Has not received answer to letter (1794 May 28) offering to buy Johnny, Negro boy left at Colonel Burwell's, by Thomas Ruffin. Repeats offer.

Informs of death of son (Henry Tucker). He arrived here by way of Beaufort and was seized with fever. Remembrances to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and children. Postmarked Charleston, September 8.

Was at General Court on Tuesday. Had orders to send off quota of militia against Pennsylvania insurgents, to take command of regiment at Winchester, to attend on 13th court martial at Willamsburg. Is chosen colonel out of his brigade. Heard insurgents were repulsed in attempt to take arsenal at Fredericksburg. Asks Tucker to pay Doctor Philip Barraud for him. Will balance what self paid Carey for Museum and other papers. Endorsed: "Nov., paid Barraud Two Dollars"

Swan declines shipping the coal. The floor cloth is ready. I hold Richard Randolph's bond to Ben Harrison for £125.

Case of Love v. Ilam set for 4th day of Williamsburg district court. Self, only counsel defendant (Ilam) has, cannot attend. Case was tried in Petersburg court and set aside. If Love gets verdict wil be returned to Chancery court. Are no witnesses.

We have procured for you 500 bushels of lump coal.

The order on the Auditor will have to wait as there is no money in the Treasury. Your draft to Charles Hunt for $100 is accepted.

I will give 6/ for 60 pounds delivered. Half the money paid on delivery and the other in 60 days. Included Tucker's answer, 1794 October 3.

Mr. Grymes was not tried as there was only one judge at the Court. We thought he would stand a better chance for a fair trial at another court.

The proposal differs from the substance of our conversation. States his proposals. Copy of Letter. On letter from George Lang to Tucker, 1794 October 3.

Less than 1,500 bushels will not answer. I will give the price Nov. 1 or time of delivery.

Please deliver the letter to Mr. Evans in Accomack. I have suit versus Robt. Twiford.

I am sending your carpeting from London. Am enclosing an account of the expense I have paid on it here.

We are sending you three firkins of butter. Please remit the money.

Thank you for the bacon. Nathaniel Tucker and his wife will soon increase their family. Poor Richard Randolph. What has he suffered.

Enclosed is last will and testament to be left in Tucker's care. Hopes to be remembered should scalping knife of tawney tenant of the wilderness prevent his return.

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.