I desire you to cede our house slaves to my husband in case of my death and they then be emanicipated.

Certificate of the appointment of St. George Tucker Judge of the District Court of the Virginia district. Signed by James Madison and James Monroe. Tucker's note that he took oath of office on 1813 February 8.

The President of the United States with the consent of the Senate appointed you Judge of the District Court of Virginia. Enclosing your commission. Included Tucker's answer. Also letter to President Madison.

Nan and her brood have been with us. I hope the expected happiness of Charles Carter will contribute to your wife's happiness. He is a lucky fellow to win so charming a girl. Tell Nelson or Coleman that the stone cutter will be up next week with the tablet in memory of the dear old Bishop James Madison. It will cost $200.

If you are appointed, I think that this proves that you are the person for the job. The trip to Norfolk twice a year would be no great bother. Similar trips to Richmond would be all right. Fanny's health is not too good.

Just heard of your appointment as Judge of the District Court. All your friends were satisfied. With regard to your letter of objection to Mr. Coalter I think you know best your physical ability. I have been sick.

Not able to write because of boils on my face. We will sell our part of the Corotoman estate. You must seriously consider the acceptance of your appointment. I trust you will not turn a deaf ear to your country's call. They are hatching opposition to turn me out of the Senate, so I must move up as early as possible.

Whether you accept or regret the appointment, you must feel gratified at the respect which the appointment has manifested for you.

I hope your friends can induce you to accept the appointment. As for the decline of your mental powers, you would not be the first to know, it would be your friends who would notice it. I think you owe it to your country to accept.

Happly to see your appointment in the papers. I understand that the duties of this office are different from the ones of the office you left.

Have just seen your appointment as Federal Judge in the Enquirer. You can keep in operation the useful characters of your mind. John Bowdoin told us John Cocke had not returned home.

Happy to see your appointment in the papers. Hope you will consent to accept it.

Enclosing my note for $5000 payable in ninety days for your part of the Corotoman property. If it weren't for the contemplated connection between your son (Charles Carter) and my daughter, I would consider it madness to give you that price. Including Tucker's answer, 1813 February 5.

Happy you accepted the appointment as Judge of the Virginia District Court? Sorry to hear of Mr. Nelson's ill health.

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.