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I delivered 271 bushels of salt to Mr. Armistead, which is all I have delivered here.  I had 2 bushels left.  I have delivered the coffee to your man unweighed.

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I have sent 3 barrels of flour manufactured from wheat of my own. The wheat that you sent from the plantation was so indifferent, it was impossible to make flour for your purpose. I thought it advisable to throw yours into the public bulk in order to discharge taxes. Mr. Osborne promises to send me some wheat made on high land. Beverley Randolph took his departure for headquarters in Prince Edward yesterday.

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I would have answered your letter before this if it had not been for the invasion, which put all business aside. I should have written you from Hampton that the Porgie had been sold, but Captain Darrel was leaving for Petersburg that day and then was prevented by sickness from going.

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Does not write as often as St. George. From last letter judges he is a spy in enemy's camp. His accomplishments have advantage of his (some-how-or-other) brother Ryland Randolph. Suspension could have no effect on him. Does not write seriously. Dines tomorrow with Mons. de la Luzerne.

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I have not been able to pay you a visit. I was not able to settle my public accounts when last in Richmond so that I had to borrow £250 today to answer a demand. Tomorrow I expect another demand. Could you conveniently supply me with some cash in a few days?

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There is due me one hundred and eighty-seven pounds for the Porgie and the registration fees.

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I am still in want of 20 or 25 hogsheads of tobacco to complete the Charity's load. If you can ship that quantity, send it by the flat.

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I have rendered Captain Darrel every service at your request. I have already advanced him £600. E. Watts has returned so you can settle the matter of the five hogsheads of tobacco.

Scope and Contents St. George is rid of the Philistines which have been upon them. Country should oppose enemy at a distance and use respite to organize militia. Confederacy of neutral maritime powers is complete. Portugal has succeeded to it. Catherine of Russia has astonished all Europe with this stroke of policy which checks Britain's ungoverned ambition to be lord of the ocean. Heaven seems to approve by sending storm to West Indies Islands. Peace should find their country firmly confederated. If self can...

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I asked Banks if he could take any tobacco or freight, but it is out of his power. Captain Darrell will tell you what money will be necessary to defray his expenses. I have already paid upward of £700.

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I was informed after I applied to Mr. Hilton for the cash to pay the warehouse charges that I should apply to you. The charge is 320£. I am without meat for the sea. Should I get the meat here or Petersburg. Please send me about 500£.

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Encloses money order on Mr. John McGeorge in Shore's favor for £153.4.1 to invest in articles he has memorandum of, to be shipped by first safe conveyance. Endorsed Doctor Lre to Thomas Shore and c....

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Pay to order of Thomas Shore £153.4.1 being net proceeds of two hogsheads of tobacco shipped to his address by Sloop Mercury, William Tatem master, which will be his discharge from St. George Tucker. (Enclosure in letter to Thomas Shore of same date)

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The enclosed letter (1780 July 5) was put under my care by Mr. Texier to forward to you. I had the misfortune to be taken in the Chesapeake Bay by the Iris Frigate. Captain Dawson took the liberty of opening your letter. I recommend a speedy reply to Mr. Texier's demand.

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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.