Regrets not seeing him but must set out for Halifax court. Must tell him of his inviolate attachment to Mary Coalter. His love last year was admitted and returned but he could do nothing about it until he was in a position to support himself. Asks father's approbation.

Has every kind feeling for Mary Coalter and high regard for her, but how can he hope to support her? Self has suffered financial losses. Gave up £200 per year with professorship which he found disagreeable. Cannot help him and thinks brother (? Randolph) should not be allowed to. Has had his parental advice disregarded before. Begs him not to marry until he can support wife.

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.