Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Bizarre, near Farmville, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Camp, favored by Captain Archer, 1781 July 10
Scope and Contents
Captain Archer takes charge of this and letter to brother (Theodorick Bland) intended by Doctor Armstrong. He may never reach Philadelphia. Mrs. Harleston, girls and the Doctor send wishes. Ladies are more fatigued with his society as there is no hope of ever being relieved of it. Has written by Beverley (Randolph) and General Lawson's wagon, which is three times this week. Acknowledges his by Colonel Holcombe and R. Fretwell. He must be apprehensive at exciting ire of men of might. As alarmed as Macbeth at the Forrest of Dunsinane. She would turn thief and rob fellows of their pretty plumage. Girls say they will stop giving public prayers for his digestion as he has found means of promoting it. Children well. Fears Hal (Henry St. George Tucker) will have rival sooner than they wished. Asks him to destroy the letter she sent by Beverley (Randolph).
Dates
- Creation: 1781 July 10
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