Enclosing $10.00 for the lottery ticket.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hope you received the bank note by Mr. Coalter. Judy permitted me to return. I am witnessing the lover like attention between Judy and Maria Ward. I hope to see Fan (Fanny?) next month. Judy intends to come to Williamsburg with her.

Do you want to purchase those glass shades? Could your husband lend me $100 till Christmas? Monroe was not appointed administrator to the estate.

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.