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Sister Tucker and Jackey arrived safely in London. They are with James Bruere. None of her children were there to greet her. John was in Scotland with his regiment. Charlton had embarked for the East Indies where Henry and William are. Nancy and her daughters live in Guernsey. She has seen Natty's widow. The governor has prohibited any American vessels to enter our port.

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Enclosing Mr. Whiffle's receipt for his bill on France. Cary and I thank you for your sympathy toward his conduct.

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Have received the tobacco from the Corotoman estate. Received 31 hogsheads, 28 leaf and 3 stemmed. The best price will be put on it.

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Yesterday St. George was three years old. Ann has mild and cheerful temper. Women need disposition of angels in dealing with Virginia husbands. Has misdated letter, this is the 4th. Had snow of 2' 6". Dandridge and family with them. Brother (John Randolph) been very ill. May not be in Congress till spring. One would hardly believe that legislative bodies in Richmond and Washington were successors of great men of former days.

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Good sherry at 125 cents. Is sending him a box of lemons. Oysters have been forwarded.

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I delivered the note to my father, but he has been unwell. The paper cut fancy pieces were given to my sister. On back of letter: undated to St. George Tucker.

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Letter to St. George Tucker.

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Your part of the tobacco sold was $1000 after deduction $981.35. This will be deposited in your name.

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I have been here since October. My husband joined Lord Wellington's army in Spain. My husband received the order for $865, but didn't know what it is for. I will be glad when the differences between Great Britain and America are settled.

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Has cold and jaws are stiff. Expects to return to Williamsburg tomorrow, but may not see him.

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Mr. Brockenbrough's letter is as good as bank notes, but I prefer them or a check on the bank at Richmond. Will you give me a check on the bank for $500?

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I received a letter from Doctor Brockenbrough in which he says that $500 was paid him by John Randolph. Will you ask Mr. Greenhow to pay me that sum here as I can give an order on Mr. Brockenbrough?

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Thank you for the arrangements you intend to make with Mr. Greenhow. Am enclosing an order on Mr. J. Brockenbrough.

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Perhaps just as well that court of appeals bill did not pass the General Assembly which is composed of uninformed and narrow minded beings. Thinks it best to keep general and chancery courts separate. Thinks greatest attribute of American patriots, especially Virginians, was their aversion to change. Children have croup. Evelina and children at Mr. Dandridge.

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Wishes St. George were there because he used to explain every thing to him. Will work at his turning machine. Rheumatism is better. Uncle (John Randolph of Roanoke is in Washington. Mother was careful of brother (Tudor) when he was ill at Mrs. Rice's. Sends greetings.

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Thank you for your acknowledgement. I will continue to serve you even though I am no longer on the board. The petition to extend the Charter of the Bank for 20 years has made favorable reports and we hope it will be granted.

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You probably heard of the melancholy event which took place on the 6th. My little boys have sustained the greatest loss. I hope that you will help me. Am enclosing the will and codicil.

Scope and Contents Encloses letters from sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) and sister-in-law (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. Elizabeth Tucker appears to have been unwell with cold and probably fatigue in attending to brother's (Henry Tucker of St. George) estate. St. George's letter to Charles (Carter) forwarded to him from Office of State. Applied to Secretary for passport for him. Not practice to give passports except to persons within U. S., but Secretary wrote to General John Armstrong for...

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Asks to have turning machine, desk and books sent by Mr. Ballard's wagon which has gone to Richmond. Regards to Major Scott and George and Mrs. Eliza Hay.

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Mr. Saunders came to see me today. He said if I qualified as executrix, I will be called upon by every estate that my father was executor to. He thinks that Robert Anderson is qualified to handle the business for me.

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Printed notice of her funeral.

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Cannot answer his letter without exciting feelings. Will be in Williamsburg on Sunday week.

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Thanks him for Hening and Munford, vol. 3. Heard from Mr. Coalter that Judge Nelson was not dangerously ill. Brother (John Randolph) is better, also Beverley's wife. Sold land and wishes to invest $1000 in Richmond stock. Sold house to Mr. Street for his farm and £300. Has now taken Mr. Conrad's house for seven years. Is now well situated.

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The can of butter was sent on the fifth in a vessel. I hope you have received it by now.

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No humour today until this moment when picked up "Aurora" with representation of a torpedo. They would say he had no electric eel. Hopes to come to Williamsburg soon. Has not been able to attend court even in this town. His note for Tucker and Wirt only.