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Thomas Gordon informed me that he gave you the papers relative to a dispute between Samuel Hollingsworth of Baltimore and the heirs of Captain Thomas Stratten deceased. I am empowered to recover the debt for Hollingsworth.

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I am sending you a protested bill of exchange for £206.15.8 stg. Paid £110. I have applied for it several times. My necessity obliges me to bring suit. Please send to the clerk of the court for a writ. I shall not be able to come to court. I hope this will get the debt from Colonel Archibald Cary.

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Am not able to come to my trial. Please take 3 dollars out of the money that James Vest is to pay today.

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When I saw you at Mr. Shore's you promised me if you had any bacon to spare, you would send it. Please let me know.

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Captain William Pennock refused payment of the bill. Said the drawer of the bill was now in the country and the effects in his hands had already been attached. I am detained from setting off for the north because of lack of money. If you can spare any please send me some.

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Plans trip to south this fall and wants to know when he can expect £30 from Tucker. Vacation begins as usual on 24th next month (October). Boys are well.

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"Mr. Dosmont has brought suit against Mr. Wright. In March 1781 when I broke up housekeeping at the tavern, Mr. Dosmont was indebted to me. Mr. Wright was indebted to him about £5,000. I desired Mr. Wright to give an order on me. Dosmont has not brought suit."

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I am not able to ride to court. Mr. Richard Blow was summoned. Should the cause come up, let me know and I will attend.

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I have searched over the papers of John Ruffinque and find no suit or bond to Cole. The exo. you ordered in John Tabb v. Francis Dabney I believe is a mistake. I can find no such suit on my docket.

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Have you done any thing with Mr. Burke's note. I am pressed for money. How do you like the dounty court practice. I despise it so that I have half a mind to turn itinerant preacher.

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Requests him to have witnesses of breaking of Chesterfield prison to attend on 2nd day of next court. Is irregular to issue subpoenas in a prosecution not yet possessed by court. Witnesses will be paid although not summoned. Sent the subpoenas desired in suits against    Page. Endorsed: Of no consequence.

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According to your directions I have made a list of the stock of cattle and hogs at present. There are upwards of sixty head great and small hogs. There are twenty head of cattle. There are twenty hogs fit to fatten. The wheat is lying in the chaff.

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I asked Colonel Holscombe to pay the tobacco I owe you. He said you were indebted to him. Please send me a receipt for that tobacco.

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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).