I have been trying to raise money by borrowing on this year's crop, but have not been able to get one shilling.

Happy to hear of the addition of your family. Sorry to hear you seldom see our friends at Brandon.

You request a bundle of nankeen. I am sending it by Captain Jack Jones.

Order to pay to James Innes and St. George Tucker, money decreed by Court of Admiralty of Virginia as libellent against the Nancy, Captain Bentley, by Benjamin Powell, late marshall of said court. Sum afterwards affirmed in court of appeals.

Received his of 4th only three days ago. Had expected to see Captain Roam? in town. Tucker will find what he required executed. Compliments to family. Asks to have Mrs. Banister or little boy recognized.

Bond holding James and Thomas Baytop to William Nelson, Jr. executor of Thomas Nelson for the sum of £67.3.4.

I have given directions for the carpets to be made. The ship Sampson in 3 months and 24 days from Canton has brought a valuable cargo of tea, china, nankeens, silks and Japanese ware.

Appointment of Charles Rodes, junior, lieutenant in the battalion of the 28th regiment of militia of Amherst county. Signed: James Wood. Printed form numbered: No.1.

Appointment of Thomas Hawkins as ensign in the battalion of the 28th regiment of militia of Amherst county. Signed: James Wood. Printed form numbered: No. 8.

Appointment of Jeresha Turner as captain of a compnay of the battalion of the 28th regiment of militia in Amherst county. Signed: James Wood. Printed form numbered: No. 9.

Obeying his orders to write every Sunday. Is reading Sallust, Virgil's Aeneid, and Greek grammar. Mother left home and they broke up for holidays the 30th of last month. Tuty (Tudor) was very well. This may not be by Tudor Tucker but it seems to be signed "T. Tucker" or "F. Tucker." Verse inside, unsigned, but in St. G. Tucker's writing.

His note, given self in settlement for ten hogsheads tobacco shipped by brother-in-law Thomas W. Pearson and now due his estate, is in hands of John Lawrence of Norfolk. Asks Tucker to take up note.

Children well. Her accounts did not balance because she left him a pistareen more than she intended. Suppose Aunt Banister's keeping a dancing school is a joke. Mrs. Holt is married for the third time, to Mr. Wells, Mrs. Greenhow's father. Mr. Dunbar is ill. Mrs. Barbar cannot receive Mrs. Dunbar. Mrs. Barraud is ill. Slaves? all well. The middle walk is gravelled. Asks if he may take off his shoes. Mr. Pickett has not yet finished the stairs.

Hopes mother's sitting up with Miss Randolph will do her no harm. Is going to school although Mr. Bracken gave them a month. The carpentering, the painting and plaistering are all finished. Mrs. Barraud was out riding yesterday. Asks for pen knives for brother Tudor and self. His own is so bad he cannot mend a pen with it.

I expect the child has had some evacuation to prepare his stomach. Keep him on a slender diet.

I did not have time to send you Mr. Coles receipt before you set out on your circuit. He has the bond and I now send you his receipt for it. I am sending you a piece my husband wrote the day Mrs. Tucker died. Enclosure.

Tucker's Negro boy, Johnny, lent to Thomas Ruffin was left at Colonel Burwell's and cared for at instance of Peyton Skipwith. Self offers 3,000 pounds Manchester and Richmond inspected tobacco or £40 for him. Self may be addressed at D and R Maitlands, Petersburg. Endorsed by Tucker: "Recd June 11, 1794. Answered same day declining the sale of the boy."

Ill health prevents attending General Court. Is involved in suit in N. Loudon district. Would like to attend N. Edward Circuit next time. Is his turn to attend Northumberland. Would like to make the exchange with Tucker. William Dabney will deliver an answer.

By his letter by Cyrus, sent him £24. Tony had 12/ for expences. £24.12 all money self has on hand at present. What he takes now must use to pay creditors for iron and coal to carry on business. Loses eyesight every day. Self's daughter Tucker sent up he can get only £5.10 for by the year. Addressed: "Dear Master."

Mr. Tucker has told me you would discharge the demand. Will you pay Messrs. Banks and Hatcher on account of St. George Tucker for 80£.

Will inform you when a vessel is going to Bermuda.

The price of tobacco at Petersburg is 20/ cash and 21.22/ in payment of debts.

Left College of William and Mary because of lack of money and desire to aid Mother's circumstances by practicing law. She had incurred debt by purchasing slaves at husband's death. Mr. Byrd could no longer aid self at College. Has now commenced practice of law in Mecklenburg and the counties adjoining. Took present journey to see Mr. Byrd and purchase books and necessaries at Petersburg.

I am going with Colonel Monroe as a secretary to France. Mr. Mason gave me your letter. I have paid Mr. Fernandez the amount of the bill.

I received your letter covering $240.66 Gallis draft on Messrs. Dixon. The teapot has been promised from a person from England at wholesale price. The floor cloth has had its last coat of paint. Mr. Randolph adjusted his account with me.