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I received the note. I have not heard of any James River Canal shares for sale.

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Received your letter enclosing the bond. James Taylor of this city is security. We enclose the bond duly executed. If we can be useful to you let us know.

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It is necessary to deposit in the proper office an exact title page of Blackstone in order to secure the copyright. Included is the invoice for the law books.

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Called on Ship for purpose of getting him to execute the bond you enclosed in letter of 21st. He appeared to be indifferent about the business. Bill enclosed for articles shipped on board the Pearle, Captain Nathaniel Manson to the care of Colonel Robert Gamble, Richmond, for John Coalter, Staunton. Wine and coffee I purchased from Mr. Armistead on my account.

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Bill for articles ordered for John Coalter of Staunton enclosed by Captain ?. Talked to Ship about the Bond and can do nothing with him.

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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Has been busy all day packing up the organ. John Coalter will tell him all the news. Sends love to all. "Undated, but appears to precede letter of 1803 May 10, which states that the organ has not yet been sent off."

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Asks father's opinion about leaving Berkeley court and attending Hampshire court where more encouragement is given foreign lawyers and where a vacancy may occur in a year or so. Thanks him for eligible situation in which he has placed him. Is now more used to inhabitants' manners and feels pleasure in their company. Has been visited by all the genteel families.

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My husband is dead. Will you help me. My husband did not want anybody on the Eastern shore to handle his affairs.

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Dine today at Mrs. Ambler's with big company. Bishop and Mrs. Madison, Colonel Skipwith and Colonel Cary. Sister Fanny left for Richmond. Will join her day after tomorrow. Organ left under Mr. Greenhow's care and not yet sent off. Fanny hoped to see Coalter on road about Goodall's.

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Fatigued by ride of 24 miles in 4 hours. Attended Jefferson court and received several cases. Was paid $15. But wants money in Williamsburg. Asks him for order on Mr. Andrews for $111.16 which he will pay in Staunton in July. Afraid to trust the mails. Father’s letter is full of wonders.

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Please have my Lago ? sent to George Maury and Company of Norfolk.

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Mr. Brown, ingenious mechanic who is boring waterpipes for this place, is a curious creature. Lives in woods in small cabin of planks and with many animals and plants, a Noah’s ark place. Family came up in a wagon bringing Lombardy poplars and many other animals. Doing fairly well in Frederick and Jefferson courts. Has charged fees of $300. Exchanged one law book for another. Asks when they are coming to Staunton. Forwarded with note by St. G. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker.

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I have sent by the Unity to the care of Dudley Woodworth a small box containing 24 bottles of Cundell Balsan of Honey and a paper parcel containing Coke upon Littleton and the first volume of your Blackstone.

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Concerning title to land John Carter of Sudley purchased from John Armistead of Caroline.

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Still curious about how and when they will come to Staunton. Been to Mr. Bush’s. Has had eleven chancery suits. Is doing better. Will accept offer of Colonel Magill and borrow some books other than law. Own library deficient in everything but law and sciences. Mentions Doctor Macky, Mrs. Peyton, Major Holmes. Been invited to Colonel Parker’s at Whitsuntide.

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Captain Bryant’s receipt enclosed for one small box and a paper package shipped to my care by Birch of Philadelphia and requested by him to forward them to you in Williamsburg.

Scope and Contents Wrote to brother Jack (John Randolph) and sister (Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph). Expected to have heard from mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and Poll (Mary Walker Carter). Health improved after birth of Frances Lelia Coalter. John Coalter almost cured own cold with glass or rye flour and water. Asks if organ has sailed yet. Mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) and Polly (Mary Coalter) send love. Former sends hers to Mrs. Saunders. Supposes Franky (slave) may have worms. Give her...