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I received your draft of Fulwar Skipwith for $200.00.

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Introducing Monsieur Tascher who is to be put in a Catholic school. Written in French. 1794 February 23. (Copy of St. G. Tucker's answer on 3rd page of above letter). Regrets that Gurdeon Bacchus will not honor Skipwith's draft. Self promises to be of all possible help but will not advance money.

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1794 February 23. Regrets that Gurdeon Bacchus will not honor Skipwith's draft. Self promises to be of all possible help in affairs of le petit Monsieur Tascher from Martinique but will not advance money. Written on 3rd page of letter of Don Fernandez dated 1794 February 11.

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Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) here. Will return to New York soon and may sail to Charleston. Bermuda friends well. John Randolph well but looks badly. Mentions Daedalus firing on Norfolk. Action in Congress on arming ships. Guadeloupe asked for aid. Cannot risk fight against two kings (English and French). War Board must be enforced by Navy Board. Has work to prepare on Algeria business.

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Received his two favors of ? and 9th. With enclosures. Mr. Bacchus refused to pay Mr. Skipwith's draft for M. Tascher. Don Fernandez cannot make further advances for him. Self would have preferred William and Mary with its superior advantages, but religion probably obstacle. Contains copy of Tucker's letter, 1794 February 23 which see. (all enclosures lacking)

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I am assured you will lose at best 2/ if you mean to lay it out in tobacco. The draft you mentioned on the gentleman could not be negotiated as cash.

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Concerning your legacy. The mill and lands of Dover are conveyed by the will to you and your four younger sisters. The property is worth 6,000£. The will says it must be sold and divided between you. Have already advertised the land. Enclosed in letter of Ann C. Randolph Morris, 1794 March 2.

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Received his of 27th. Regrets derangement caused by Mr. Bacchus's refusal to pay Mr. Skipwith's draft in affairs of Monsieur Tascher. Will write Mr. Brown to have draft duly protested. Self can make no commitments for boy, though would see that he did not want, were he sent to self. Copied on letter of John Mason, 1794 February 17.

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Small pox prevented me from getting a letter to the Post Office for you. Enclosing a letter containing all the information I have concerning my father's affairs. Letter of 1794 February 22, from Thomas Mann Randolph. Enclosure.

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I committed to your patronage a son of a Baron De Tacher an inhabitant of Martinique and recommended my friend Don Juan Fernandez who had charge of the child. Last month I took passage at Martinique for Philadelphia, but was seized by an English privateer. The British armed vessels have captured upwards of 300 sails of American vessels. The patriots are buring about 500,000 feet of my lumber. The British pirates have robbed me of $25,000 of island produce.

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I received J. Brown's renewed draft on Mr. Randolph. Your articles on the unfortunate sloop Fanny will be replaced.

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Introducing James Preston. He intends to become a student at law.

Scope and Contents Vessel just arrived from Bermuda with account of Henry Tucker's (of Scrogham's Point) death. Hopes sister's (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) fortitude to support her on this occasion. Poor Nancy Tucker over 6 months in distressing condition. Sister Elizabeth Tucker almost fatigued out of life. Account of Nancy's illness. Thrown into convulsive fits by slightest noise. Arrival of sister (Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker, from Edinburgh) comforting. Brother (Henry Tucker of St. George) anxious about...

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Received his of 10th. Brother (Thomas T. Tucker) gone to New York. Encloses notes on Algerine business. Speaks of contemptible situation of government. Brissot and French revolution. Will send Bach's or Colonel Oswald's paper to him. Needs ten votes against "them" in Congress. Will adjourn soon. Laments case of poor Doctor Innes. Admires Tucker's epigram, which is admirable.

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I intended a visit to Richmond, but was afraid of the small pox. I had planned to bring you a keg of fresh butter. This is court week.

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Gives facts in Mr. Broadhead's case. If you have any information concerning this case let me know.

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We have been out of wheat. Thank you for your offer of the Corotoman wheat.

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Encloses paper. On Monday gained victory over 15,000 men (who would have been under command of A. H-n, S-c of Tr.) (Alexander Hamilton, sec. of Treasury) without firing a gun. Yesterday found that men who had rejected embargo unless it were laid out by President, brought in resolution which is in enclosed paper. (lacking) Endorsed: "Enquiry into the principles and tendency of certain public measures."

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The order on the Treasury is refused. I will give $150 to John Randolph.

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Mr. E. R. says he will not accept Mr. Brown's draft until he hears from him. Am returning the draft for $150 which you omitted to endorse. Enclosing invoice of sundries per Captain Lewis.

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French almost conquered British. Madness in Hamiltonian party which is overpowered in H. of R. Self attacked it in Brown's paper. Cannot get a printer to publish his speech on Madison's resolution. Not tried Oswald yet. Inconsistency of Sedgwick Ames Smith and Company, unparalleled. Revocation of proclamation of Nov. 5th. Plan of defense considered. John Randolph of Roanoke not heard from Tucker since Mr. Blair delivered letter.

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Address to the Grand Jury, stating they are to consider themselves censors of the republic for that district with the object of their inquiries to be abuses of every kind.

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I have your note for 10,150 wt. of tobacco due Jan. last. How soon can you discharge this note.

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You should consult the will of the testator as far as it concerns your ward. Am copying a section of the will that applies to your ward. The land which the girls received is now planted in wheat. Should this go to them or the estate.

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Uncertain how long the embargo, which took place two days ago, will last. We talk of nothing, but war. Am sending toys for the children.