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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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Thank you for your note by Major Faulkner. Not an inch of blonde edging or gauze in this magnificient city. Miss Cocke expects a small cargo soon. Patent is not is not to be had at any rate. Miss Davenport's business will be completed by Saturday next. She fears she will not be able to reserve enough satin to make a pair of shoes.

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I am sorry you met with difficulty with Mr. Hylton. I cannot see the least difference it can make to the estate, when you are agreeable to allow the same interest and give them security. I have procured £500 for you.

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I have written you many times, but can never receive a line from you. Please let me know what you know about Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker). The family here are all well.

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Arrival of Hammond broke her suspense of eight days. His (St. George Tucker) and (Anne Blair Banister) letters convinced her his situation was worse. F. Banister will meet him at the hundred to take him to Matoax. Hammond returns tomorrow Appreciates Mrs. Eppes' care of him. James Madison has been at Glebe a week. Sends a letter from him (lacking).

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I hope I am free from my illness, having had no fever since Monday night. I rode out yesterday in Mr. Eppes' chariot for the first time. If you can send your chariot to meet me tomorrow afternoon at the Hundred. I shall be able to journey to Matoax.

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Thank you for your affectionate letter. It afforded me satisfaction. My eyes are so weak I cannot write.

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Having received a letter of attorney from Captain Edward Hinson of Bermuda to collect certain moneys lodged by him in the hands of different persons in this state, and being advised by him that he left the sum of £794 in your hands. Please pay St. George Tucker, Jr. the money. (On same page letters, Tucker to Peyton Randolph, and James Muir same date.)

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I will be unable to visit you tomorrow. I need a friend's assistance. My most respectful compliments to your Venus.

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The request made in your favor shall be complied with. I would have drawn the bills but your letter did not come until I was setting off home.

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By direction of Mr. John Pringle I am to call on you for £900. Please send me the above sum or good tobacco.

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I purchased at public auction the Brig Commerce for 120£. A considerable sum will be required to make her fit for sea. The Brig would make an excellent lumber vessel. Including copies of letters from Henry Tucker to Messrs. Scott Irwin and Cowpers, 1778 October 23, Messrs. Wills Cowper and Co., 1779 February 15, 1779 June 8, 1780 April 10. Mr. Wills Cowper, 1781 December 12.

Scope and Contents How much are you to be envied in a fair way to possess the very object your soul holds the most dear. Tomorrow I go to Camp at the White Plains, on business delegated by Congress. This will be a pleasing jaunt after a long confinement in this hot place. In the spring every department of the army was distressed, our sucess doubtful, the enemy near us with a powerful and well appointed army. Our's small, naked, unprovided. The alliance with France not expected, the continental money sinking in...

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I am sending you Captain Sargeant's receipt for 12 hogsheads of claret. Ten of which you will please sell to my best advantage and invest the produce in continental paper and remit it to Silas Deane for my account. The wine is of my own making at a vineyard I farm near this place, 'tis of 1775 year's vintage. I am thinking of sending something by Captain Cox. Please dispose of it in the same way.

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Please send him the weights of the four hogsheads of tobacco Tucker has of Colonel Richard Randolph.

Scope and Contents Obliged to Stella (Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) for favor of yesterday. Miss Cocke has procured lace for cap, and gauze. If handsome, will buy at any price. Will send suit by Fanny's servant if possible. If not, will take it with her on visit to Mrs. Farley next week where Fanny can examine it before celebration of 24th September birthday, and marriage on 1778 September 23. Miss Davenport's business finished and hopes it will please. Knows she desired a stomacher. Shoemakers here are...