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Received the flour and crackers. They were most welcomed.

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Edward Frith died last night. You asked hhim to name someone to handle your affairs here. I think that he intended to name my son, James Marsden Smith.

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Edward Frith died the 4th instant. I will be glad to handle your affairs here.

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Mr. Frith died on the 4th. I will look after the business he transacted for you. He did not give me any information on the business.

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Received enclosed packet from consul of Portugal just as he was taking his wife (Mary Willis Ambler Marshall) to country to escape noise of celebrations of 4th. Rides out every afternoon and will call at Tucker's for discussion of problem.

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Mr. Frith your agent died. I will be glad to handle you affairs.

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Mr. Frith died. I will attend to any business you want me to.

Scope and Contents Sent to post office letter of Joseph Cabell inquiring for letters expected from Patterson and Neale. Munroe made inquiry at his office and that that of Postmaster General but found no letters. Postmaster General resigned some time ago and his successor had been but few days in office. Showed Hay Cabell's letter. He said could not give answer until saw Secretary of State. Anxious to know St. George and sister Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker benefitted by change of air. Mrs. Wilson and Miss...

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John arrived from the Wilderness. Regrets they cannot visit him on way to mountains. Self has bilious fever. Evelina and self will go to Bedford. Eats no vegetables, only bread and chicken. Has been to Shenandoah Springs. Beverley Mr. Coalter and his wife Elizabeth are well.

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Enclosed letter received from Hay. Offers wishes for st. George's and sister's (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health. Sends regards to Joseph and Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell and all friends. (Enclosure lacking).

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Thank you for your letter. Iam nursing a six weeks old baby. Sorry to hear of your illness. Lists children and ages. Family news.

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Obtained from Mr. Frith's papers your lease to Thomas Armistead and Thomas price. Also his list for quarterly collections. Lists amounts received from tenants.

Scope and Contents Relieved to degree about sister's (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health. Prays St. George compensated for long suffering by amelioration of his system. Munroe postmaster informed self search for letters to Joseph Cabell unsuccessful. Hay made extract from Cabell's letter self showed him. Cabell's and Hay's letters returned to St. George immediately. St. George's to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker sent to post office. That of Scottish niece (Mrs. Jane Boswell Tucker) sent herewith. Sends enclosed...

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Left Elwood two days ago to attend to business here. St. George is very thin. Glad to hear of you arrival in Westminster.

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Thank you for the gift last winter. Long ago visited Bermuda and became attached to Aunt Bet. My children and I live with my mother. My husband is still in France. My son, Auchmuty, is going to the Royal Academy at Woolwick. Another son, Francis Nathanael Burton is in Bombay. Henry Tod is at school near London. Juliana and Elizabeth are children.

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Received $457.50 which has been placed to your credit.

Scope and Contents Alleviated anxiety to learn that sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), benefitted by journey. St. George did not say whether continued to feel good effects of Austin's remedy. Sent him by Basset four other boxes. Recommends taking bark in port wine. Sends love to sister, Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell and regards to Joseph Cabell. Mrs. Wilson and daughters send best wishes. Self called at William Wirt's several times without seeing him or his lady. Thanks for sister's letters which returns....

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Our brother Taylor has been ill for many weeks. Old Point Comfort is all the rage this summer. People coming from N. C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Frank Taylor is feeding and lodging between 80 and 100 persons. The run for the upper country is declining. Otway is at Bremo.

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Thank you for your letter. Have been suffering with the toothache. The passage took ten days from Bermuda. My uncle is in Washington made it possible for me to visit my brother. We hope to visit you.

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My sister and her daughter Mary Byrd Tucker reached here week before last. Had to leave for Franklin Court the day after they arrived. Had not seen my sister in 23 years. Her daughter has dark eyes and hair. Can you come by here on your way to White Sulphur Springs.

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Glad Mrs. Tucker is better. We are all well. Have been quite busy.

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Delayed trip to Virginia. Salary doesn't equate to much. Hopes to use tobacco crop to pay debts. Grateful for check.

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I know no news of your friends. The Amblers have not written since the burning of the Penitentiary. I hope we can go to see Uncle Henry. We are well. Papa wants to add a postscript. Note added by John Coalter about debts of Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. "He wishes to sell his contingent interest in Bizarre if possible. Will try to meet Nathaniel Beverley Tucker in Staunton.

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Received the check from the Norfolk branch for $1137.39 and placed it to your credit.

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The Jack which I disappointed you in is now at hand.