Bishop will tell him he is here Richmond? and regrets he cannot go on to Williamsburg. Must return for Shenandoah Superior Court. Council has appointed John Coalter a judge. Trusts he will not refuse the appointment.

I will send you a copy of the opinion of the standing committee on the insurance.

John Pope's mother applied for writ of habeas corpus charging that Pope enlisted in the state of North Carolina in the service of the United States before he was 21 without consent of his father. Can you help me with this?

My father has been unable to attend to your postscript. I am going to do this for him. The articles you wanted were sent by Carter's packet.

Unable to purchase a single share for $53. I don't think that the subscription will be opened again this year.

Wrote on eve of departure to Clifton. At Randolph? Harrison's, she met sister (Harriet (Randolph) Hackley) whom she had not seen for four years. Mrs. Harrison in bad health. Sister had hoped to spend some time with Martha (Jefferson) Randolph and self's brother William Randolph. Brother (John Randolph of Roanoke) is better. Left Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and wife very well.

Letters to Carter Coupland. 1811 May 12, 1811 August 9, and 1816 May 1.

Surprised to hear that there was some doubt with you or your father about your returning to us. Hope you will come. Have collected what you will need to read until you commence the study of your profession. The post rider brought the mare. My regards to your father. Ask him to support my argument.

Arrived at St. Louis January 20. I have qualified here and in the Illinois territory for the bar. The General Court is now in session here. We have 61 suits.

We landed safely. I have written Mr. Skipwith from 4 miles below Orleans. It took 12 days on the Mississippi to Montesano. Am delighted with our little mansion prepared by Mr. Skipwith. Williamsburg is like Paris compared with Baton Rouge.

Wife ill. Excessive demands caused by illness. Laziness of slave. Family affairs. Appointed to succeed Tucker to judgeship. Holding consideration. Reason against acceptance. Will go to Richmond to see Tucker before next General Court.

Is sure that Purviance ? whom William Pinckney left in charge in London will aid Campbell in getting from England to France. Hopes he will enjoy his retirement from Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Recent appointment (secretary of state) assures publick of friendship between self and Madison.

This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.