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Enclosing a copy of the account due by you to the estate of Samuel Pleasants.

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My duty would not permit me to let your things by duty free.

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Hope Mrs. Tucker is well. Mr. Le Ray's family will be here soon and bring some domestics from France. He is proprietor of Chaumont castle on the Loire. Our child grows in grace and favor.

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In home Robinson rented for us, fourteen miles from St. Louis. Has bargained for a lot in suburbs. Will build home which will in future serve as kitchen. Has not purchased farm. My good old granny too is well and contented as heart can wish.

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The marshall, Mr. Mann, after hearing of certain persons charged with piracy and the seizure of this vessel thought his official services might be needed. Mr. Mann will execute any order which you may give him.

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Sorry Mrs. Tucker is not well. Maybe a northern visit would help her. The waters of Saratoga would help her. I hope that heaven will be kind to Saint George Randolph.

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I thought maybe you were at Burton Springs. My wife is going to Bremo for the season. People from the upper country may find relief in health from travelling to the seaboard.

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Concerns a case before Tucker relating to a meeting and revolt on the schooner Romp of Baltimore. Two of those accused of revolt themselves took out writs charging their accusers with acts of piracy against vessels of Spain and Portugal with whom the U. S. is at peace. Tucker ordered the ship's papers be brought to him. The Romp was originally built in 1814. Its dimensions indicate that it was a privateer.

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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I was very happy to hear from you. My son has just returned from Brighton. The sea air helped him. He will go to St. John's College, Cambridge in October. I have just recovered from a cold.

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Have had the examinations certified as true copies of the original. Mr. Jeffries says they are not such. Can you give the examinations any authentication which will answer the secretary's purpose.

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Mr. Repiton said you could have the overrun of coal. You pay the freight and half the price of the coal.

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Am enclosing my account. It is made according to the way the physicians of this city charge. I hope Mrs. Tucker's health is improving.

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Made a purchase of a small trait of land at a low price. Commoner of town on St. Charles. Am associated with other gentleman who mean to buy land for about three miles on which we expect to create a true Virginia settlement. Can raise corn, wheat and oats, and use prairie for hay. Polly hopes to have both sisters join her.

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Have collected your rents for the quarter. Am enclosing the account. Have remitted to the Bank of Virginia $877.60 to be placed to your credit.

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We hope to get off tomorrow. We are lost since you left us. Have spent two days in town with Mrs. Ambler. Before closing with Mr. Wheeler's to make your carriage. I think you should find the price of them in Philadelphia. He thinks he may have it ready by November.