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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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The clerk of the District court will make me a copy of the case of Commonwealth v. Barth. I am waiting to see the proceedings in the Convention in July 1775.

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You will receive a coat, waist coat and two pair breeches. The account is included.

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Attempt to blast own reputation as judge and man determined self to lay affair before House of Delegates. In requesting Newsum’s attention to petition which self shall prefer to House on first day of their session, does not think himself guilty of impropriety.

Scope and Contents Tucker’s petition concerning the court that he and Joseph Jones held in Stanton in September. They found Robert Bailey, a notorious gambler, guilty of keeping and exhibiting a Faro-bank. Robert Bailey made a direct charge of corruption and misbehavior against St. George Tucker to Philip Grymes, one of the members of the Council Philip Grymes, one of the members of the Council of State. Annexed are extracts of letters from. Robert Bailey to Philip Grymes, 1803 September 13, and 1803 November...

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I hear that I have no right to the 30,000 bricks. Can you advise me?

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Announcement of a public auction selling the personal estate of the late Reverend Doctor Samuel S. McCroskey on December 21.

Scope and Contents Disappointed he did not return with his father. Never worried that injury to reputation would result from father’s business at Staunton. Alice and Mrs. Hunter dying. Names large party that was at Colonel Cary’s. Beautiful Miss Smith Duncan ? attends marriage of Miss Nicholson in Richmond. Her engagement to Frank Page is at an end. Dined with nearly the same company at Mr. Bassetts a few days ago. Sent for belles and beaux to dance, most of them, except for Nat Nelson, were of the new set and...

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Am sending a packet containing the papers I wish to have printed. I want a copy directed to each member of the House of Delegates.

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I received your draft on George Tucker for £11.11.10. Glad the clothes suited you.

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Colonel Brent informed me that George Hay received the appointment? I heard of the attack make upon you by Bayly.

Scope and Contents Wishes with St. George it was in power to aid relative and friend George Tucker. Is told office in question given to Hay. Self went to James Madison with letter Major Gibbon wrote Gabriel Duval, Comptroller, who is his brother-in-law, on same subject. Madison said he would mention Tucker to President Jefferson. He had not then heard of N.’s death. Read St. George’s letter to John Randolph with horror and indignation at wretch Bailey who dared attack St. George’s character. Baseness like his...

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Glad to see Mrs. Tucker, Charles, and Polly. I left Judy and the boys well.

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I may have to give every Negro at the Glebe 3 barrels of corn. Do you think that this is fair. Please write to me.

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I have not been able to invest the $500 in either James River Canal shares or public securities. I was told of the attempt made to injure you. No one here believes it.

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Gives account of the introduction of Tucker’s petition to the General Assembly. I have consented to be nominated for the vacancy in the council occasioned by G. Hay’s appointment to the place of district attorney. A storm is brewing against the poor chancellor in Williamsburg. L. Tyler is likely to take his place.

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Anthony Walk applied for the supersedeas. He asks that you send it as soon as possible.

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Your memorial was presented to the House. It was referred to a select Committee. The chairman directed the speaker to issue a summons to require Bailey’s attendance on the 19th. I am sure the House will unanimously express their confidence in your integrity. (Including Tucker’s answer, December 14, 1803).

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Sorry to hear of Mr. Andrew’s sickness. Thank you for your advice.

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Delighted with the news of your good health. I don’t think that I shall ever sell the palace land. The marble slab has arrived in Norfolk. It cost £26.9.