Nathaniel Tucker, Edinburgh, Scotland to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, circa 1775
Scope and Contents
Rejoiced at St. George's safe arrival in Bermuda. Received lines he committed to Bishop James Madison. He had not reached London when self left it. Stuart tells self Madison was antediluvian figure in old-fashioned hat and coat. Self stumbled on St. George's friend Kit Watson in London. Watson's father with family and Reverend Samuel Henley fled from America. Lodged few doors from self. Not long before waited on professor Henley. Burton was to be at metropolis day after self left. Spent week with Colonel George William Fairfax in Yorkshire. By that means introduced to great personages: Marquis of Rowland Wynne, etc. Likewise saw much talked-of Omiah ? from Otaheite. Dined with lady of Sir Lawrence Dundass. Once awkward David Stuart now buck of first magnitude. Never received line from Major James? Innes since was in Virginia. Henley told self little Page was gone mad in political opinions. Reverend Thomas Gwatkin likewise arrived from Virginia. Supposes ministerial party will soon leave clean slate there. Gwatkin health much impaired. Writes small to save expense of postage. Asks if Nancy Blair married Burwell as Watson informed. (Included letter from Nathaniel Tucker to Elizabeth 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