Scope and Contents Vice Admiral Sir Andrew Metchel, K. B., appointed to Halifax station for three years visits here. Legislature provided house at St. Georges. His wife died here. Troops removed and place taken by five companies of royal fusiliers from Prince Edwards' regiment at Halifax, handsome and well-disciplined. Hamilton was established by legislature and royal assent as seat of trade. Lacks staple commodity. Self thinks it should be free port to Americans. Tucker might suggest it to Congress. Asks to...

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This evening sister Fanny is well enough to receive Mrs. Saunders. All friends been attentive during her confinement. Mrs. Davenport given her excellent care.

Scope and Contents Writes by Jemmy Tucker, who goes to Norfolk in father's vessel. hanks for gifts. Almost two years since heard from him. Regrets he did not receive turtle sent by Captain Darriel. Mr. Woodworth sewed it in a blanket lest weather be too cold. Sent chocolate by last vessel. Prepared as Mother used to fix it. Mr. Tudor died October 22. Left house to self, legacy to sister Betsy and others. Rents house at £20 per year. Harry (Tucker son) purchased situation little way out of town. Jacky Tucker...

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We have made considerable progress at the press. You will receive the first volume (Blackstone's Commentaries) in 3 weeks.

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May be busy in Charleston. Surprised at brother Jack's (John Randolph) idea of moving to Georgia which is a wild place. Sorry he made the application father mentioned as he does not approve of stock-holders selling shares just because they can make a profit. Rise in Alexandria shares indicates dividends will be great. Discusses the Alexandria stock, Federal and Richmond banks. Sorry it will embarrass father. Judge White will accept his proposal.

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I have not been able to procure any shares in the James River Canal Company.

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The certificate of the bank shares has been mislaid. Another will replace it. The 2 barrels of pilot bread for Colonel Skipwith were sent to Norfolk. The bank shares are selling for $270.

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Books sent by Birch and Small were very high in price. Wrote them all since he came from Charlestown. District court been sitting till late at night. Letters to father will be forwarded from Charlottesville to Frederickburg. Also one from Judge White. Mr. Grymes dined with him and Major Holmes and other friends.

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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.