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I have tried in vain to complete your business but am obliged to return your note for want of a printed certificate from Mr. Elliot. I have applied to Mr. Webb about the other £225 put in by the hands of Colonel Innes.  As soon as you get the printed certificate I will have it negotiated.  Can you let me have the tobacco for the rest of your account?

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One week since he took seat in great council of nation. Congress has received offer from Morocco for treaty of ? and commerce. England has insulted Holland by cutting out from their harbors in West Indies a number of American vessels.

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Captain Darnell's vessel siezed. Vessel liable to condemnation by two acts of Congress unless it can be proved she was sold before seizure. Trial set for October 9th. Asks him to bring or send all resolutions of Congress or assembly relative to Bermuda.

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Has ordered Lewis to set out before day break with lamb or mutton, coffee and sugar. In the morning will execute the remainder of her commands.

Scope and Contents His favor of August 10 received. Been confined with Broke Bone fever of South Carolina origin. Multifarious and important business before Congress. Providing transportation and supplies for army starving in a country of plenty. Planning a permanent army. Completing the confederacy. Army and allies inactive waiting arrival of 2nd division of French fleet and army which they have heard is on the coast. Consist of 19 ships of the line. Capital operations of the campaign will soon be determined....

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I shall be very happy to deliver up to you or order the proceeds of the brig, which is in tobacco and certificates.

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Am enclosing your invoice and bill of lading for three hogsheads of rum shipped. (Enclosures)

Scope and Contents Return delayed. About to set off for Rosewell in morning. Captain Darrell prevented from attending trial of his vessel on Tuesday. Therefore trial put off until next Tuesday. Three days after which hopes to see her at Sapponi unless Mr. Todd fails to come to Williamsburg and he has to go to Smithfield. Has had fever but better now. Longs for "a decent home in Williamsburg and small farm contiguous to the town." Wishes she liked the spot as well as he does and could resign the gayties of...

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Arrived safely here after a passage of 30 days. Have most of the onions. The stove wood sold the best. Enclosing his account for things purchased for the Brig Friendship.

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I was not able to come to Williamsburg. The proceeds of the cargo are in my hands. Shall be ready to deliver to you on order.

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Doctor ? and self omitted to send receipt for money. Has conversed with Colonel Diggs, Captain Burwell, and Doctor ? and Mr. Willis ? today. Hopes to hear before Tucker leaves Williamsburg. Wish for copy of his songs.

Scope and Contents I received your letter enclosing your performances in your new character of trumpeter, the whole of your music would have been in the highest degree acceptable had not every verse of your ballad teemed with the accused name of Gates. If you ever saw Gates' proclamation, compare it with the woeful tale I've sent to Congress. I think, the comparison will give you no favorable opinion of Mr. Gates' courage or generalship. James Madison left here two days ago. I wish you could be able to furnish...

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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.