Scope and Contents Account of her Eleanor's (Tucker) illness in seventh year with distressing fever. Trusts she is in fair way of recovering at present. Rest of children well. Heard from Charles Carter. He is determined to stay in Paris two years. No opportunity to send Carter letter. All communication stopped since disasters at Hamburg. Requests she explain difficulty of sending letters by late decree of Emperor Napoleon. Husband Nathaniel Tucker inquires after brother Thomas Tudor Tucker. Although self has...

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Delighted to see Henry and Beverley. Mrs. Carrington is at Shirley.

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I spoke to Doctor Brockenbrough about transferring the 30 shares to you at $101. He thinks the price will rise and advises you to purchase them. Including a copy of Tucker's letter, 1807 January 7.

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Mr. Wilson says his balance will be paid out of the first money? he gets. Because of the scarcity of specie the bank as called in large portions of their outstanding debts. A list of directors of the bank.

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Indebted for his two letters. Regrets cannot accept invitation to wedding of Poll (Mary Walker Carter and J. C. Cabell). Nathaniel Beverley Tucker spent only two days with her. Hopes to see him second week in February when he goes to Buckingham Court.

Scope and Contents Husband Nathaniel Tucker received letter from Charles Carter after self sent letter to Main to be forwarded to her. Carter writes his health improving. Also that he is to dissect with one of ablest anatomists in Paris. St. George prefers French talents and manners to those their country produces. Carter's opinion coincides. Asks how Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter's little ones are. Inquires after Miss Mary Walker Carter. Mrs. Tucker writes Miss Carter is delicate. Wishes St....

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At the request of Mr. Semple, I now send you the Journals of the Virginia House of Delegates of 1805-06 and 1806-07.

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I did not charge you with a commission for the 30 shares because I was authorized to sell them.

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Printed circular, addressed "Fellow citizens," stating his views on proceedings of last session of Congress and asking for new election. Comments on poltical subjects.

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Appreciates kindness to son Francis Page and wife Margaret (Lowther) Page and loan of money. Discusses Mexican situation.

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I rejoice to hear Henry has been married. We drank to Miss Mary Walker Carter's health and happiness on January 1. Thank you for your supplies last summer. Thank John Randolph for his kind remembrance.

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Evelina happy in having mother and sister Dandridge with her. Mr. Dandridge returned to Martinsburg. Sandy arrived the 20th. Is writing in midst of circle of friends near the fire. Very cold here. Has something to tell him which he must postpone. Hopes to see him in Richmond on the 10th of March.

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Finds lack of servants and attendance not so great as had expected. Surprised that sister is still at Williamsburg. Had not intended to omit mother from greetings in previous letter. Has not yet received a cent for business. He does prefer a mattress to a bed.

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Fan, Frances, Polly Bush, and little Kitty visited me this morning. My Brother has settled every thing he could on me. D. M. R. volunteered to get me a comfortable apartment. It was filthy and the walls so wet that I caught cold. I only stayed four days.

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Thank you for the interest that you and Mrs. Tucker have taken in my situation. Pardon me not accepting your invitation.

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Has little to communicate. No news. Expenses been higher than he expected. Regrets he has made no money. Mentions brothers and sisters.

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Frank Watkins, Jr., told him that Tucker's land in Lunenburg county has been preempted by a certain Gilbert Reiks who had taken possession of and was injuring land.

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Sends letter from brother Natty (Nathaniel Tucker). Hopes St. George and sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) well. Treaty concluded with Great Britain pleasing circumstance. Friend George Tucker departs this day. Prisoners discharged this morning. Aaron Burr surrendered himself.

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Thanks him for letter by Cabell. Speaks of Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page's operation. Self has cold. Must soon take permanent farewell.

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Your London letters are in the Collector's hands. Would like to visit you now. Preston has raised a riot among us. We have been burying dear old Plume. Am in want of money. Would you like to buy a pipe of wine.

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Mrs. Booth's avarice has completely imprisoned me. Mrs. Randolph of Wilton and Mrs. Singleton came to see me some days ago. Does Mrs. Booth have a right to the money advanced her? I have a room and closet.

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Friend Leigh sent him some work. Regrets his expenses and being a burden. House is costly but there was no other. Five barrels of corn at $5 was bargain. Discusses expenses. Bought hat for $5. Country hat instead of London hat for $8. Contributed $5. to poor preacher. Seldom hears from brother Henry St. George Tucker. Is very lonesome here.

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Sent a letter to my daughter when she was with you. Will you get it and pay the postage on it?

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Cannot come to Williamsburg. Must attend Chancery court at Staunton on the 20th. Brother is here and complaining as usual. Evelina will accompany him to Staunton.

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Busy with Sandy and company. Regrets not seeing them in January. Loves them all but knows only Beverley and himself. Asks them to visit her this summer. Workman will have repairs to house finished. Will visit sister Coalter in March. Friend Mary Colston is well again. Contains letter of Henry St. George Tucker, this date.