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Has lately refused to sign several patents concerning grants of small islands in the James River. Is not certain the law will uphold him. Wants a legal opinion. These grants are intended to give grantees exclusive right of fishing. Feels this right belongs to all state citizens.

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Authority to visit Elizabeth Randolph, who cannot travel to court, and obtain her permission for husband, Edmund Randolph, to sell to St. George Tucker two lots he purchased of the executors of William Rowsay and sold 1788 July 3. Signed: William Russell, Clerk of District Court. Has added statement of visit, signed by J.M. Galt and Robert Sheild. Dated 1790 April 30.

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Has furnished his boys with corn and will send some oats, according to his request. Would have him for neighbor when he comes to Frederick to live except that there are no girls young enough in this part of the country. Mrs. Nelson and Miss Burwell send greeting. Endorsed: Arcana These papers in case of my death are to be committed to the Humes, unopened. (Letter may have been used as wrapper for other letters).

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Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page and self highly gratified with Tucker's letter and verses on their marriage. Self is completely happy. His brother Thomas Tudor Tucker was principal brideman. What has become of story he heard about Mrs. Brant and Lucy P-e?

Scope and Contents Received bills for £50 st. on house of Donald and Burton. Congratulations on appointment at College of William and Mary. Tobacco for boys left by Captain Crozier stored with Tucker and Dickinson and disposed of by Mr. Constable. Money not received. Landlord Mr. Huck sold one hogshead. Gave money to Theodorick. Bills on London 10 to 12% below par. Colonel Bland reports 6/ to dollar is Virginia. Congress not busy, but squabbling about assumption of states debts. House rather equally divided....

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Please pay the bearer $2. I need to go to market. Please charge it to Mr. B's estate.

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Richard Randolph has applied to me for a barrel of flour. Can not get it. Can you?

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Please give the bearer $5 and charge it to the estate.

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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.