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.

Our dear parent is suffering. Brother Tommy is in Carolina. I would like to hear that he was at the College in Williamsburg. I hope we will be able to prevent another American war.

Hopes his next letter will be longer. Mrs. Carter is very attentive and affectionate, also Miss Maria Rind and Miss Fanny. Polly and Charles Carter are noisy.

Pleased to get his letter. Impatient to see him, but it is made up for by Mrs. Carter's affectionate behavior as well as Miss Maria's and Miss Fanny's. Apologizes for writing but quality of pen and ink as well as noise of Polly and Charles make great confusion. Please send knife by messenger. Love to brothers, sister and Mammy Dee.

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.