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Regrets to hear father still suffers from disorder. Had shocking journey home. Family well. Mrs. Hunter there and Bev who usually stays at Hazlefield. Term as senator is over and he is not a candidate at the next election.

Scope and Contents Comfort at St. George's hope that he is mending. Gratified that Dr. Philip Barraud prescribed for St. George. Hopes sister's (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) complaints soon removed. Must be comfort to St. George to have Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell) and Joseph Cabell with him. Friend George Tucker in great affliction. Encloses letter from nephew Richard J. Tucker informing of state of dear sisters Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker and Elizabeth Tucker. Sister F. continues to decline....

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Received his letters of January 25 and 7th ultimo. Will honor his bill for $1300 or $1400. Had not expected bill to be drawn at sight. Since being in business has not borrowed money. His uncle, Thomas Tudor Tucker, treasurer, will not release certificates yet. Suggests they be sent to John Coalter, with whom there could be no misunderstanding.

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Elizabeth has a cold. Left my wife sick, but she is all right now. Look over the attached bond of Mr. McCandlish's. Glad you are better.

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Letter from Tucker and Lauries of New York covering packet on ship from Bermuda to New York. Letters carried to London. One from Richard J. Tucker describes his situation to be difficult and embarrassing. His brother's conduct mysterous. Blair informed self St. George's situation ameliorated. Sends remembrances to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell), Mrs. Margaret Lowther Page, her daughters and all friends.

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Received your check for Mr. McCandlish. Glad you are better. My neighbor, Mrs. Cowley's property will be sold. Shall I buy it for you? If I can get it at a bargain. If you don't want it, could you aid me in purchasing it?

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Otway has visited us. Our girls have made beau in the frolics. We will give you all the news.

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Glad father is better. Has deep snow. Family well. Last child has slight cold. Regrets Aunt Cary's weak state. Regards to all.

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Have executed the commission. The boat will be detained as long as possible. Hope you are better.

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Remitted to the Bank of Virginia $1203 of dividend from the stock held by you and your lady-friends. Mrs. Peachy's shares have been transferred to you.

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Mr. Cabell has 46 shares of stock in the Farmer's Bank. Alexandria Bank stock is selling at $150.

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Enclosing you a bill for £50. It can be turned into cash in London.

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Will. Money due for mail. Jenny and her four children be paid to Patsy Berkeley. Gives to Miles Cary money due on account of marriage settlement. To three slaves ten dollars each. Pay Mrs. Lucy Taylor $500 for purchase of Richard.

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My husband has met Mr. Rush who spoke so kindly of you and Uncle Tom. James Tucker is getting along well at Dantzie. Aunt Bet writes in excellent spirits.

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Wrote on 18th reasons why he allowed his bill of $1350 to be protested. Does not have certificates for land, as he must show proofs to his uncle treasurer (Thomas Tudor Tucker) before applying for them. Will enclose his letter and bill to Richard M. Scott of Alexandria.

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Will expect you on the 30th. Ambler has been with us. He was impressed with the Navy Yard. The Ambler girls were with us six weeks. They returned with father. Otway's cousin Bob is going to employ him in drawing his bills in Chancery.

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It gave me great pleasure to hear that I have relatives who sympathize with me. Several ships have arrived from England and several captains attended our chapel.

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Health of mother and wife. Postpone trip.

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Mrs. Carter and my daughters are at Deerwood in Staunton. George is here. Enclosing three notes for you endorsement.

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Received your letter. Sorry you have been ill. Betsy, George Tucker's sister, intended to visit he and the children. Our sister grows weaker. Received the provisions from Mr. Frith.

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Your instructions will be carried out.

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Remedy for the piles. Advertisement of James A. Austin's Drug and Chemical store, no. 273 North Third-street, Philadelphia. Enclosed in letter of Thomas Tudor Tucker to St. George Tucker, this date.

Scope and Contents Grief at St. George's slow recovery. Saw enclosed advertisement on Philadelphia paper. Inquired of apothecaries and shopkeepers who promised to procure it. Two boxes to be sent by first conveyance. Prays for its operation in St. George's case. Suspects his violent cold is influenza which has prevailed here. Self had it two months. Concerned that sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) under complaints. Glad her daughter (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) still with them. Will give self pleasure...

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Made quick trip to Richmond for Anne and returned to court. With 33 persons in family, including blacks, has not had a physician since February. Thinks father should give up his office, even if he has to use his capital.

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Left Elwood on Friday. Mrs. Jones has not left her room. She stood the journey very well. My wife is well. Hope you will be able to move up soon. Have finished my business with the James River Company.