Archibald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1775 August 26
Scope and Contents
Convention still sitting. Has reduced number of troops to be raised to 1,000 men under command of P. Henry. Colonel Nelson, is said, would not serve under him and is appointed a Delegate to the Congress. Hear of six more regiments at Boston and that Lord Dunmore expects one here. Whole country incensed against him. 500 new troops to be stationed here. Gave Mr. McCall of Rappahannock a letter to him. Has not heard result of his petition to Congress. Hears Congress decided New York and North Carolina should enjoy advantages of restraining bill, to export and import as usual except to England, Ireland or West Indies. Will write by Captain Williams who is charted? with wheat by Mr. McCallister. Hears Governor Bruere's son James was killed, as aide-de-camp to General Howe?
Dates
- Creation: 1775 August 26
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