Henry Tucker (1713-1787), Bermuda to St. George Tucker care of Mr. Isaac Governeur Merchant, Curacao, 1777 April 2
Scope and Contents
This is intended to give you an account of the situation of our distressed island. The Galatea and Nautilus are both here. They have fitted out a schooner tender which is stationed in Elly's habor. They have taken Captain Thomas Tucker's boat which they have out continually cruising to decoy the vessels that are bound home. They have taken 5 vessels with the boat. The Man of War have taken many prizes to the amount of between 20 and 30,000£ value, so that they have drained the country of money and are now depriving us of bread. They keep all the Bermudians they take as prisoners on board. Have broke open Mr. Hawey's stores, entered several houses. These things caused the Council and Assembly to propose addressing Lord Howe. They appointed a committtee accordingly, but the Governor consistent with his usual behavior prorogued the Assembly before they had finished their address. Upon this the several parishes chose representatives to meet at the Lane to pursue the plan intended. They appointed your brother Harry (Henry Tucker Jr.) and Natty Jones to accompany the address to New York for Lord Howe. Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) has recovered and is leaving. He intends returning here with his family soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1777 April 2
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