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Did Henry’s last letter have any news of Mary Smith?

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I hear Mr. Hodgson is a candidate for the directorship in the bank of Alexandria. Please vote for him. A

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The information from Henry’s letter concerning Molly Smith relieved me. I have been ill. If we can make our way through the snow this evening, we will have tea with you.

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I will forward the things to Bermuda. Please forward the balance of my account to the Norfolk bank.

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This strange affair has not done you any harm. I understand that Mr. Stuart will get about 50 votes out of 58. Brooke has withdrawn and is trying for a seat in the Court of Appeals. Creed Taylor has been making interest against him for the General Court.

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The committee is examining ballots of Mr. Stuart’s. It stands 115 votes for you. 82 for A. Stuart.

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The sale at Mannsfield is over, but I did not purchase a slave for you. It was a melancholy sight to me to see the hospitable mansion at which I had spent so many happy hours thus broken up.

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The votes for you and 82 for Stuart. One Dawson went into the lobby with a copy of volume 2 of your Blackstone. His insolent attempt was repressed by Robb, G. Baker. A. Lee, Daniel Lee Semple, E. Currie spoke forcibly in your favor.

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I congratulate you on your appointment to succeed the illustrious Pendleton. I have not been able to obtain an attested copy of the votes of both houses. The amendments proposed by Congress to the Constitution were adopted by the Assembly.

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Congratulations on your winning the place of Judge.

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Congratulates on election as judge of Court of Appeals. Also honorable termination of provoking affair of Bailey. Complimentary report of committee, unanimous vote of approbation and St. George’s promotion will secure him against future attempt to depreciate his character. Remembrances to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Polly (Mary Walker Carter), Henry (St. George Tucker), Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and Charles Carter

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Congratulations on your latest appointment.

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Congratulations on your appointment. Includes an extract from a letter from Colonel Taylor concerning some verse that Tucker wrote. Mrs. Minor says now that you are appointed to the Court of Appeals, we will lose your company at the District Court.

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I received the balance of $320.00 for your account.

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Please send me a copy of the section in Purvis concerning “An Act directing the manner of granting probates of Wills, and Administration of Interstates Estates” especially concerning the number of witnesses necessary to a will.

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Certificate of the appointment of St. George Tucker a Judge of the Court of Appeals to replace Edmund Pendleton. Signed by John Page. Filed with letter of transmittal from John Page 1804 January 17.

Scope and Contents Wrath at Citizen Grainger ? for late arrangement of post. Not? heard sentence from Williamsburg or Richmond since General Brown and Cajah left latter place. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker in office at work. He tells them understands Tucker resigned professorship. If so Tucker has nothing to do but sell house and lot in Williamsburg and remove to Staunton. If get Cincinnati funds to Washington Academy, Tucker might command $1000 per annum as professor of law. Mentions observation in case neighbor...

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Has begun second volume of Roman history. Is ciphering in division. Aunt Nancy (Randolph) and Mammy Aggy send love. Brother (St. George Randolph) and self write to uncle (John Randolph of Roanoke) almost every week.

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Found his letter on arrival . Has been ill. She and Maria Ward cannot accept his invitation. Necessities of life are lacking. Death of Maria’s aunt, Mrs. Hardaway, will prevent Maria’s leaving her mother, Mrs. Mary (Ward) Meade. Maria has spent six weeks at Bizarre. Self will return (to Bizarre) first mild day.

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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.