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Henry Tucker (1736-1793), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, to the care of Doctor Archibald Campbell, Norfolk, Virginia. p favor of Captain Williams, Q.D.C., 1774 October 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: id222345

Scope and Contents

Wrote him by Captain Outerbridge to Norfolk and Captain Morgan for Charles Town. Asked Doctor Campbell to interrogate Newbould in Tucker's absence. Wishes to settle estate. Rumors of breaking up of Congress and that New York voted against other colonies. And that Committeee of Correspondence assumed too much authority. Virginia and Philadelphia honored. Canada bill caused disturbances. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) has procured payment for his demand on public. Committee who took survey of Somerset Bridge report in favor of new bridge to be built east of old one. Attends meeting of House at St. George's in morning. Donald Campbell and Billy Hall leave today for Grenada. Sent copies of Natty's Bermudian to other islands. Bermuda has bought quota.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774 October 30

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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