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Been here three days visiting new acquaintance. Cannot presume to call her friend. Necessary to have disposition not exactly opposite person whose friendship one solicits. Jack and Hal (John Randolph of Roanoke and Henry St. George Tucker) have fever. Other children are well. Colonel Morris not yet reached Bizarre with his letters. Syphax brought only his letter of introduction. Will send token down by Colonel Holcomb tomorrow.

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Deserted from General Lawson's brigade. Very arbitarily dated; probably incorrect.

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Weekly return of the 2nd Regiment of General Lawson's Brigade commanded by Colonel Tucker, October 12, 1781. Signed: J. McAllister, adjt.

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By Brigade major ordered 200 men immediately for duty. Asks Tucker to countermand that and order 400 to parade at 5 o'clock and march into trenches. The Governor wishes Tucker to take command of this party.

Scope and Contents Has written frequently. Friend (James) Madison rode out today from Randolphsville and returned to dinner. Regrets lack of talent for writing. Life there is dull. Fan (Anne F. B. (T.) C.) calls herself Nancy. Sammy Ben Tottis. Is fat and lively. Love to St. George (Tucker) if he is with him. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker?) shall be equipped with shirts when he comes up. Has not heard from him since Syphax came up. Anxiety increased. Heard batteries had been some time opened. Hal (Henry St....

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Saw the warm attacks last night. Wishes to know fate of friends. Sight was grand and awful. Self felt strong composure and insensibility which now vexes self.

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Tuesday evening our works were opened on the enemy. Our works which are erecting within 200 yards of theirs will probably be opened this evening. We have now possession of two redoubts which command the river. By means of red hot balls we burned the Charon, a forty four gun ship, the Guadaloupe a twenty eight and four and five other vessels. St. George (Tucker, Jr.) was here, he is on his way to Bizarre.

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Congratulates on successful attempt on two redoubts. Happy he suffered no material injury from shell. Hopes to see him in day or two if business does not press too hard. St. George Tucker and George Evans ? desire to be remembered.

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Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Crouch, who is on his way to South Carolina. I have delivered my dispatches to Congress and am happy to find that our bloody efforts meet with their approbation. The British fleet have sailed from New York. Published: Magazine of American History, 7 (December 1881), 431-445.

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Will not wait for him as Mrs. Skipwith has never received letter as to his own safety and is very uneasy. Would be with him only as far as Petersburg anyway as Nancy is at Eppes'. A different route from one to Bizarre. Mentions Major Cocke. Inside of letter Tucker has written notes concerning possible capture of Bermuda, circa October 1781.

Scope and Contents Joy to you on the surrender of his Lordship. The news was received with a much greater spirit of Whigism than I could have imagined. The Quakers did not choose to illuminate their houses, therefore, they were almost torn to pieces before they would put up one candle. My maid has smallpox. When I heard your friend Captain Pierce was on his way here, I expected to hear a few lines from you. Please send me your poem on the battle of Prince Town. Captain Pierce will give you the particulars of...

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Enclosed is a certificate for four beefs taken for public use at Buffalo plantation. I have not received a return from Colonel Nashe's mill. I am just setting off for the mountains.

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Our poor infant is so sick that we need medical aid. It is sought in vain except through you to obtain the favor of Doctor Tucker to ride as far as Randolphsville. Please communicate my request to your brother.

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It is painful to think that some obstacle hindered our meeting. I hope my aunt and the sweet little family are well. Remember me to St. George and tell him I wish to see my cushion which Mrs. Harleston writes about.

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Was chagrinned that Tucker appointed Beall to arbitrate matter with Page. Now apologizes for mistake. Shall consult Tazewell but will go no further without his approbation. Is leaving town in the morning.

Scope and Contents Please excuse my last letter. I will not join you in the abuse of our public measures. I find the more the military complain, the more opposed are the civil to their interest. We have just taken a position at Bacon's Bridge upon Ashley River within two miles of Dorchester and about 20 from Charles Town. This is meant as a challenge, and if I am not mistaken will shortly produce a fight. We hear that the enemy is making preparations for the field. We have the best troops in the world to fight...

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Articles of agreement whereby Innis leases to Dixon 600 acres of land adjoining Francis Willis, Ware river, black Frank's branch. Land formerly property of Charles Debnam, leased by Isaac Hobday for said Innis for 99 years. This contract void if Innis loses claim to land.

Scope and Contents I showed your copy of the agreement and state of your account with Page to Mr. Tazewell, who advised that Page should be called upon for his accounts of the whole transaction. Page says that his books are lost, but that there are accounts in Mr. Beall's hands sufficient to settle matters. Mr. Beall's clerk showed me all the accounts he could find. It appears that a profit was made on the tea, but what became of the rum was not discovered from the papers. Page says that Watkins had it and...

Scope and Contents Arrived here the 11th. Brethren engaged in Indiana affairs. Virginia's claims safe and will be wrested from her only in mode she herself prescribed. Promoters, the Indiana claimers, are trying to accumulate money by sale of shares and acquire an accession of interest by obtaining a greater number of proprietors. Mr. Paine has written some pieces in favor of their claims. Requests St. George to have inserted in Virginia papers a paragraph that Virginia has ceded the land to the U.S. under...

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Dick (Richard Randolph) answers character Tucker described but Theodorick (Randolph) shows more ambition, is tractable, and takes the lead in class. Asks for supplies on their account, could use tobacco if sent immediately. Will count on him for help on way to Carolina.

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I will give you an order on Mr. McNeil for the rum whenever he has any. At present there is not a gallon at the store. When you come to Richmond, please put the order from the executive in your pocket that your claim may be entered on the agent's books.

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I was informed that an order given on your Store in consequence of your order to your storekeeper to that effect had been protested by Mr. Nicolson. I consider this an insult to my credit.

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Acknowledges favor by Doctor Flagg. Lacks conveniences of traveling. hopes Captain Lorton punctual in getting tobacco delivered. May go to Bizarre. Thanks to nephew Dick (Richard Randolph) for letter. Expects to follow Middleton, who is acquaintance of Mrs. Harleston. Remember him to all the family and ladies (Maria Rind and Patty Hall). Compliments to Miss Carlos.

Scope and Contents His letter received today convinced self that he had forgotten engagements. Has no retrospect in his resentment further than number this letter bears (3) and shall write on. Papers which his board constantly receives from them (us) will give groundwork. Total change of British ministry, a             viz Fox and Shelburne with the French, Spanish and American departments consolidated into one. A fine field to display his talents of duplicity.           At head of Privy Council, Graftors,...

Scope and Contents I was pleased with Armstrong, he spent some days with me and was hard pressed by the Presbyterians here to stay longer and give them a sermon. He asserted that the southern air was not favorable to religious sentiments. I was delighted with your piece on Colonel Lovelace. I congratulate you and Beverley (Randolph) on your accession of honor, I hope to find our government much mended by your advice. The Governor's elevation has silenced the tongue of fame. How did the Scotchman Ross acquire...