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I can not recollect the whole conversation that passed while Doctor Buckner was at my house. It was said that if 100,000 Frenchmen were to land in Virginia, the country would be divided. (See: Daniel Brent, 1798 February 17, conversation at Francis T. Brooke's).

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Stopped here because clothes were not ready but will be in Norfolk on Sunday. Mother is busy preparing for dinner and reception for Mr. Page and his lady and she forgot to write. She is not well. Must write to brother Jack.

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Wishes to have office of clerk of the district court of Northumberland made vacant by death of Mr. Edwards. Thinks no doubt can be entertained as to own competence to discharge duties. This will be delivered by brother.

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Subject of conversation at Francis T. Brooke's in company of two Judges Messrs. Tyler and Tucker, Messrs. Daniel C. Brent, Robert Brooke, Francis T. Brooke and myself. (See: Daniel Brent, 1798 May 17, conversation at Francis T. Brooke's).

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Substance of a conversation at Mr. Francis T. Brooke's on Monday evening the 14th instant. Judges Tucker and Tyler, Francis Brooke were present. Topic of conversation was the situation the southern states would be in in case of war. (Letter is misdated February 17).

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An account of a conversation among Judge Tucker, Daniel C. Brent, Doctor Brooke, Mr. F. T. Brooke and Doctor Buchner about the situation in the South if war should break out.

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Our children have smallpox. Shall return to the old city in 3 or 4 days. Several things are aiding me in removing my home to this place.

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Sunday at dinner with Mr. Byrd was seized with chills and fever. Is covered with pocks but is much better. Mr. Adair started to the West Indies but boat sprang a leak. Is treated like a son by Mrs. Campbell. Stayed up at night to give him medicine. Doctor visits him daily.

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Arrived home yesterday. The widows departed for Norfolk.

Scope and Contents This will be delivered by Ryland Randolph. Is accused of ingratitude to him. Been informed of agreement between Judy (Judith (Randolph) Randolph) and Fanny (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) that latter would never visit Bizarre while self was there. Judy scolded her because she told Mrs. Tucker the place chosen to tell secrets. Two members of the family (Judith (Randolph) Randolph and John Randolph of Roanoke) condemn self. Been accused of indecorous behaviour towards Jack. Sent 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.