Nanthaniel Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, New York, New York, 1771 November 18
Scope and Contents
Afraid this will not get to hand before he leaves New York. Sailed from Bermuda about five days after St. George left. About 10 days on water. Brother Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) practice here small and almost entirely among Bermudians. This colony seems thriving. Town increasing daily. Inhabitants hospitable. Men are brown and women not very fair. Has seen no beauties but many agreeable ladies. Good houses in different parts of town. Several public buildings. No great communication between this province and Virginia by water. Vessels frequently sail to and from thence to St. George. Situated in house of four rooms. Little furniture. Shop ornamented with medicine. Seldom dines at home. Does not find place so sickly.
Dates
- Creation: 1771 November 18
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository