, I have directed Mr. Texier to remit to you the amount of the insurance.

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If it's possible to raise the sum you requested by the sale of salt, it shall be done. I shall try to obtain it on Monday. I have not received the notes from Peyton. The price of tobacco here is £4 and warehouse expenses.

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Congratulations on recovery from smallpox. Find Mrs. Munford's letter to daughter. Best wishes to niece and man she is to marry St. George Tucker. Betsy Munford presents her love to P? Banister and says she is not entirely pleased with her. Leaves her to guess reason.

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Mr. Baker tells me you have recovered. Mr. Rose tells me Betsy has written Mrs. Randolph. I am anxious to hear whether she has mentioned me. I am setting off for my Mother's returning tomorrow week to meet Eliza.

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I arrived safely in this part the 7th of last month after a fine passage of 31 days. Our cargo will bring 105 livres certain. I even hope when it is sold it will bring more.

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Please dispose of the Sally Van's cargo. 1/16 of the Sally Van has been sold to Henry Sheaff of Baltimore.

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Cannot resist virtuous solicitations of man she loves. Has not stood on punctilio of his writing first. Let not her wishes to see him shorten his stay in town which is necessary to his health. When he left she had nothing of value but a hair from his head. It has been  her constant companion. Her sweet boys love him dearly.

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The articles arrived safely. Enclosed is a list of sundry articles to be sent on my own account and risk.

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Due to excessive heat is sending Hammond to Rosewell and requests Page to send Perrianger to Capitol Landing for self as he proposes spending a few days with the Pages. Accounts of French Fleet having reached New York in safety. Will know more tomorrow.

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Tucker purchased 40 hogsheads of tobacco from Norton and Beall at Smithfield. Samuel Beall bargained to take the tobacco off his hand in consideration of 200£. Tucker is to make payment to him for the balance in a month from this date.

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Must go to Alexandria before he can see her again. Overjoyed at remembrance he received at Curles from her. Delivered Fanny's messages to Mrs. Row ? Mr. Duncan will deliver his own. Miss Blair will call for her gown and direct the making of it. Hears rumors she and self will be married on August 6 or October 22. Patty Hall must be happy with her I.G.K.

Scope and Contents Wrote lately by Bule. Adds line by Captain Milligen. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) better. His intention of marrying not secret in Bermuda. Advises him to get over reluctance and make known to friends. Father seemed chagrined at St. George's selling sloop. Own last loss cut off resource which would have set him to rights. Better sell bills here at 5 for one. Sale of salt should help. American currency in time to equal gold and silver. Regards to intended sister. Miss Polly Evans...

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Circumstances and bad weather delay him. Compares love and friendship. Love tempered by reason is best. Mrs. Page asked about her and has promised to be a witness to the ceremony. He told her the time it would take place. Inquires about the boys.

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Ever since you became enarmoured with the bewitching Brunella, you have dropped your correspondence with me. The Matoaxians are almost dying to behold you. A deluge of letters has poured down on me and I have been writing until I cannot straighten my fingers.

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Captain Falkner delivered her favor of 24th inst? grateful for honors. Delighted to deliver enclosed note to lady for whom it is intended. Her kindness in inviting Miss ? to her house at ? is unparalleled. Shall be pleased to dance with a cousin of his cousin's. Writes in parables for fear of accidents. The lady is at Rosewell. Will deliver note in person. Mr. Rose will send up her case of pickles. Regards to Miss Banister, Miss Hall, Mrs. Buchanan, Miss Ward, Mrs. Murray.

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Mr. Pringle desires me to inform you that there is a letter for you in Williamsburg sent by Mr. Vanbibber advising the insurance on the Sally Van at 90,000 livres.

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I inform you the Brig went safely out of the Capes having on board between 270 and 280 hogsheads of tobacco.

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Written in French. Copy of Letter.

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As the Sally Van sailed from Virginia without my directions, I must request you to have her exposed to sale in Bordeaux and my part of the proceeds lodged in the hands of Mr. Peter Texier.

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I have purchased one fourth part of the Brig Sally Van. She sailed from the East River about three weeks ago. Dispose of her cargo in this way. On her arrival there, put her up to sale or at least my fourth part of her. Please remit the net proceeds of my part to Mr. John Strettel merchant in London.

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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.