We are still in great anxiety and suspense respecting a war. The declaration of the National Assembly of France seems a clear indication of war. What am I ever to expect from Pennock.

Hopes Cupid was kind to him on trip to C (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter's?)heard a storm had forced him back to Onancock. Has been very ill with influenza. Asks if Tucker expects to go to Richmond tomorrow. Self goes on Tuesday stage.

Can you give me an order on your banker in Richmond for 15 £?

As self is leaving this place, informs Tucker he has bought of Barks and Hatcher the fall goods for the estate amounting to about the same sum as last year, payable next April or sooner. Asks about shoes for Negroes. Will see him in Richmond in ten days. Could have made payment for goods but Richard Randolph drew 120 or 130 bushels of wheat for Bizarre. Good crop of corn this year and 120,000 weight of tobacco.

This is to introduce Mr. Hiort who has just arrived from England. He desires to practice law.

Received his of 18th. His whereabouts unknown on 14th. Found Mrs. Banister ill. Mrs. Blair's and Tucker's family, except Harry, indisposed. Grateful to Maria Rind and Theodorick Randolph? Tucker? for attention. Advises Tucker to marry. Duncan Rose not satisfied with price of tobacco at Battersea. Asks if Colonel Carrington got 28/. Richard Randolph has exhausted funds, none from T. Armistead.

Received his of 23rd. ? has been furnished with underclothing. B. Smiths will receive their provisions. Boys bring him the twill'd coating and ? Payments from James Smith? do not amount to more than iron and other things furnished before goods now delivered. No brown Holland on hand.

Received his by Harrie. Will send hogs as requested in January when they are fattened. As Richard Randolph is not here, cannot now inform him about muttons. Has gotten clothing for Negroes from gentleman he proposed. Asks that Negroes' shoes be sent to Barks and Hatcher instead of Matoax as he can get them from there more easily.

Received his favor by Ned with enclosure and account against J. Harwood. Recommended his shop to Harwood but did not intend work to be credited to his (Tucker's shop). Has no chance of getting money from him as self has no business in Charles City and he never comes here.

I am sending your goods on board a ship now at Norfolk.

Has not heard from him since wrote last week. Sends beef by bearer Harry. Greetings to all friends in Williamsburg.

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.