Scope and Contents Carey admires pamphlet of Tucker's which self will send. Published also in Remembrancer. House should decide whether treaty Jay's treaty, 1794 is constitutional before President proclaims it. Levingston (Edward Livingston) of New York will call for consideration of treaty tomorrow. Better to come from another state than Virginia which is degraded in eyes of aristocrats. Persons who before revolution tried to make Virginia hate New England states now tries to make northern states hate...

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Mr. Dobson, printer, not willing to publish or to print, Tucker's work. Has written Tucker a letter which will forward. Congress has done little but dispose of petitions. Bill for opening office for disposing of lands gained by Indian treaty. Committee on Finance will report that an increase is necessary in revenue.

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Asks him to refer to letter of 9th. Has daily expected to receive remittance from Mr. Brown. To obviate inconvenience in future, Judge Blair would furnish Tucker with his draft on self for any amount he might need and same would be acceptable to self.

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Sends list of articles shipped to him on Captain Bourshong's vessel. Whittle has no bisquit now but will send up a barrel when he receives them. Could not get barrel of apples for Mrs. Dunbar. Will send wine glasses by Carter soon.Mr. Farmer says vessel was not going to Bermuda. Failed to send bottles of syrup of punch. (list includes wine, brandy, sugar, salt, dishes, books, oranges).

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I am sending by Carter a quarter cask of Lisbon wine. 4 dozen wine glasses and 2 bottles of syrup of punch also your slippers.

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Enclosed is a copy of your account with me. I must claim a remittance at once.

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Received his of 5th. Believes his wife (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) could be cured by tincture of guineau. Conversation with Page convinces self unhappy nephew is far from being restored to sense. When directors release him, self will keep spirituous liquors from him. Is ready to pay Tucker his debts.

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Doctor Oliver of Salem, late of Virginia sent self papers now sent on to Tucker. Vessel arrived at New York having left Bordeaux on Nov. 28, with news that General Charles Pichegru defeated Austrian army and took all their artillery. Seems likely as army of the Sambre and Meuse had joined that of the Rhine about November 1st.

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Tommy wrote us of the death of your dear little Betsy. Consider a trip to Bermuda. Mama is well. We heard of John Randolph's indifferent health. I am sending a few perserved oranges and some cedar berry syrup?.

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Letters of 8th and 10th received. Discusses writings, J.P. and Corrigenda. Bill for opening land office in Nth western territory is similar to Tucker's plan. At $2. per acre. Livingston of N.Y. asked for committee to inquire if legislative aid was necessary protect citizen sailors from impressment by belligerent powers. Brings them to verge of Jay's treaty, which President says has not arrived.

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Received his of 10th. Good Judge Blair would always find self ready to accept his draft. However, received Brown's on Walker at 10 days sight for $57.65. Remains only these two postages, 44 cents.

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When self went to western country a year ago he deposited with Tucker a certain paper ("last will and testament"). Now wishes it returned by next stage. Betsy (wife, Elizabeth (Cocke) Innes) and all wish them health and happiness. Endorsed: Complied with.

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Bearer delivered two books Mrs. ? Tucker lent him. Been discharged by Court of Directors and leaves town tomorrow. Asks for cash. Expresses thanks for attention during captivity.

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Peyton was sick at his uncles on the way up. I will be in Richmond in March and will leave 50 or 60£ with James Brown. I think Peyton should read Mr. Jefferson's notes and E. Randolph's defense.

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Your order for £50 on Mr. Anderson arrived, he refused to pay. I hold Mr. Ross' note to you for £26.

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Has not yet forwarded Tucker's package to Doctor Jeremy? Belknap. Self has little chance of getting money from Bagnall. Is paying cash for wine bought of Captain Sweet from Lisbon. Colonel Newton says Mr. Lindsay had rented the new house and so self has furnished house and kitchen. Blanchard desires to lease vacant ground adjoining Dana's house or store. Self wishes instructions.

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Has not called on B.F.? Bache for Oneirophilis and his friend. Carey republished Tucker's pamphlet on land-office, which sells slower than one about treaty. Sent papers to John? Barnes to be forwarded. Algerine treaty made by president without advice of Senate and carried into effect by previous grant of Congress of $1,000,000. Spanish treaty before Senate said to be honorable to U.S. Discusses terms. Spanish and British treaties seem to conflict. English king mad.

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Nephew been here five days and conducted himself with propriety. Sends him slips of English gooseberry. Old woman (wife) had cholic last night but is now laughing with her brother Rob.

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The debate is going on respecting Livingston's motion. I am misrepresented in the Papers with respect to Livingston's motion. Lines written in simple cypher at top of letter.

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Asks to borrow few bushels of coal. Has been tantalized for a fortnight with Soloman's expected arrival of vessel. Has kept constant fire in son's room while he was ill. Would also like to borrow one or two biscuits.

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Yesterday President by his secretary laid before House the treaty of Jay, merely for information, as he had already sent it to Brown's press. Congress should have expressed itself before. Edward Livingston made resolution that president present his instructions and correspondence to his envoys. Spanish treaty before Senate. Bache has not yet found the Friend of Oneirophilus?

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Captain Minor bound for Norfolk will return to Bermuda and will bring horse self asked Tucker to purchase. Has no objection if Tucker paid more than self stipulated before.

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I received your draft on Colonel Newton for $50.00. I have sent to Bermuda, 6 hams, 6 shoulders, 6 middlings, 3 barrels of flour and 2 barrels of beef.

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Received his remarks on Morse's Geography. Have before them Congress resolution requiring of the president Washington the papers relative to the British embassy. Believes that transaction can be forced into light. Algerine and Spanish treaties have passed Senate. Spanish treaty is liberal but some objections to it. Papers enclosed (lacking).

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Was not at home when his last letter by Mrs. Carter's servant arrived. Brother Philip Nelson and self prevented from dining with him today, as intended, by loss of horses. Has no money but can give him an order on Alexandria for £120. Will come up and do it the first fair day.