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The enclosed letter from Bermuda came to me with some others. By mistake I broke the seal. The vessel will leave soon for Bermuda with the hams.

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Maria Monroe is few months older than Fannilea. Wore short frock, halfway between knees and ankles and long pair of loose pantaloons. Child played with Spaniel dog. Hopes she will adopt dress for Lisba and Fannilea. Joseph Cabell and Polly Mary (Carter) Cabell set out for different destinations. They now sing Darby and Joan without interruptions.

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Roads improve. Heard that contested election in county decided in favor of Baker. Hopes is a mistake. Hopes to hear from John St. George Randolph. Remembers with pleasure own early impressions of Mr. Skipwith with whom spent many days under Father's roof. Boys want bedding badly. Theodore wrote Major Scott requesting John Randolph's wagons to bring it. Thanks for Deserted Daughter.

Scope and Contents Received St. George's likeness by St. Memin. Pleased St. Memin fallen in St. George's way in his rambles. Hopes he will send copies to friends in Bermuda. Letter from sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker). Aunt Hinson died in June. Brother Henry Tucker of St. George and wife Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker talked of going to England in spring. Would be painful separation, probably for life. Embargo determined on by Congress Self favors although laments effect on relatives (in Bermuda)....

Scope and Contents Gratified at accounts of son John St. George Randolph. Grateful to Mr. Monroe and Mr. Skipwith. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker was there during Prince Edward court. Doctor Thomas Robinson, Miss Wood and Mrs. Mary (Wood) ? Johnston always inquire for him. Robinson family in Amelia. Sister and family (Coalter) at Staunton are well. Elizabeth Coalter is in South Carolina. Encloses bill for articles Messrs. Colquhoun has furnished her on his account. Beverley Tucker is about to move to Roanoke. Self...

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Tucker's land in Lunenburg county in bad shape. Ricks and man whom he left there are gone. Another is on way to Tennessee. Signs afford little defense against squatters. Smith on adjoining land wishes to buy. Self makes very little money. Family he hears is all well.

Scope and Contents Mr. Skipwith speaks in flattering terms of St. George Randolph. Mr. Monroe and his family have been kind to him. Brother (John Randolph of Roanoke) cares for her portion of profits of still undivided property of husband (Richard Randolph). Mr. Skipwith writes that St. George's drawings are considered even at Sicard's Academy as flattering specimens of genius. Will begin painting this winter. Engraves on fine stones. Knows St. George Randolph will be pleased to meet Charles Carter. Tudor...

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My mother as executrix of my father's debt desires you to give counter security as guardian to Alexander Campbell. Including Tucker's answer.

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Thanks for favor covering letter of sister. At present has not heart to write to friends. Trusts Heaven will bless them through present trying circumstances. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker).

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The unfavorable aspect of our public affairs has determined me to call on you quarterly for your rents. The next quarter day is February.8.

Scope and Contents Washington mail brought news he would soon be home. Boys complained of a dull Christmas. Are much in want of proper society. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker mentioned going to Williamsburg when Charlotte (January) court was over. Encloses letter to John St. George Randolph and one to poor sister Ann Cary (Randolph) Morris whom she does not know how to address. Has written to Harriet (Randolph) Hackley for first time since she left Virginia. Hopes poor Johnny Randolph's Negro body-servant will soon...

Scope and Contents St. George will lament death of brother (Nathaniel Tucker). He perhaps received letter self addressed to brother Thomas Tudor Tucker. Shall be in house with children and two old servants. Curtailed expenses unsuitable to present circumstances. Will never fail to aid children in any concern. Next Monday to remove to small house at Poplar Row, No. 3, Newington, Surry. Borough is cheapest market in London. House rent £25 per year; house in genteel neighborhood. Sends love to Mrs. Lelia...

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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.