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Instructions from Treasury Department now made public. Will avail self of credit. Encloses power of attorney dated 1821 July 31 and four certificates for specified pieces of land in Missouri (lacking). Asks him to make necessary declaration. 1821 August 19. Above is copy of prevous letter has not received answer and wishes to know if certificates were declared as requested.

Bill respecting circuit to be established in Illinois and Missouri pending but will not be acted on this session. Congress involved with many small acts. Land bill for adjudication of claims in Missouri and Arkansas may pass. Bates is district attorney. Mentions Rector, Crawford, Forsyth, Van Buren, Duff Green, Edwards and Missouri Bank. Bill to establish land office up the issouri was not taken up.

Has been idle and unhappy. Wants to leave this place this winter. Probably will stay in Natchez. Description of Judge Randolp;h. Could be in St. Louis at steamboat in ten days.

Regrets Nathaniel Beverley Tucker will not attend inauguration.

His mental state.

Had hoped to see him. Refers Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to Benton from full account of affair you mention.

Deed of gift of six Negroes (Phillis, Dolly, Alick, Fanny, Betsy & David) to Eliza D. Naylor for her natural life, with remainder to such one child as she by will or writing should appoint. Tucker to hold the said slaves in trust for Eliza during her natural life free from the control of such husband as she may marry. Signed by Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, E. Naylor and witnesses by E. Batts.

Thank you for all you did for me.I know I would never receive Miss Eliza's plighted faith at the altar. The scenes of yesterday and this morning have almost burst my aching heart.

Uncertain of his future. Death of Dr. Lane. Left widow and five little ones. Report on death of Dr. Bates.

My brother has written to me frequently to send me Robertson's notes as his Father has promised to pay the balance. Please handle it so it can be sent to Kentucky. Has sent signature on blank paper for him to write order on. Does not wish to be troubiesome. Brother James was well. Asks about Mrs. Chamberlain.

Cannot visit Tucker's wife. Believes disease is under the control of medicines. Fearful tonics and stimulants. Afraid will cause an obstruction. Doesn't recommend cream of tarter. Recommends calomel combined with opium and digitalis. Recommends rhubarb. Great attention to diet.

Coalter and sister Fanny (F. B. (T.) Coalter) and self expect to set out for Williamsburg. Would not want to spend winter away from father, even with sister.

Just heard of your appointment as Judge of the District Court. All your friends were satisfied. With regard to your letter of objection to Mr. Coalter I think you know best your physical ability. I have been sick.

Polly's health better. State legislature and Congress at cross purposes. Need proper military arrangements for future. Will accept whatever military appointment he gets. "I have come back into Old Virgnia, more of a Virginian than ever, and as to Messrs the Yankees, I love them not."

Monroe Banister. Army bill. Would prefer command of regiment of foot.

Awaiting word on army appointment. Destruction of our judiciary system renders the practice of law in the Country utterly unprofitable, disgusting, and laborious. Thinking about moving to West.

Complain about court system. Has been given advice on relations with John Randolph of Roanoke.

Didn't collect money for land, perishable property and tobacco unsold. Dr. Quarles rented a house for him on a tract of land. Not get away before first of June.

Within 170 miles of journey's end. Embarked in family boat. Horses and carriages into another two being lashed together to make a square of about 25 feet. Worked with two oars. Bought boat from Monroe of Caroline. Observed among his Negroes Mr. Coalter's Barry. Lost his life the very next day in street of Washington, being run over by a wagon. Lashed to large boat loaded with timber. Traveled 300 miles in four days. After leaving limestone, traveled 600 miles in eight days.

In home Robinson rented for us, fourteen miles from St. Louis. Has bargained for a lot in suburbs. Will build home which will in future serve as kitchen. Has not purchased farm. My good old granny too is well and contented as heart can wish.

Family ill. Worm fever. Both children died. Niece Naylor and Negroes had slight cases.

Gives Christian consolution in death of children. They suffered no pain. Country as healthy as Staunton. Next year will move five miles closer to St. Louis.

Father's illness. Cold weather. Made study from hollow tree.

Henry St. George Tucker's injury. Death of Nancy Cocke.

Heard St. George Tucker's health amended. Heard from Henry St. George Tucker in Philadelphia over injury. Worried concerning no word from John Coalter augurs badly for finances and will live in log cabin another year. Miscarriage by wife. Three months pregnant. Crop prices. Slaves sell lower than in Virginia, never hired by year, but by month or day. Able to get anything he wants because of river.