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Regret that I can not personally deliver M. Skipwith's letter. I hope to see you.

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Mrs. Madison told me when I came to live at the Bishop's, she could not wash for me. Have engaged one of her women to do it for me. I have advanced her $5. I would like some pocket money please.

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No word since Essex left. Tudor Randolph had sore thumb. Theodore will write. Hopes poor boy (John St. G. Randolph) will benefit by Mr. Madison's decision. Edward Dillon family sick and apt to lose favorite Patrick, according to Doctor Thomas Robinson. Hodijah Meade is well. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker stayed there on way from Staunton.

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Evelina was alone while he was gone. Regrets engagement for the winter, but too late to change. The fact that brother John Randolph is not on any important committees in Congress countenances his suspicion? that he is a denounced man. Regrets so strong a mark of division among the republicans.

Scope and Contents Regrets hearing by his letter of Oct. 31 that he was indisposed. Tudor Randolph anxious to return to Doctor Haller to school (Richmond). In long holiday here is too idle and too much with Negroes. Theodore Randolph anxious to pursue studies. Concern at Mr. Macon's illness. Hopes for good tidings from Mr. Bryan and Mr. Nicholson. Had not supposed John St. George Randolph had talent at drawing. Edward? Dillon's child (Patrick) is better. Regards to Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker. Asks about Carlo....

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Is now a friend in country where twelve months ago he was a stranger. Business is increasing. Father need not hurry with his quarter allowance. Expenses will be reduced by removal to Roanoke. Fears he cannot see them at Christmas as he will be making plans for the coming year.

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Sorry to hear of the failure of the crops at Corotoman. I had planned to travel in Europe for a year after graduating, but if money is scarce I will come home. St. George is well.

Scope and Contents Received his letter of 15th. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker spent several evenings with them? during Prince Edward Court. In excellent spirits. Hopes to see them at Christmas. Theodore Randolph has feasted them with woodcocks and partridges without neglect of books. Tudor gains only an appetite for Theodore's game. Harriet (Randolph) Hackley sends remembrances. Mr. Richard S. Hackley presents respects. Were in port on Aug. 2. Heard from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker that Woodson still had ague....

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Account from 1807 February 19 to November 25, debts and credits.

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Often thinks of his acquaintances of early years. Both have grown grey in service of the country. Letter of introduction for Charles Todd who is planning to attend the College, son of Judge Todd.

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Thanks him for present and letter by Mr. Carrington. Has been at Prince Edward and Halifax courts. Hopes to see them in January. May be undergoing a winter campaign as people of the neighborhood have established a sort of military school in which they undergo something like a preparation for the parade of war, though none of its difficulties.

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Was advised by late Edward Carter to write him concerning salary. Carter subscribed $30 for Corotoman estate towards his salary as minister on subscription list of late Captain Spiller, then one of the vestry. Self's blacksmith account with estate nearly balanced subscription. Accounts reckoned from different dates. Asks Tucker's opinion. Glad that Cabell's future residence will be among them.

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I am glad that Charles Carter did not go to Edinburgh. I know his studies here have helped him. He is certainly well behaved. Am anxious to see if our disputes with Great Britain will end in war. I will be ready to take up the musket and spade again.

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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.