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Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker (1752-1788), Bizarre, near Farmville, Virginia to Colonel St. George Tucker, Camp, favored by Colonel Holcomb, 1781 July 14

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 1
Identifier: id228197

Scope and Contents

Last night 900 British light horse encamped at Prince Edward Court House. Took road to Coles Ferry. May return this way. Intends to leave for place of safety on Monday morning. Cannot get wheels in order before. May cross Potomac. Will endeavor to stay on other (north) side of James River. Has not heard from him since encounter at Jamestown. May take Hob (horse) with them. Only one weak wagon. Servants are faithful. Will them also. Tom arrived from Sappnie (Sapony). Followed British all the way. Phillis and Hannah are well. Harvest in here and at Bermuda Forrest. Mrs. (Beverley) Randolph well and at Woodson's. Lucy Randolph? well. Jacob and Milly's child have smallpox. Mrs. Skipwith and family have crossed James. Colonel Holcomb takes this to camp. May send Sorrel. Encloses letter from Father (Theodorick Bland of Cawsons). Mrs. Harleston decided to return to Philadelphia. Children well.

Dates

  • Creation: 1781 July 14

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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