Richard Randolph (1770-1796), Bizarre, Cumberland County, Virginia to St. George Tucker , Camp, 1781 July 9
Scope and Contents
Sends this by Captain Archer. Jack (John of Roanoke) missed ague. Hob and Sorrel returned. Syphax did not. Ld. Lawdon with 1,500 men took Ninetysix, S. C. General Greene forced Rawdon to retreat and burn it. Asks if his Lordship has reinforcement of 1,500. If so, Marquis will not fight him. Colonel Holcombe says Tucker is as passionate in temper as General Lawson. Promises to have Syphax? at his finger ends when Tucker returns. Knows he gives them good advice for their own good because he wishes to see them clever men. Miss Maria (Rind) Coalter sends her love because Cousin Patsy (Hall) sent hers.
Dates
- Creation: 1781 July 9
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