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The New York packet leaves the 15th for New York. Have saved a passage for the boys if they can get down in time.

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I became Herbert Haynes' common bail for Parker. I have forwarded two bail pieces requesting Marshall to have me entered as special bail. Please remind Marshall of this.

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Mr. Darrell ask me to call on you for some money in your hands. Please pay the amount in your hands to Mr. Cocke.

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The laws of this state do not permit a partial attachment. Isaac Gouverneur's place of residence is New Jersey. Waiting to hear from Donal Fraser and Company and Amos Weeks.

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Am enclosing a copy of the power of attorney in favor of Mr. Banister and myself. Mr. Ronald disposed of the land to Mr. Inglis who sold it to Mr. McCall.

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Late in 85 or early 86, I imported three cargoes of salt. Nearly six thousand bushels were swept away. I thought the general court would make a discount of the duties on what was lost.

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This is to introduce John Peyton who is a candidate for the clerkship of Frederick.

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Enclosing Colonel Davies' protest. Ask Colonel Innis (Innes?) how long Mrs. Riddell occupied our houses in Williamsburg.

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This is to introduce Colonel Dorsey Pentecost, who is a candidate for the clerkship in the district of Morgan Town?.

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The sheriff will not wait any longer than next week without seizing the estate for taxes. We need three work horses and ten plow lines.

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Please examine the agreement between my brother William and me. Will the chancery cause be brought to a hearing this court or has my brother filed his answer?

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I attended at Mr. Turnbull's store in order to get the necessary payment of taxes due from the estate. I received nothing from him. I hope those requests will be ready.

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I hope time will soften all your sorrows. I have seen Captain Griffith's family. This neighborhood of the island is so good that I might spend my whole time in visits. Please have my business with Claiborne put on a safe footing.

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I have paid the balance of Constable and Coy's draft on Colonel Banister.

Scope and Contents Received favor by Colonel Carrington. Distress at account of present situation. Hopeful had not additional misfortune of straitened pecuniary circumstances to affliction of being deprived of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Knew of his appointment as judge of General Court. Told by James? Madison salary was 500£ per annum. Own circumstances extremely doubtful. Rejoices dear Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) better. Thanks for letters of good friends Richard and Theodorick Randolph....

Scope and Contents Writes on subject which has given him disturbance. Asks what he makes of Nathaniel Tucker. In dark with respect to sources of extraordinary information. Nathaniel desired him to communicate it to no one. Wrote him for fullest explanation of wonderful discoveries with source where derived. Self acknowledges superintendence of divine power. Supposes He acts by laws contrived to effect happiness of sentient beings. 1788 June 13. Received long answer from N. with account of what happened to him...

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I have received payment from C and Rucher's bill on Colonel Banister. The house in Williamsburg which you inquired about is in the hands of Mr. Dean's creditors in New York. Mr. Patrick has promised me that you shall have the preference of the house when it can be disposed of.

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Andrew Russell is a candidate for the clerkship of Washington district. I am recommending him to you.

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Your boy Innes says he is for hire. Please let me know your terms.

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I would appreciate an appointment of clerk in any district contiguous to this one. The debt due Patty Hall was from Samuel Davies and not from the company.

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"We shall take deposition of Thomas Fiveash on May 13, 1788." You will please attend.

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Had self known Ambler and Bracken were not going down in stage on Tuesday, would have spent another day at Matoax. Asks to be informed by Rober?t Nicholson in Williamsburg when self should bring up papers and when will be convenient for him to come to Matoax. Is in haste to leave place where he feels in awkward situation.

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I am sending Muir's letter. Sorry to hear your disorder is worse. The time approaches when I must bid adieu.

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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.