I heard that you were in Richmond. Polly Harrison is at Bizarre or else I would be there. .

Compliments to Mr. Tucker. Sorry to hear of your indisposition. I hope to have your company before you leave.

I am sorry to postpone the pleasure of seeing you until Tuesday. Tomorrow is the sabbath and we will have cold dinner. Let me know the time of your arrival.

Discusses at length the present conditions in the federal government. Congratulations on the approaching marriage of Fanny (Tucker). Wish I could be there for the occasion, but am getting married in a few days.

I have submitted the whole plan of the Blackstone Edition to Mr. Birch. In such a large undertaking, every possible step should be taken to remove the risk and uncertainty. We propose putting in to press by March 1, 1803 if there are enough subscribers. It will have to be transcribed first. Note included from N. B. Tucker: we are all well and sending this on to you.

This informs you that Judge Nelson paid $500 to Wm. Wilson. .

I can not recede from my demand of $4,000 for the entire copyright or $2500 for an edition not exceeding 1000 copies. If you decide to purchase the copy, I can assure you of a transcript.

Lists important measures adopted by Congress during the present session.

Considering approaching revolution, thinks it duty to leave wife and posterity in independence. Asks him to sign and return enclosed marriage settlement that he may have it recorded. Gave St. George Tucker as nearest relative for fear father would be distressed at his advanced age.

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.