Scope and Contents Aunt Campbell died. Doctor Campbell still lives. Wife ill for three months. Her mother (Mrs. Bruere) died. Hal's (Henry St. George Tucker) prospects at Bengal dimmed by death of uncle. Geordie (James Bruere Tucker) at home for health. Tom (Tudor Tucker) at school in Scotland with Uncle and Aunt Tod. Hear brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) at New York among the gayest. Nathaniel Tucker seems to have had a religious turn. Geordie called on him at Hull. Governor Bruere went home with his family last...

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Only one letter from him in two years, and that on death of parent. His namesake is with his sister in town. Tudor ? in Jenings house in country. Aunt Campbell buried three days ago at Mr. Tudors. Sister's mother (Mrs. Bruere?) died. Country has prospect of famine. Two vessels arrived with corn and flour.

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Glad his courts now authorized to issue commissions for taking depositions in foreign countries. Advised that J. Jenings had forwarded to Tucker from Charleston the draft of W. Doughty on R. Crew for 559 3/4 Spanish dollars to be negotiated for self's account. Since peace, has met with many difficulties in collecting debts. Aunt Campbell died.

Scope and Contents House appointed speaker, doorkeeper, clerk and rules committee. Unruly Assembly, as each was used to different rules. Virginia's clerk Beckley brought rules of House of Delegates. R.B. Lee moved for committee to draw up rules, seconded by Colonel Josh Parker. Said that Jersey and Connecticut assemblies have no rules. Thompson (Charles Thomson) and another not yet appointed will go by stage coach to Mount Vernon to notify General Washington of appointment and accompany him to seat of...

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I am going to New York and I would like a letter of introduction to your brother who is in the Senate.

Scope and Contents Received his two favors. Asks him to consider situation of a member of Congress (House of Representatives). Has about 50 letters to write. Political machine hardly yet in motion. Representatives began session on April 1st. Senate one week later. President and vice-president (George Washington and John Adams) not yet arrived. Couriers dispatched north and south for them. Preparations for reception approaching royal solemnity. Title of government is federal but workings are statical. Fears...

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I find that the majority of the partners of Messrs. Pleasants, Shore, and Company would like a meeting before the final determination of the suit. When can you attend?

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My mother is dead. I plan to visit Bermuda some time next month. I hope to see you before I go.

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The sale at Battersea turned out 36 Negroes which sold for £2,000. I am afraid the debts of the estate will amount to £7,000.

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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.