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Letter of introduction for James Edwin Madison, nephew of U. S. President James Madison and son of General William Madison who is planning to attend the College.

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Placed the $450 to your credit.

Scope and Contents We found the convention in session. Henry (Tucker) is here. We have remained at Johnsons and Mary insists on keeping the girls. Saint and I will go to the plantation. The project to call a convention without the aid of the legislature failed. Am at a loss as to what to do with my dear girls. Henry recommends Philadelphia. He says Sandy Campbell's wife is the best educated woman he knows. I saw a young lady at Mrs. .Woods who has assisted in the female school here. I have written to see if...

Scope and Contents Perused his letter with tenderness for beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Concern for sufferings that St. George's sensibility subjects him to in distress of those dear to him. Sister to be benefitted by Polly's (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell company. Gratified at accounts of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and family. No doubt of his success in new country (Missouri). St. George Tucker's anxiety about Henry St. George Tucker without cause. His wife (Mrs. Anne Evelina (Hunter)...

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Went to Bedford for bilious fever. Has ridden over 600 miles in the last month. Been engaged n rebellion at Staunton about which he has not time nor room to relate. Regret's mother's illness. Had a letter from Beverley postmarked the 5th.

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Have not felt like writing you. My wife has gone to Nan and my son's health is still bad. Cary is helping me to work a little. I hope I can meet you at Bremo in October.

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I received your second bill. James is much better. The other children send their regards.

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Have placed to your crediit $2,027.60

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Glad Mrs. Tucker is better. Poly's husband was much better when he was here. I am in favor of employing Miss Leffler. So I can keep the children at home. Polly Tucker writes the climate there is equal to the climate here. She wants us to urge Beverley Tucker to live in the country.

Scope and Contents Printed circular, Department of State, Washington 1816 August 22. Secretary of State, required by Congress, 1816 April 27 to publish Register of Officers and agents, asks information of Judge Tucker. Asks information of Judge Tucker."Copy of my answer" on printed circular. compliance with circular of 22 August, self sends information: born in Bermuda, came here to study law, admitted to practice in General Court, returned to Bermuda at father's wishes and remains 18 months, returned to...

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My husband delivered an elegant discourse to the historical society of New York on September 4. Mr. Wickham of Richmond gave me an account of your two sons. Lewis Morris told me that Mrs. George Izard's sone and Mr. Shipping (Shippen?) son were not speaking owing to his retaining the Banister property.

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My sister in Columbia, S. C. asked me to send my dear girls to her this winder. She gives a very favorable account of a school for females in that place. I don't lke them being so far away. It has rained here for eight days.

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A letter from Bremo tells me Nan has another fine daughter. We have had wonderful rains. The summer has been wonderful. I can't pay you any rent this year.

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Family ill. Worm fever. Both children died. Niece Naylor and Negroes had slight cases.

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Wife Mary (Coalter) Tucker and niece Eliza Naylor recovered. Babies are now angels in heaven. Worm fever, from detestable orchard near the house, attacked all the family. Has not heard from them since he left Kentucky. Note added the 25th says wife had slight chill and fever.

Scope and Contents His favor relieved hm from concern occasioned by enfeebled state of beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Rejoices at great improvement in her progress. Received packet from Bermuda for friend George Tucker and brother. Nephew Richard J. Tucker informed they were powere authorizing attorney to sign on their behalf titles to sister for house at bridge. Richard anxious should be no longer delay. Urged George Tucker to return papers to be forwarded to Bermuda. Has not heard from...

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Extract included with letter from John Randolph to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1816 November 13.

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I am sorry my sister has been sick. James has left for college. He is a young man of merit and good conduct.

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Am enclosing a check for $1498. Please settle with the ladies for their portions.

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Wishes they could not go to Low Country until frost. Health is improving by work and exercise and abstemiousness. Showed Mr. Coleman, their old townsman, his children. Youngest child of 16 months does not yet have his nose out of joint. Glad father agrees with him about convention. Has decided to retire from public life. Is too thin-skinned for a politician. Continues to hear good news from Beverley. Country is admired.

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Writes now by friend Lacy to say wife has recovered, that Eliza Naylor is well. Has drawn on him for $1200 in foavor of Capt. Theodore Hunt. Wants remaining $509 paid to friend Speed.

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Enclosing your salary check.

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I think there will be over 1200 bushes of wheat. Have written Mr. Cabell about shipping it to Baltimore. Hope to furnish you with 1000 pounds of pork.

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Letter of introduction for John Mason, son of General John Mason of George Town. He has studied in Parish and plans to finish his education at the College.

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My son John is coming to William and Mary College. I beg permission to recommend him to your patronage. He has been to an academy in Paris for some years. He plans to study law in Williamsburg.