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I am sorry to hear you have to be separated often from your family. St. George has been in poor health every day since he came to Bermuda. He is staying at Doctor Campbell's. Donald Campbell returns to Virginia in a few weeks.

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My son James is now 18 years old and wishes to study law. I would like for you to suggest an eminent and good moral character who would take him under his care and tuition. What would his annual expense be?

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Pay Mr. Coalter £2.9 which is the balance due me.

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I must draw on you for the balance of my account. There is due me £36.8. Please pay this amount to Thomas B. Dawson.

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Recommends John Woodson, convicted for horse-stealing and sentenced to death, as an object of mercy. Also recommends clemency for another man sentenced to death for stealing goods from a warehouse. Original in the Executive Papers, Virginia State Library.

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I was appointed clerk of Brunswick Court July 27. I have been informed Congress has passed an act to regulate the time and manner of administering certain oaths. The act said all executive and judicial officers should take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States. At our court session in August we knew nothing of the said act. Please let us know about this.

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I hear Mr. John Stratton is going up the country to obtain a license to practice law. I would like to introduce him to you.

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My relation John Stratton comes to Petersburg for the purpose of being examined. He is not acquainted with Mr. Winston.

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I was one of the court that sent Peter Singleton forward for further trial. I think he stole the spoon. Since court, I have thought over the case and if my testimoney will alleviate the punishment I will be glad.

Scope and Contents Bills came safely. Would like to see copy of his farce when finished. Deems subject unpopular and suggest a sarcastic treatment. Mr. L. said to be man of republican principles. Not wise to drive him to aristocratorial party. Poem has lately appeared on the subject. Favor of September 16th received. Had he suspected circumstance mentioned about Theodorick would have reported it to Colonel Bland. Considers them promising youths. John has prudence, good sense and docility. Must go to Charleston...

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There were two bonds that I gave you to bring suit on in Amelia County. Phill Jones and Millington Roches. I can't find Roches suit on the record.

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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.