Sends boys back in good health. Theodorick Randolph far exceeds both his brothers. Regrets Tucker sent for them before examination he has arranged as an exhibition on Wednesday. Congratulates him on birth of son. Boys have promised to study during vacation of five weeks so they will not get rusty.

Sometime in 1780 a Capt. Darrell gave me an order on you for two thousand and 500 weight tobacco. Immediately after the reduction of the York garrison. I saw you and you promised to pay it. I have been much in want of the tobacco. Please pay to Mr. Young.

The work tht is done in my shop now is not all together on my account. Please send me an order on any store for about £30. Your chariot will be ready by the return of the bearer.

Richard Burke is indebted to me 50£ on a note payable September 1. Please present the enclosed and if you receive the money retain it. I have been in Gloucester for some weeks. I have had a dangerous fever, succeeded by cholic and the jaundice. Have you heard about the death of Page's second son. Enclosed letter to Michael Burke concerning a 50£ note, same date.

Received letter with note from father Theodorick Bland, Sr.) to St. G. Tucker enclosed. Father's health and situation better than self expected. Self had to leave Congress for upper and healthier parts of state. Recommends to his notice Mr. Pollock of New Orleans who carries this letter. Hope to send him a coy of McFingall, a poem by John Trumbull of Connecticut, after the manner of Hudibras. Self thinks it surpasses the original. Congratualtions of birth of another son.

Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) wrote he left you well. I should like to see your children. We have heard from you Papa and Natty and the children are well. Your sister Fanny now has three sons and three daughters. Your brother's wife has six sons and one daughter.

Enclosed copy of McFingall by John Trumbull. Royal George gone to bottom with Admiral Richard Kempen felt and part of crew. British worsted in naval action in East Indies. Peace negotiations continue. Gibralter closely besieged. (Enclosure not present).

I am sending you four sides of good leather.

I will finish you with a list of my law books and the sterling price. If we can't agree, it may be settled by Mr. Baker. I have had noney of Mr. Randolph's estate in my hands for sometime. Please have Mrs. Tucker send me a list of the bonds Mr. Randolph delivered me and I shall send her a statement.

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.