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Being authorized by Bowler Cocke of Turkey Island to dispose of 40,000 acres of land in Randolph County, I take the liberty of offering it to you at 18 pence per acre.

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The agents for British creditors claimed compensation from the U.S. Was it customary in this state before the war on retail dealing between persons residing therein to allow interest on open accounts? Has any judicial decision before or since been made on this?

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Mann Page, Jr. comes to Tucker for advice and patronage. Had not been able to procure books because intercourse with Philadelphia stopped. Wants account of his application and progress.

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Have innoculated my wife against smallpox. Ask Robin to take the measure of our sitting room hearth. I want to get a fender.

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Expects from him draught concerning general court. Republican influence invincible. Two victorious attacks upon friend Littleton Waller? Tazewell. Postponement in reelection of senator to put temporary stigma on T's (Tazewell) character failed by majority of 98 to 53. Tazewell had 117 votes. Has discussed banishment of troops from seat of government. Today John Taylor agitated against two execrable bills. Crisis working.

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Agreeable to his request, Carter informs Tucker he will take in cash for the houses and lots he at present occupies £200, the lowest price, immediate possession.

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Glad Mrs. Tucker is better? Mentions Bob Randolph. R.K. (Richard Kidder) Meade and B. Grymes, with families, visited them. Will aid his friends John Gilchrist and Greenhow if possible but fears no opening at present. 8 or 10 physicians here now. Doctors James Craik, Thomas Gillies, and Elisha Cullen Frank have nearly all the business. Tucker's endorsement: 1798 December 10.

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Wrote brother Thomas Tudor Tucker concerning his lady (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Hopes he will be at next District Court as he mentioned being there in April.

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Received his of 14th by his brother St.George Tucker. Advice regarding health of and medicine for sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Lists prescriptions. Medicine he gave Mrs. Randolph. Mentions Doctor Barraud.

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Draught in hands of Stuart and J. Taylor. Wilson Cary Nicholas has read them. First bill will be pressed, except perpetuation of proposed amendments to constitution. Is ardent for exclusion of military from metropolis and elections. Self approves general court bill. 4th bill is liable to few exceptions. No system of juries in civil cases can be carried, in criminal cases it may. No decision on Taylor's resolution.

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Pleased to hear that you are to be one of the judges alloted to this circuit. I hope you can stay with us during the session. I live 150 yards from the Tavern where court is held. I suppose engrossed by politics. It being in the district in which Mr. Marshall presides.

Scope and Contents Tucker's draught (no. 5) came opportunely. Bill introduced, adding to former disabilities only pension from U.S. Wilson Cary Nicholas in committee on bill. Gave his to Nicholas. Will probably be thought advisable to restrict disqualification of emoluments in receiving pensions to future pensions and to strike out disqualification of members of Congress. Believes nothing will be attempted until republican force is ascertained after resolutions, tending indirectly to involve them in war with...

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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.