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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).

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Scope and Contents No certain intelligence of father's Colonel Henry Tucker's arrival in England. Daniel Jennings said reason to believe there had been late arrival from Bermuda. Doctor Richard Tucker informs that Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) had prospect of settling to advantage in town near Searborough. Sorry to hear of loss of St. George's brig. Bills for payment of Adelphi protested. Will be disappointment to father and brother (Henry Tucker). Hears large force sailed from New York. Hopes not intended against...

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Leaving the Commerce's cargo in your hands. Sell the salt for cash. Apply this toward the purchase of the hull. Let her lie until you hear further from us.

Scope and Contents I arrived here safely August 9 after a passage of 24 days. I have been well received and am endeavoring to remove the strong prejudice that prevails. It appears that there is not the least prospect of a peace. It is quite uncertain how long my stay here will be. Lord Drummond is now in London. He does everything in his power for the service of our island. Mr. Montresor and his family are also here. He has bought a very genteel house on the best street in London. He has resigned his...

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I agree to deliver you 20,000 weight of sugar at Petersburg at £105 per hogshead. You paying half the freight up and you delivering me tobacco at £30 per hundred for the amount thereof, 45 hogsheads. You said could be delivered immediately. (Tucker's answer on back, 1779 December 28).

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I agree, except I told you I would deliver forty-five thousand weight of tobacco instead of 45 hogsheads. (On back of letter from Wilson to Tucker, 1779 December 27).

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As to the matter of my delirium I assure you I never heard it from Mrs. B. Captain Sargeant will bid for me. I meant to pay him a Commission. I must either pay you the money or settle with you agreeable to your proposals.

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We have gotten our bread baked. 6 or 8 vessels have been lying here for 4 or 5 weeks to be unloaded. By the first safe conveyance. I shall send the china and my empty bottles.

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Though my aunt has never favored me with one of her epistles, I hope I will hear by the bearer that all my dear favorites at Matoax are well. Mr. Bowdoin begs you accept some oysters.

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I have sent you account due Savage and Westmore for freight of 25 hogsheadsof tobacco. Please pay Mr. Cook and deliver him 5,252 pounds. Either pay the freight of the tobacco to Suffolk or pay as much cash as it will cost sending the tobacco to Edenton.

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I applied to Mr. Whitinge ?about the house he had on Dadnam's land, but it was only for several years. Buckners not likely to sell on terms as would suit you, if sold the terms will be cash. I regret that you are still unwell.

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Mrs. Tucker said she would loan me some window glasses. I need 20 panes. I will either return the glass or pay for them.

Scope and Contents Self's exorcism has had a good effect puts little confidence in his own prayers so expected little success. Self hears Tucker's penance has begun to work a "strange Revolution" putting him in a "religious state." Mr. C? says he would write if there were two pens and enough paper in the house. Beverley will be with Tucker shortly. Self will do as mentioned with respect to the "bore." Self forgot that Randolph was 20 miles closer to Williamsburg than to Matoax. Self delivered Tucker's letter...

Scope and Contents Received favor by Doctor Pringle and Burrows. Congratulates on marriage to Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph. advice concerning use of Peruvian bark to check fever. Simons disappointed in tobacco St. George wrote had purchased. Also at loss of account for bill St. George desired him to protest. Embargo renewed. Requests him to credit self with third of proceeds of Adelphi's cargo. Two thirds to father Colonel Henry Tucker and brother Henry Tucker. Asks how far own share to go toward debt to St....

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Mr. Strettell gave his Bermuda business to me. I received your favor. I received from Messrs. Delap £50,000 value about £2,000 Stg. Have paid your brother Doctor Nathaniel Tucker £431.11.4. Paid Mr. Didsbury £50.7.0 for goods shipped.