Scope and Contents Will. Bequeaths to son John Dixon several slaves, silver and one-third of stock. To granddaughter Isabella S. Dixon Burwell two slaves. To granddaughter Harriott P. Dixon one slave. To John Dixon and Warner Throckmorton furniture and stock to be held in trust for daughter Lucy, but if self, outlives her, gives the same to granddaughter Martha Catlett. To daughter Seigniora Catlett slaves and household furniture and one-third stock. If daughter Seigniora sues John Dixon for legacy left by...

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Received your letter of the 25th. Forwarded the accompanying paper to Mr. Wirt. The case will bring into view the political character of the people of Buenos Aires touched on in the correspondence between the Secretary of State and Mr. Aries and the provisions in the statute against expeditions against friendly powers. Mr. Wirt will make to the executive any communication which will interest its responsibilty. I shall not be able to avail myself of your offer.

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Your son David will give you this letter. I lead a quiet happy life. I am married to a woman who has much genius and is well educated. Printed. Mrs. Ann C. Morris requested this letter to be published.

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Am enclosing your salary check for $450.

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I received the enclosed letter this morning. Mr. Madison requests that I communicate to the Department of State any matter affecting the responsibility of the executive branch of the Government. It could hardly be his intention to invite a communication on this very subject. Nor do I see what I have to do more than prosecute the persons whom you have committed.

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Received acknowledgement form Major Shadforth for the remittance. Received one from Mrs. Kelly who is in Bermuda.

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Charles Smith will leave here next Thursday for Bermuda. He is chartering a packet and can take anything that you wish to send to your sisters.

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Charles Smith sails today. He will take your letter and the articles to your sisters. John has had a fever for some time. Cary has recovered. We have elected a new commonn Council. We think Congress will decide on the Navy Yard at Norfolk.

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Received $216 from Bank of Alexandria. I hoped to remit the amount to your without loss. I shall hold it subject to your order.

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Sorry that you will be detained so long in Richmond. I have had several relapses since I left you. I shall make a short visit to the Amhurst Springs. I hope you will be here when I returned.

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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.