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Delayed thanks to him and Mrs. Page for letter. Self busy settling domestic arrangements. Hopes he will come by when he returns and bring self's brother. Asks him to subscribe to the American Museum for self and procure several books including Fearne, Butler, Brown's edition of the Laws of the United States, Letters of Publius on the new Constitution and Paine's Rights of Man and any other good republican tracts. Purchased from Paul Richards, March 15, 1964.

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I received an order on David Ross for a 100£. Nothing can be expected from Claiborne before spring. I have paid your draft to Mr. Lang for £48.12.5.

Scope and Contents Enclosed accounts copied from books of deceased friend (William Yates, d. 1789). Money received on account of Tho. B. Ruffin agrees with Tucker's receipt on back of Birchet's bond in self's possession, enclosed by Tucker to Yates. Ruffin demands account. Yates left family, particularly two boys (William Yates and Benjamin Poythress Yates) by first wife (Ann Isham (Poythress) Yates) in disastrous situation. Asks if Yates' will is legal since his name is torn off but names of witnesses remain....

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Lately tried to get money from Andrews to pay Colonel Burwell. Andrews said he (Burwell) was indebted to College. Self would like to get discount under these circumstances. Having been scant of water and thus made less flour, self is hard pressed to make payments on contracts for wheat. Self asks Tucker to see Andrews and attempt arrangement convenient to all three.

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This introduces Robert Munford. His object is to be a student under your auspices. Our house is the nearest to Williamsburg.

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Colonel Call has a suit in Chancery against me. It is to compel me to renew my bond. Please write him upon this subject.

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Mrs. Sandifer is dead and the lease of Badluck is to be sold the first of next month. I wish to purchase the land and the lease. If you want to get rid? of the land let me know. I sat up the night before last with poor Theodorick Randolph. He can not walk or stand without assistance.

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Is scribbling during debates in House of Representatives. Has bespoke some of books Tucker mentioned. Had subscribed for Museum before remembering that he wanted it bound and delivered annually. Nicolson said he might get it monthly from Nicolson, printer at Richmond. Has given his prose epitaph and self's clumsy epitaph to Cary, who says they will be in Museum. Will send pieces of brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker? and self.

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Is necessary to have large demand which Colonel Bland's estate has against Theodorick Bland and which is in hand of lawyers reassumed. Heavy demands of husband took up principle of all paper money. Money collected since his death used to pay debts. Self has no funds with which to meet demands. Is ignorant of circumstances.

Scope and Contents Agrees about two sums on account of Burchet's bond. Appreciates his offer about deceased friend's (William Yates, d. 1789) orphans who are now with self. Will inquire of Cryer about Woodart's debt. Widow (Elizabeth (Booth) Yates Cary) of late friend claims dower in lands conveyed by first wife (Ann Isham (Poythress) Yates). Daughter Ann (Yates) Gholson claims third part. Asks legal advice about first wife's verbal wishes standing against deed of her property to Colonel Bland. As guardian of...

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I plan to be with you March 6th. The death of my dear daughter Maria has affected me deeply.

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Mr. Adair is coming to Williamsburg to study law. Please give him your attention.

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Asks whether conveyance from Grandpapa (Theodorick Bland?) makes right of property to Mr. Guilford Dudley (husband) or to three children, eldest being a girl of five. Wench that Tucker and her Aunt (Mrs. Tucker) gave her at division of Grandpapa's estate was taken from her. Asks if Tucker could recover her. Has never heard from children since removal from Pittsburgh.

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Have sent ½ dox. charis by Captain Willis. Will try to get the plank.

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Above is Colquehoun's draft on Ferguson for £24.5.4. Received money few days ago from Major Muir by draft on Haxall. Regrets death of Theodorick Bland Randolph. Will write R. Banister and send shirts.

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Self wishes to buy mill stones, sold in Richmond by Mr. Morgan, through agency of Tucker's agent, Brown, in order to obtain credit not available to self. Price is about £60. Notes concerning amounts and prices.

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I have been engaged with the sudden change in stocks. I am in great want of money. The banks in the north have stopped all discounts.

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Since Leighton Wood left there has been no person appointed as general manager of the affairs of Pleasants, Shore and Company. The business remains to be settled. I propose that a person be appointed to settle and state all principal accounts.

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You owe us a balance of £70. We need this money. Give us a draft on James Brown for 40 or 50 £/.

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Owes William Lightfoot. Believes Tucker has received cash advanced for Colonel John Banister in March 1786 which is now in 7th year. Therefore has given an order on Tucker for that sum £16.7 and £6.13 he received from Messr. Armistead for self's account making £23, in favor of said William Lightfoot. Endorsed by Tucker, with notations of amounts.

Scope and Contents Gilchrist did not call for self's last letter. Congratulations on marriage to Lelia (Skipwith) Carter. Marriage of Natty (Nathaniel Tucker in England) a surprise. Hal and Geordie (Henry St. George Tucker and George James Bruere Tucker) now in India. Geordie has ensigncy in 77th regiment under Lord Cornwallis. Late Financier-general of Bengal partial to both. Tom Tudor Tucker the sailor, now at Ostend after trip to China. Nannette (Anne Neal Tucker) goes to England to Aunt Tod. Mother will...

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Sends this by Travis. Brought books he asked for. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) is well at Philadelphia but hopes he is now in Virginia on way to visit St. George.

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You said you were surprised at the balance of your account. We will give you a memo of the persons to whom each article was delivered.

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Arrived yesterday afternoon. Parker had adjourned court on Saturday until today. Now have no certainty of a court at all unless Tucker comes up. Asks him to come tomorrow. Lack of court would inconvenience public.

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Disappointed at not finding St. George and sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) at home. Own stay here cannot be for many days. Griffin tells self St. George will be in Williamsburg Wednesday. Shall endeavor to visit Page. "Returned"