Thomas Davis to St. George Tucker, circa 1773 August 9
Scope and Contents
Writes from Carter's Creek. Yesterday in Williamsburg dined with the Major James Innes. Patsy very ill. Is distressed over condition of health of Beverley Randolph. Respects to Miss Cocke. Advises Tucker to learn to be happy from Miss Blair. Also to stick to study of law after his trip to Bermuda. Discusses payment of debts. Advises Yates not to wrap his gown so closely around him, but let it blow in the wind. Advises both Tucker and Beverley Randolph not to drink so much. Few men suffer more after a debauch than Tucker, few are less cautious in trying to avoid one and there has been too much of it lately. Is on his way to London. Hopes Tucker will return from Bermuda before the last of 8ber (August?). Letter written at different dates, from July 2? to August 9.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1773 August 9
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