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I would like to get the job of Collector of this port. Would you recommend me?

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Is sending books as he desired. Cannot find Nugent's French Dictionary, Lilly's Grammar and ? Xenophon. Others all sent. Given to Johnny a packet containing power of attorney and other papers he desired and letter written a few days ago. Hopes he takes counsel on second paper. Afraid from self's want of skill, Randolph's own views may be defeated.

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We have five children, three boys, two girls. Family news. Note added by husband Henry St. George. Tucker.

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Would like to make an application for the Collector of the Port of Norfolk. Please recommend me to Mr. Monroe.

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Husband absent. Sister McPheeter is ill, but better. Discusses her siblings. Other family member's health.

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In Richmond at last. Much delayed. After staying a day or two shall hasten to Williamsburg.

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Glad you are bringing with you Polly Cabell. She shall have the best chamber in the house. Letter from Bremo saying John is better. John Randolph passed here on his way home. I paid him back some kindness he conferred on me at Bizarre. I fear is mind Is not right.

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Glad to have your reason for declining to interfere in the matter of the Collector of the Port. No one knows that I desired it so please don't repeat this.

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I will be disappointed if you come without Polly. My niece Judy will join in rendering her tine interesting. More water has been taken from John. Cary and his wife are going up.

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All the things you sent us were of best qualityi. Hope all of you are well now. Cousin Tudor Hinson died. Family news.

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Attended spring sessions of superior courts. Surprised at visit of Beverley and that quarrel with John Randolph about property brings him. Wishes property could be returned to Randolph who wants only riches, he fears. Regrets quarrel as Beverley is so devoted to him. Dabney Carr, jr. sent daughter four French playing cards.

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Papa heard from Kentucky that a barrel of nails had been forwarded by Mr. Houston and deposited at the warehouse of Mr. Hinds (or Winder). Also a box of window glass. Asks that he have them sent by water to St. Charles. Papa is better. Sophonia has chills. Rode to his prairie and say Anthony. Fields are beautiful. Can't give up hope of is bulding there his "stone palace." Mr. and Mrs. Lacy pretty well.

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Will leave here for Ohio next month. Would like to have the appointment in a land office to be opened at Delaware. Could you give me a letter to the President.

Scope and Contents Understands Dr. Barraud expects visit from Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, his sister and St. George. Told Beverley means to quit Missouri. Trusts Mrs. Polly Carter Cabell's health restored. Remembrances to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and daughter. Also to Mrs. Page and family, Mrs. Campbell and daughters, Henry St. George Tucker, Judge John Coalter and their families. George Tucker, wife (Mrs. .Maria Ball Carter and little Lelia left. Latest accounts from Bermuda from nephew Richard...

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Mr. and Mrs. Carter and two daughters have been visiting us. Mr. Carter proposes to settle on my land on Staunton River. The Bank Bill was postponed in the Senate. Sending my speech on the Missouri question.

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Enclosing the statement of accounts for Mr. Campbell and yourself. Sending my check for $961.22

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Your sentiments toward my angel daughter is a balm to my wounded spirit. Polly left us on Thursday after staying four days. I wish Beverley could come by here and see John. There will be another operation performed on John.

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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker could stay but few hours before proceeded to Winchester. Dr. Barraud writes has expectation of joining Joseph and Mrs. Polly Carter Cabell in tour eastward taking daughter with him. Also that St. George inclined to come as far as this. Asks whether may engage accommodations at Mrs. Willson's. Remembrances to dear sister Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Dr. Barraud and family by letter from George Tucker's brother friends in Bermuda as well as usual.

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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker only stayed a few hours before proceeding to Winchester. Hpes St. George Tucker welcome to Williamsburg with Barrauds and Cabells.

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Wish you were here to join me at dinner hour. Hope you have not gone to Richmond because your wife wanted you at home. John was better by last accounts.

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Placed to your credit $961.33. Mr. Nevervis received your salary check.

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Yesterday Judge John Coalter inquired about him. There is no suit coming up which makes it necesssary for Tucker to inconvenience himself by coming up to Richmond. Congratulates him on ending his laborious term at Norfolk.

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Are you coming up? Cabell is staying with me. All well here. John Cooke say our friend Dr. John Barraud is no better. Have to go to court.

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I received your letter containing the 50£ which I sent to Mr. Bridges. My son has just taken his degree.

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Two vessels have left for Bermuda, but could not get your articles on either. Have bought for you oranges, pineapples, cocoanuts.