This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.

I have to return to our country by the first of April. I am leaving 5£ in Mr. Shore's hand for your services. I will converse with you on my matters when I return.

When Tucker goes to Annapolis in his capacity as captain of the Board of Commissioners, Corbin will accompany him. Promises to refrain from drink.

Syphax brings your clothes and six dollars. I shall be over on Tuesday. The ladies and gentlemen from Battersea dine with me tomorrow.

I am told there is a man in Petersburg appointed to settle the business of the late George Kerr. I believe it is Major Muir. Please present the enclosed bill to him.

Applies as tutor in reading, writing, etc., to his children. Inquires about terms. Refers him to Mr. Howard Hill of King and Queen where she was tutoress last year for character reference. Mrs. Judith Grymes has also inquired her terms. Will write to both of them, also a Colonel White. Writes in several hands, including Italian penmanship, to show she can, as many ladies are fond of it. Must be sent for as she has no conveyance.

Please send me an account against my Uncle’s estate. Also a state of how his account stands with Mr. Randolph’s estate.

Requests his civilities to bearer, Henry Tucker, who used to write for self in secretary's office. He may go to Virginia or Charleston. Fanny (Bruere) Tucker lately heard of death of brother, the lieutenant governor.

I cannot take into my house as a boarder the young man you recommend, but will do for him any good office in my power.

Ask Mr. Braxton what has been done with Captain Bourgard Toutant’s claim on the state. It stands on a resolution for allowing him the sum of 9,000 dollars.

How was the suit Matthews and Hogin of Baltimore v. J. Nicholas and my Uncle settled.?

I can no longer give Mr. Nicholas any indulgence without injury to myself. Exert your power to procure the debt.

A request for Tucker to collect debts due Madison in Tucker’s neighborhood. Madison is himself pressed for payment of money and needs to collect these debts. Tucker is advised to use whatever compulsory means he thinks needed. Includes Madison’s receipt for 15 guineas from Tucker.

I am sending £16.19 in cash and an order on David Anderson for £4. This is all I could muster.

My father will leave in 8 days. Paid Morgan 35 pounds for you. One of my ships arrived from Grenada and I expect another in a few days.

Desires Tucker to take the legal case of his father's legatees.

I was disappointed to hear you had gone without settling the business of Mr. Smith's in Philadelphia.

I am informed the protested bill drawn by the late John Randolph for £34 stg. in favor of the late Mrs. Mary Randolph is in your favor. M. Randolph her daughter became possessed of her private property. She administered to the will. She is the sole executrix of her mother. I inquire whether by any subsequent relinquishment her executrix has disqualified herself for seeking the recovery of such private property as her mother died possessed with.

Resolution appointing commissioners.  Appointment of Edmund Randolph, James Madison, Walter Jones, St. George Tucker, Meriwether Smith, David Ross, William Ronald and George Mason as commissioners to meet with those from other states to discuss a uniform system of commercial regulation. Bound with Resolutions relating to commerce 1785 November 14.

Please tell me what to do with Mr. Hall's matter. Mr. Pennock wishes a suit to be brought. The good old Doctor Campbell will leave us in 6 or 8 days for Bermuda.

I intend to leave for Charleston in a few days. I wish to have all my small accounts settled. Have you received any payment on the account of John Campbell?

Colonel Theodorick Bland told me you wanted to employ me to settle some accounts. How long will you want me?

Please inform me how Richard Lunceford's debt to B. Stark was settled. It seems my Uncle and Browder were securities for Lunceford and my Uncle paid the debt.

My father left on the 8th. The brig arrived from Grenada.

A John Burton of Buckingham made a violent assault on David Prior. Burton has moved to Chesterfield. Commence an action against Burton for damages about 200 or 300 £/.