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Thomas Jordan and I have compromised. He agreed to take 50£ for his balance. Now he? has charged me with £30 extra.

Scope and Contents Will. Bequeaths to Robert Bolling of Petersburg, Benjamin Harrison of Brandon, Peter Eppes, Jerman Baker, St. George Tucker, Thomas Griffin Peachy and Doctor Jerade Hall, in trust 2 acres of ground fronting the church on Blandford Hill, a street 100 feet wide to the East and one 60 feet wide to the south on which the public may erect a college for the education of youth. If not done within 15 years, the land shall revert to nephew Robert Banister. To wife Martha (Dangerfield) Bland residue...

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I can't send the straw that you requested today, I will send it tomorrow. I expect Mr. Tazewell means to furnish you with the fodder from the other plantation.

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Arrived here yesterday after a passage of 20 days. Sending you some letters from our friends in Bermuda. Brought you two turtles.

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Received by Doctor Brachan his letter telling her not to come to Williamsburg till she is well. All are recovered except Betsy. Will come when she has conveyance. Encloses Mr. Shore's account.

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Richard Randolph (his stepson) tells him that Thomas Randolph has given his consent to the nuptials between his daughter Judy and Richard. As Richard's guardian had hoped that he would attain full age before taking this step. Takes liberty of asking Mr. Randolph if he intends making any provision for his daughter on her marriage or at any future period. Richard is unappraised of the subject of this application.

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Hope you are better. When may I expect to see you.

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Hearing that you are leaving for New York. I want to remind you of the bond which you promised me the last time I saw you. (Poem on back: "Cautiously avoid all Sin")

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I have seen your advertisement in Davis' last paper. I wish that my proficiency could be given without my presence in Williamsburg. I believe you will be pleased with my credentials. Please inform me of the salary, how many scholars attend, and the number of candidates.

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Arrived here four weeks ago. Have not heard one word from you. If you can (can't?) come here I will come to Williamsburg.

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Richard was here for three or four days. He got himself furnished with every thing necessary. I am happy to hear Mrs. Banister and the boys are well. I am glad Maria was not hurt when the accident happened at the Ball.

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Will you take charge of forwarding my letters to Bermuda. To whom shall I direct my Bermuda letters?

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Glad you are better. A vessel arrived yesterday to my address. Several vessels here to sail for Bermuda in several days.

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I would like to rent your plantation where I now live. I will give you 1,200 wt. of Petersburg tobacco (note on back from Christopher McConico, 1789 December 22 ), I have sold the land on which you live to Colonel St. George Tucker.

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Mr. Page misinformed you. I am sending you the old accounts. I would like to close the account and I am ready when you have been satisfied.

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If the petition for appeals in the case of Mr. Knox is with you, I will be pleased to receive the order by the bearer. My application for a court of admiralty waits.

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Abstract of Cowper's agreement with Henry Tucker.

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Their address to the arbitrators.

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The fever has left me. The horses will come up tomorrow.

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Comments in rough draft on Tucker v. Cowper.

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Remarks of Henry Tucker on the case of the Brig Friendship and his connection in that vessel with Messrs. Will and John Cowper.

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The answer of Henry Tucker of Somerset in the Island of Bermuda to the charges of inattention, neglect and disobedience to the orders of Messrs. Wills and John Cowper as their agent in the adventure of the Brig Friendship.

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His answer to Messrs. Cowper's objections of the conduct of Henry Tucker.

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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.

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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.