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We have before us your Esteem'd favours of the 26 & 27 April ... 15 Ankers of Cognac Brandy, 1 H.head of Claret, 1 Cask of Loaf Sugar

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I made my application to Mr. Eppes, and he is willing to let you have the money provided Mr. Waller will not receive it for Messrs. Hanburys. I am certain Mr. Waller has no power to receive it. I believe you had better ride down to Mr. Eppes' and settle with him. I have applied to our company for my own balance. Should you get the money, I will join you in the bond.

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The letter you wrote my sisters and self with an account of your intended marriage, and a description of our new sister was received about ten months after the date, gave us great satisfaction. Papa sailed for England the 16 fo last month, I regret the necessity of his leaving, but his earnest desire of serving his country was felt. He was chosen and applied to by the people to represent their situation. What do you think of Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) settling in England?

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I apologize for not settling the balance due you, but I could not receive any money. I wrote Mr. John Taylor of Smithfield to let you have the tobacco remaining in store with him. As soon as I receive payment from persons who owe me money, I will make you a payment.

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If you will wait until I receive a sum of money from Philadelphia, I will take your bill on Charles Town for between 2 and 3 thousand pounds.

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Send this by Syphax. Has had gout. Patty (wife, Martha (Cocke) Randolph) wishes to have ladies' silk shoes made in Petersburg. Great losses recently. Asks Tucker to buy 2 or 3 grog tumblers and put them in his chain box.

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I shall be glad to hear of the Dispatch's safe arrival. Your friend Daniel Hunt made his exit about a month past. I need not tell you that his irregularities hastened his end. I suppose we shall have an Attorney General from England, but I am told George Bascome is trying to solicit the appointment. Your sister is in the way of increasing the family.

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Is suffering from fever. Will see Daniel Hylton here tomorrow. Will set out soon and reach Battersea on Friday. Will stay there as it is too inconvenient at Matoax. Miss (Anne) Blair is at Nestings ? Parted with her this morning.

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Hammond's appearance made more shocking by potent draughts taken on the way. Was unkind of her to send him back without answer. Prevented by uncertainty of his getting it. Received by post the enclosed letters. Opened one to see if it should be forwarded immediately. Entreats him to be careful of health and return to Battersea or Matoax to receive care.

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I hope you will shortly be in cash. Mr. William Reynolds stands indebted to Mr. John Holloway which he wishes paid immediately, if you can with convenience pay him £70.13.8 and advise Mr. Reynolds. I shall have £600 to pay Mr. Masden of Richmond.

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Enclosing Captain Wetmonts receipt for rum. Please dispose of it to my best advantage and return the proceeds to Mr. David Anderson.

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Complains of the press of business affairs which has prevented him from writing. Unable to obtain cashmere cloth so is sending flannel instead. A bale of goods damaged at sea. Colonel Banister intends setting out for Battersea.

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Miss Cocke promised to finish your suit a week before I left the city, but late Saturday evening she said it would not be ready until late on Monday. This was the day I was leaving and was to be met in Mrs. Farley's chariot. I consigned my charge to my friend E. Cocke. The suit is finished and she is sending it by Mr. Harrison. Mrs. Farley sent to the Forrest yesterday to carry Mr. Tucker his letters and enquire about him.

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The bearer brings compliments from the ladies of Nesting. Though you be ailing, I know the sight of that well known hand will remove all complaints. The invitation to Miss Mumford's arrived.

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It will not suit me to draw on Charles Town for more than the amount of the balance due from me to you, for which I will furnish you with bills as soon as I am able to do any business.

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I suffer so much anxiety for my three absent sons. Please let us hear from you. Your papa received a letter from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker). He is in great distress for the loss of his schooner. He still plans to practice in Charlestown. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) seems inclined to settle in London, but don't think that is advisable. The family is quite well.

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Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker wrote me that you sold the Adelphi for £500 stg. This I am convinced was due to the false representation of the master. Poor Tommy has met with a shocking loss. I intend to send him a few hogsheads of rum. I believe Doctor Campbell is determined to return to Virginia as soon as possible. The news from St. Eustatia is that the British fleet and army had surrendered to the Americans and New York in possession of General Washington.

Scope and Contents I would give all the money I am mistress of to purchase one evening's conversation with you. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) enjoys good health, but seems uneasy on account of his present expenses. I hope if the Brig has arrived in France, that he will receive sufficient funds to enable him to spend another year attending lectures and hospital. Mamma has been better since her visit to town. Billy Hall has a fine boy. Mrs. F. Forbes is going to present her husband with a child for the first time...

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It is necessary for you to come immediately to my Brother's at Four Mile Creek as the sloop is waiting to see about your salt.

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I gave Mr. Atkinson an order for 100 hogsheads of tobacco to be delivered at South Quay which he forwarded to Captain Williamson and Vaughan. They replied they applied to you and that you have refused to deliver them. You must have hogsheads ready at South Quay as soon as possible. I have two schooners going there for the load.

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Congratulates him on marriage to Frances (Bland) Randolph, September 3. Disagreeableness here because some vessels were commissioned and returned to Island with prizes. Many displeased at B. Goodrich who took schooner belonging to Island. Sent her to New York. Association formed against him. Moses judged mankind properly and his first law bespoke attention to ladies.

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I am sending you two sets of Bills on Charles town, one on Maurice Simmons for 1,857 dollars, the other on Blakes and Sawyer for 1,476 1/3 dollars. I called on Mr. Holloway to assume the payment of Mr. Reynold's debt to him, but he was in Suffolk.

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Am sending the sales and accounts of the salt and your general account with me, balance due me £979.11.3. I do not suppose I shall see you until after the nuptial knot.

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By order of Messrs. Samuel and J. H. Delap of Bordeaux, we are sending you a bill of loading and invoice for the salt amounting to £2,038.19.

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In your letter last week you said the Cashmere would not answer your purpose. Mr. Beall had his tailor cut it up for himself. I reminded Innes of being in Petersburg next Thursday. Jones, the barber promises to set out for Matoax next Tuesday. I sent a small cask of limes up to Mr. Stainbeck, but the craft didn't stop. Mr. Everard is sick so I will be unable to wait on you that day. When you enter into the Holy state may the Almighty take you into his holy protection.