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Nothing has been done. Please come and help me. I fear the slaves will go off. Please write an inscription for my husband’s tombstone.

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You were noble in telling me that you would assist me in remitting my fine. Please give me a letter.

Scope and Contents Assures father he need not worry about his association with the Methodist preacher. He is not disposed to meddle with such waspish fellow, but was forced into this suit. Thinks Major Holmes, General Smith and Doctor Bull recommended him for suit against Mr. Turnbull’s estate. Judge Tyler’s refusal to accept chancellorship is surprise here. Generally hopped Mr. Nelson will be elected. Mentions Judge White and wife, Major Holmes and wife, Doctor Mackey and wife. List father sent him is...

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A list of what is due the estate of Reverend S. McCroskey. A list of what the estate owes.

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General Court will bring him to Richmond in a few days. Her short journey to Amelia accidental. Regrets she could not help Mrs. Tucker nurse sister (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) and little daughter. Expects to see him and Mrs. Tucker on their journey from Sir Peyton Skipwith’s to Staunton. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker left them yesterday. Eyes are bad. Brother (John of Roanoke) is well.

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You will be pleased to hear I am now a husband and a father. Our little daughter is now 2 months old. The mission of Mr. Monroe has been a brilliant and successful one. The war between this country and England certainly favored his negotiation in respect to the price of the acquisition of Louisiana. He will soon proceed to Madrid for the purpose of adjusting with that court the business of the two Floridas. Mr. Cabell seems to be a prey to nervous affections.

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Refers to case of John Sutton against John Mandeville for use and occupation of a house. Court treated one argument of self lightly. Since then has examined his authority and finds he was correct. If self misunderstood case, would like to be informed.

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Our brother Nelson made his appearance at the Capitol. We have been engaged in the C. W. v. Reade. I have heard that my dear girls are not in Williamsburg. I have been ill. Our dear Barraud is here.

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Was ill, probably because of enmity between limestone water and the bile. Has a splendid dog which takes care of his cow. One day in his room he was playing on the fiddle the Irish air “The Blackbirds” (which he heard has some allusion to fortunes of the Stuart family) when a strange Irishman passed, stopped, and was much affected by it. Asks if Colonel Cary’s money reached him.

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I have heard that Fanny had a little girl. Mrs. Langon says that Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) lives in a genteel and most comfortable manner with an income of 800£. He has five promising children. Doctor Bell is dead. I am sending a box of chocolate and 2 sets of straw table mats for my sister. I am sending Miss Polly a straw hat.

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I have not seen the box of books. I am enclosing a copy of your account with me.

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I was not able to buy the stock in the James River Canal Company. I will allow you the legal interest on the money in my hand until I can buy the stock.

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We received your errata. We do not think the sale of the book (Blackstone’s Commentaries) will be endangered by the errors. The second part has been done.

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Disappointed he will not come to Staunton in July. May not see them for a year Mrs. Bush and daughter are very kind to him. Principal on house is £250. Ridgeway lives between here and Martinsburg. Asks father for money. Expresses of keeping servant and horse are great and he will need summer clothes. Receipts have been small. Anxious about Colonel Cary’s money, yet heard that Uncle Tucker sent it.

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I am not familiar with Doctor Gilchrist’s estate except as to the debt to myself and the mortgage on his undivided estate held in common with my ward Alexander Campbell. I have been named executor, but I don’t intend to qualify because I have too much other business. I have offered $5000 for Captain Kelly’s and Mrs. Fitt’s portion.

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I hope you are better after leaving here. Please write an inscription for my husband’s tombstone.

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Duncan Rose has set out for the springs and leaves me dependent on you for the £50 you said should be paid in May. I only have $3.

Scope and Contents My passage to Bordeaux was terrible. I stayed at Bordeaux until May. I spent my days riding and my evenings at the theatre. The Grand Theatre at Bordeaux is the greatest building of the kind in the world. They make the claret wine here. The main street of Tours, the bridge and the stair case in the old church are three of the most beautiful objects of their kind in all Europe. I have met with Mr. Monroe and Mr. Mercer. I presented the letters to Mr. Skipwith and he has been most amiable. Mr....

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We give you £100 on account of Mr. Edward Carter of Prince William.

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Paid Mrs. Banister £50 on account of my debt to Colonel Banister’s estate. After inspecting the accounts of Mr. Randolph’s estate, I believe my balance due Colonel Banister’s estate is not as large as that due from his estate to Mr. Randolph’s. I will carry the accounts with me to Staunton and maybe we can get together to settle this business.

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I am enclosing a letter to Judge Tucker (see: 1803 June 29. Please read it and send it on to him. I want you to know how happy you made me while I was in Norfolk. My health has greatly improved. Captain Cowper was kind to me on the voyage. Today all the Americans in Paris will dine at Mr. Livingston’s in celebration of the day of independence.

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Arrived from Bermuda. Abandoned trip to Alexandria. Intends for West Indies. Mr. Woodworth thinks he would not find Tucker at home in Williamsburg. Sends by him a box and letter from Aunt Betty (Elizabeth Tucker).

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The enclosed letter is from your nephew who will sail for Bermuda in a few days. There is a small box here for you which I will send up to your house.

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Am enclosing $200. in banknotes. The bank dividend is $9. per share. I have placed to your credit $918. (Including: 1803 August 2 Tucker’s answer).

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If Mr. Archer doesn’t repair the warehouse I would like to lease the lot below Captain Price and build a ware house. Including Tucker’s answer.