Scope and Contents His letter of May 25th received yesterday. Judge they think it not important to write since mail does not arrrive for a month. Requests that they transmit him news as soon as possible, either by writing or by establishing corespondence with those near the scene of action. Glad that their countrymen have decided to look at home for deliverance. Defense and prevention of future war can best be done (without a superior navy) by organizing militia and fortifying passes of rivers. Congress has...

Scope and Contents Mentions letters to her by Doctor Fayssoux and Colonel Holcombe. Feu de Joye yesterday celebrated anniversary of independence. Skipwith's Major Purnell shot in tent accidentally. Arm injured. Attended entertainment given by Marquis (Lafayette) where he met Colonel Steuart who wears a plume almost as large as General Wayne. Pennsylvania line abounds in such decorations. The Enemy have quitted Williamsburg. Hear they are embarking at Jamestown. No news of Charlestown fleet. Sends messages to...

Scope and Contents His scolding at her not writing indicates his affection. She wrote an incoherent letter by Beverley Randolph). Informed him they were well and happy in getting to Bizarre. Variety of trip only thing which made it bearable. Mrs. Harleston will stay until his return. Patty (Martha Hall) begs him never to chose another guardian for her. Society enlivened by Mr. Shore who may see him (St. George) in camp. Captain Archer arrived today from Southern camp. Brought account of Ninetysix, S. C. still...

Scope and Contents Wrote by Thomas Purke now Governor of North Carolina. On May 7th British entered Halifax. John Swanson was killed. Everyone here had smallpox. Determined to quit service by March 1st. Unsettled times prevented sending brother William (Hall) to Virginia to settle affairs. His time will be out middle of September. Wishes Negroes to be inoculated if smallpox gets among them. Her sister (Hall)? Mason well. Intends to live at Woodstock and will be there by Christmas if British permit.  July 31st....

Scope and Contents Sends this by Captain Archer. Jack (John of Roanoke) missed ague. Hob and Sorrel returned. Syphax did not. Ld. Lawdon with 1,500 men took Ninetysix, S. C. General Greene forced Rawdon to retreat and burn it. Asks if his Lordship has reinforcement of 1,500. If so, Marquis will not fight him. Colonel Holcombe says Tucker is as passionate in temper as General Lawson. Promises to have Syphax? at his finger ends when Tucker returns. Knows he gives them good advice for their own good because he...

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Thanks him for good advice. Self is such a perverse boy that he wishes he had a tutor to make him mind his book. Loves to play better than confinement. Brother Hal (Henry St. George Tucker) more clever than sister for his age. Was rejoiced when they got his letter to leave Roanoke.

Scope and Contents Captain Archer takes charge of this and letter to brother (Theodorick Bland) intended by Doctor Armstrong. He may never reach Philadelphia. Mrs. Harleston, girls and the Doctor send wishes. Ladies are more fatigued with his society as there is no hope of ever being relieved of it. Has written by Beverley (Randolph) and General Lawson's wagon, which is three times this week. Acknowledges his by Colonel Holcombe and R. Fretwell. He must be apprehensive at exciting ire of men of might. As...

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Dear Papa, I take this opportunity of letting you know are all well. Sister is worth a dozen of what she was when you  left her. She says any things and runs about all day. I hope you are in favour with the Marquis. I don't doubt it. I thank you my dear Papa for telling me in your letter to be a good boy and mind my book. I will try all I can to be a good boy and a favorite of Mama's and when you come home I hope I shall be one of yours.

Scope and Contents Describes Williamsburg after departure of British. The Madisons turned out of their house for Lord Cornwallis. Mr. Cocke "entirely ruined." McClurg's servants deserted. Also Aunt Betty's (Mrs. Randolph?) She left with care of child of Sir Peyton Skipwith. The report of recent skirmish with British at Jamestown exaggerated. They have now gone down the river. Plague of flies in Williamsburg. The flag from Charlestown has arrived at Jamestown. Went hither and learned his brother had arrived at...

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Mrs. Jameson informs me that you have made a second flight from the enemy. Mr. Tucker is to audit and settle the accounts for officer's pay. Your brother wants a certificate for what is due him.

Scope and Contents Last night 900 British light horse encamped at Prince Edward Court House. Took road to Coles Ferry. May return this way. Intends to leave for place of safety on Monday morning. Cannot get wheels in order before. May cross Potomac. Will endeavor to stay on other (north) side of James River. Has not heard from him since encounter at Jamestown. May take Hob (horse) with them. Only one weak wagon. Servants are faithful. Will them also. Tom arrived from Sappnie (Sapony). Followed British all the...

Scope and Contents Arthur returns immediately. Frances (Anne F. B. C.) better. Life despaired of last night. Jack (John of Roanoke) has slight ague. Self has rheumatism. Glad to hear of General Anthony Wayne's arrival. Sorry for Daniel Hylton. Ladies indulge doctor. Mrs. Harleston allows him two cups of milk for supper. Patsy wishes for orders to remove to Bizarre ? Fears boys are very idle and likely to continue so. Requests him to get a letter to her brother (Theodorick Bland, Jr.) regarding the boys and...

Scope and Contents I must write you the hardships, dangers, and misfortunes we have been through since you left us at Ramsey's Hill. A few days after the discharge of the Virginia militia, the whole army was put in motion for Camden with the views of drawing Lord Cornwallis after us or disposing the British of all their interior posts in South Carolina. We arrived at Camden on April 20. The 25th we had an action, which was lost by an unfortunate order from a gentleman in the Maryland line. On the 28th, we...

Scope and Contents Destitute of every convenience for travelling. No longer convenient for Plume to lend horse. Marquis (de Lafayette) referred him to Colonel (James) Innes for any convenience. Unable to furnish him article for pressing necessities of people who come from captivity. Daily increase of business from Charleston troops and Marquis' army. Enclosing paper. Would not have any other know from whom it comes. If worthy of attention, should be glad to know has several useful citizens setting out for...

Scope and Contents I received your invitation to camp by my brother. I hope we shall live to see peace take place and then we should all meet and in some way perpetuate the F. H. C. establishment. I have decided to enlarge my school and hope, with the asssistance of our worthy friend, Andrews to prepare a complete course of lectures on Ethics and the laws of nature and nations. I shall be aided by the notes and references taken from Mr. Samuel Henley's while at College. My brother has sent to France for a...

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I hope you have seen your brother, Tommy (Thomas Tudor). His little girl and boy arrived in Bermuda four weeks ago. We heard from your Papa in May. Congratulations on the birth of your little son (Henry St. George). I refer you to your namesake for the news of the island.

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My Papa bids me write to you and I obey him with pleasure. Present my duty to Aunt Tucker and my tenderest love to my fair cousin. My respects to the young gentlemen, whom I am taught to consider my relations. I request that they accept a few toys, which cousin St. George will deliver. Oldest son of Henry and Frances (Bruere) Tucker

Scope and Contents Received letters by Captain Archer. Praises poem addressed to unworthy friend. May get it set to music. Thinks Virginia spoiled friend Mons. Reponso. Can Jerman Baker rest while wretched General William Phillips lays in church. Mrs. Harleston lives here with mother. Many South Carolinians sent by officer from Charleston. Their support is bitter pill to Philadelphia. Many Negroes among them. Colonel Dubuysson informed self at Fairy Hill that she (Frances) was coming there. Regrets none of...

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I am much affected with the thoughts of parting with St. George. Brother Tommy's (Thomas Tudor) Nancy is now at my knee, she is an amiable little creature. Captain Darrel sent us your letter to him mentioning that my sister was delivered of a son.

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Notice to inhabitants of Eliza(beth) City, York and Warwick counties, being in power of His Majesties troops, to give parole at York Town, before 20th August. Also to bring provisions they can spare, to be paid reasonable prices in ready money. Those not complying will be imprisoned and lose their corn and cattle. By Henry Haldane, Aid du camp.

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I congratulate you on the birth of your little boy. I will be much relieved to hear that your country is again restored to peace and tranquillity. Brother Tommy's little ones with Miss Evans have arrived safely.

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Overseer at Tucker's plantation wishes advice as to continuing in service and hands to be employed for next crop. Many Negroes gone to enemy, reported to be at Portsmouth. Wheat will be 300 bushels to acre, oats indifferent, corn good. Self asks agreement concerning conduct with Thrift.

Scope and Contents Letters during last invasion were directed to her in care of Governor or of Marquis. Has been visited twice by ? Harleston who has given him intelligence concerning them and his affairs. Received their favors by Captain Archer. Verified story of his loss (Farmingdale). Tempted to put Randolph boys in college here. It is school of some reputation. Will defer until October when he hopes to see them. Still hopes to obtain tutor. The burletta on Fairy Hill does honor to author. 200 or 300 Whig...

Scope and Contents Uncertainty of things in this place made it impossible to visit them at Bizarre. Officer under confinement at York under pretense of having violated parole. Only ground for complaint doing his duty at hospital after receiving four of General Anthony Wayne's soldiers. Breach of parole inferred from report of sick he was bringing to self. To endeavor to obtain General's consent to remove their people to country. Simon (servant) at Buchanan's near Richmond. To go to Philadelphia after spending...

Scope and Contents Our army after resting on the high hills of Santee marched up to this place yesterday and is now crossing the ferry to approach the enemy on the Congaree River. If we recover South Carolina and Georgia, we will be satisfied. Skirmishes happen frequently, but no stroke of consequence since Sumter's affair at Shoebricks. The enemy hanged a Colonel Haynes of our militia at Charles Town. General Greene is determined to enforce the lex talionis (law of retaliation) upon some British officer....