Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1773 April 8
Scope and Contents
His letter came by Captain Williams. Sister Frances (Tucker) Tucker had daughter on January 27. Frances (Bruere) Tucker had son on February 11. Account of expenses from Doctor Campbell exceeded expectations. will Write more by Sam Tucker. Requirements for lawyer. President could help him in colony. Mrs. Montresor said she had received Natty's Bermudian. Disapproves of his association with Mother Jacob's Henry and others of low class. Recent occurrences: Daniel Hunt married Moley Jones, the Colonels daughter; Bob Perley married Miss Rash; Daniel Tucker married Cousin Bet George; Counselor White dead; Mrs. Catherine Saltus (formerly Katey Gilbert) dead. Billy Hale and Samuel Tucker intend for Virginia. Harry Stinson is gone to sea with John Gilbert.
Dates
- Creation: 1773 April 8
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