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I am shipping to Richmond a quantity of flour and tobacco.

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I sent you last October several numbers of the Historical Collections. I am sending the 3rd and 4th? of Volume 5.

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Fire did not extend to their wharf. Broke out on main street opposite Mrs. Levingstine's and destroyed houses from Woodsides up to Commerce street and all that square of buildings called Holts Town. Blowing up four houses prevented its crossing Commerce street. About sixty houses destroyed. Endorsement looks like: 1794.

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I should like to obtain a license. I will not practice until I become of age. I will start to reading with redoubled energy.

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Mr. Cocke compared the copies in his possession with the originals in the land office. Answers Tucker's objections. Included: Tucker's answer, 1799 March 7.

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Aunt and mother unwell. Aunt very distressed over unfortunate incident of Robert and Mr. Heffernans school. She prefers Mr. Carter's house to Mr. Bracken's, as latter will require too much repairs. Mr. Robertson required $58 entrance money, which is half of yearly demand.

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Your letter came too late for me to get any hams on board the vessel for Bermuda. I am sending you 12 pounds of coffee.

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Returned safely through storms and difficulty from Randolph County. Describes Alleghenys. Land speculation at end as land proved worthless upon examination. Clerkship and legislature prospects.

Scope and Contents Arrived here about week ago. First night from Norfolk passed in packet boat. Account of journey and roads. Dish of coffee necessary refreshment after trials of journey. Intended to take water stage at New Castle but weather prevented boats from crossing. Did not go to Congress before adjournment. Captain Truxton took French frigate with considerable loss on part of French. Disagreeable business at Charleston if true indicates baseness in French administration. Asks to be remembered to sister...

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Judy and I have lately spent a fortnight alone. Her conduct has compensated for every former harsh expression.

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Only subject for letters the past winter has been her ill health. Rejoices that Mrs. Tucker is well. Recommends steel ? which she used for her stomach for three months. Regrets could not have joined them for the winter. Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker’s lengthened visit an added inducement. Brother John of Roanoke indisposed.

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For the last 12 months the Executive Directory have been sensible of the injustice and mistaken policy of the legislative acts concerning privateering. Soon I hope we will be able to release a considerable portion of the American vessels now under trial. Do not suspect me of any partiality in favor of the rulers in France or of a forgetfulness of what I owe to my own country when I assure you that they offer with sincerity the hand of reconciliation to the government of the United States.

Scope and Contents Magistrate agreed to record three deeds but objected to one of lands in Norfolk county. Will take no notice of the commission, but will certify that it was proved by three subscribing witnesses, Mr. Henderson, Cousin Jack ? and self. Mr. Andrews advises taking out blank certificate from office of general court. For an April trick Watkins dressed in women’s clothes and Mrs. Shippen took him around and introduced him as Miss Selden. They were met with much politeness at Mr. Greenhow’s store by...

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Cannot send papers by post but will enquire for someone by whom to send them. Mr. Russell returned deeds with proper certificates. Is too late to copy? the commission, but will do it by the next post.

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Sends copy of commission annexed to the deed of land in Norfolk country. Cousin George recognizes Mrs. Tucker’s dangerous health. Sister Fanny’s instrument has not yet arrived. Self is beginning to wish to play on the violin and wonders if father can get one cheaply for him.

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Mr. Brown’s draft on Walker and Kenndy for $48.50 in full for your account, I received.

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Sending this by Mrs. Buchanan. Has been here a fortnight. Returns tomorrow to Bizarre. Elections prevent brother's (John, of Roanoke) being there. Is said Miss Maria Ward has completely riveted his chains. Toney complains of their horses being vicious.

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Has sent his son to the College. Hopes Tucker will superintend his reading in law.

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I would have seen you at Brunswick Court, but I have been ill. I sent Peyton to Richmond and Petersburg to return in eight days, now he has been gone three times eight. If you know anything about him please let me know.

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You will have to pay $43.42 more for your insurance. This is according to instructions received from the President and Directors of the Mutual Assurance Society.

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Your letters will be delivered to No 86 Cornhill and every attention paid to your request. The instrument will be addressed to Luke Wheeler of Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Son Harry's (Tucker) vessel almost wrecked at sea .Wife Neffy had premature child which died. Old family house now in hands of strangers. Thank Tucker for his gift. Gave it, with legacy, to sons Harry and Jacky who are trying to get in the mercantile way. Jacky and Aunt Betty (Elizabeth Tucker) took house next to self's brother. Children's affairs. Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) wife in England lost son Abel. Has daughter. Hopes John Randolph has better health. Brother (Henry Tucker) took her...

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Mr. Andrew Lockie and Harrison Allmand would like to know your terms on a lot, each 24 ft. wide on the south side of Mr. Blanchard's house.

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Paid Captain John Hill visit and found Tucker's carriage and wheels in readiness. Hill desires them sent for without delay. Extra bill will not exceed $20. Bill not enclosed because not ready. Hopes his circuit was agreeable and that he found Mrs. T and family better than when he left them. Mrs. S. sends best respects. Mrs. T. Pleasants of 4 Mile Creek died day before yesterday.

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I am sending 2 volumes of the American Biography which I paid $1.75 for. History Collections are $.25 each. I hope pursuits of literature are among those engagements which occupy your time. Few men of your spirit and industry seem disposed to devote their hours to study.