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Needs citizen clothes as uniform is getting slazy? Wife dazzled by splendors of Richmond. Col. Burwell Inspector and self determined to wear infantry uniforms until blue cloth cheapens. Militia system is an absurd abuse. Will not see Polly (Mary Coalter) Tucker, until last of October.

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Released from army. Has daughter more than he expected. Was in Maryland. Lord Hill and great army here. Has no more paper so sends this with plat of land on other side. Short note by Mary (Coalter) Tucker at end of letter.

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Agrees with his opinions. Feels he must renounce the obligation and return the gift. To brother Henry St. George Tucker. Hopes to sell interest in Cawson's estate and buy land in western country. Tide of vagrant migration will pour down the Alabama and Mobile. Should have remained at Stuanton when Coalter was advanced to the bench.

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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.

Scope and Contents Plans to leave May 30 for West. Wants to buy 4 wheeled carriage for wife and children. Price of plain neat Philadelphia-built Jersey wagon is $200. Asks price in Richmond. Asks for fabric and thread. Advice he has gotten on affairs with John Randolph of Roanoke. His mind upset by Tudor's health and the "vexatious conduct of that whore of Babylon A. Morris." Plans to sell lands. Sell any intererst Mary Coalter Tucker may have in Rockbridge County. Wants letters of introduction to...

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Has sold reversion in Cawson estate ? To Mr. Allison for $3500. Will sell Coalter a third of the land he purchased for $1000. Randolph still owes self rent for the land. Hopes to buy land near St. Louis or in Stuart's neighborhood.

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Placed at Wilson & Drew $1300 to credit of Coalter. Has drawn on hiim in faovr of John Wayt for $700, of Samuel Clarke for $300 and Chapman Johnson for $300. Shall set off immediately and hopes that all things promise well.

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Writes now by friend Lacy to say wife has recovered, that Eliza Naylor is well. Has drawn on him for $1200 in foavor of Capt. Theodore Hunt. Wants remaining $509 paid to friend Speed.

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Sorry Coalter has canceled voyage to Europe. Would like to see him take a trip west. Analyzes politics. Complains about people in Kentucky.

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Col. Coals is passing & will take letter. Papa very sick yesterday but better today. Wrote long letter to him and aunt this week and sent it to St. Charles. He must write by Col. Coals and send newspapers. All very doleful and need cheering.

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Understands court commences on Monday. Came down on Wednesday to Mrs. Lindsey's escorted by Mr. Nott. Company here so can only write briefly. Mr. Flint promised to preach the 3rd Sunday of this month.

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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.

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Please send the appointment of D. Galt for the purpose I mentioned before.

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I delayed writing until I was sure you had returned from South Carolina. I spoke to my father about your proposal for me should you decide to move to the south. He acquiesced to my fears. My land cannot be sold at present because of the Indian war where it is situated. Only if my land is sold, can I think of putting myself upon you. I am at my brother-in-law's. Mr. William Harrison. When you reply write to Cabin Point Surry.

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Written 21 days before his death per handwritten note by Cynthia B.T.W. Coleman.

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Glad he may accompany brother and sister to Bizarre. Disappointed letter was only an invitation from brother Jack (John Randolph). Players are coming to town and wishes to see them. The tooth brushes, wax work, paper, et cetera, took most of his money.

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Sister (Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) has set out for springs. Is something of a student. Daily 4 hours or 10 folios of my lord Lyttleton? five pages of Montesquieu and 50 of Gillies’ Greece. Also read to ladies. Nine in household besides Mrs. D. Coalter’s four children. All help in household work. John Coalter has done as Tucker requested with power of attorney.

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Did not know of opportunity to write by Mr. Stuart. Regrets father felt neglected. Had not intended to be negligent.

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Since father limited his visit here to four weeks he has not known what to do. Will borrow from Mr. Taylor the Virginia Laws and the 2nd volume of Blackstone. Hopes father will forgive him for over staying his time.

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Spent evening with charming neighbor. Met Fulwar Skipwith when he returned home. Mr. Bassett just come in and sends regards. Obeyed his letter and gave liberty to little snake. Made house for him and thinks the snake will know him twelve months hence.

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All well. Has written to Charles Carter. Heard from sister Fanny (Tucker) Coalter.

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Writing by the boys who return home. For four days after wedding all was cards and dancing and merriment. Mentions Peyton Randolph and Maria ?, Patty H. and Lucy R., Hodge and Mrs. M. Yesterday dined with William Archer's father. Sister Judith (Randolph) Randolph writes her health is better. Greetings to the Peachey's and Mrs. Saunders.

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Mother busy with company. He has not yet ordered cutting the tree that she dislikes. Mrs. Ambler asks him to suggest repairs and alterations on house he is in. Discusses law books.

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Thermometer has reached 95°. Sister (Judith (Randolph) Randolph) gone to Mr. Harrison's on James River. Drought bad. Glad to see Essex who brings good accounts of St. George and Mr. Monroe. Not yet received box (of books). Would like to have his horse and his certificate.

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Is on way to Buckingham. Mr. Cowan of Lunenburg is dead. Will attend Lunenburg Court in April and find out where land lies. Will get P. Randolph if Tucker choses him to act as joint agent with self.