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We have more wine of the same quality we had before.

Scope and Contents Encloses copy of Father's (Theodorick Bland, Sr.) account against Theodorick Bland, Jr. commonly called English Theodorick. Letter sent with it as early as 1782 November from Henry Tazewell. No step has been taken by that gentleman or Prentis on whom his business in James City devolved. Last night Captain Miller of the Philadelphia packet informed self he was partly loaded with household funiture for Philadelphia belonging to Theodorick Bland against whom this account is. Goods brought from...

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Account of Theodorick Bland (the young) to Theodorick Bland, Senior. 1773 January 28 to 1778 July 3.

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Informed that William Lee purchased his Bull Run land. Self wishes to receive bills before he (Lee) goes up country. Self has engaged tobacco to A? Donald on ship which is ready to receive it. Self will give interest warrants on advance price for tobacco and part cash.

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Court will sit until Friday. How does the morning ride agree with you? The boys are well. I will bring Theodorick and Jack up with me to spend their vacation at Matoax. I will not be able to leave here until Tuesday.

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I have received directions from the executors of the estate of John Holloway deceased. Please send me a statement of the business in your hands.

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Will cherish industry and application to studies and be on guard with respect to morals. Brothers will see her on Monday. Cannot leave Mr. Wythe who has come from Richmond for he would think it was neglect.

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Received his of 18th. Wishes to receive Lee's bills in amounts of £100 and £150 as he must purchase tobacco with them. Is deprived of chariot which is under repair and getting new wheels. Mrs. Beall continues ill. Many figures on envelope.

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Affidavit of John Cozine about the Brig Sally Van.

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Thank you for the papers. Sent them to New York to my father. Sent by Paynter the hams for your father.

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We heard by a letter from Donald Campbell that you have been ill. We would like you to come spend the winter with us. Mr. Nelson continues quite ill. Your brother Harry's wife has just had her ninth son.

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You wrote Mr. Haynes with respect to my advertisement. He sent me your letter. I wrote you. Please let me hear from you.

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I hope you all enjoy good health. We heard my sister lost her little infant. Brother Tommy is now with us. He has inoculated all the family. Sister is sending some preserved oranges. Also a pot of pickled lobster.

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The business of the Court of Admiralty is over for the present. Four out of five of the vessels are condemned. I hope to leave today. In consequence of the condemnation of one of the vessels, you will get a set of chairs for your parlor. Also some green chairs for your dining room and a new mahogany bedstead for your new chamber. Part of letter missing.

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Captain Richards informs he owes you £14 for his expenses at your house. We will therefore pay you the amount in fifteen days.

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Am returning the money which you paid Mr. Maupin.

Scope and Contents Received her favor dated after her return from Bermuda. Regretted not in his power to become addition to party. Heard had been ill and lost infant. His fears in measure removed by intelligence of her perfect recovery. Good folks at Hermitage recovering from smallpox. Had it pretty favorably. Sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) one of nurses. Nancy and Henry Tucker present duty. Love to Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) and boys. Regards to Miss Maria Rind and Miss Betty Carlos. Sorry to hear of...

Scope and Contents Thanks for kind favors from Bermuda and Virginia. Heard of sister's (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) illness and loss of infant. Parents as well as could be expected. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) obliged to be lonesome on account of smallpox in Hermitage family. Sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) tolerably well under fatigue. Sister has ninth son. Letters from Nat (Nathaniel Tucker inform he removed to Hull (England). Hopes for opportunity for Charleston soon. Otherwise to take...

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We have written Messrs. Shore, McConnico, and Ritson wtih respect to a parcel of clothes left with them in 1784 to be disposed of for our account. We have not heard from them. If they have not been sold, we wish them to be returned.

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We are enclosing our accounts with Messrs. Bass Tanner and Company. Please see if you can obtain payment.

Scope and Contents Hermitage family saved from smallpox by inoculation by brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) Elizabeth (Tucker) written to Matoax. Sister Fanny (Tucker) Tucker has ninth son. P? Nelson returns to Virginia without uncle (Nat Nelson) who died. Mr. Trail, collector, suspended by Governor Browne, went to London to justify himself, but died there. Governor Browne went to Halifax to defend claims arising from American war. Mr. Hunt, president of council, presides during his absence. Reports that Bermuda...

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Enclosed is the condemnation of the Brig Sally Van. I hope you will be able to recover your insurance.

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Rain and indisposition prevented his meeting him at Convention. Cannot draw sum to purchase his Bull Run land. Also planter who is good judge thinks it worth not more than 15 sh per acre. No house or fence on it. copy 1786 June 9. Above letter sent to him by General Nelson at York. Two days ago received his of 18th by Madison. Will contribute as much as possible to relieve disagreeableness of feelings in his present situation.

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Mr. Dunbar has received from Antigua the will of the late W. Farley. Can he qualify at the Court of Oyer and Terminer as administrator and guardian.

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I need the eighteen pounds for the account of one of my friends in Bermuda. You purchase some tobacco from them. I want the money settled before I leave for New York. Theodorick B. Randolph received of W. Cole seventeen pounds eight shillings, 1786 June 12.