Archy Taylor has written his family that he was suspended from his College duties for refusing to give evidence in some affair of riot that was before the society. Can you detain Archy until he can hear from his brother Robert. Is my son Otway in any way concerned? John daily suffers.

Your son Henry Tucker is now out of all danger. His injury is only temporary. The Convention of Bank Directors at Philadelphia have resolved to resume their payment on the 20th of this month. Tucker copies part of a letter from Henry Taylor, 1817 January 31.

Concerning Dr. John Gilchrist's estate.

Received your quarter salary.

In March of 1810 John Long was placed on the pension list not getting a full pension. Now he is older and would like to apply for the full amount. He was wounded in the Revolutionary War.

Eleanor is very ill. Expect her to die. So much sickness.

I will borrow the $600 from you, but will be unable to discharge it until next January. Please sendme a draft on Richmond.

Received your favor enclosing R. Saunder's check for $500.

Enclosing your divident check.

Has before him a debit against a vessel for an act of piracy and claiming her as forfeited to the U. S. under the Droits d' Admiralite of the U. S. None of the acts of Congress passed since the constitution say anything on the subject. I have to refer to the acts of the old Congress and have no copy of the Journals or ordinances. I then have to apply to you for a copy. Included with James Monroe to St. George Tucker, 1817 February 13.

There was a fracture of some bone near Henry's (Tucker) shoulder. He expects to be in Congress in a week or two. Polly and Dr. Cabell have been visiting us. Had a letter from Beverley Tucker.

Received your check for $630.52 for Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly.

Can find no person in want of a draft in Alexandria. There is only 2% difference. I cannot sell the property.

There is not one complete set of the Journals of the old Congress remaining in this office. Including copy from Tucker to Monroe, 1817 February 10.

Has now no hope of arm being perfectly restored. Is too late to reset it so shall have a circumscribed use of it. Suffers little pain and is comfortably lodged at house of friend. Spent last week with kind relative Sandy Campbell. Is now with another friend Mr. Lyle. Arm is knitting, loosely bandaged to body, under clothes.

Have placed to your credit $201.40.

Received your favor. It was so interesting.

Have just finished collecting your rents. Enclosing your accounts.

Calumet lands. Has heard nothing more from Judge Stuart. Will divide the Bluff with him if he wishes, but will sell own half. Earns $100 per month by wagon and team. Is writing in a hollow tree with plank floor and window and chimney. Note by Mary Coalter Tucker says she would like to return to Kentucky. Are building house here.

Father's illness. Cold weather. Made study from hollow tree.

A member of the Assembly has very little time. The session ended Saturday. I leave tomorrow for Franklin County by way of Lynchburg. Maria and Eleanor Carter leave tomorrow for Fredericksburg. She is delighted with your granddaughters.

E. S. Waddey deposited to your credit $872.50.

Our son looks better one day and then another very ill. Glad to hear Henry has gotten home.

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.