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Concerning her husband’s estate.

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If my brother had known you were in Milton, he would have called on you. I am still in expectation of a return to Bizarre. Judy and Jack have been ill.

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Thomas Person will hand you this. He is coming to Williamsburg to finish his education.

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I will give the deed to Mr. Heath. When I receive the money, will give it to Colonel Gamble.

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Am sending to Richmond with Mr. Page thirty-six dollars which with please pay Colonel Cary. Am in good health. Includes receipt for Henry St. George Tucker signed by Wilson Miles Cary, Williamsburg, 1804 November 26.

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I had the scrip for two shares in the Bank and I only paid for one. The other must belong to you. Glad your family is well.

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You can make the insurance in Richmond .The papers are ready to go. On verso: Tucker’s answer.

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Your enclosures have been signed and are returned. I can not sign Allen Richardson’s because I do not have his power of attorney.

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Parents here. Visited Mrs. Carrington and Mrs. Page. Met W. Cary who is now less bashful than formerly. Old mother Phoebe (slave?) here. Has at Bizarre (St. George Tucker and wife) not well. Maria Ward not yet arrived.

Scope and Contents Received St. George’s favor enclosing letter for Munro which self took to (James) Madison to forward. Hopes Fanny’s (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) health now restored. Partakes in his expected happiness of having all family around him at Williamsburg. Satisfaction at St. George’s letter from brother (Henry Tucker of St. George). Requests presenting own regards to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Fanny, Polly (Mary Walker Carter) and rest. Remembrances to George...

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Writes on way to Mrs. Peachy’s. Mr. Bassett not in town. Tabb showed him a power of attorney from five which Tucker had asked him to get executed. One of the five was Richardson whom Tabb had seen and who had executed the power. Poll will not go to Shirley tomorrow because Maria Ward has not written.

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Last letter was careless because he was on the way to Mrs. Peachey’s. Explains subject of power of attorney again. Richardson first refused, then executed the power. Portmanteau with letter was delayed at the stage office. Sent without being paid for. Has spoken to Moody about it.

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Enclosing $10.00 for the lottery ticket.

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I am sorry for my behavior last winter. We have spent our time visiting and being visited.

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Paid morning calls with mama. Met Mrs. O’Neal and her sister. Saw Mrs. Lee. Had tea with Mrs. Madison. Mr. Bassett’s wife is fond and attentive to her youthful and Paris like spouse. Doctor Galt called today. Mrs. Gernardine has a 6th son. I expect Mr. Basscrere (Basserear) to give me a music lesson.

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Have been in the country. Enclosing scrip in Allen Richardson’s name.

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Understands Judge plans to reside in city. Would he like to own a tenement in Town.

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Lost crops from caterpillars and then hurricanes. I have a son. If I can get money, we hope to visit Virginia in Three years.

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Mother, Polly (Mary Carter) and servants, all well, except Ben, who has fever. Granny has arrived. Neighbor Mr. Saunders better. Mr. Prentis has an out of the way complaint. Betty Andrews has ague and fever. Mr. Girardin is recruited again. Mrs. Semple the same. Mr. Blackburn appointed professor of Mathematics. Eager to see Mrs. Davenport again. Basset said he had sent assignment to Tucker. Self has power of attorney.

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Indenture between Tucker and wife and Gilbert Ricks of Albemarle. or the land Tucker bought from Christopher McConnico in Lunenburg.

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Fears will be obliged to have resource to Tucker’s aid to pay Gordon. Self obliged to fit out James Davenport for Ohio country. Lists repairs desires for house on hill with terms. Asks advice whether to repair existing house, sell shell of old house and build new one, or live where self does and rent old house at present. Mentions Venetian blinds. Henry St. George Tucker will be here Sunday. Endorsed by Tucker concerning compliance with request or loan of $500.

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Procure for me a Williamsburg lottery ticket. I will send the money later.

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Happy sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) got home before storm. Satisfaction Fanny’s (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) health improves from cold baths. John Randolph tells self he saw St. George on way through Richmond. He seems much as was during last session of Congress. Concerned that friend John ? Page still apprehensive of losing little son. Remembrances to Mrs. George Tucker. Sorry he (George Tucker) does not succeed in his profession.

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The folks of Tucker Green are supposed to come to Norfolk for Christmas.

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I hope Charles Carter will continue studying? at Edinburgh. Congratulations on the appointment to the superior court. Thanks for your presents. Heard from Brother Natty. They have four daughters and a son.