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Sorry to hear he hasn't further advanced. Sees as a strange situation. Cannot understand what keeps him in "Clouds of Darkness." Acquaintances tell what Brown required in a husband. Characteristics fit Tucker. Laura still in York but returns today. Self believes will be indifferent to Laura soon. Makes resolution to bid Laura adieu. House of Commons debates arrive in town. Commons voted, 20,000 men for next campaign.

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We shall in a few days draw upon you in favor of Mr. John Hawkins for the sum of one thousands pounds. We wish to receive the balance when convenient for the tobacco sold you at £45 per hogshead. (Tucker's answer on same page, 1778 March 20)

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I was informed by Mr. Hylton that you had drawn an order on him for seven hundred pounds on my account which he had declined paying until he saw me. I am sorry you did not show me your account for the sum in Suffolk as I am sorry you met with this dispute.

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I request that you adjust my affairs with Wills Cowper when he comes up. First pay off my order in his favor for 200£. Pay him for eleven hogsheads of tobacco. If you can oblige me by disposing of 70 hogsheads of tobacco.

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Duties of Congress and incommodious lodging makes it impossible to write. Strong attachment to friends at Matoax. Approaching campaign will be great. English pertinacious in conquest of America. Voted reinforcement of 20,000 soldiers. King has dictatorial powers in requiring supplies. Will write the girls. Asks about Martha Hall. Regrets being absent. Mr. Penn has called for this letter. Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan and Mr. Leigh.

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At the time I purchased the tobacco of you and Mr. Beall informed me. I might make the payment when convenient to me. From the engagements I have on hand, I apprehend it will not be in my power to answer your draft immediately. (On letter from Norton and Beall, 1778 March 18.)

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I am sorry to find that you were disappointed receiving the money, I drew on Colonel? Aylett. I presumed that some person in Williamsburg would transact his business in his absence. The money was a draft upon an account which was settled by Act of Assembly. Mr. George Elliot will give you the money. (On letter from Vaughan to Tucker, 1778 March 13.)

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£6,000 (the money you asked me to give your Brother is ready for him). I purpose sending a vessel to South Quay for the tobacco.

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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.

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This is bare acknowledgement of favor by Colonel Nicholas. Congratulations on recovery of her and her family from smallpox. enclosing sprigs to Miss Banister. Collected from friends. Own at Fluvanna. Approves her determinations concerning a "guide" (St. George Tucker).

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A train of business which post day has thrown on my hands prevents my saying ten thousand things. Your friends miss you here. Come here soon.

Scope and Contents Thought he must have been mollified by company and conversation of the "brown one" which left him a little irritable. Tortured self's letter into a meaning foreign to his heart. Complaint of Tucker's change into a merchant is based on his silence on a matter which concerned self. Tucker dropped hint of furture happiness in previous letters. Disappointed in not hearing of "that score." Is indebted for the Linen. Self exposed the Linen to sale which thought would have been advised. Gratitude...

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Rejoices at recovery of pretty cousin ? Tucker shall have the Green Creek tract for sum he proposes. Five years was time self set for payment. Hears Innes is to be married. Patsy (wife, Martha (Cocke) Randolph) thanks him for combs.

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Enclosed is Colonel Simon's directions for my receiving one hundred hogsheads of tobacco from you at South Quay. Please deliver to the bearer John Williamson 60 hogsheads of said tobacco.

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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.