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.

July 20, I sent you Messrs. Pleasants, Shore, and Company's draft of the set. Also a copy of the protest. No doubt you have heard that your father has gone to England. I have not heard of his arrival. I will transmit the resolve of your council to your brother. I wish that the resolve was on more liberal principal. It now amounts to a prohibition.

I have just returned from Petersburg and found your letter with the invitation and I rejoice with you on the occasion. My better half is engaged in preparing for my father's funeral so that she cannot possibly come. You may expect me by one o'clock tomorrow.

Captain Starke rendered me the enclosed account, which I think is very reasonable. He wants the money. (enclosure).

I am leaving for Philadelphia and I cannot think of leaving Petersburg without exculpating myself from the charge you brought against me, "of being guilty of excessive rudeness to you at Colonel Banister's." My reason was for the way you treated Captain Newton at the sale at South Quay. He came to bid in my name. I don't know what caused you to suppose my character to be so infamous.

I think you must acknowledge that after the letters between us, it was incumbent on you to let me know that you would agree to my requisition or make the payment agreeably to the terms of sale which were advertised and that Captain Newton was to act for you. I thought you did not agree to it.

Last letter to him, intended by Neilson, sent by Captain Porter. Gives him uneasiness that their correspondence so irregular and interrupted. Expects to sail for St. Eustatia to endeavor to retrieve losses lately sustained. Back again in 6 or 7 weeks. His dear little pair (Nancy and Henry Tucker) with aunt (Polly Evans) Best affection to sister (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker).

I would be very happy to hear from you. If St. George is not able to write, please let me hear from him.

We cannot consent to a tobacco payment for the cable. After receiving Sargeant's letter saying he could not deliver the cable until the money was paid, we sent him the money which he returned and directed us to call on Mr. Baker for the cable. Mr. Crew never mentioned to us that he had settled for the shrouds. We hope you will make application to Mr. Pleasants for payment.

Mamma is in town and she has been very well this summer. We have not heard from Papa since he left. We are sending the other shoes by this opportunity.

Mamma is in St. George's. Many here have perished for want of bread. A small quantity of corn and peas have been brought in. Fresh meats, poultry, are equally scarce. We have not heard of Papa's arrival yet. List of the shoes sent.

I am distressed over your 10 month illness. Doctor Campbell says you are settled in a very unhealthy spot. We have not heard from your Papa.

Heard of her marriage to brother (St. George Tucker) and wishes them happiness. Father (Henry Tucker) sailed 4 months ago to London. Mother (Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) visiting brother and sister (Henry and Frances (Bruere) Tucker) at St. George's for winter. Mr. Tucker has two vessels sailing today for Virginia.

No letter from him for two years. Self lost another child. Father (Henry Tucker) gone to London on public business. Shortage of good food. Mentions children and family matters.

Altho' I have not been favored with a Line ... I must at the same time thank you for completed the business (?) I desired you to do with Mssr. Cowpers.  I received a letter about three weeks since from those gentlemen enclosing me a draft  on St. Eustatia.

Second letter this day. Has uncertain account of brig Dispatch have been run ashore by privateers on capes of Virginia. Received draft from Messrs. Cowper and Company enclosing draft on Eustatia for £500 currency. They said they had given St. George Tucker satisfaction regarding further advance. Will send vessel as soon as possible and hopes it will be there by winter. Has engaged a captain, but needs new masts.

Accept my most cordial congratulations on your marriage. Please let us hear from you as often as possible. We have taken the liberty in making you Godmother to our last. He is called Nathaniel Butterfield.