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Is delighted with choice he has made. Had he not met her, he would have been gone from this country. First he only wished he could hope that she might love him. Then he had to be certain. No after their hearts are happy in union, he can no longer live under the restraint she puts on him when in her presence. He hopes for a union as soon as possible. Has sent to West Indies for articles she wished.

Scope and Contents The enclosed will inform you fully of a very important measure the British Parliament have no doubt adopted through the recommendation of Lord North, as the bill was ushered into the House of Commons by a long explanation speech of his. It seems the British court has begun to think of the bloody business they are engaged in. We have hopes that their next proposal will be a treaty with the admission of independence, for as Lord North justly observes, independence with the friendship of...

Scope and Contents We have written you relative to our joint affairs that you not let any money you may have of ours be idle. Buy a vessel from St. Eustatia. That Lord Chatham is at the head of the British Ministry and that all the obnoxious acts relative to America are to be immediately repealed. It is also said that Lord and General Howe are recalled and that they are to be succeeded by Admiral Kepple and General Clinton. We have a further account that Mr. Franklin had contracted with the Farmers General of...

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I shall be extremely oblige to you to cause one hundred pounds Virginia currency to be insured upon the Brig Catherine as my own private adventure.

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His letters to her are all similar. His emotions are always the same. Three weeks since he left her. Must be here 10 or 14 days more. Wrote before by Mr. Elliott. Hopes she will teach her children to love him.

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I have directed Captain William Sargeant of the Brigantine Dispatch to apply to you to assist him in the disposal of his cargo. I have directed him to lodge the balance of my part in your hands. I shall ask you to invest 400£ in the articles mentioned, which you will ship on the Brig. Autograph (Tucker to same, 1778 April 27, on same page.)

Scope and Contents You will proceed from hence with the first fair wind in the Brigantine Dispatch under your command to the Port of Bordeaux in France and apply to Messrs. Samuel and John H. Delap. Mr. Delap will furnish you with some articles on account of myself and others. On your arrival advertise your vessel for freight and take what ever you can obtain in light and valuable articles. Also furnish yourself with 8 double fortified carriage guns. I leave it altogether in your own discretion which place you...

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I am remitting to you the balance of the proceeds of the cargo of the Brig Dispatch. Should like for you to advise my Brother, Nathaniel Tucker of the receipt of the remittance and furnish him with whatever money he any ask. If Mr. John Didsbury applies to you for payment, please furnish him.

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Since closing my letter yesterday, I have been informed that an insurance may probably be made in France on the Brig Dispatch and cargo. Draw on Mr. John Strettel for the amount of the premium on 1,000£, which will cover the Brig and cargo from Bordeaux to any safe port in America. (On same letter of date, 1778 April 26, Tucker to same.)

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I promised Miss Bowdoin I would deliver the enclosed letter myself, but I cannot do this. Miss Bowdoin presents her love to the Misses Banisters and other friends at Appamattox. Mr. J. Bowdoin will be over in a day or two on the Assembly so that his friends at Appomattox may expect him.

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I received your invoice which I will take. I hunted for you yesterday before I went to Wyanoke (Weyanoke?) I was hurried down there on learning a person had pushed off to get the start of me in purchasing linen, broad cloth and hats. Articles you know I want. I made the purchase and expect to leave for Suffolk tomorrow.

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Mr. Prentis has just returned from the East and brings an account that Betsy has allured her intentions respecting me and become a thorough convert to her relations' opinions. I set off to see her tomorrow.

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I waited upon Booker respecting the chariot for your friend in Charles Town. He thinks that if Livery lace could be procured, he might be able to finish it about December next, the price £500. I hope to get away tomorrow, but knowing the lifeless Eastern Shore Creatures it may be six or eight days. Should my Eliza have allured her sentiments, I fancy I shall attend General Nelson to the Northward.

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The weights of the tobacco you shipped aboard the Brig from the list you gave me do not correspond in one single instance. I therefore suggest you furnish me with a copy of the text of the whole tobacco.

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It is now about 18 months since you left us and it seems like many years. I hope I will have the happiness of seeing you again. I have been in St. George for 3 months and plan to go to Port Royal within a few days.

Scope and Contents We shall be perfectly satisfied with whatever you do. I heard the Adelphi arrived. I hope the consessions made by the British Parliament will be looked upon as a sufficient foundation for a negotiation, but I have my doubts and fears that what would have satsified the Americans 18 months past will not do now. Tho' I yet hope that the terms offered will be such that both sides can accept them with honor for I shall always be of opinon that it is for the interest of both countries to be in...

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Your plan with the Adelphi pleases both my Father and myself. The manner in which you have employed the surplus of the Brig's cargo of salt is agreeable to us. Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) supplies also depend entirely upon her. People are making their fortune at the West End from a Spanish ship which was cast away here, the salvage will be 40 or 50,000 £. My mother has been with us here for over four months. The children are fine.

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Enclosed is an invoice and bill of lading of ten hogsheads of tobacco shipped to your address on my account. Give me credit for 1/2 the net proceeds, the other half to be paid as freight. Please invest the net in the articles mentioned.

Scope and Contents I had engaged more than a 100 hogsheads of tobacco on your account. If my Brother has not drawn on you to the amount mentioned, please remit the account for the 200 hogsheads to me in Continental Bills or bills of exchange. I now find that my Brother drew £10,000. The conclusion that I have drawn from your silence is that you choose not to adventure any further. I have engaged Mr. Peyton Randolph's crop of tobacco for you, but since smallpox broke out, it will be some time before the tobacco...

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On receipt of this, we hope you will send us full payment for the amount due us on tobacco we sold you at Smithfield. For some time we have been in great want of money.

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Hammond ignorant whether Tucker is at Yates' or at Leigh's. Knows Tucker must have life of pain as long as Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph remains where she is. His Eliza should not be criticized for devotion to her mother. Asks him to bring Benjamin Leigh with him.

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Captain Darrel who has arrived tells me the Dispatch sailed. Your place of landing the Adelphi's cargo we approve, but be on guard about selling it. We don't think the Adelphi can be ready to sail in less than 3 or 4 months. Captain Thomas Tucker arrived and called on me and presented your draft for his wages. He is leaving the vessel, I think. You should have paid both his and the Negroes wages in North Carolina.

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Thanks for the letter by Mr. Davis. Hopes to see her with Fanny ? on Eastern Shore. Congratulates on engagement with the worthy Mr. St. George Tucker. Hopes he will attend to her and Patty (Martha?) Hall. Hopes Colonel John Banister will be one of party. Peggy intends to return to western shore. Spring makes crossing of bay more dangerous. Mamma sends respects to her family. To the girls and to Patty Hall. Wife of Samuel Smith McCroskey, November 24, 1780?.

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The report from the West Indies is that Great Britain is at war with France and Spain. You will give directions to whoever goes in the Adelphi, in case he can't send the proceeds of his cargo to London to remit it to Mr. John Hodshon merchant at Amsterdam to be sent to Mr. John Strettell in London. It will be a disappointment to us if the money is detained.

Scope and Contents Expected to have heard from him since return of namesake St. George Tucker. Enclosed letters from Bermuda received by Durham Hall and J. Conyers. Sending Adelphia's register which was taken away by Goodrich. Insured £12,000 on her. Directed schooner Nancy, Thomas Langdon, sent to South Quay, Bermuda with salt. To take flour or tobacco for this place. Price of flour, dry goods fallen 50%. Congratulates on event to give him greatest blessing in human life (marriage to Mrs. Frances (Bland)...