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Since terms of school will remain same after change of above from Burlington to Williamsburg he assumed the Randolph boys would remain and therefore has moved their things when moved school. Hopes settlement with Mrs. Tucker was correct. Hopes to hear from him.

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I find from Mr. Texier that objections are raised to prevent the recovery of the insurance on the Sally Van. I am thinking of a trip to France. I think if I go the owners should bear proportionally my expenses.

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Have not heard a word from Messrs. Cowper. I will give you an account of what went on. Have transmitted you my accounts.

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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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Her father (John Hall) died 15th December last (1782). Moved here last summer from Colonel Longs. Self spent winter in Charleston, S. C. with sister Thompson. Sister Dolly (Macnair) died on way from New York, leaving three boys and a girl. Self brought oldest boy Tommy (Macnair) home with him. Encloses copy of father's (John Hall) will. Sister Marian and family send regards.

Scope and Contents Already made such beginning as will prevent him from taking another. Plan St. George advised by no means escaped his attention. Aversion to practice of physic not so strong influence. Inconveniences of unsuccessful attempt to get established most disagreeable. Perserved from year to year, increasing debts. Obliged to give over in worse situation than when began. Does not see advantages in strong light as St. George. Of last, self engaged in small adventures. Formerly attended with some...

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I was disappointed to hear Theodorick Tudor arrived rather than Eliza Harleston. My having a namesake in your family would afford me highest satisfaction. You ask what has become of the southern Mars, he is still in South Carolina. I am sorry to differ in opinion with you respecting his beauty, but I think he is the greatest rattle I ever saw.

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I have tried? to hire a waggon, but cannot get one for less than 20/ per day. At that rate the corn will cost you 20/ per barrel. If you want it on these terms, please let me know.

Scope and Contents You should see my native country, it had the dirtiest appearance you can imagine, such wretchedness. I wish we had stayed in Virginia until the enemy left, but we were fortunate not to see them. We have been tolerably gay, one ball and two assemblies are to have another in a few days. Mrs. Greene is very unwell. Colonel Morris could not withstand the charms of Miss Elliot and twenty thousand guineas so they were married. The town has been in a good deal of confusion for some days, a new...

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I am sending you two bonds of John Randolph's together with an account against him for work done by carpenters belonging to the orphans of William Poythress deceased. I have drawn the accounts for each orphan separately as it stands on John Gordon's books. Also, I am sending you an account of the work drawn by John Randolph. It diggers from John Gordon's books. I wish you to sue immediately.

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Arrived here four days after leaving you. Hope to leave here in 8 days. The cattle have suffered from the severe winter.

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Apologizes for not visiting Tucker at Christmas. Has the gout. Feels it would be worth Tucker's while to practice law in Richmond. Rumors of peace abound. Has sent Ossian to Randolph's ville. Forest farmer has refused to deliver the 16 barrels of corn due to Ossian for the year 1780 and 1781. Has ordered any overseer to purchase that quantity and expects Tucker to pay for it.

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Donald Campbell delivers this. Asks should self address legislature for help. After property in Norfolk was destroyed, came to Bermuda. Thinks little remaining property should be restored and permission given to return to settle affairs. Never acted against country. Greetings to all. Note on bundle: "Copied in photostat for Rev. War Records."

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The money which I borrowed at the request of Colonel Randolph of Messrs. Shore and McConnico for you amounts to four thousand and four hundred weight of tobacco. Please pay them the whole amount that I may receive credit.