Henry Tucker (1713-1787), London to St. George Tucker, 1783 October 30
Scope and Contents
If what the papers say is true, there seems to be much discontent among your government at present. I am glad Tommy is back in Charles Town. Mr. Brickwood will supply him with medicines. I am told there have been great changes in Bermuda. You desire Natty's and my pictures and wish them to be done by Benjamin West. I wish it were in my power to oblige you, but West and all others have raised the price of their works to such a degree that no one, but people of fortunes can employ them. Their price of a portrait is from 40 to 200 guineas. Mr. Montresor has mine which is said to be one of the best likenesses that was ever drawn. It is more valuable than a common one of larger size. I have Natty's by the same hand, an exceedingly good likeness. I have intended my miniature for Mrs. Tucker as it was the only thing worthy of her acceptance. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) has written a play which I offered to the managers of both houses, but it was refused as being upon a subject that had already been treated. I am going home by Virginia.
Dates
- Creation: 1783 October 30
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