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St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to John Burnley, 1777 July 8

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: id223254

Scope and Contents

Some think you are not altogether attached to the American cause. The success of our scheme is quite evident to me. Salt cost £6 per bushel. Tobacco has fallen to 30/. I think we can carry on a profitable trade even without cosignments. Send in as many ships as you can engage with salt. The ships should all be armed. Have the property insured. (Included copy of a letter to Messrs. William? and Morris, see: 1777 August 1.

Dates

  • Creation: 1777 July 8

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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