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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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This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.