St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Bizarre, 1781 July 11
Scope and Contents
Describes Williamsburg after departure of British. The Madisons turned out of their house for Lord Cornwallis. Mr. Cocke "entirely ruined." McClurg's servants deserted. Also Aunt Betty's (Mrs. Randolph?) She left with care of child of Sir Peyton Skipwith. The report of recent skirmish with British at Jamestown exaggerated. They have now gone down the river. Plague of flies in Williamsburg. The flag from Charlestown has arrived at Jamestown. Went hither and learned his brother had arrived at Hampton on hospital ship. The prisoners taken at Charlestown exchanged or paroled to various parts of the country. Sends messages to Patty Hall, Mrs. Harleston, the Doctor (Armstrong), and Patty Randolph.
Dates
- Creation: 1781 July 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