Gives Tucker $50 and asks him to ask Mr. Francis Teterel to purchase a copying machine for him while in Philadelphia. Ask him to write Mr. Peale (of the Museum) to make a machine of the size of Mr. Jefferson's smallest one.

There are charges against you on the books of the M. A. Society for insurance. I hope the suit in the General Court will be removed.

Appreciated his advice on certain matters. Event probably taken place. Already asked advice on sale of real estate to young Burwell, who married Lucy Carter. Rumor James Monroe is secretary of state and Tucker's resignation public. Wife ill. Needs copy of acts of assembly.

Enclosing my bond for the remaining five shares and the whole of the dividends.

We arrived here after a fatiguing journey. All our family are well. Henry and Evelina are well.

Request a letter to enable Alexander Campbell to go to Paris.

Sends him paper which he will value . Tribute to uncle was written by a Mr. Esten. Just reached home. Children and Evelina are in Berkeley?

Our stock is selling at $53. We will be able to make a loan by January 1 or maybe by October 1.

Received your check for $83.61. Concerning the M. A. Society and fire insurance in general.

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.

The executive has appointed Mr. Coalter judge of the Court of Appeals. He would probably have to move to Richmond. I hope that he will not accept the appointment.

Beg favor of you. Should ward of St. George Tucker find it necessary to anticipate his remittances and furnish him on my account whatever sum he may require.

The Board adopted the form of the stock note which you sent in your letter. When the time comes, I will add to your stock.

Still trying to decide matter of accepting appointment as judge. Family matters.