Scope and Contents When at Bizarre he sent Jenny and Hannah with Arthur and 2 horses from Bermuda Forrest to Roanoke. Asks that she send Arthur back to him. Called at Beverley's. Mrs. Randolph has small-pox.  Doctor Burk still at Randolphsville. The Baron's corps joined them last night. Is now reconnoitering ? at about Carter's Ferry. Hears Cornwallis is down river as low as Goochland Court House. The Marquis is moving towards James River. He hopes to form junction with Baron and Lawson. Daniel Hylton had...

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Has not heard from her. Hopes little Fan is better. Is sending this by Doctor Fayssoux. Has not met the Marquis yet but he and Skipwith expect to make their congees to him soon. Hopes Cornwallis may retire before the Marquis. Hears a fleet of 34 sail in James River and hopes they are to convey the troops to New York where he hears Washington has the Army of the States and their allies.

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Little Fan Anne F.B. (T) C. is better though fever not quite off. May send to Doctor Cunningham who lives at Mr. Spedes. Jack John of Roanoke has been ill. Has ordered people to return to Bizarre with work horses. If no alarm they may be removing also. Asks for news and route he will probably take.

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Express brought news of British retreat. Fan (Anne F.B. (T.) C.) perfectly recovered. Probability of safety tempts her to return to Bizarre but will await his orders unless low grounds here too unhealthy. Suspense of not hearing. Mrs. Harleston will set out for Philadelphia as soon as flag arrives. Doctor Peter? Fayssoux too taken up in his importance with the Marquis to give her satisfactory answer.

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Received her favor by Arthur. Glad little Fan is better. Sorry Jack (John Randolph of Roanoke) is not well. They have a formidable Army. The British are moving towards Williamsburg. Their intention not yet ascertained.

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Wrote by Doctor Fayssoux that he had not met the Marquis Lafayette. Has now done so and describes him. Also describes the Pennsylvania line. Army has between 5,000 and 6,000 men. Cornwallis is marching towards Williamsburg. Mrs. Harleston may hope to see her mama. He hopes to see his Brother. She may return to Bizarre at her convenience. But should remain prepared for flight.

Scope and Contents In a few days she may have his Brother's company although there is No news yet of Charlestown Fleet. Whole of Enemy's Army at Williamsburg. Small skirmish between advance party and Simcoe few days ago. Many of militia have deserted. Innes in camp yesterday. Left his lady with Mrs. Page who is about 20 miles from Rosewell up York River. She has become too cumbersome to travel. Let Patsey Randolph know these circumstances. Regards to Beverley and Lucy. Colonel Holcombe will bring Hob (horse)...

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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.