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I have been sick. I hope the requisites will be ready for the tobacco carriers.

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I have been told there are no goods for me at the store. I have given the tobacco rollers my word.

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Was not surprised at information his letter contained. It has ever been her wish to keep her daughters single until they were old enough to form proper judgment of mankind. If the young people Judith Randolph and Richard Randolph are ever united, she hopes they will never repent their choice. Has given Judith Richard's letters but desired her not to answer them before she has her father's leave.

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The prospects are better at Roanoke. Isham is bringing down one hogshead. of tobacco. Please order 3 grubbing hoes and 2 axes.

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I am trying to make up some money. Mr. Ozborn has your account. Please pay him.

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I employed you in the suits of my father's executors against Spurs and Company. See what date the entry was made in Andrew Johnston's account against my father.

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My sympathy to you. I have received letters from Theodorick and John Randolph. Please write our dear Mother. Governor Growne has been called home. He will be succeeded by a Colonel Hamilton.

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I have recommended Archd. to employ Colonel Taylor in the business you were undertaking for me.

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Son Richard Randolph thinks can do better by being with him than remaining here. Has favorable opportunity of traveling with Randolph. Richard says uncertainty of St. George's situation chief motive for his coming here. Well-behaved, deserving youth. Brothers (Theodorick and John Randolph of Roanoke) have been sick so as to interrupt studies. Remember him to children, Maria Rind, St. George, and Miss Betty. Enclosed to St. George a letter from Tudor to his brother.

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I was to furnish clothing agreeable to a memorandum. This was for part of the order you had on Mr. Turnbull from Colonel Banister.

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Sorry not to accept your draft in favor of Mr. Donald. Am enclosing a copy of our account.

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I am enclosing a copy of our friend's (John Banister) will. We are anxious to know how far we can interfere with any of the effects belonging to the estate before the executors qualify.

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Sympathizes on loss of wife, Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Mentions his children, Fanny, Harry, Tudor, Natty and poor little girl though only knows she was born alive. Fanny (Bruere) Tucker had tenth son. Mentions children and family.

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Expenses of Tucker's stepsons. Dislikes the form of the new constitution. Election of representative will be attended with intrigue, will be a representation of an aristocratical party. Federalists will "jockey" their opponents in some states, if not all. Gift of Norman Peyton Tucker, 1974.

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I received your letter concerning John Ginking. I have known him as an overseer for 22 years. I have never known him to be charged with cruelty.

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Our sister in St. Georges has been quite ill. She is going with us to Port Royal. Our parent is better.

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Captain Tucker engaged in voyage from New York to Jamaica could not attend trial of suit with Cowper? on 18th April. Advises getting commission of examination of Captain Tucker and others in Bermuda. Though Chief Justice here a fine man, self would prefer it being directed to some magistrate. Write him by way of New York to care of Messrs. Tucker and Dickinson. Regrets his loss death of Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker.

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Colonel Banister died at 11 o'clock last night. The children are all very well.

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I was informed Mr. Turnbull would not accept your order on any other terms than to pay it when he could get it from Mr. Robertson.

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Tucker's opinions on the case of Executors of W. Frazer v. John Pendleton, Auditor.

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My father has been served with a summons from the court of chancery respecting Hamilton's affair. His health will not permit him to go to Richmond. What can be done.

Scope and Contents Happy he has thoughts of coming here this winter. Flatters self dear brother Nathaniel Tucker relieved from distress. Feels forcible deplorable situation (Nathaniel) would have been in had misfortune he apprehended happened. Inquires what observation of own silenced St. George Tucker's reflections on his misfortune (death of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker). Received letter from Richard Randolph dated at Philadelphia. Had fallen short of money. Expects him in day or two. Self to go to...

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Must refuse Tucker's invitation to breakfast at Matoax with him and B. Harrison. Is dining at Colonel Goode's. Engagement with Colonel Howey prevented dining with Lewis Burwell on Sunday. Received his letter by Tazewell. Self fled to Mrs. Younghusbands. Tavern too noisy. Tell B. Harrison? to get married as soon as possible. Endorsed: 1788 September 8.

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James Byrne informed me that the order I gave him on you had not been paid. Please pay the £29.16.4 to James Corran in Petersburg.

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I am enclosing an agreement between John May and myself which gives me a fee simple for 4,177 2/3 acres of land on the Ohio. Please procure from them such a deed.