John Howell Briggs, College of William and Mary to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Matoax, Virginia by favor Mr. R Bolling (?), 1777 June 14
Scope and Contents
Takes opportunity to tell her news of the city. Returned this morning from Rosewell. Had been there since Saturday. School had not commmenced. After a firm engagement the celebrated Miss E Digges has discarded J.H. Carter and will marry Major Brent. Mrs. Randolph has a daugher. Doctor McClurg has a flat no? from Miss Patricia? Fleming who will marry who, Colonel Warner Lewis. Compliments to Miss Banisters, Miss Nicholas, Miss Martha Hall, and Captain Murray. Asks how Captain Murray and Miss Fanny make it.
Dates
- Creation: 1777 June 14
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