Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 31
Scope and Contents
Sends this by Captain Tatem. Received his by Captain Seymour and Mr. Baldwin. Suggests he return to Bermuda rather than to Petersburg or to Norfolk. If northern colonies pursue plan of non-exportation and non-importation, ruin of Little Country (Bermuda) can scarcely be avoided. Entirely supported by trade, chiefly to Americas. Trade from salt at Tortugas and Turks Island. Thinks colonies should hazard everything if England remains obstinate. Submission would be slavery. Supposes St. George will be at meeting at Williamsburg tomorrow. Has no hard money to send Dr. Campbell. Hopes Captain Outerbridge will get him a couple of young Negroes in Virginia. Nathaniel (Tucker) is now with them. Told of Thomas Tudor Tucker's marriage to Esther Evans. Captain Richard Fowler married Commander Gilbert's widow. Jacky Tudor is now at New York where he hopes to collect estate. Uncle Darrel died. George Bascome and Same Harvey on pleasure trip with Mr. Taylor. - Mrs. Colden of New York dead. Husband ill. Mr. Baldwin and brother are not considered gentlemen here. Repaired.
Dates
- Creation: 1774 July 31
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