Henry Tucker Jr. (1743-1808), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Doctor Campbell's Norfolk, 1773 November 2
Scope and Contents
Received letters from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker). Tommy has been harrassed by a fellow in consequence of a challenge sent him demanding satisfaction for some illiberal statement on his character published in a Carolina Gazette. Tommy addressed the public on smallpox. This was answered under the signature of Benevolus, in which the author attempted to invalidate some of Tommy's assertions and to misinterpret others. Tommy demanded a recantation of what he had said or to meet him with sword and pistols at an appointed time. The author happened to be a lawyer so he refused to comply with Tommy's request. Tommy then posted him at the Coffee House for a liar, a rascal, and a coward. The author is suing him for a libel and challenge.
Dates
- Creation: 1773 November 2
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