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Has been studying Blackstone under Coalter. Asks question about certain legal interpretation of Tucker’s. Books sent by Colonel Gamble have not arrived. Borrowed some of Mr. Johnson. Mentions members of the family.

Scope and Contents Learned that he arrived in Baltimore and goes to Federal city. Pleased with his first Letter to Citizens of Etats-Unis and following letters. Happy he came to United States as royalists made rapid progress under name of federalists. Almost betrayed people. Hopes he continues publications. Napoleon, 1st consul, told self he preferred not to see him again. Would have been exiled. Destroyed own works, including plans for marine or navy. Came to New York, August 6, established in Brooklyn, quiet...

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My employment consists of some species of drudgery or needlework. Wish I could be at your fireside. Judy (Judith Randolph) and the boys have been in Amelia for a fortnight. Little Sarah and Fanny Dudley have been my companions.

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Notes on Tucker’s Blackstone Edition

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I am sending you the Acts of the General Assembly for 1796-1801.

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Health has improved by riding to courts. Has not spoken in late court, except on subject of division of the state, which was a public subject. Has dined at Mr. Amblers, Mr. Peytons, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Singletons, and Mr. C. Magills. Also been to a ball. Love to all.

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Written in French.

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I wish to have my lease renewed.

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Sorry to hear other illness. Wrote to Watson. Lives entirely in parlour as it is the only room which does not smoke. Has brought bed downstairs. Johnny serves him as valet, groom, cook, and everything. Too busy to have a garden, he fears. Is ashamed of human nature that anything can alleviate the pain of being separated from parents.

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The weather will prevent our children from visiting you. I long to see you. Hope to come in May or June. I heard today of a duel at the College between two of the students.

Scope and Contents St. George’s favor delivered by William Brent. Satisfaction at health of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Brent considered Fanny’s (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) indisposition as transient. Sends love to them, Polly (Mary Walker Carter), (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker) and Charles (Carter). James Monroe, who left this place about week ago, sent respects to St. George and Bishop James Madison. He requested self to inform Bishop would render service to college (William...

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Some land should be sold in order to discharge some claims against James Innes’ estate. Mrs. Innes purchased personal property for 800£. Some change should be made in the power of attorney. Note by Tucker advising that P. Randolph should be appointed with Mr. Andrews in the power of Attorney.

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I am sending you copies of acts of the general assembly passed in the sessions of 1791, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 1800, and 1801. Mr. Pleasants the Clerk of the House is out of town. The gentleman in charge of the office will not give out any of the acts without permission. Will ask Mr. Pleasants when he returns. Probability that no spare copies exist anyway.

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Received of St. George Tucker for account of William Young Birch of Philadelphia the edition of Blackstone’s Commentaries. We are to pay him $4000 on or before 1805 January 1. Note by Tucker: 1803 March 11. I wrote to Messrs. Ellyson and John Perot of Philadelphia enclosing them a Bond for Mr. Birch.

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Has returned from Berkeley. Glad to hear of sister’s recovery. Amblers leave tomorrow. They have been very kind to him. Miss Bush will not go with them. By them he sends five bottles of balsam of honey (could not find Cundell’s), four toothbrushes, and two boxes of pills. Major Holmes is very civil and polite to him. Argued one case in Berkeley court. gives account of livestock. Books not yet arrived.

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Court sat five days. Heard Chapman was killed. Hoff doubted he could make carriage wheels and wouldneed carriage to fit wheel to axle. He wrote this to Watson. Wilson has not received his box. He asks Beverley (Tucker) to inquire of Mr. Campe in Norfolk about it. Fears father has not paid Pleasants for Vernon’s Reports. Glad he has settled with Birch and Small. Will send them one subscriber.

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Mr. William Birch, stationer and bookseller, and Mr. Abraham Small, printer, of Philadelphia have purchased the copyright to an edition of Blackstone’s Commentarie. Mr. Small and Birch gave me a bond. Am enclosing bond and request that you procure it to be executed.

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I observe that you were appointed executor of John Gilchrist’s will. His estate owes me a small sum. It also owes his sister ¼ of the land sold in Virginia. Our Governor sails for England in April. Your brother the President will take command.

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Will inquire about your lost books. Have directed Mr. Armistead to send you a hogshead of his best wine. Tell Fanny we mean to be present at the christening.

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Since the absence of the former Mrs. Bland, now Mrs. Corran, from the United States I have found it impracticable to obtain the grievance I labored ? under by not receiving my Grandfather’s legacy. Will you qualify as an executor to his will?

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Shall attend to his letter respecting furnishing judges of general court with public Acts of last session - executive should provide seals for district courts. By advice of Council, Mr. George Wythe was consulted but he declined giving advice. Self recommends very plain seal with only words "District court in Virginia."

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Written in French.

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Please pay to St. George Tucker on his order $500 for which you hold Doctor Hall's obligation.

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I have examined Colonel Banister's books and can find no account or entry made to the credit of Miss Betty Carlos. The debts due Colonel Banister were left in such a situation that a recovery of them could not be enforced. I had a letter from Sargeant who is at Gibraltar.

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Glad to hear Fanny Tucker married Mr. Coalter. Thank you for the presents which accompanied your last letter. I am sending this letter by my Negro man Toni who is a sailor on board a vessel bound for Norfolk. I am sending you a small box of chocolate.