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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friend Leigh sent him some work. Regrets his expenses and being a burden. House is costly but there was no other. Five barrels of corn at $5 was bargain. Discusses expenses. Bought hat for $5. Country hat instead of London hat for $8. Contributed $5. to poor preacher. Seldom hears from brother Henry St. George Tucker. Is very lonesome here.

Returned from Halifax. Employed in four cases and received not a cent. Self exceeded by all other young men. William Leigh has best practice in Halifax and his best competitor Mr. Fowlkes at point of death. Mr. Redd also warned about imposter Mr. Ricks on land in Lunenburg co. Refused case of prosecution for murder.

Been ill at Bizarre during district court meeting. Brother (John Randolph) been to Roanoke and in good health. Sister (Judith (Randolph) Randolph) in good health but had mumps. Colonel Burr committed to jail in Richmond. Delivered there by guards who rode well in rear and out of sight of his carriage. Thought armed guards were Kentucky Travellers. Many turkey buzzards in woods.

Had headache. Great contest over elections. Much drinking. Neighbour Coupland candidate for legislature. (May 1st) awakened by earthquake this morning. Heard from brother Henry and wife Evelina Tucker at Staunton. Mother's brother is about to take examination under teacher from Hampden-Sidney.

Thanks him for $20 and $60. Father must have believed reports of Thea Banister. Self has charged $100 but collected only $15. Present is gloomy and future not much better.

Rejoices he had no part in the jubilee at Jamestown. Must agree with those who deny that patriotism has any thing to do with an insenate brute attachment to a place before he can see patriotism. On an occasion started by a foreigner, matters not whether a British soldier or a Scotch miser cut down the trees at Matoax. Keeps up old-fashioned prejudices. Has no business at present.