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Having established an apothecary shop here I need some money. Please loan me $300 payable after 90 days.

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Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) talked of not writing as has been indisposed. Has no letter from Henry St. George Tucker but Bocutt ? says he was well Monday. Differs with Court of Appeals as to own contract with Cajah (Micajah Coalter). They are at all events to make some contract as compensation for own resignation. If Cajah purchases property as self wrote, would be able from fees of office to pay self interest and lay up something toward discharging principal.

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A list of questions to be answered. Answered by Julius B. Dandrige discount clerk of the Bank of Virginia.

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Mother still wishes settlement to be made. Father always thought it a just debt that should be paid. Brother disliked the fleet and returned in the John Adams. Aunt Fitzhugh had breast removed.

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Tudor is nearly well. Jack looks better. Judy is in Amelia.

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Brother Jack (John Randolph) writes that Tudor is better and may accompany sister Randolph to Staunton. Tabb’s report wholly confounded. Hockaday said paper case should be finished yesterday. Mr. Bracken in Norfolk. Mr. Madison and Mr. Ambler leave tomorrow. Mr. Stuart saw Williamsburg hospitality. Court been in session. R. Cormin and lady in town. Colonel Skipwith’s papers been proved and admitted to record.

Scope and Contents Wishes Coalter may make final determination concerning building house and removing from Elm Grove. Tucker’s last advice such as own, but Coalter cannot agree. No word from Bizarre. Cannot think what can be matter that Polly (Mary Coalter) has not written. Johnson brings accounts that Maria Ward told sleepy doctor she does not love him. Also that she and John Randolph to be married at once. So improbable, self supposes it groundless. Thanks for sugar and coffee. Remembrances to servants....

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Returned from Moorefield. Grieved to hear of Charles Carter illness. Perhaps Charles should come to this upper country. Sends bundle of lottery tickets for him to dispose of. Gave Mr. Baptist a receipt for them.

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I have given the description of Myrtilla to an officer of the police. I have offered $25 if he finds her.

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Copy of substantial parts of agreement between Hawes Coleman and John Coalter concerning latter’s purchase of tract of land whereon he now resides Elm Grove. Consideration 2000. Security 800 and interest to be paid Coalter by brother Micajah Coalter for house and lots in Staunton, late property of William Bowyer decd. Terms of payment. Endorsement dates document May 16. Includes letter from Coalter to Tucker this date.

Scope and Contents Did not like to go into debt for fine town house without firewood convenient or other advantages of country situation. Thought it best to make arrangements as to brother (Micajah Coalter) in manner Tucker sees. Property self thinks profits of office will enable him to make. Self to sell parts of property on Hill as will command good price. Would dispose of plantation if could. Would take £1100 for it. Requests Tucker to sell it to Cocke or Randolph. Endorsement dates document 1805 May 16....

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Mrs. Fitzhugh is recovering fast. She walks about her room. They expect to leave Philadelphia about the 10 or 12 of next month. Doctor Tate says she is cured.

Scope and Contents John Coalter returned from Amherst. He and old Coleman bargained and they are now to consider Elm Grove fixed abode. Think of man who paid £1500 having one teaspoon, that pewter, with which lady of house stirred each person's coffee. Looks forward to July when shall expect Tucker. Expects folks from Bizarre this day week. Mentions mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport), child (Frances Lelia Coalter), mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), sister (Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph), M.T., cousin...

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I think we can procure a proper servant to attend Mr. Charles Carter to Europe. Mr. Baker has one that might do.

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Wrote a week ago by Colonel Magill. Intended to send for lottery tickets which have been called for. Glad Sandy is coming as this town is more healthy than Norfolk. Thanks for his trouble about the Distringas ? Thought he could find and send a copy as he had sued the fire company ? *Alexander Campbell

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The Dumfries, Captain Beard ? will not sail before June 10th and then goes to Liverpool. No room for Charles as cabin has been engaged to two families. Asks if he should engage passage for Charles Carter if room can be found.

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Since writing this morning, was informed by Captain Beard that one of the families who had engaged cabin had withdrawn and that Charles Carter may have accommodation if he engages immediately. Ship will not sailed before June 10th.

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Sending a newspaper containing an account of a decision in the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia in Reed v. Reed. Autographed Letter Signed. Including copy of Tucker’s letter to Mrs. Frances Shadforth, May 25, 1805.

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Has been very ill. God knows what should have done without mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport). She was nearly exhausted when Polly (Mary Coalter) and Coalter got home. Polly has gone to McPheeters’. Fany-Lea (Frances Lelia Coalter) and Tudor (Randolph) send love. Trusts Charles Carter will be speedily restored to health. Included letter to Tucker from John Coalter this date.

Scope and Contents Tucker’s letter written on road to Williamsburg sets own heart at rest on subject of late purchase of Elm Grove property. Has flattering prospects as to sale of lots on Hill. Effected opening street along south boundary of town (Staunton) and down hill from Bowyer’s stable to Edmondson’s. Bargain with Cajah (Micajah Coalter) suspended until self sees if cannot make advantageous one in another quarter. Terms on which Tucker may sell own plantation conditional on hearing from self. Value of...

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Enclosing a Bill of Exchange for 257.17.1 from H. B. Lightfoot of Antigua. Sell at par if possible.

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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.