Worried at no letter from him. Thanks him for advice about election. District court over and tomorrow a county court begins. Encloses Sandy's account which shows that he is pennyless. Evelina asks him to come up for summer. No news from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker.

Introducing Mr. Godon of this country. He has a knowledge of science. He desires to reside in one of the states and teach.

Court at Buckingham not profitable enough to attend. Too much competition for even Mr. Bouldin. Hopes to succeed in Halifax and Charlotte. Will visit Tucker's land in Lunenburg co. and see Mr. Ricks. Refused $200 for case stained with blood. $2000 would not have washed it? off.

Complains about father's (father-in-law,) Mr. Peachy's will. Asks advice.

Thanks him for $20 and $60. Father must have believed reports of Thea Banister. Self has charged $100 but collected only $15. Present is gloomy and future not much better.

Reflections on death, immortality and religion.

Opinion of Mr. Peachy's will expressed in former letter. If she and father (father-in-law? Thomas Griffin Peachy?) can agree he will endeavour to draw up a will for them.

Fanny requests that you send her a strong, well broken horse. Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) health and spirits have been better lately.

Has advanced money to cover debts of late son William Samuel Peachy. Son bought land from Archibald Blair. Self took Negroes as being most productive to pay off debt. Does not intend to injure daughter (daughter-in-law, Mary Monroe (Cary) Peachy). Copy of St. George Tucker's answer, 1807 May 28, is appended on page 3.

Letters to St. George Tucker

1807 May 13, 1816 October 14, 1807 May 23, 1818 October 14, 1807 May 29, 1823 October 19, 1810 March 11, 1810 March 14, 1810 October 8, 1811 February. 6, 1815 June 17, 1816 March 18, no date

(included with letter from Mary Coalter Tucker to St. George Tucker, 1818 March 10

Unless she receives some pocket money her troubles will remain the same. For this and the next year $80 is the most she can calculate on. Asks help.

Rejoices he had no part in the jubilee at Jamestown. Must agree with those who deny that patriotism has any thing to do with an insenate brute attachment to a place before he can see patriotism. On an occasion started by a foreigner, matters not whether a British soldier or a Scotch miser cut down the trees at Matoax. Keeps up old-fashioned prejudices. Has no business at present.

Asks him to explain to his daughter (in-law, Mary Monroe (Cary) Peachy) the situation of her late husband's William Samuel Peachy affairs. Has sold part of his land to Mr. Seldon, but now Mrs. Peachy refuses to sign any papers. Copy of Tucker's letter, 1807 May 29, on back of letter.

Indenture whereby M. M. Peachy devises Flower de Hundred, devised to her by husband William Samuel Peachy, to Thomas Griffin Peachy for sale to pay debt to Archibald Blair. Also for sale of Blair's (tract of land) and mill in Prince George co. T. G. Peachy is to provide for her in his will. Memorandum on p. 4, by T. G. Peachy

Has shown his daughter in-law, Mary Monroe (Cary) Peachy his will. Suggests they both execute an agreement of which he encloses a draught. Returns the will. Copy on back of Peachy's letter of 1807 May 28.

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.

James Chalmers was drowned about 4 weeks ago. Mr. Mosely, sergeant of this Borough is settling his affairs. As his partner in business, I hope I shall not be answerable for his part of the rent. I would not like to rent the house on my own. Including Tucker's answer, 1807 August 21.

If we are pinched here by war can we retreat to Elm Grove. The spirit of '76 is sublimated to a pitch beyond your imagination in this community. For three weeks, our Town was transformed from mercantile to military society. All again is peace. Militia disbanded. Both my boys are soldiers. John is a Trooper with Bob Taylor and Cary a Junior Volunteer.

Has charged $50 since he came here and hopes for improvement. George Redd reports that Ricks had gone away from Lunenburg farm, leaving an overseer there. Mr. Redd wishes to buy the land. Strangely, land in Lunenburg county does not bring as much as in other counties.

Had no word from him. On return from Jefferson he called to see Cousin George Tucker who is well and with his family expects to go southward. Letter from Uncle Tucker shows indignation at the British and as decided for war as self is. Evelina is well. Whole country except on the rivers is healthy.

All peace here. The British are at our capes. Heard from Burton of Antiqua now at Sweet Springs. He is sick in body and mind. Our crops are good and will feed an army for two campaigns.

Received his of the 28th July and deplores his father's regrets about his marriage. Had never expected more help from father. Help offered by brother (John Randolph?) was freely offered and consists of small farm and Negroes for it. Hopes to make money by law and share of Cawson's estate would take care of him for several years. Bought boots of Kiwin in 1805 and 1806.

Regrets sister (Anne Frances Bland Tucker Coalter) was so ill without his writing to her. Writes as often as he has time but is very busy. Father, busy with courts in Richmond, should know that they take up time. Evelina has been ill. Amblers well. Judge White's daughter died after having had twins. John P. Pleasants reports that there is a treaty between us and England.

The fate of Europe is decided. Napoleon has taken Russia? Two British ships are still at our capes. No yellow fever yet.