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Mr. Bailey, miserable scoundrel, is reduced to advertising all his property there (Staunton?) and asking persons to sign his certificate of good conduct. Ludicrous but pitiful. Maria Ward writes that Harriet and Virginia Randolph, Patsy Skipwith and a dozen more are to be married.

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You will receive the articles by the sloop Aurora. I furnished all but the green ginger. If the coffee is not good return it.

Scope and Contents Supposes Tucker will have made excursion to Norfolk and be occupied in business of lecturing before this reaches Williamsburg. Delays in consequences of inattention in postmaster’s. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker of late looked his feelings but Polly (Mary Coalter) so displeased thinks he must soon change his way of thinking. John Coalter got him cost of mixed cloth at 25/ a yard. Husband will go to Rockingham and Amherst on business of father’s estate. Maria Ward wrote Beverley but desired...

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The more deliberate the investigation and the fairer the opportunity given to Bailey to support his accusation, the more honorable will the result be to you. I hear General Brooke withdraws his competition. I inserted a few lines in the Examiner of your opinions of the Glebe law. Tyler is chancellor; he had 119 votes and Mr. Prentis 73.

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Am enclosing your accounts.

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Colonel S. Will tell me whether to break up the farm. I have put my furniture in Doctor Lyon’s shop loft. I have found a dwelling house.

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Appreciates his goodness in her lonely life. Contemplates a train of visits to acquaintances, unless Judy (Judith Randolph) places her in same position as last year. Judy plans trip to Amelia soon. Brother (John Randolph of Roanoke) persuaded her to accept necessary clothing. Had received a trunk of goods from an unknown person. Letter headed: “Bizarre, Christmas day.”

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Mentions Mrs. Tucker’s visit. Maria Ward has been with her more than fortnight. Boys are well. Has not heard from sister (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) since she saw Mrs. Tucker. Letter from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker did not mention her health. Brother Henry Tucker has not answered last letter. Greetings to all.

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An account of Doctor Gilchrist with Tucker.

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My son who has just returned from Cambridge would like to study law under you.

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I wish I had seen you while you were here to pay the debt collected from Campbell. Suits were instituted by Mr. Tazewell against Ship. He is now dead.

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I have lost the better half of my crop because of rain which has been falling since May. I may have to sell my lands and settle in the wilderness. Mr. Miller is dead. In case of my death, please take the guardianship and education of my son.

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I understand your shares in the Bank of Alexandria have not been voted upon for several elections. Please send up your vote on the turnpike.

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Please vote for my son-in-law if you have no other ideas.

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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