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Has been writing a book on religion. Convinced by wife to take up his pen. Manuscript is ready to be printed. Will not put his name on it.

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Jokes about a new profession for John Coalter. Moved three weeks ago to Dr. M.? Has cistern. Analyzes speech of John Randolph of Roanoke which had classical references.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890], in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., to Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tuckers agrees with President Elect Harrison’s “patriotic and conservative sentiments” in regard to the political treatment of Southern states. He clarifies that the Southern people fear “negro supremacy” instilled by carpetbaggers, not “negro equality.”

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Scope and Contents Tells of resignations of cabinet men of previous administration and new appointments, etc. Scrapbook p. 125.

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Scope and Contents Comment on President Van Buren's message about separation of the Government from the banks; past "betrayal by Jackson. Added note of family news by Lucy Tucker. Scrapbook p. 80.

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Endorsement: "Judge Tucker at F.S. about my taking Edmund Randolf to Board, etc."

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Polly (wife, Mary Coalter Tucker) well but son died at birth. Was born on January 1.

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Wife insists he write. Visited by her old friend, Miss Tate, now Mrs. Ervin and her husband, the person. Mr. Ervin is Presbyterian missionary on tour into Carolina and western states. James Gamble says Theophilus' uncle ? has left him in a school where he can learn nothing. Will keep him and send him to school with Mr. Rice. "Undated but written before letter of 1811 July 1."

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Western land has been misrepresented. Self has secured only enough for present uses. Reports on land, trees, crops, healthful climate. All are well.

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Calumet lands. Has heard nothing more from Judge Stuart. Will divide the Bluff with him if he wishes, but will sell own half. Earns $100 per month by wagon and team. Is writing in a hollow tree with plank floor and window and chimney. Note by Mary Coalter Tucker says she would like to return to Kentucky. Are building house here.

Scope and Contents Coupland apologizes for his delay in writing. The only person who could lend him the money was prevented from doing so by the low tobacco prices. He had to wait until this time to sell it. Tucker may now draw on the United States Branch Bank of Richmond for $300 deposited to his account. My mother has been very ill and this prevented me from witing. Has not seen Tucker's brother (John Randolph) but understands that he is well and that he has become very pious and tentative to his religious...

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Informed by John Coalter that Tucker would help him to invest in lands in Missouri. Wishes limit to be four sections of 640 acres at government minimum of 2 per acre. He may exceed that price, but not maximum sum of $1400.

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Described land he bought 15 miles above St. Charles. Mr. Naylor and Coalter's brother (David Coalter?) will move up with him. Self says little as he has often been excused of extravagance.

Scope and Contents Mr. Smith of Goochland affords me the opportunity of writing. Your father is in good health. He says the seal you wished him to procure for you has arrived, but he has not yet procured it as the ship is still in the river. Your father John Randolph is in town and as perfectly sane as I ever knew him. He arrived here from Buckingham Court where he has been attending as the candidate of the district. He intends to set out for Prince Edward today. The result of the election in the counties of...

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Papa heard from Kentucky that a barrel of nails had been forwarded by Mr. Houston and deposited at the warehouse of Mr. Hinds (or Winder). Also a box of window glass. Asks that he have them sent by water to St. Charles. Papa is better. Sophonia has chills. Rode to his prairie and say Anthony. Fields are beautiful. Can't give up hope of is bulding there his "stone palace." Mr. and Mrs. Lacy pretty well.

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Is time for second payment on land Tucker took up for self. Will be glad to have certificates for 320 acres, eastern half of section 25, township 43 also. Possibly best method would be to send it via some congressman or public official in Washington. Wishes Congress would lower price crops rents and Missouri question prevents his futher investments in Missouri.

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Will attempt to have post office established at the pondfort and Robert Bailly made postmaster. Resolution of Roberts of Pennsylvania proposes admission of Missouri on condition she modifies the free Negro clause in her constitution. Northern people are tired of the contest and wish it ended. Northern people are tired of the contest and wish it ended. They have failed in attempt to impose restriction.

Scope and Contents Received his letters for Barbour, Crawford and Monroe. Monroe is informed about Rector and his banditti. Hopes Green can be kept out of the receiver's office. Col. Graham, commissioner of General Land Office, ordered Rector as surveyor to discontinue his subcontracting system. Mr. Rankin, chairman of committee of public lands in the house, is also aroused over abuse. Has no confidence in Crawford who pleases Thomas Benton and Co. Against Alexander Stuart who is campaigning for seat in...

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Declines executive appointment as judge in Mo. although he might be defeated in next election. Tariff bill to be re-read. Senate indignant at corruption of Rector. R. still quarrels withself though General Jackson condemns and forbids the quarrel. Has dismissed Teague from his intercourse as Teague wants just any appointment.

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Not sure I am right in sending the enclosed. (Not present). Health has never been worse.

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Describes Eliza's fiancé. Accidental arrival of an utter stranger from a distant past of the world disclosed circumstances. which if true, stamp his character with irresparable dishonor. Has just come into house and confessed. Arranging invitation from Eliza to visit Virginia. "sisters in calamity with love."

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Mother has been ill for several days ? John Coalter ill from his frolic on 3rd of March and from cursing Coleman. Also he speculates on Mrs. Bowyer’s house. Asks him, when ordering wine from Norfolk to have it sealed in carboys and labeled Aqua Fortis. Give this direction to Colonel Gamble.

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Arrived here from Bizarre. St. George Coalter mashed thumb in door. Children well. Sister Fanny eating like a plowman. Hopes Goochland journey will improve mother’s (Mrs. Davenport ?) health. John Coalter is in north mountain and self staying in the office.

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John and Fanny Coalter went to north mountain this morning by sunrise, eight miles on horseback. Mother and sister Polly spent day with Mrs. McClinachan. Hotter here than in low country. Was asked to deliver Fourth of July oration and refused.

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Sister Judith (Randolph) Randolph ill. Worried about Tudor’s (Randolph) health. Brother (half brother, John Randolph) also ill. Maria Ward left Amelia on Sunday. Ready to read the books which accompany the third volume of Blackstone.