I have talked with Captain James Lewis. He is willling to take the loss, so I will become guarantee for the money or discharge you for Captain Morgan's cargo.

My father is going with me to Brenada (Grenada?) We are waiting for Tudor. Please give Tudor the money I left in your hands. Enclosing a letter from your sister. Letters from England give us reason to believe this place will be made a free port. My parents thank you for the flour and hams.

I have heard of an opportunity for sending your books. Mamma thanks you for her presents. We have heard from papa and he has recovered.

I am expecting a gentleman from North Carolina to whom I have promised to pay about £80. If you have received the money from Richard's, please send it to me. Also that of Davises. Have you gotten the money from Mr. Duval.

Deed by which he gives slaves to his daughter Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Had given them to her by verbal gift on her marriage to John Randolph. Signed: Theok Bland, Ann Bland. Witnessed: William Cryer, Wm Yates, Robert Bollings, St. G. Tucker Jr.

James Winfery summoned me for forty shillings. I was not able to attend court. You have my account against Winfery.

My mother is thankful for your attention to her interest. Please make a statement of your account against her son William Hill. She hopes the court will grant her lawful interest on her debt against Watson.

I wrote you that you could draw on me a ten days sight for eleven hundred and seventy pounds on account of Mr. William Hall, Jr. of Bermuda. Now do not draw on me, I shall pay the money to Messrs. Elliston and John Parot.

The bill on Baltimore will not answer my purpose as I cannot negotiate it for money.

I gave you three bonds last October due me from persons in Amelia county for you to bring suit against them. Please let me know what you have done.

Since writing to you, I have discovered how a bill on Baltimore may be negotiated. It would be more convenient on Philadelphia.

I am sending the bill. I expected to give it to you at court, but Nancy's illness has kept me from attending.

I was surprised to find that Mr. Richards assured you of money being paid Captain Pennock on my account. On receipt of this money, make application to him for the balance. Please retain the money of Davis' estate until the executors qualify. Am enclosing an account against Peterfield Trent for you to settle.

I found William Claiborne in goal because of a small sum due to Barber Claiborne. I told William Scott to turn him loose and I would indemnify him. Scott told me the damage in the writ was £10. Scott promised to enter himself special bail. If this makes me liable for any shit, please let me know.

A trial will come up between Brasington and myself concerning two and a half bushels of garden peas. He is suing me for 1/3 per quart. William Davis, Jessee Cogble, or William Durell will serve as my witness.

Thank you for your letter and present. My brother, the Doctor (Thomas Tudor Tucker) has come to spend a few days. I hope my brother received his books.

Acknowledges letter of May 4th by Billy Hall who goes to Baltimore. Captain Tucker will inform them re unfortunate brig Friendship. Approves his settlement with Cowper. Tommy (Tudor Tucker) embarked for Charleston after eight-day visit. Thanks for flour. Jemy Brighton will take Tucker back when Captain Morgan brings him to Bermuda in the fall.

List of commissioners of the peace, from 1779 May 29 to 1784 June 24.

Richard Holeman has appointed me their attorney. You have obtained judgment from Archibald and William Robertson. If they do not pay the tobacco soon, get execution. Let me hear.

Account for the Master Randolphs Richard, Theodorick, and John Randolph to total of £19.2.4 1/2.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.