Scope and Contents When Billy Hall planned Captain Daniel Morgan's voyage, it was intended he should bring back the amount of Smith's bill. As Captain Morgan wants flour, try giving Smtih's bill to Banks and Company. If nothing can be done, I would advise selling the lots at Vendue. Colonel Parker has offered £600 for it. I am sending you a trunk which contains my father's papers. I am leaving a power of attorney here with Mr. Burke. I have nominated you, Mr. Burke, and C. Calvert as our attorneys. I plan to...

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I understand you finished Mr. Baker's business in Amelia. There was a suit Field and Call against Chat. Hamlin and Dudley. Also one against Wm. Irby on a bond. If the money is recovered, please give it to Mr. Richard Taylor at Petersburg.

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Concerning Hamlin and Dudley's suit, I have found something like a state of that matter settled. Until I can examine my books, I wish nothing to be done.

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Write me concerning the affair of J. Jenkins. I am in want of the money.

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Please inquire how much can be had for a bill of exchange in Petersburg. it is drawn by Colonel Corbin and Mr. Wormeley executors of the Robinson estate in England in favor of the heir to that estate on Mr. Wakelin Welch merchant in London. The amount is £188.

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Arrived here yesterday. Have seen your brother and wife and your sister Bets. They are well. Your mother is well. Am setting out for my father's.

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I was directed by Donald Campbell to write Captain Daniel Morgan a letter, under cover to you. This is my first opportunity.

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Aunt Campbell died March 31. Mama is sending you by Captain Gilbert Father's sword and ink stand. We had a letter from Natty in September.

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Mr. Young would like to purchase Mr. Hall's lot. I give up my preference to him. If this is not all right, I am willing to pay the £600 cash for it. (Enclosed letter from Hugh Young to St. George Tucker same date).

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Colonel Josiah Parker has resigned his preference of Mr. Hall's lot in my favor. I wish to purchase the lot if the terms are reasonable and a good title can be given. (On same page as letter from Josiah Parker to St. George Tucker, 1784 April 5)

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I will furnish Captain Morgan with a cargo of bread and flour of Colonel John Banister's manufacturing. You are to give me an order on Hugh Young for the amount of the cargo. If he cannot pay the money, I will take the water lot offered in your proposal at the price of 700 £.

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I wish to furnish Mr. Daniel Morgan with good flour and I would be glad to know if you will give him the best quality of flour manufactured at Colonel Banister's mills. I will give you an order on Hugh Young of Baltimore for the amount of the cargo. If he can not pay the money, you can purchase the lot for 700 £.

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If you choose to take Mr. Hall's lot you will please on sight pay to David Ross 700£ current money in specie. I will then make you a conveyance for the lot on application and will warrant the title. If you can not pay this sum, please consider the offer at an end.

Scope and Contents Much affected at loss of King. Patsy Hall dead. Shore's arrival afforded opportunity of inquiries about friends and acquaintances. She had pleasure of company of boys (Richard, Theodorick Bland and John Randolph of Roanoke). Promises self happiness of meeting them at Bermuda. Asks what she thinks of flying chariot. Compliments to father (Colonel Theodorick Bland Sr. of Cawsons) and family. Brother (Theodorick Bland), Miss Betty, children (Anne Frances Bland Tucker, Henry St. George Tucker,...

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Shore to deliver her cask of rice branded "Someners No. 1." Misses Miss Hall. Sends toys for children. (Undated memo probably enclosed with 1784 April 12 letter from Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker to Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker.)

Scope and Contents Wrote him by Colonel Seuf. Regrets death of Miss Patty Hall. Shore tells him St. George has great deal business, particularly at Amelia Court. Cannot say self met with much encouragement. Connection with Doctor Chanler advantageous on own part. Cannot desire continuance on unequal terms. Mind more at ease than for several years past. Promises self happiness of meeting him in Bermuda. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) in good health. Polly Evans arrived from there. By last accounts...

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Received his favor by George. Grateful to them for present. Enclosed is order on inspector? at John Bollings for 4 hogsheads of tobacco which self asks to have sold and money sent him by Cyrus. Needs it for taxes.

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I am sending you an account against Cabel Davis, who I hear is dead. Please bring suits unless you can obtain payment otherwise. You also have an account against Thomas Cook. I plan to go to Bermuda soon. Please give me a letter to some of your friends there.

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Am enclosing a bond of Messrs. A. Robertson and Company on which Mr. Robertson is willing to confess judgment. Enter Mr. Robertson as special bail for me in a suit of George Elliot's Ex. against Thomas Masterson and William Coleman.

Scope and Contents Unfavorable wind for Shore given opportunity of thanking him for favor by Captain Gill. News of Mrs. Shore and Miss Patty Hall's deaths had reached him. Captain Churchill Jones brought account of latter. Concern for St. George's difficulties. Hopeful property he possessed with assistance of his profession to have provided plentiful subsistence. As friend Beverley Randolph acts generous part by him, matter will be less oppressive. Own prospects still gloomy. Hopes of receiving money due him...

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Forwards letters from father. He solicits a free port for Bermuda, with little prospect of success. Might be detained by prosecution of complaint against Lieutenant Governor Bruere. Stiles, the comptroller ? lately arrived from England. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) talks of returning to America. Last son is Charlton Brown (Tucker). Mentions all the children. Miss Evans has returned to America. Brother (George Evans) arrived too late to accompany here. Enclosure missing.

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I am sending you Captain George Taylor's account. Please do something immediately.

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Receipt for 50 guineas, 2 half joannerzes ?, 4 shillings nine pence in silver which self promises to deliver to Theodorick Bland of Springfield in Amelia. Danger of robbery on the highway excepted or other unavoidable accident.

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I will attend Amelia court. You said that you expected Coleman will obtain a judgment on my bond next Dinwiddie court. Could you get that judgement put off until I can obtain Mr. Yate's deposition.

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I wrote you respecting a draft of John Smith, Jr. of St. Thomas on David Plunket in favor of William Hall, Jr. of Bermuda for 3,200 dollars. You may draw on me for eleven hundred and seventy pounds.