Theodorick Bland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia

Containers:
Box 9, Folder 7
Scope and content:

Politics fills his brain. Is rather proud of her. A general peace with America one of the contracting parties. America is now free and independent and has a recognized place among nations. King renounces territory within the U.S. which are bounded by Nova Scotia, the lakes, the Mississippi and southern boundaries of Georgia. Navigation of Mississippi conceded to U.S. and the right of fishing. French vessel from Cadiz by the Count d'Estaing at request of Lafayette, announcing that general treaty had been signed on Jaunary 21st. Relates terms which he remembers. All vessels are to be informed of peace. She has told self that she had turned politician. Hopes to see her before she goes to Bermuda in fall, as she had told Patsy (Martha (Dangerfield) Bland) she was going. Wrote today by express to St. George Tucker an abstract of glorious news. Now is time to demand return of that part of tobacco which was to be restored in one month after demanded. Raise in price was his motive in storing it and having that clause inserted. Requests St. George Tucker not to sell own place near Blandford until he hears from self. Has no objection to Farmingdale being rented. A bill of exchange will do as well as Morris's note for sum St. George Tucker would remit.

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