Can we lease any part of Campbell’s Wharf? Inside page: a verse.

Your old man Phil wishes me to tell you that Jemmy was seen in Norfolk and was taken in custody. He has heard nothing from Matilda, but expects she is with him. Judah’s child is better. The rest are well.

Sends a doll and toothbrushes. His student, Mr. Mitton, will take a letter to Mr. Ridgway. Charles Carter? attends Doctor C. at his shop in the morning to learn medicines and studies in the afternoon. Self suggests Hume and Belsham for him to read. Does not know whether Charles has reached an age to like belles lettres. Self did not like them in youth.

I have visited Belvoir. Mrs. Walker asks to be remembered to Mrs. Tucker. I hope to hear from you soon.

Wishes to tell him he loves him very much but is not able to do it without assistance. Tries to write a plain hand but understands few words except names of friends. Sends love. Endorsed by St. George Tucker: Answered August 30th .

Under Doctor Conrad is reading Cullins treatise on material medica. Is devoting time soley to pharmacy. Has compounded medicine. The Amblers, the Smiths, and the Bushes are all well. Contains letter by Henry St. George Tucker.

Am visiting my poor dying sister Mrs. McCraw. On the stage I met a Mr. A. Lindsey and he was going to Staunton. He brings this letter with a transcript of Doctor Barraud’s letter (1804 August 9).

Has recovered from scarlet fever – Mr. Amble lends him gig to go to Jefferson. Mr. Milton (student) attends him. Mr. Ridgway has not yet given a decision. Self advises father to pay up as Ridgway seems restless. Mr. Peyton arrived. Sent mother’s pills by Mr. Bodutt. Written on letter of Charles Carter, of this date.

Enjoyed the family picture you gave us. My sons are trying to qualify for the favorite smile of the lovely Brunette. Otway is looking at a neighbor's daughter. May be John paid attention to your letter. Hear from Nancy weekly. Our town is very healthy. My wife wishes you a happy sight of the Natural Bridge.

Please lodge the bond in one of your friends hands in Richmond.

I am going to attempt a course of lectures in law here. Please give me advice on the subject matter, expense, etc.

I examined the subscription book in order to obtain the error in Roscow Cole's scrip. The scrip with me transferred.

Went to Jefferson court accompanied by Mr. Milton. Horse Frederick behaved very badly. Got stuck in a slough. Self had to walk on and hire horses to continue journey. Report here that Addison Armistead will mary Mary Peyton.

Affairs at Bizarre. July has nothing to do with my brothers. I will be here until September. I am surrounded by young people.

Repeats letter he wrote by Captain Hayward. Captain and Mrs. Kelly and Captain Shadforth in England. Mrs. Shadforth and sister declined to sell property in Virginia. Understand she refused a larger sum. Mrs. Shadforth goes to Norfolk where he may see her Nathaniel (Butterfield Tucker, son) got company without purchase and is at Guernsey.

Mrs. Shadforth will deliver this. She is on her way to England. Please get her passage there. Please accept a turtle.

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.