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Looking forward to my new establishment in Williamsburg. Thank you for your offer to stay at your house. I hope to immediately get into my little habitation. My furniture will land at the same time we do. I rely on Colonel Skipwith to procure us proper servants. I hope to leave here in 10 or 12 days.

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Came from Paris with Mrs. Skipwith and Mrs. Vandenclooster, whose husband died last winter. Mother has no carriage. Has a turning machine in Williamsburg or Richmond. Enjoyed the play. House and animals in London. Saw cousin Charles Carter. Charles has grown taller than St. George Tucker.

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Hears Mrs. Tucker is with him. Two Mr. Wests, neighbours, offer to rent Rosewell for $700 or $1000. Asks advice. Asks why Tucker urged her not to move to Richmond with sons. Received part of debt recovered from Doctor Orr, the security of Ferdinando Fairfax. Money matters.

Scope and Contents May be in Richmond on business connected with superior court. Waits for letter from Mr. Williams. Evelina ailing though she never rests. Been parties for marriage of her cousin Miss Kean to son of Judge White. Children St. George and Ann are well. Sister at Staunton ill. Mrs. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs.? Davenport goes to Beverley's for important occasion. Tucker's grandchildren increase. Mr. Bush and Polly are well. Beautiful Mrs. Poindexter and homely husband left yesterday Mr. Hunter with them....

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Your letters will be forwarded by His Majesty's Ship Africaine.

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Mr. Hoffman will hand you this. He will give you a great deal of information about me. My Uncle will furnish me with enough money to get me to France.

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Letter to St. George Tucker.

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My Aunt expects to increase her family in a few months. A Mr. Hunt certainly spoke well of Brother Henry. I have sent six bottles of Antigua oil of roses.

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As you are also interested in the Bank of Virginia as a stockholder, what can we do to derive better dividends from our stock? States faults in the Bank.

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Fulwar Skipwith's wife arrived here Tuesday evening and left yesterday for Williamsburg. She is very charming and I wished her to stay longer. Bob Taylor has just gotten home from the old city.

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John Coalter's bond to St. George Tucker for four thousand dollars (note by St. George Tucker: I hereby assign the bond to John Randolph and Henry St. George Tucker, trustees for my daugher Frances Coalter.)

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Edward I. Lee would like to be appointed as one of the U.S. Associate Judges for the District of Columbia taking the late Mr. Duckett's place. Will you write me something about him.

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I am very pleased with the Skipwiths. I went over to the Hill yesterday. They have a lot of furniture and particularly large mirrors. Mrs. Skipwith has hired a house servant of Mrs. Braxton. A washwoman of Mrs. Charlton. Expects to take Mrs. Prentis' cook on trial. Mrs. Saunders, Susan Bowdoin, Mrs. Madison, the Bishop, Mrs. Peachy and Mr. Bracken are sick.

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. . . Nathaniel Beverley Tucker has just left for Mecklenberg court. Polly Mary (Coalter) Tucker is well. Greetings to all. Beginning of letter missing. At top of this sheet is a note by Nathaniel Beverley Tucker.

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Sends him another copy of Statutes at Large to replace copy he gave Judge John Coalter. Is about to announce publication. Would appreciate his testimonial as to utility and value of undertaking, with permission to use testimonial. Been an arduous and hitherto unproftiable business.

Scope and Contents St. George's letter hints at painful subject. He has conducted himself with correctness during many severe trials. Will be fortified by consciousness of superiority over those whose malice aims at injuring him. Will be raised above any sense of resentment. St. George's only course is to make no reply to sarcasms. Advises delivering judicial opinions in terms as if opponent not present. Rejoices in sister's (Mrs. Jane Tucker) good fortune and generosity of nephew (Henry Tucker of Calcutta?...

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I have been busy with the Superior Courts.I set out tomorrow for Rockingham County Court. I met Beverley at Halifax and Pittsylvania Courts.

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The situation of our country has added to the heavy expenses of Mr. Carter's estate.

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Desires to obtain the post of Indian Agent in the place of General Clark who is to be promoted to the Government of Louisana following the death of Governor Lewis. Asks Tucker to write a letter of recommendation. He hopes that their long acquaintance will induce Tucker to do this. Includes Tucker's note: Answered and complied with 1809 December 20.

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As you are now removed from the observation and control of a preceptor, avoid bad company, ill habits. Laws of college still prohibit students from going to taverns. Evils of the taverns, gaming, drinking.

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Tempestuous voyage home. Sister Tucker's eldest daughter Beth may have consumption. Mr. Canton ?, son of dear sister's was in England.

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I owe a sum of money to Mr. Joshua Fry in Kentucky. Mr. Spead his son-in-law presented me with a draft for $3100. I did not have the money, but expected a large sum by the fall. I was visited by Mr. Fry's agent who demanded immediate payment. Can you loan me the money. Including Tucker letter to Peyton Southall, 1809 December 23.

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Received your bill for 25£. Received a letter from my sister (Elizabeth Tucker) in Bermuda. James is still at school. Someone is paying for Jane's education. Ruth has had to leave school because of her health.

Scope and Contents Fears mother at Roanoke has not heard of son's death. Made arrangement with Coleman to procure power of attorney to C. Johnson to receive Beverley's bonds and to release mortgage. Has delivered bonds and Johnson is ready to release or assign. Mrs. Stuart still indisposed. Hopes friend Stuart will go on up in Court of Appeals and self will have taken last ride to Kanawha ? Feels satisfied with present berth. Butter firkin now on hands has sprung a leak. May be used in cold weather....

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Thanks him for letter and presents from Aunt Tucker. Wishes he could know more of the Bermuda family. Self is nearing thirty, has two children, is getting old. St. George is slow in talking. Sends Christmas greetings.