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I take the liberty of sending the enclosed papers. Concerning an agent being liable for a breach of any lawful orders of his principal. (Including Tucker’s answer).

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Amblers will report that he is not ill. Did not think a letter to the Red House would catch father. Thanks him for supplies. Sorry his idea of boarding with Mr. Bush does not meet father’s approval. By Mr. Ambler sends them a poem on their sweet little town. Greetings to cousin George Tucker. Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Bush and Polly.

Scope and Contents Tucker’s and Ben’s (slave) accounts of lodging on journey to New Market excited pity. Pears delightful but not as good as from their own trees at home (at Williamsburg). Aunt Banister must have been informed of Rose’s death. Short so anxious about accompanying Mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) self almost thought wish to be with cousin Polly (Mary Walker Carter) operated more strongly than duty as nephew. Polly Colo is wife of Geradin. Own sister in South Carolina has another...

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If you and the family don’t come after you promised we will never believe you again.

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Wrote once by Mr. Ambler. Surprised to hear of Judge Edmund Pendleton’s death. He was a great and beloved man. Regrets that he saw him only once, only for a moment. Judge White will deliver this. Has been busy at court. Saved a Negro from hanging but he was burnt in the hand and whipped … Letter torn.

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Introducing William T. Barry who wishes to attend Tucker’s lectures. Has transmitted to Philadelphia subscription paper Tucker sent him. No doubt 200 copies will be sold in this state immediately. Inquires after Henry (Tucker’s son)and his law practice.

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We sent the money to Mr. Brown on account of Mr. Carter.

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Thank you for the trouble you took with the warrant. I can’t settle it at this time.

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We will send the two interlaced copies of Blackstone and ten other copies. We do not know what the reception of the Commentaries will be out of Virginia. Can you suggest someone to continue Russell’s Modern Europe from the peace of 1763. (Tucker’s answer included).

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Has son (David Briggs, Jr.) who wishes to attend Tucker’s lectures. Inquires as to expenses.

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Am sending the affidavit of Captain Joseph Bell and Mr. Monroe. My brother Chester Kinney has not had time to draw his affidavit.

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This is to introduce John Thornton who comes to Williamsburg to attend the College this winter.

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I can find no place to go. I have no horse. I have to move by the end of the year.

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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.