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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.

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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.

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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.

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I am not a purchaser of corn. Joseph Steele the executor of Mr. Pearson said he hoped you would discharge the debt soon.

Scope and Contents I am sending you the heads of a deed of conveyance of the estate of Sir Thomas Skipwith. Thank you for your generous offers which will enable me to discharge the greatest part of my debts. I am sure Sir Thomas Skipwith intended that the nearest branches of your family should enjoy his estate after the death of his Lady. A company in the Warwickshire militia has been given me. This causes me to be in camp. I have not yet taken my degree at College. It seems that the event of this war may...

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Health forced him to leave before Congress adjourned. Simcoe's movements caused movements for strengthening government. Tucker's remarks on Hamilton's tax on wheel carriages good. Self believes it unconstitutional. Is writing Ode for July 4th. Daughter Peggy, Tucker's god-daughter, has whooping-cough. Subscribed to Eleazer Oswald's paper Independent Gazetteer for Tucker.

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On a vessel coming? to York Town, I shipped some marble for H. Tazewell and also a few of your packages. I will get the tea tray and china set in New York.

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I drew an order on you in favor of William Moody, I understand from him you did not accept the order. I am sending you a copy of our specie and paper money account. If the principal of my statement be all right, maybe you will accommodate me.

Scope and Contents St. George's intention of setting out on circuit business prevented self from writing immediately. Concern at loss of St. George's little infant. Sister's (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) severe indisposition gave uneasiness. Circumstances he mentioned of Richard Randolph truly shocking. Feels sympathy with him and connections in their sufferings from so cruel suggestion. Sends kind regards to Richard, family and John Randolph of Roanoke. Has written son Harry (Henry Tucker) to embark...

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I am looking forward to your visit in September. Tell Charles his gloves will be knitted when I hear he goes to college.

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My brother Francis Nelson has gone to Hanover and will sell the tobacco immediately. This money will be applied to the interest of the bond.

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I cannot state your account. You may draw on me in favor of Mr. Lang.

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I received your statement and it is founded in error. Especially the tobacco purchased of Peyton Randolph.

Scope and Contents Sending butter to Williamsburg. Letters can be sent by Sally Nelson, Bracken's boat or Lee's mill. Heard of brother's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) safe arrival in Charleston. Wishes members as good as he could take places of Fisher Ames of Mass., Theodore Sedgwick of Mass., Samuel Dexter of Mass., Uriah Tracy of Conn. and Zephaniah Swift of Conn. Thinks their re-election would be highway to destruction or revolution. Eleazer Oswald published pamphlet and papers of the Democratic societies in his...

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This is by my friend Mr. Moore who is spending a few days in Williamsburg. He is president of the Kentucky Academy. He comes to Williamsburg to see the Bishop. Please give him your favor.

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I went to the painter of the floor cloths with your letter. He says he will repaint them. I am sending the tea china. Enclosing invoice for the goods.

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Approves his plan of sending essay to Democratic society in Philadelphia. To such societies self looks for securities against tyranny of bold imitators of British government. Knew president wishes to give office of treasury of Mint to an inhabitant of Delaware. Does not know who has it. Hopes brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker? gets Smith's seat in Congress.

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Our friend W. Nelson of York has given me a mortgage on the debt due you. Please send the enclosed mortgage to Hugh Nelson, Jr.

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I will send you the papers in the suit of Jones v. Spears.Miss Betty Carlos spoke to me about her suit vs. Dandridge's executors.

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I am somewhat fatigued. My infirm parent had an attack last night. Mr. and Mrs. Page are ill.

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I am sending you £25. The order on Crew is accepted.

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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.

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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.

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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"

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