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I sent you John Smith's draft in my favor on William Pennock. I have not heard from you since. Please give this your attention immediately.

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Illness prevents his coming to court today. Peter Branch paid all debt except £1.14. Doubts if he will pay that, but would like to get it.

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The letter Colonel Randolph speaks of was never in my possession. The only one I recollect ever receiving was right after I returned from Philadelphia in 1778. Reade's suit stands because Captain Smith, his only witness, is dead. There is another debt of Reade and Edmundson's which is among Mr. Randolph's papers.

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Received his deeds 10th July by Captain Darrell. Had them attested and sealed before governor and returns them. Wishes to know if assembly will exclude from residence all those who left country after 1775. Self wishes to return with family. Must come to settle affairs of self and James Gilchrist, at least. Billy Hall will visit Tucker next month. Father (Henry Tucker) is laboring to make island a free port. Note on bundle: "Copied on photostat for Rev. War Records."

Scope and Contents Received on 10th the first letter in six weeks. Congressional business prevented his trip to Virginia. Leaves here tomorrow. Needs fortnight in Philadelphia to arrange affairs. Will reach Virginia about end of this month. Will soon see them at Cawsons. Patsy (Martha (Dangerfield) Bland) is well. Bob recovering from measles. Today Congress decides on permanent residence. Candidates are New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia with cities Osopus ?, New York, Elizabeth...

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Requests him to rent his plantation at Farmingdale til January 1, 1784. Relates terms he wishes. Lowest price £40. Can spare some furniture. Orchards go with it. Has asked Mr. Russell £1,500 for farm at Church Hill. Ultimatum is £1,250 Virginia currency. If not sold, would rent it. Captain Barret is to pay him some money. Thomas Shore will furnish him with bill for any sum that may be required on self's account.

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Mr. Bolling's illness, Mrs. Bolling's confinement with daughter, Nancy Bland's attending Ned Yates' wedding, wife's fever and ague prevented intended visit to Matoax. Requests Tucker's resolution about apple trees. Clay said he had many applications for them. Asks about Littleton Waller Tazewell.

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My brother Tom is now in Charlestown, S. C. Please send him letters of introduction to some of your acquaintances there.

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Enclosed is a statement of your accounts from the books of our late concern. (Enclosure)

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At this time, there is no vessel here bound for Bermuda. I have applied to a Captain of a large schooner bound for the West Indies to land you and your family at Bermuda. The large carpets for sale are gone. There are some large enough for bedrooms. Please get me a judgment against Mr. Burke. I have been informed he plans to move to Baltimore.

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Indenture by which they dissolve their partnership.

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Is undecided on subject of citizenship and encouraging emigration from Europe. Discusses both. Asks Tucker to introduce Warner Lewis' brother (Tom Lewis) who has gone to Charleston to brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) there. Tom left home because of difference with father. Is sensible and grateful. One of F.H.C. (Flat Hat Club).

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Congratulations on the birth of your third son. My house has been like a hospital since July. Betsy has not been out of her chamber for a month.

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Captain Pennock has not arrived. I have taken the protest against Mr. Lewis and shall proceed when Pennock arrives. I understand Smith is in Philadelphia jail.

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We heard from Papa, but he cannot leave England until spring. Natty is busy writing for the stage. Tommy has arrived safely in Charles Town. I hope you received your books. Please tell us when we can expect you.

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Please issue a subpoena from the High Court of Chancery immediately in my name against John Smith, Jr., William Pennock, William Pennock and Company, James Hunter, and Hunter Banks and Company. Endorse on the subpoena, "To stop the effects of the debt John Smith, Jr. in the hands of William Pennock, William Pennock and Company, James Hunter, Jr., and Hunter Banks and Company until further order of the court."

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I am sending to Peter Minor this recommendatory letter arising from his inquiry of me how to proceed in the recovery of debts which came under the six months law. Having heard you made some remarks respecting its repeal, I am induced to solicit his inquires of you.

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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.