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I wish to send my son-in-law Griffin Stith to some university to study law. Should he go to the College of William and Mary? What time does school start next fall? How much will it cost?

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Glad you escaped the evils of the ride to Fincastle. Your wife is much more charming than when you left her.

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Hopes he has no more accidents on way to Springs. Regards to family. William is from home but hourly expected with sisters Mary and Jane. Lucy Randolph? sends greetings to Mrs. Tucker.

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Received $400 from W. Nelson of York by Mr. Saunders. Lodged it with Mr. Greenhow. Mr. Moirs (Moris?) John reports on slaves at Corotoman. Boys study with Mr. Bracken and Mr. Bellini. Self is reading law and likes it all except Coke. Asks about clothes and coal. Note also by Charles Carter.

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Have had a bilious fever. Mr. Brent will look after your wife until you arrive. Will leave here for Warm Springs. Hope to get home some time in October.

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I heard you were leaving for New London Saturday. I was hoping to leave then. Can you wait a day and go with me?

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How can I not believe assertions of Judy and Jack? Thank you for your invitation. I am preparing to spend some days with Mrs. Dunbar and Maria Carter. The house here remains in a terrible state of dilapidation. Mr. Jefferson’s presence imposes on me the reserve which I should feel in your’s. The scenery around us is picturesque.

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Doctor Barraud intends moving to Norfolk. Mother likes climate of upper country and dislikes that of Williamsburg. Charles and Beverley been ill. Reports on slaves.

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I have sent my son Thomas to William and Mary. I hope he will be an attentive student. Give him any advice you can.

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I have not been able to make a final settlement with the Mercer’s estate. If the conveyance I brought had been acknowledged before the Governor of Virginia, I would be entitled to a fourth of the property. I have been in much company here. I leave here for St. Vincent’s and then to Martinique and then to Bermuda.

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Mr. Dunbar, Mr. H. Skipwith and Peyton Skipwith been visiting him. Was surprised at the route they took to the Sulphur Springs. Doctor Barraud thinks Mrs. Barraud, who was inoculated, has caught the infection.

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Asks advice on speculation in house in Staunton. Tucker’s answer, 1799 November 16 on same page.

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I have been ill. Infection in my lungs. I plan to leave for Bermuda. I may go to the West Indies. Please send me £200 from my uncles estate.

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Mother arrived safely. Had supposed father would not have to sit at court in Richmond, as he was one of the judges who rode the long circuit. Sends him books and clothes. Mrs. Barraud had gotten over the smallpox. Sends regards to Peyton Randolph.

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Advice on purchase of house in Staunton on letter of Coalter’s, 1799 November 1.

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This is to introduce to you my friend and pupil Mr. Sprigg.

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Mr. Bracken tells me of your return. I am sending you one of my hasty productions. I have sent to Dixon a preface and errata when printed shall be sent to you.

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I hope to see you toward the latter end of the week. Your flour will be in Manchester tomorrow. Mr. Biscoe will ship it to you.

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Not heard from him since March. Gave his gift and parent’s legacy to boys to trade with. Jacky brought dry goods from West Indies to sell. Heard from brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) in New York. House which sister (Elizabeth Tucker) took in St. Georges, sold so she now lives with self. Self took house at the Bridge, though preferred Hermitage. Mentions her children. Thanks him for hams.

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Investment of money for Tucker. St. George Tucker to James Brown, 1799 December 10.

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Robin arrived yesterday with horses for which she has no use. Has two whitlows on right hand. Coming to Williamsburg in January. Nancy Randolph not at home. Expects her daily.

Scope and Contents Found St. George’s favor after own absence from Philadelphia. Concern at rapid decline of their young friend Mrs. Tucker. Sympathy with her mother and husband. Concern at Doctor Philip Barraud’s health. Acknowledges St. George’s favor received from Messrs. Perot. Pleased at John Randolph’s election. Shocked to meet T. Shore in so low state. Self lost interest amounting to about $5400 in Philadelphia Canal. Had it been properly managed, public and private benefit promoted. Other matters have...

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Will. To wife Mary Monroe (Cary) plantation of 300 acres, purchased from Wm. Poythress, and 10 working slaves, for her life. Stocks, furniture and carriage to her forever. £500 to daughters and lands equally to sons. Requests Polly to educate children carefully. Note signed M.M. Peachy, enumerating 37 slaves, 12 of which are men who hire at £22 10/board.

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If I had known that you declined purchasing the rum, I would have sent it in Jack's vessel. I tried a few days ago to rent a house for the purpose of endeavoring to establish myself in some line of business.

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Has postponed the purchase of stock for Tucker in the Bank of Alexandria. Encloses power of attorney for Tucker to sign. Messers Gamble and Tucker have given him Tucker's order.