Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, the College, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1773 April 21
Scope and Contents
Washington sails for Philadelphia tomorrow. Giving him line to St. George as understand post from thence to Virginia more regular and certain than from Charleston. Hears own sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) delivered of daughter. Brother Harry's (Henry Tucker) wife (Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker) delivered of son. If Deity is just, even without benevolence, He must in future state compensate for evil underservedly suffered in present. Is Pythagorean and believes every animal will advance towards perfection. Believes in predestination.
Dates
- Creation: 1773 April 21
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