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Writes by his friend Doctor Griffin. Thanks for Lucy's shoes. Innis and his bridge just left. Martha (wife, Martha (Cocke) Randolph) and Lucy (daughter?) in weak state. Set out soon for springs, though self feels no great reliance in them.

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I was so careless as not to take the man's receipt for the box or even take down his name. I hope it has reached you.

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Have you ever obtained a judgment against Moseley. I am in need of the money as my creditors have given me long indulgencies. Please inform me when you will be able to recover the tobacco bonds.

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Soliciting office of the notary public in Petersburg. Purchased from Paul Richards, March 15, 1964.

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I arrived here this evening and met Mr. Banks. He will pay me £300 in a short time. The rest he will pay in flour or wheat. I leave tomorrow for Alexandria.

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Hopes Dick Randolph will read Virgil and Salust during holiday. Other boys required to read Greek grammar and Latin during vacation. Mr. George? Wythe is particularly pleased with Dick. Hopes Tucker has recovered from indisposition.

Scope and Contents Will. Received property from father John Hall of Halifax, North Carolina, by deed witnessed by William Hall, Jr. and John Kitchin.  Mentions goddaughters Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Samuel and Amelia Davis; Anna Frances Bland Tucker (Only being for whom she feels an extraordinary affection); and Frances Hardaway.  Bequests to Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Tucker and Maria Rind.  Appoints St. George Tucker executor.  Witnessed: Martha Rind, Richard Randolph. Codicil, justifying seeming neglect of...

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A bill drawn on John Ball by Captain Daniel Morgan payable here has been returned protested. Mr. Ball was in Philadelphia when the bill was presented at my house. I informed the holder, Stephen Wilson, that I would write Mr. Ball and ask if I should pay it on his acount. Before I could get his answer, the bill was protested. The bill has been returned for a difference of 12/9.

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This is to introduce Captain Carnes. Our friends in Bermuda are well.

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Appointment as notary public for the district of Petersburg, signed by Benjamin Harrison, Governor of the Commonwealth.

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If Ross wants the lot in Portsmouth it will be 700£. If he does not want it, I will sell the lot and pay him.

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The court of Sussex County has appointed me guardian to Halcotte B. Pride. I request that you be my attorney. William Hill has possession of the greater part of his estate. Mr. Gray Briggs tells me this. He is a principal witness.

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Met Mr. Hall at the mill with Tucker's letter. Betty will accompany Tucker to Bermuda. She and Polly left yesterday for Tuckahoe, alarmed at message from David Randolph. Poor Nancy very ill. Sends chair for Fanny (Tucker's) critical time. Birth of man child will be recompense.

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I informed my uncle of the contents of your letter. Was the property actually in the possession of Colonel James Jenkins at the time of the execution. If the sheriff offers the Negro for sale, value him. I would like to bid 2/3 of the value.

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I can not attend Dinwiddie court to be Michael Burke's special bail in Armistead's suit. Will you become his special bail?

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Please see if Wood Jones of Amelia will pay you the penal bill without a suit. If not, sue him for I need the money.

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Do what you can for me on the Hollingsworth and Stratton matter. I am in need of the money. When you receive the money, pay yourself three guineas and I am indebted to Messrs. Gordon Campbell and Company £18, pay them.

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I directed my brother, Hellary Moseley to give you an account and note of Colonel Francis Epps. A bond of James Haldanes. Has a judgment been obtained for either of these?

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Enclosed is a copy of a note of George Nicolson for 367£. When the interest is discounted, there will be £360 due. It is my intention to make payment to all persons. (Enclosure)

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You may summon Mr. Coatsman and Armsted. Mr. W. Roberts himself did the business of the vessel when the coffee was brought in. Mr. Holms has been summoned to appear before the Chesterfield court. Please send summons for the other men.

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I am sending you a copy of the record of Muir against Batte. Please make entries from your minutes to complete the record.

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Concerning bill in Baltimore.

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Mr. Holms informed me Mr. W. Roberts of Richmond did the business of the Nancy when Stratton arrived from the West Indies in 1780. Mr. Roberts will be able to throw light upon the matter of the coffee.

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My sister told me you were ill. Let me hear from you, I will be glad to lend my aid both as friend and physician. A trip to see us in Gloucester might be helpful. Mr. Page is still at Wilmington.

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Business calls me to Portsmouth. I will not be at the Chesterfield court. Please have the papers ready to be executed at court with a blank for the clerks name. Are you apppointed Notary Public? If so, have Governor's certificate with the seal of the commonwealth fixed with the papers.