We look forward to seeing you soon. Your brother Tommy expects to be here soon. Your young gentleman is very well. He is diligent at his school work.

Our soil is still barren. If we succeed in getting a free port, I hope we all will be employed. We hear the American commercial negotiations with Great Britain will meet the early attention of the British parliament. Our governor has been instructed by Lord Sydney, one of the secretaries of state, to pay strict attention to the King's proclamation and to prevent an intercourse with America and the West Indies.

I hope you will come with Captain Morgan. As Morgan can not bring the horses, maybe you could send them by Harvey.

I have just returned from Springfield where I settled with Colonel Bland the business relative to the legacy of Negroes left to Mrs. Dudley by her grandfather.

I received the commission and am returning it. The life of a private is much happier.

Will be in Richmond again on 18th as elder of the church. Is sending this by Tucker's son Dick (Richard Randolph). He was in a female habit on the stage and should be an actress. Is setting out for home.

Am sending the original and one copy of the papers. When shall I send for the bill. Can you make any use of a loan office certficate for 80£ with 2 years interest.

I am sending you a copy of a letter from Mr. Texier. I hope you will be able to remove the objections.

What a variety of subjects we will have to discuss when we meet. You will have all of Brother Natty's performances to read. Please bring all your productions too.

I have tried to consult you on what conduct would be best in the sale of the property advertised by my brother, William.

In March 1782, a complaint was lodged with the court of Chesterfield against Ralph Crawford Anderson and David Crawley by executors of Claiborne Anderson by George Markham executor of John Anderson and by Mary and Ann Anderson. A decree of court was filed by which they were to deliver the estate to the complaints of their guardians. They have only in part complied. We have not been able to get a settlement. Will you take further steps?

Please let me know about the matter in your hands. Worsham's estate had me charged with £5 which I never received.

Requests him to have enclosed subpoenas filled with names of witnesses and served. Believes request is justified by previous correspondence. Five lines of legal notes.

I think Captain Stratton will fall in debt both to John Calder and Company and John Osborne. I am apprehensive he may push for a trial in my absence. Please prevent this.

If Stratton's suit against me comes to trial, please direct the jury to find a verdict for tobacco for my note. Don't mention where the tobacco is to be paid. Branch's suit against me is to be left to arbitration.

Mr. Morriss will enter as special bail for me. Please defend me in the two suits Taylor has against me.

John Nicholas requested the motion against the sheriff of Dinwiddie be withdrawn and an execution issued against his Negroes. I hope this will bring the business to an end.

I have not come to any settlement with Keele and Roberts. I expect to be here 3 or 4 weeks. Your family is expecting you soon in Bermuda.

Colonel Pendleton and alias, as trustees for me against Jesse Roper for detinue of some slaves, which I was supposed to get by a marriage settlement. Please bring? the suit.

Certificate of the appointment of Edward Branch lieutenant of the eighth company in the Chesterfield militia. Signed by Patrick Henry.

Proceedings of a meeting of the field officers and senior magistrates of the county of Chesterfield. In St. George Tucker's hand. Including list of officers of the Chesterfield County militia and copies of two letters by Tucker to Lieutenant Colonel William Smith, 1785 June 17 and 1785 December 13.

We have gotten Mr. Baird's property safe. Please come over and assist with the inventory.

Please appear for me in an action. Banister v. Thomas Ripley.

Captain Harvey ask me to tell you it is out of his power to accommodate you on the trip to Bermuda. Captain Joseph Stow may be able to take you. Two American vessels were seized in St. Christopher for having false registers. There is a rumor that a new governor has been appointed to Bermuda. Mr. Bruere is lieutentant governor.

I have tried to get the money from Mr. Anderson which he owes the estate of Nathaniel Harrison. Please take the quickest method to get the money.