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Received his letter from Peter Randolph. Does not know Mr. Randolph who entertained Tucker. Horse wrecked brother’s (John Randolph) new gig. Brother’s Negroes very ill and dying. He rode horse full speed to Farmville. Had to buy coat and shoes. Has no money, but no account except one at post office. Believes famous old Virginia hospitality has taken refuge in middle country.

Scope and Contents Borrowed books from Mr. Johnston and ordered one from Richmond of Colonel Gamble. Been reading Blackstone. Eyes very inflamed. Visited Peter Randolph at Chilowee. Heard of Mrs. Fitzhugh’s death. Mr. Hackley returned to New York. Mrs. Singleton been here visited son Kidder. Mr. and Mr. R. of Wilton also here. Mrs. Byrd and two daughters came from Mecklenburg to Prince Eward Courthouse to a dance. Brother John Randolph gone to Roanoke where his slaves are ill. Drought has burned crops. Sister...

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Mr. Stuart in Prince Edward Courthouse. Also saw William Leigh there, very woeful and complaining. Hears W.A. Bentley doing well in law though not so talented as Leigh. Brother been ill. Now shooting bats. Harriet R. gone to Albemarle. Needs hose. Should be supporting self.

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Has always heard Fredericksburg had many temptations to lead a man into bad company. Peyton Randolph dined with them. His wife and Mrs. Innes unwell. Colonel Skipwith been ill and waited on by Doctor Robinson. Heard from Maria Ward at Powhatan Courthouse. Glad Charles Carter has arrived in Liverpool.

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Met Cousin George Tucker? at post office. Mother enjoyed cool breezes of newly invented doors and windows. Thermometer went to 98½°. Brother says whole country will be a Sahara.

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Writes by his good friend the Bishop. Hears he left Bizarre on Monday last. The instrument is not idle as Mr. Mouse or Miss Barraud plays it. Not yet made ill by hot weather. Must write three letters before going to church.

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Goes to Halifax tomorrow. Will have small house at Charlotte Court House? and intends to devote self strictly to books and business.

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At last lodged in long looked for mansion. Although boarded and lodged for certain amount has had to find own bed, bedding and furniture. Computes cost of furniture. Must buy candles and none in this neighborhood. Must buy firewood. Sister (Judith (Randolph) Randolph?) lonesome.

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Was in Staunton when father's letter was written. Knew of Mary Coalter's intended visit to South Carolina. Hopes father loves her as a daughter. None of them in Staunton seem to have suffered by the influenza except Mrs. Davenport and Maria Coalter. Will visit his Lunenburg land. Has had good results in law practice in Halifax . Lost one suit associated with Leigh and Bouldin.

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Is now a friend in country where twelve months ago he was a stranger. Business is increasing. Father need not hurry with his quarter allowance. Expenses will be reduced by removal to Roanoke. Fears he cannot see them at Christmas as he will be making plans for the coming year.

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Tucker's land in Lunenburg county in bad shape. Ricks and man whom he left there are gone. Another is on way to Tennessee. Signs afford little defense against squatters. Smith on adjoining land wishes to buy. Self makes very little money. Family he hears is all well.

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Naylor has moved with large family near him. Answers SBT's question concerning skeleton. Discussed Indian mounds. Describes animals and birds.

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Mrs. Lacy as well as could be expected. Father wishes him to take note and turns it to any amount with Mr. Collier. Report of Anthony (slave).

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Description of their spring. Father sick with chill and fever. Wants to transfer note for $1000 to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Spring is coming. Incomplete.

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Lafayette made his appearance in St. Louis the day Nathaniel Beverley Tucker was to sail. Comments on Lord Byron.

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Health. Details on condition of his mouth. Religious manuscript. Expanded on Erskine.

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Sends this by brother Henry (St. George Tucker) who sets out tomorrow. Writes very bad hand and makes many mistakes. Has read Euclid again. Is reading Tacitus Annalia in Latin, Le Recueil par Scot in French and Plutarch’s Lives as a historical exercise. Love to all.

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Heard father lost horse between Williamsburg and Richmond. Horse was Mr. Smock's. Books not yet arrived. Should have applied for license when Mr. Taylor was in neighborhood. Only want of horse keeps him from calling on Messrs. Winston and Carrington. No horses here. Doctor Robinson's wife very charming. Boys gone to school of Doctor Haller in Richmond. Weather dry. Finds competiton at bar. May settle in Halifax or Buckingham County.

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Defends husband's purchases and denies he is spectulating. Will recoup money when he sells St. George property. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker adds that the money he was owed, he gave to friend's widow.

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Orchard description. St. George farm has been sold to Cary Selden of Virginia. Poor old granny has been confined to bed at St. George. Abraham has left off drink. Judy at St. George. Husband belongs to Judge Stuart. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker asks for apple seeds.

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Scope and Contents Discussion of politics of the day involving Webster, Harrison, Tyler, and his not being appointed to the mission to Mexico. Scrapbook p. 4.

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Scope and Contents Politics and states rights; comment on Calhoun; may send his son to study under Tucker. Scrapbook p. 104.

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Writes to say he arrived. Sister Fanny permitted him to stay at brother Jack’s (John Randolph) at Bizarre. Then rain raised watercourse to impassable heights. Delayed him.

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Wife and children well. Determined not to remain obligated to brother (Henry St. George Tucker) say longer. Has decided to 1. Give brother the Lunenburg land 2. Buy land elsewhere 3. Go into army 4. Purchase land and move west, perhaps near Nashvillle. Will sell interest in Cawson's estate to Perkins and buy land from Gen. Preston near Franklin, Ky. Here no longer considered as of the bar. A postscript added by Mary C. Tucker.

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Randolph now rents for $200 his land in Lunenberg County, but has determined to sell it. Allison will buy landed interest in uncle's estate for $4000. His brother David Coalter advises him to see all western country before buying. Ask him to buy best carriage bargain. Eager for his advice on how to secure wife's interest in land in Rockbridge County to her.