John Page (1743-1808), Williamsburg, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Charles Town, South Carolina, 1777 April 11
Scope and Contents
Snatches moment at Council Board to write by express who carries letter of G. Washington's to Governor of South Carolina. Just informed 3,000 men embarked at Amboy and New York, ready to sail on 29th, destination unknown, but supposed to be there Chesapeake Bay, Delaware or up Hudson river. Letter from G. Johnson, informs them that French vessel arrived at Boston with powder, arms, ammunition. French 50-gun ship sailed from Nantes for Boston. 2 rich English ships from London carried into Boston. French officers came well recommended by B. Franklin. No time for more.
Dates
- Creation: 1777 April 11
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