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I only saw the bond you mentioned once. From the many credits on the back, I don't suppose there could be more than £30 or £40 due. I did not choose to undertake a writ without a lawyer; therefore, the bond was returned to Mr. Field. Mr. Briggs gave instructions as to how the writ should be issued. Thomas Davis carried on the suit as Mr. Briggs would not take a suit on the executors. I have given Syphax instructions to call on Mr. Briggs for the Bond.

Scope and Contents Friends in Bermuda write only line or two at wide intervals. Yet expect him to spend lifetime scribbling for their amusement. In composing, his brain's so confused with altering and polishing that cannot form idea of effect of writings on another. As solicitous to be told of faults as approbations. Account of epic poem on American Revolution has begun. Had thoughts, in case peace had taken place as was expected, of opening subscription for it. If should get poem copied in time to send,...

Scope and Contents Translate to him auditor's warrant for £17.17.1 for taxes in Prince George County to be paid to Richard Taylor. Encloses officers certificate for £957.5.1 specie to be kept as deposit for future taxes and expenses. Quits Richmond today. Asks for receipt of above. N.B.  If warrant for officer's pay will cover Taylor's demand for taxes, self prefers they be paid from that and other warrant for £17.17.1 be remitted to George Webb of Richmond who will remit value of it to self in Philadelphia....

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Indenture: Robert Innes to John Dixon a certain tract of land lying on the Ware River in Gloucester.

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Thank you for giving me the refusal of Bermuda Forest. My finances oblige me to abandon the idea. It is worth your price, £3 per acre. Don't take a shilling less for it. Be particular on your partial sales.

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Received his of April 22 acknowledging pacquet self sent by Captain Thomas Seymour. Must rely on him to settle demand on Messrs. Cowpers. Has proved disadvantageous to both.

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I have lent some of the books to Mr. Peachy. Am sending you a list of the ones I am delivering. I have heard of the enemy leaving Charles Town. (Enclosure)

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Includes a copy of the resolution of the election of St. George Tucker as a member of the "Visitors and governors" of the College of William and Mary. Includes a copy of the resolution.

Scope and Contents I cannot read one of the signer's names on the papers which you gave me on Monday. On the note for 21/9 which with interest from Jaunary 1, 1777 will just amount to the sum for which a petition can be brought. If the court should be of the opinion that the act regulating the depreciation commence on that day, the value would be reduced to about 17/ or 18/. You will have to pay the charges. Since John Gordon and John Murray, the only witnesses to Wallace Butler's and John Stringer's bond are...

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When Fanny says Theodore Bland was as eager to return as to a mistress instead of a wife of 19 years, she must not add 1 1/2 years. Asks if her brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker?) left his heart in Philadelphia or went to South Carolina. Thinks Jack Banister left his in Philadelphia though he returns to Virginia. Mode of wearing hair in Virginia is not suited to cap (one she sent?) People in Virginia have quick intelligence of news. Brother (Theodorick) informs her Fanny has a black boy.

Scope and Contents Thomas Gordon and Colonel Yates were nominated by the Court as joint administrators with me on the estate of J. Gordon, but both declined acting. I never could make out the person's name you mentioned. I have been informed both are dead. The widow of Grant survives in Dinwiddie. Claiborne is not worth six pence, but I would freely pay the cost of suit provided he could be made to suffer. I have no doubt but the handwriting of those persons you mentioned may be proven without difficulty. I...

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Can collect neither harvest nor payments. Tucker may pay to John Barret of Richmond. Dick (Richard Randolph) will need a Greek testament, lexicon, Caesar and Ovid. Will not make him read Justin. If Tucker cannot procure a set of classics for them, self can get a second-hand set for 2,000 pounds tobacco. Does Tucker still fret poor Hall as he used to? Asks them to come over as it is only two days trip by easy stages.

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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.