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Writes by sons-in-law (step-sons) just setting out for Virginia. Asks for his rhyming tables ? or to put words in cypher. Illustrates cypher. Mistake that he is attached to Miss Margaret Lowther, who is agreeable, fine girl and poetess, but does not have what would justify self's marrying her. Would exchange Tucker's poems with her. Randolph boys highly admired here, Jack highly so.

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St. George tells me the children are very fine. I am glad to hear you are in Williamsburg. Aunt Campbell died. I will not send my beloved daughters picture until I hear from you.

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Bond stating that Shearin Osborne's estate owes James Medley £4.10.

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In passing by the Petersburg Warehouse I found several hogsheads of tobacco from the estate lying exposed to the weather. I asked that they be inspected and paid the expense of turning them up.

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Received your favor by Colonel Innis (Innes?) Delivered the notes and receipts. Bryan died insolvent. This prevented me from carrying out your requests.

Scope and Contents Sons (Richard, Theodorick and John Randolph) took passage for Norfolk. New government in full operation. Doubts if he shall ever approve. Perceives a rage for monarchy is infused  into minds of people. Nothing talked of, but titles for president and vice-president. Committee appointed. Reported no titles be given. Senate rejected report and appointed committee to decide what title be given to president. Rumor it is to be His Highness though President, Protector of the Liberties of the United...

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There is not a chance of selling the horses upon the terms you mentioned. Evans will not come to your terms for Robin. I hear the Messrs. Randolphs have arrived safely. Enclosure.

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Pay to the order of Mr. Baylor Hill six pounds and charge it on account to me.

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I have sent down my sons to settle the estates accounts with you. If you can't send me all the money an order on David Ross for 300£ to be paid in a short time will not trouble me.

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Left order on him for £31 with Mr. Donald. Informed Tucker would honor only £15. Would like to have balance as needs money badly. Signed: Archd. C. Randolph for Thos. Randolph.

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Arrived Tuesday night. Still has stiff neck. His brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) well and glad that St. George is disposed to marry. Miss Margaret Lowther pleased with Liberty and other pieces. T. Nelson pleased with his medley. Remember him to Madison, W. Nelson and others, not excepting Maria.

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Earlier acknowledgment of his letter prevented by gout in his head. Tedious voyage of ten days from New York to Norfolk. Sends his chess men by Hoomes. Were left at his lodgings. Will set off for Cawsons by first conveyance.

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I have had to tear down the chimney last built to your house. Do you want it in the same place and the same size.

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The horse is in very bad condition, his back is hurt. I have sent him to Matoax for a few days. I will do all I can to dispose of him.

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Am enclosing your account and that of the estate of John Randolph. Please send me your account against me.

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I spent two days at your house. Was so heated from my trip that I was unable to go out of the house while I remained in Williamsburg. Leave here Sunday for Bermuda.

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By a decree of the High Court of Chancery last time, an account of the payment made by me toward the payment of Pleasant, Shore, and Company's of the land shall be settled by Colonel Harvey. I wish your demand for the bill to be introduced into this account of my payments. Our matters have to be settled.

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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.