Tucker has been in so many places self does not know where to address him. Asks him to be friendly to his brother in his town, who probably has all uncouthness a mountain education and dialect can give him.

His last letter not answered. Requests money on blance due self on his account and on that of Randolph's estate. Needs cash badly. Signed: Richard Grubb at Mr. Purcell's Jeweler, Richmond.

Introduces Major John Farley, gentleman who is highly recommended by friends in Antigua.

Arrived December 26. 2nd session (Congress) to begin. Quorum in each House. Mr. Page arrived. Hears Richard Randolph to be married the beginning of the month. Hears friends in Bermuda well. Sister at St. George recovered.

Has forwarded by Captain Massenburg a quart cask of wine received from Samuel Myers at Petersburg. Memoranda of figures in Tucker's writing.

I sent a quarter cask of wine for you to Norfok to the care of my friend Mr. Myers. This is to be forwarded to you by Captain Massenburg.

John Seay is bringing 25 hogs and 5 muttons to Williamsburg. Lately Richard Randolph has made application for several sheep. I have sent him 3.

Order to pay to Arch? Randolph six pounds for his father on account of Mr. Randolph's estate.

Letter in code. .

Depositions to be used in the case of Tucker v. Cowpers will be taken of various persons residents of the state of Massachusetts. Can you attend to cross-examine these people?

Wishes appointment as clerk for federal court. Has applied himself to that business several years. Has little hope, as failed once before in being appointed for a district clerkship. At that time, Tucker said he would have assisted, had he known of application in time.

Order to pay to Messrs. Hunt and Adams fifteen pounds and charge to his account.

Tucker v. Lorton is an action on case of tobacco had and record for pltfs. use. Baker sent self papers. Has read Lorton's letters from Wm. Nelson. Lorton promises to endeavor to collect, but does not say he has collected money of Tucker. Finds letter from Lorton to Craighead an attorney. Mentions Venable and Benoni Overstreet.

We had only gone 3 miles when the horse had a violent cholic. I left him and don't know whether he is dead or alive.

Used the last of our flour last night. Please let the bearer have an order for a barrel.

Your brother Thomas Tudor Tucker has been drawn out by me for a walk. He just gave me the Quis to which I have applied. Verses on back by Thomas Tudor Tucker and John Page to which St. George Tucker added some.

News of visitation on 20th reached him on 19th. Undertakes no business with less regret than that of William and Mary. Summons by Mr. Dawson delivered in time and self will obey. Will explain to Mr. Marshall his cause for failing to attend visitation at College.

Your brother Thomas Tudor Tucker just gave me the Quae above while we sat at tables in the House of Representatives.

Self will be in Williamsburg Saturday. Regrets deplorable situation at William and Mary. Would be worse had they not a Rector as active and zealous as Tucker. Tucker's notices to Visitors reached self after the Fair. News is month old. Wishes him God speed with the widow (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter).

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.