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1808 September 21. Note included on letter of Judith Randolph. Sent Judith Randolph a check for $70 of which $20 was for book (Coke Upon Lyttleton) and $50 for her portion of Matty's hire received from Nelly Lewis in Norfolk.

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Please accept my husband's glasses. There is nothing more I can send you.

Scope and Contents Nathaniel Beverley Tucker leaves tomorrow for Staunton. Requests her to remind father (St. George Tucker) that some years ago he took a book Coke upon Littleton of her husband, promising to pay what it cost. Includes note dated Warminster, 1808 September 21, by St. George Tucker, that he sent Judith Randolph a check for $70, of which $20 was for book Coke upon Littleton and $50 for her portion of Matty's hire, received from Nelly Lewis in Norfolk. Note (undated, but evidently later) that...

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I have been to see Aunt Jane Tucker. She and the children looked well. Ruth plans to become a governess. James a soldier. I would like for my Aunt to be paid 50£ annually from my estate. I will set out for Scotland soon. Am sending a box with table mats for mama worked by one of the daughters of Aunt Jane.

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Forwards enclosure given to him. Has ceased to expect brother Jack (John Randolph). Parents arrived at Mr. Joseph Cabell's.

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Explaining previous application of money for book. Expenses of plantation and 100 Negroes. Will not ask brother (John of Roanoke) for help. Will not again ask him for settlement of estate. Tudor has been at home from school for twelve months. St. George will return in the spring with Skipwith's family. Sees Beverley often. Brother John of Roanoke left yesterday quite well and returns tomorrow. Has not heard from Nancy (Ann Cary Randolph) since she left Virginia.

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Had to leave London because of Ruth's health. Mr. Charles Carter saw the place here. Have seen Colonel John Tucker. I hope the box gets there.

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In bad health and worse spirits. Wishes to read good novel or poem. Wisdom of the embargo. Gift of Mrs. Laura Tucker Fletcher.

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I did not know where you were until I received your letter from Warminster. We have had a healthy society here all summer. Mrs. Banister crossed to Hampton today on her way to Williamsburg. Mr. Gray has gone to Baltimore.

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I hope you are better. Little Maria has had a swelling on her throat. We were surprised to see Peggy Page's marriage in the papers. At August Court my receipts in actual cash barely defrayed my four or five days expenses. I hope to see you in Richmond during the Federal court session.

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Tribute to the memory of John Page written by St. George Tucker.

Scope and Contents Charles Carter is now with his uncle in Warwickshire. I will visit them tomorrow. I was on board the Hope bound for Washington. We stopped at the Isle of Wright for our Government messenger from London. I was arrested and put in prison because a law process instituted against me by a Mr. William Duncan formerly of Fredericksburg for the recovery of a considerable sum of money received by me. I was on my way to Washington to petition Congress for indemnification for the loss of property...

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Received word of the death of Mr. John Page. I believe your lastest illness was an infection of the kidneys. Avoid fatiguing exercise and exposurer to cold. In case of another attack lose a little blood.

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Mrs. Blackburn's fee you may remit to me or pay when you return. Fees of professors have increased to $20 at late meeting of visitors. Mr. Allmand is not returning to college. Must obtain lodging elsewhere. Need a steed and other appendages.

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Has not heard from father. Regrets mother is unwell. Busy at district court. Had for five days a land cause removed from London which was typical of the Red House? dockets. dinner given by the bar to the fraternity. Mr. Ambler revived at seeing his sons, two of whom came in recently. Asks if Judge Lyons will sit at court and decide Doctor Mackey's case. Evelina gone to her family. Sends greetings.

Scope and Contents Sends letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. She has met with no new affliction. With assistance of friends she got on tolerably well notwithstanding heavy expenses from sickness of children and death of one. Appears to have extraordinary merit. B. Harrison appointed successor to invaluable friend John Page. Major Gibbon mentioned W. Taylor to self. Knows not which of them was person alluded to by St. George. Sends best wishes to Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page. Also love to sister...

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After consulting with J. H. Cocke, I have written Robertson offering him one twelfth of the net proceeds of the crop, shop, and mill. I think he will take the offer. Cocke and I are off to the races at New Glasgow.

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Requests loan of $100 which she will repay on 12th of January.

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Self thought boarder Sandy (Alexander Campbell) should have a separate bed apart from Albert. Self purchased a bed with other necessary furniture and additional sheets. Self supposed a bed for Sandy would have been sent from Norfolk. Self praises Sandy especially his ambition and diligence. Sandy is going "in the French" and self will not insist on "the requisite attention to the Latin."

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One of my brother's (Joseph C. Cabell) notes is due at the Bank. Am sending it for your endorsement.

Scope and Contents Sends another letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. Fearful of her Ruth, who has not worn off complaint. Sister wishes their advice on education and profession of son (James J. Tucker). She is unhappy in resource of army. Self does not like profession of arms except in defense of country. Still more averse at time like this when friends may be obliged to act as enemies. Nephew's feelings at future day to be considered. His cousins (John and George Tucker) with little patronage...

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I enjoyed my trip to Virginia, seeing you and your family. Because of lack of money, I will abandon my commercial pursuits. The Embargo has not affected us so much. Am sending some papers and minutes of the last Assembly.

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Glad to get his letter by Mr. Page. Glad to hear of his good health and affection for self. Regrets father has never seen his wife or child. May see them Christmas a year. Pities Cabell who is entering politics. Thinks a man sacrifices his peace of mind for it. Hopes he will believe in independence of judiciary and old state constitution. Discusses politics and powers of offices.

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I have settled for you the amount of your subscription for the exterior repairs of the Church. Your subscription was $50 and if completed $50 more.

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Wishing to relieve the anxiety you must feel respecting our foreign relations. I enclose a copy of the President's message just laid on our table.