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Cousin Richard Randolph's son John Tucker Randolph (John St. George Randolph) is in the poorhouse in this town. He is deaf and dumb. I have been to see him. Tried to have him removed to my little cottage. They would not let me remove him. He has fallen out of the window and hurt his head. Have heard that John Randolph has written Mr. Lee of this town to remove his nephew to Baltimore or Richmond.

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We hope you will soon get here. You will find shade and Mrs. Tucker, ice. The coolness of the nights in this upper country is refreshing. Enjoyed visiting Corotoman. The Negroes were all at home and satisfied. Mr. Robertson thinks for the estate we should keep up the mill. The Doctor's mismanagement and ignorance, I hope will not slow the work down.

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Lost eldest son this morning. Has not means with which to bury him decently. Asks help.

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Finished court session. Health restored. Court again in a month. Wife's health. Likes where they are boardingn in St. Louis. Is in debt. Want of money in St. Louis County. St. George Tucker answered having sent $450 to be subtracted from whatever he would get at his death.

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Sends by packet a basket of fruit as listed below.Tucker's letter to Bermuda forwarded by schooner Lancaster. One for London will go by ship Commerce. Articles to Bermuda relatives will be sent when possible. Lists fruit: 8 pineapple, 25 oranges, 50 limes, total cost $4.75.

Scope and Contents Laments occasion that takes him and dear good sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) to springs. Prays both may return restored to health. Hopes he found John Coalter and dear daughters (Frances Lelia Coalter, Elizabeth Tucker) Coalter well. Particularly that Frances is recovered. Perceived sufferings of young Dr. Barraud ended. Sympathizes with his excellent parents and friends. Regards to Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Page and other friends. Letter from nephew Richard J. Tucker informs dear sisters...

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My mother received the £50. We thank you. My mother has been sick. She is unable to attend to her affairs.

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After extending Campbells Wharf could the upper side wharf rent be lowered? The stonework is not completed.

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Wrote you soon after my illness. Poor St. George Randolph is in a madhouse. Meade is here with great ulcers. He is studying for the bar.

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Have renewed Campbell's insurance for another year.

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John's death was a shock even though we expected it. He was calm and collected as he died.

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Not surprised to hear they were at Cabells. Had expected them to be at Louisa springs. Evelina expects to go to the Shenandoah Springs. Waits to hear from Coalter. Mountain air too stimulating for an affection of the breast. Weather more deep and changeable than in the champaign country. Fears Frances' eyes not much benefitted in Philadelphia. Will write to Beverley by a man who goes to St. Louis. Invited Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker to visit them.

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Gabriel brought his letter of 6th. Thanks him for Encyclopedia lottery ticket. Asks whether his proposals he made for a loan to Coalter's Canal Company were accepted. St. George Coalter and girls on way to McClellan's to attend dancing school. Joseph Cabell is busy with a mill-wright at his farm.

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Received your letter saying you would loan the James River Company $15,000. The Board decided they would only borrow the money from the bank.

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Sympathize with you in all your troubles. Do not spoil Gouverneur. We are well.

Scope and Contents Encloses Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's letter. Gratified dear good sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) better. Prays he may be benefitted by excursion. Medical advice. Regrets Mrs. Ambler's son in bad health. Mr. and Mrs. Williamn Wirt and others of family gone to Saratoga Springs. Both desired their regards. Mrs. Willson and Miss Margaret Dashiell present respects. They are fearfull Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone not well. No accounts from Bermuda or England since last letter. sends this to...

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1821 Augusts 13 memo concerning remittance of draft to William Dandridge, cashier of Banki of Virginnia to collect. Also enclosure of receipt to brother Thomas Tudor Tucker, Treasurer of U. S. at Washington. Included on letter from Thomas Tudor Tucker, Treasurer of U. S. to St. George Tucker this date.

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1821 August 22 memo concerning execution of power of attorney to Richard Smith to receive his salary as judge of eastern district of Virginia. (Included on letter from Thomas Tudor Tucker, Treasurer of U. S. to St. George Tucker this date.)

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T. T. Tucker, Treasurer of U. .S. encloses draft for $450, quarters salary for S. G. Tucker, judge for eatern district of Virginia. Includes note from T. T. Tucker to St. George Tucker this date, 1821 August 13 and 1821 August 22 memos by St. George Tucker.

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Whann compelled to resign office of cashier. Has less acquaintance with his successor, Kurtz. Recommends Richard Smith, cashier of branch bank of Washington for attorney. Note written on printed form accompanying draft from Tucker, Treasurer of U. S. to St. George Tucker this date.

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Sent your draft to Mr. Whann for $450. Received a letter saying he has resigned his office. Therefore, your power of attorney is void. Received from Mr. Hooff $222. Received from the U. S. Bank $156.

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Accusing Coalter of being poor correspondent. Part of family gone to Montevideo. P. S. Henry St. George Tucker also complained of not hearing from Coalter.

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Notice of appointment of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker as attorney to sign and file with deeds at land office at St. Louis, Mo., declaration of his land, payment not yet completed. Enclosed to Tucker with letter of August 2, 1821.

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Power of attorney to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to purchase land for Wickham in Missouri. Witnessed by John Marshall, Chief Justice of the U. S.

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John Cocke has selected a new consort. This stirred our emotions. It was performed in haste, but we were consulted. Our Lelia has gone with them. What do you think of the notion of old William and Mary patronizing a school for young person of any particular sect. Have had three hot days. Otway is with us. He wants to visit Cambridge College and spend a year in the northern schools taking law at Hartford or Cambridge. J. B. Peachy is going to marry Miss Proby.