Nathaniel Tucker, Edinburgh, Scotland to Elizabeth Tucker, Bermuda, circa 1775
Scope and Contents
Has extensive view of Edinburgh and environs. Account of his surroundings. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) continues great favorite with Doctor and Mrs. Blacklock. Induced to suspect his (Thomas Tudor's) letters opened at post office and withheld on account of political information. Great Britain glorious country. If letter written to father at London arrives safe, St. George will find they had short passage to London. Encloses account of little flurry in style of Bath Guide. Printer so stupid as to add real name to it. Week at Berwick with Doctor Riddell. He has thought of going to Bermuda with Kirkpatrick. No trees in this country. Time will soon arrive when must apply self so hard to studies as not to have leisure to write. Considers it misfortune to pay such attentions to profession he abhors. Three years attendance required for degree from College of Edinburgh. May have to return long before that time. Ministerial scoundrels at post office open ship letters and withhold them. (Included on letter from Nathaniel Tucker to St. George Tucker this date.)
Dates
- Creation: circa 1775
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