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"I find that commissioners are to be sent out to America for a very different purpose from what we at first imagined. This appears to me to be another attempt to disunite the colonies, but if we are to judge from that spirit which seems at present to pervade the whole continent, it will doubtless prove as unsuccessful as every other has hitherto done. Should the war be continued, our particular Situation will be truly lamentable. a Famine must soon be the inevitable Consequence. The Storm is gathering thick on every Side. but I observe Colonel Barre's Name amongst the Commissioners if he is in the Nomination, I think there may still be some Ground to hope, as he has always been a warm Minority Man. however, not with standing all his Blustering, I shou'd not be at all surpris'd to hear he had join'd the venal Tribe. I have long look'd upon Patriotism as an i? Farce. but perhaps I give Mankind less Credit than they deserve. I wish it may be so."

Unhappy to find my poor mother unwell. I will not be able to make any stay at Port Royal for the people here are sadly off for provisions. The poor creatures buy as they can raise a few shillings.

If Mr. Tucker's vessel sails so soon, I shall hardly be able to collect money enough to make it worth your while to go to the West Indies in her. If we could sell all the wheat and receive cash things would be better. Doctor Campbell says he is going to the West Indies in a month or so. I have received about £1,000 out of which I have paid Williams £125 and Brown near 200 £/.

I am sending you £23.13.4. A tour with Doctor Campbell will be more agreeable and more advantageous. The wheat sells slowly. Bring the children with you next week. We still have not heard from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker).

Jones agreed to take what wheat we have on hand. I think, it much more for Mr. MacAlester's interest to sell it here than run the risk of the West India market. If you decide to go to the West Indies I would like to send the money for the wheat by you rather than Jones.

We are afflicted at the account you give us of my poor dear mother's health. Fanny and I will see her day after tomorrow. I am delivering the wheat.

I bought father a cask of wine. We have sold all of the rice. Lewis has promised to take care of a tierce ? of wheat for my mother. We are happy to hear she is better.

Undated bill, bill dated1775 January 23, and summary of the case dated 1784 October .

Bond dated 1776 January 1, .