Introducing James, second son of Doctor Gilliam, who goes to College (William and Mary) in his city.

Forwards John Coalter's notes. Glad Fan (Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) is improved. Mrs. Ambler expecting confinement. Received letter from Brooks. Gave bond for Collection to William Brent. William, Mrs. Cokes man, now probably in Richmond.

Grieves to hear of ill health of sister (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) and John Coalter. Hopes unpleasant circumstances she has communicated to him will not make an unfavorable impression. Eyes will hardly permit her to conclude.

Bonaparte has opened the ports of France to U.S. Don't know how long this will last. Whim of a tyrant. Curiosity to see that man at whose nod 100 million bow. Difficulties of getting to France removed by a letter of Mr. Pinckney. Believe you will inconvenience yourself to obtain a letter when advantages to me are considered. Necessary I have a letter of credit? for Frances which you may get from Moses Myers of Norfolk.

Left Richmond on Thursday. Roads so bad they walked more than half the way from Milton.

Supposes father is on business trip in Norfolk. Is jealous that he wrote Mrs. Ambler? from Richmond. Named son Hunter Tucker. Almost as large now as Ann. Mrs. Ambler expects her confinement. Hears Uncle Tucker in Georgetown has recoverd his health. Beverley and Polly Tucker were well. Williamsburg would now be a strange town to him. Strangers here are now friends.

We are looking forward to seeing Polly Cabell. Other family news.

When the rupture between Judge Roane and myself took place, I told you about it. I understand that a committee presented to the House of Delegates a censure against the Judges of the Court of Appeals. Am enclosing a petition on the subject. Enclosure.

Jacob Kinney thinks Tucker has bank shares he wishes to convert to capital and loan. Kinney wishes to borrow. Has borrowed money from bank for son-in-law Mr. Stribling. Has bond of Johnson for £1600. Postscript in Tucker's writing, indicating terms and security on which he will make loan.

Am sending you some Morrisania beef.

Thank you for the 50£ bill. Other family matters.

This will be delivered by son Robert Randolph who accepts his invitation to partake of his hospitality.

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.