Scope and Contents Received his favor which came in same ship with their friend (Bishop James Madison). Should have been glad to see him. Remembrances to St. George's young family. Continues to practice physic in Hull. Although income only equal to expenses, has no intention of changing station. His coming here was consequence of attachment to young lady in neighborhood. Their engagement dissolved at her desire between 5 and 6 years ago. Received letter from Doctor Archibald Campbell. He is drinking waters at...

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John Gilchrist has gone to South Hampton to get his clothes. I will send him to Williamsburg.

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Hopes he will attend to her father's affairs. Otherwise she will put them in hands of attorney. Her affairs and Colonel Theodorick Bland's have been kept separate. Hears report that Theodorick Randolph? is to be married and self is to give him Cawsons immediately. Report untrue though he is welcome as visitor. Reminds him of account sent last January.

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Almost wrote in Pater pindarick. Has been imitating Pater. Family will visit Tuckers and Brackens next week. Encloses his parody of C's queries. Retains joy in rhyming without inconvenience and waste of much time spent on it. Enclosure not present.

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I have made up 30£ for you. I advanced Mr. Randolph £9 above your order.

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Depositions to be used in the case of Tucker v. Cowpers will be of various persons in Massachusetts on the 25th of this month. If you can, please attend this to cross-examine the persons.

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Writes by Robert Butt of Norfolk. Sends a copy of country's laws for establishing the rate of interest. Hopes it arrives in time for meeting of his General Court. Only small sum recovered by attachment of Messrs. Rd. J. Jenings and self against effects of Messrs. Bass Tanner and Company in hands of Mr. Gouverneur. Directs Messrs. Tucker and Dickinson to return papers concerning his demand.

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Mr. Campbell told me you have fine children. Tommy has taken passage to Carolina. We have not heard from Natty lately.

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St. George has gone to Grenada with Tuder Hinson. He has returned quite ill. Grandmother Butterfield is better. Our brother's son Harry will get a writers place in the East India Company next year. Give Richard Randolph my congratulations on his marriage. I am sending Fanny a pair of stays.

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I will send the money if I have an opportunity. Borrow it and I will send it to Robert Nicolson.

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John Gilchrist goes up and carries the things you mentioned. I have given up my trip to England this fall, but plan to go in the spring. My father has arrived safely in London and the physicians feel that he can be cured.

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John Oliphant, near Alexandria, teacher of languages and sciences, wishes position now vacant in grammar school of College of William and Mary. Informed by Cole that Hall was friend of St. George Tucker, Visitor and Superintendant of that Seminary so now asks him to speak to Tucker in behalf of Oliphant. Self was his pupil in Scotland. Gives description and characterization of Oliphant.

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Asks from whom Tucker wishes to purchase goods for estate. Wagons will soon be here and wishes to send by them the necessary articles for winter. Banks and Hatcher will furnish goods on same advance as last year and will take pay at any time before next April. Tobacco and wheat both low here so can promise nothing in regard to payments.

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Received his favor of 11th enclosing letter to James Brown containing draft in self's favor for £17.15.9, being amount rendered for flour to Tucker. Is willing to reduce price on one barrel of molasses and super fine (sugar?) but believes prices of others are fair. Mrs. Coleman and self appreciate invitation but have ague. Would be glad to see him at their little cottage at the mill.

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Enclosed letter received two days ago. Will appreciate Tucker's kindness toward gentleman whom Mr. M. recommends. Tucker's people at shop all doing well except little boy who has nervous fever. Enclosure not present.

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St. George Tucker's notes for this case in the General Court.

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His favor of August 20 to Tucker and Dickinson received. Self, as their successor, delivered his order for fruit trees to Mr. Prince who shipped them on sloop Charles, Captain Whitt, for Norfolk to care of Donald Campbell. Purchases of Richard Randolph unpaid. Self and family intend for Bermuda in spring. Lists order, including wines, French brandy, loaf sugar, mould candies, spermaceti candles.

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Influenza and whooping cough prevail here. I am with my brother's children. Mama is complaining of a bad cold. Tommy is in Carolina.

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Toney arrived with letter dated Eastern shore October 30th and went on to Mr. Davis's. Toney was surprised at oddity of expedition but self was not. May refer to Tucker's courtship of Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.