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Acknowledges bills of exchange on London. Feels with infinite tenderness his new situation. Wishes him comfort and happiness in it. Suggests wash of tea or weak solution of white vitriol or sugar of lead for Fanny's (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) eye. Elected to seat in House of Representatives of the United States.

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Expected to see you here. St. George is with his friends in Bermuda. Enclosing a letter from one of the boys.

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Bad weather prevented me from attending the convocation at William and Mary College. Mr. Corbin informed me that the visitors did not appoint a grammar master as no person was worthy of it. I think we should write some of our friends in England to procure a proper person. I see you are to administer justice in the districts of Northumberland and King and Queen.

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Mr. Thweatt told me he had ordered a suit to be brought against Tarpley and myself for purchase of the steers. As Tarpley has left the county the writ was served on me.

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Received the notice for Mr. Cooper. Received the 36£ which is placed to your credit. Can you give me the nature of the suit?

Scope and Contents Arrived Friday after three-weeks journey through Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Colchester, Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Annapolis, Baltimore and Philadelphia by own chair, thence to New York in stage with Madison and Lee. Found brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and sons-in-law well. Lack 4 members in House and 2 in Senate. Colonel Theodorick Bland, Isaac Coles and John Brown are only Virginia representatives absent. Bland at Masons on Potowmack, Coles indisposed at Philadelphia and Brown wrote from...

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I received your order on Mr. Donald for 100£. I can't assist in the payment of the taxes this year. The taxes will be £150.

Scope and Contents Difficulty of getting to Williamsburg from river prevented her calling on return from Norfolk. Appreciates his offer as escort to New York. Theodorick Bland will meet her in Baltimore about middle of August. Lack of horses prevents visiting him. Quotes Theodorick's letter on subject of business debts. Has found account against John Randolph's estate which hopes will be paid. Is £35. Starke has it at Petersburg. Only store debt yet to pay is to Quesnell. Encloses account against Blair which...

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Your mother and sister are well. I hope you are well settled in Williamsburg. By the next opportunity you may expect some lemons and the shells for Mr. Wythe. Send your poems.

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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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.