Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, in Virginia, pr. Captain Seymour, 1775 March 6
Scope and Contents
Soon after self wrote by Captain Williams, his letters came by Doctor Clayton and Captain Musson. As courts are closed, cannot imagine why he stays on continent idle. Paid his debt to Saltus and advanced money to George Tucker for Doctor Campbell. Shall answer Page and Burwell's letters by George Tucker. Doctor Clayton lived only short time after arrival here. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) left five weeks ago. His poem met with universal approbation, but little profit. Frances (Tucker) Tucker had son six weeks ago. Thomas Tudor Tucker advises against St. George's going to Georgia. Short time will determine fate of America. Bermuda too insignificant to do anything. Hopes colonies will not put them under restraint to help. Without manufacturing or produce, cannot subsist without trade from England and America. Deplorable if both sides should require obedience. Understand there is opposition to the resolves of the delegates in New York. Is feared that province will not be staunch in cause. Mr. ? writes St. George is tainted with foolish American politics. Hopes he will not involve himself too far in the dispute. His station in life can make him services able. George Bruere he is a mere rebel.
Dates
- Creation: 1775 March 6
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