Thanks him for gift of $250. Is going to Richmond by way of Washington and Norfolk. Will try to come to Williamsburg. Eats only meaat and bread, no vegetables, tea, or coffee or salt meat. St. George is again at college and his birthday is tomorrow. Mrs. Hunter with them. Mrs. Holmes, while lighting her cigar, had an apoplectic fit, fell in the fire, and was badly burnt. Judge Holmes is in bad health.

Had been informed by Mr. Hill of firm of Aymar & Co. that sloop Sally, Capt. Kiele, would sail for Bermuda and Tucker could obtain freight. Since informed he changed plans for lack of freight. Sent Tucker's letter to New York to be forwarded his sister (Elizabeth Tucker? in Bermuda). Sent by Capt. Scott's packet, 2 barrels apples, one bag cotton, one pot of butter, one box of prunes. Asks again for raspberry bushes.

Deed house and lot in Williamsburg, left by Elizabeth Dixon to her daughter Seigniora Catlett during her lifetime, and then to Isabella S. Dixon (Burwell) to John Dixon in trust for Eliza P. Catlett and Martha Catlett, daughters of Seigniora Catlett

Glad the articles arrived safely. Stated the quarterly collection. Deposited in the Bank $650. Out of this will pay Mrs. Campbell's allowance.

Thank you for finding the lost trunk. Our Rev. Mr. Wickes will be in Williamsburg to marry Conway Whittle. He would like to peach on Wednesday. Dr. Peachy is no better. The court martial of Lt. Kennon has been going on ten days.

Uncle arrived here but very busy. Remained at his room at the Washington after leaving the Capitol until night when he was sent for. Family all well. Mr. Leigh dined here. Aunt Polly's young man called here.

At Washington found river frozen and steamboats at anchor so came here in the stage. Got some advice on health from Uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker. Hopes to come see them. Mrs. Coalter and Elizabeth are gone to Miss Tomlin's wedding.

The Staunton arrangement will not affect you or Judge Marshall. We have passed the bill for internal improvement.

Mr. Wickes proposes to call on you. Bassett says Henry St. George is at Washington. Susan Bowdoin is mending. Dr. Peachy expects to sail on Tuesday.

Thinks Joseph Cabell did right in his new purchase. Has never seen a man capable of more exertion or judicious planning, but impossible to conduct a political life and agriculture pursuit at same time. Thinks this is a wise step. Wife has been ill from unseasonable weather. Mrs. W. Cary Hall been visiting them.

Received the pickled oysters. Forwarded General Tucker's oysters to him. Just passed my 55th year of age. Twelve years since my wife died. Three nieces are living with me.

Advise Henry to return to his family by steam conveyance to Alexandria. He can stay with me as long as he wants to. Enclosing my last letter from Otway.

Sent your letter to George Tucker and asked him to write to my relation Col. Benjamin Cabell. Forward the commission to Henry E. Watkins. Mr. Crittenden assures more profitable times at Corotoman. He is an excellent manager. Will fill Judge Fleming's vacancy Tuesday. I hope Chancellor Carr will be appointed if so Henry will fill his place.

Health incapacitates him for active employment and he wishes a seat on the bench. Mr. Barbour will probably defeat Carr. Goes home because of expenses and cough. Thinks father for offer of sea voyage but does not feel it necessary. Family well.

Remits above check (cut out) for just balance due St. George Tucker and Alexander Campbell. Dr. Whitehead, who answers to McPhail on Tucker's list, just returned today. No vessel going near Dr. Carter's at present. Trying to send Tucker's letter to sister in Bermuda by Mr. Hill or Mr. Dixon. Gave his message to Babbington. Endorsed: Doctor Cary Barraud, with my private account and his act of collections.

Received father's letter and Dr. Barraud's letter by St. George Ambler. Will go to New Kent Courthouse in Mr. Coalter's carriage and from there on by the stage. Election of a successor to Judge Carr not yet decided. Cough is better.

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.