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Returned from Staunton, tired and weak. Will write later. Too tired to write Beverley. Yesterday’s ride, to use the jockey’s phrase, “knocked him up.”

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Sunday we dined with Mrs. Saunders. Mrs. McCroskey would, I believe, transfer a part of her affection from Beverley to Charles. Yesterday morning there was a large party at Mr. Amblers. Mrs. Patton visited us this morning. Mrs. Peachy left for Norfolk for three weeks. We dined today with Uncle Skipwith. Added note from Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Polly rode out yesterday and today with Ellyson Currie who is staying with us. Get Mrs. Saunders a blank music book.

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Ask medical questions concerning Tucker’s daughter-in-law.

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Brother Jack (John Randolph) informs that Tudor (Randolph) better. Also that sister’s (Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph) health bad. Polly (Mary Coalter) set out with Coalter to bring sister here. Mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) would have gone to Bizarre for self but was unwell. Child (Frances Lelia Coalter) well. Self longs to hear Poll (Mary Walker Cabell) is.

Scope and Contents Received letter from Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) telling of health of herself and child (Frances Lelia Coalter). Mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) indisposed. Polly (Mary Coalter) gone to Bizarre to accompany Mrs. (Judith (Randolph) Randolph and Tudor Randolph to Staunton. Cost of building on Hill from £600 to £1000. Lately had thoughts of giving up business and purchasing from Coleman. Made arrangements to open streets through own land. Asks advice concerning selling...

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Your letter has been complied with.

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Has recovered from bilious fever. Judge Brooke of the district court is delightful but is the hobby horse of the moment. Miss Bush and her mother ill. Visited Mrs. Smith and saw Miss Arianna Wormeley from Richmond. Self talked about the low country in midst of the mountains. Maria whom he expected to congratulate on marriage, is ill.

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Tudor Randolph recovered. John Randolph sails soon for Europe accompanied by Yelverton Tabb. Catherine (his child?) asks about her child.

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Writes to say he is well. One week in the company of Judge Brooke cured him. Is very fond of Judge who has pleasing manner, handsome talents extensive knowledge. Universally admired.

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Mr. Hockady will make the case. Mr. Moody says music has not come, but he will send by tomorrow’s stage to Guy, his agent in Richmond, for it. Mrs. Nelson of Belvoir spent day with them, but left companion who is very attractive with a small portion of beauty. Catherine Ambler asked for her “Pa Tucker.” Cousin Maria’s husband gone to Norfolk. Ellyson has left.

Scope and Contents Received Tucker’s letter conveying Gordon’s deed. Self resigned office and Cajah (Micajah Coalter) installed. He will purchase house and garden on hill as far as east line of town, for which will give self 1200 and interest, if Tucker approves. Self can then lay off flight of lots which thinks will sell for 600 to 800. Ground east of street to be annexed to Coleman’s. Will bargain with Coleman at once. Believes Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) will be satisfied with place...

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Requesting attendance at Peter Pelham’s funeral at Mrs. Blagrove’s house.

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Am sending a horse. The boy is as good as any on the estate.

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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.