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Have you received the tobacco or? money on account of the judgments of James Cocke obtained against A. and William Thomas in Amelia and Francis Poythress and Thomas Scott, Jr.

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Please take a proper deed from John Nicholas to me as executor of Robert Skipwith for a tract of land lying on Hatcher's Run. His executor passed my bond to Mr. Nicholas for the balance of the tobacco due for the said land. Mr. Goode left Mr. Nicholas a bond from Alexander Walker to Robert Skipwith for 9,000 wt. tobacco. He asked Mr. Nicholas to give you the bond so you could bring suit.

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He and self are increasing the name of Tucker. Father does not hear from St. George. Rumor that island (Bermuda) will be made a free port. Mr. Brickwood will succeed him (father) as public agent for them. Brother Tom (Tudor Tucker) paid short visit lately.

Scope and Contents Letter she wrote by way of France never came. If certain this to find her in Bermuda, would write to brother (St. George Tucker) there. Shall reserve further address to him until departure of father (Colonel Henry Tucker). By father St. George will likewise receive own dramatic work Columbinus. Trusts he will not reserve his opinion, as do other friends excepting sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker). Met hospitable reception in Virginia. Regards to her little ones (Richard, Theodorick Bland and...

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I am sending you a deed to me of fifty and one quarter acres of land in or near Richmond being halves of two prizes, numbers 119 and 327 drawn in the lottery of Colonel W. Byrd. Please procure from the trustees a proper conveyance of the lands to me. After conveyance, please sell the lands and with the proceeds, discharge a bond given by me to Arthur Lee for fifty-five louisdore with legal interest.

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Wrote few days ago by Mr. Farmer. Now writes by Mr. Deane who requests recommendation to him. He is worthy man and respectable character.

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Mr. Nicolson's note is due in January next. I have detained a young man eight days, who has a demand on me, thinking the money would be sent up. I cannot delay this matter any longer. I request you to take up this bill, if you can.

Scope and Contents I have sent the papers of the Sally Van to Mr. Texier, but have not heard from him. There have been so many bankruptions at Bordeaux that I fear he may have. Mr. Brickwood is sending you the books that you desired. I am sending by Captain Cargeant a small picture of me. I can not afford a first rate portrait. I have sent my miniature to Mrs. Tucker. It is done by a lady who is one of the first hands at this sort of painting. The miniature is set to wear either round the neck or as a...

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Encloses his deed and letter of business to transmit. Is defect in John Tucker's not having made conveyance to the father or given him acknowledgment that half the tickets were purchased for his benefit. Witness attests only to the signing, sealing and delivering of deed and need not know what he witnesses. Mr. Pollard thinks he is doing all that is requisite.

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Your son (John Randolph of Roanoke) has arrived safely in Bermuda. Billy Hall brought him to us yesterday. They had a passage of eight days. Mr. Ewing keeps a school in this neighborhood, which will be quite convenient for him to attend. Papa has been relieved by the appointment of another agent.

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In my brother's absence, I am enclosing an invoice and bill lading for the law books which were shipped by Captain Sargeant to Richmond amounting to £28.18.9.

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In my brother's absence, I am enclosing an invoice and bill lading for the law books which were shipped by Captain Sargeant to Richmond amounting to £28.18.9.

Scope and Contents Sir Peyton Skipwith to set off for Virginia. If Captain Carnes got to Virginia, already apprized of own return from Bermuda. Little fracas happened among them. Duelling somewhat fashionable. Man in jail here that wanted to pass for connection of Colonel Theodorick Bland or himself. Said he was brother of Mrs. St. George Tucker. Afterward, son of Parson Bland. At last dropped "d" from name. Wrote letter to Colonel Washington in style of intimacy. Requests remembering self to sister (Mrs....

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I have seen your father. I have sent Colonel Banister some late publications, which you will have to see. What have you done with Greenhill?

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When you wrote me for my accounts against Mr. Randolph's estate, I was at home sick. I now enclose them to you. The date you paid John Ryall the tobacco please enter it. I need 5 £/.

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I am surprised Mr. H. Tucker has not received my letter. I think, it unnecessary to decend to any particular objections against Mr. Tucker's claim. The vessel has not been attended to. Your claims must be supported by the necessary vouchers.

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I have received notice that a motion will be made against me at next Dinwiddie Court for a judgment against me on my bond to Daniel Claiborne. This debt is to be paid to Richard Taylor who informs me he wants the money to be paid to Leighton Wood.

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You may dismiss the suit which I have brought against John Scott.

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Please write me of the affair with Jenkins. I shall pay you for your expense and trouble. Draw a bond as you think might end in the sale of the property.

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John Rogers of Amelia told me he owed me 15/. He agreed to give me his note for that sum with interest. I find from an old ledger of mine, he owes me 40 odd shillings, which with the other and interest will amount to about six pounds. Please try to collect this for me and if he will not pay, bring suit.

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I am sending you three dollars by Mr. Carter. Please bring on the suit. I do need the money.

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Enclosed in Mr. Blow's draft on William Barksdale for £173.16.4 which will be paid you on demand. Receive from Messrs. Robert Donald and Company £486.3.8 which we have sent to their care. Making £660 which we have received from Mr. Stratton on William Hall's account. (Enclosure, Richard Blow to William Barksdale, same date).

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I have not been informed whether you renewed the petition. I was surprised when I heard I was nonsuited.

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Shall answer his letter before commencement of court. Asks what letter self left unanswered to him. Before self left Richmond, he executed business called for by every paper.

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Record of Muir and Batts is medley. May do injury to their friend. Major Muir must show how incorrect proceedings has damaged him. All appears to be right. How could lands be tendered in November for judgment taken in July and execution taken out in October. Muir appointed a free holder to value lands tendered, indicating he had no objection to it. Will try to help Muir. Self refused undertaking suit against John Randolph's estate for Ryland Randolph.