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Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1784 April 12

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4
Identifier: id230518

Scope and Contents

Wrote him by Colonel Seuf. Regrets death of Miss Patty Hall. Shore tells him St. George has great deal business, particularly at Amelia Court. Cannot say self met with much encouragement. Connection with Doctor Chanler advantageous on own part. Cannot desire continuance on unequal terms. Mind more at ease than for several years past. Promises self happiness of meeting him in Bermuda. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) in good health. Polly Evans arrived from there. By last accounts father (Colonel Henry Tucker) well. Also Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) and nephews. Report Bermuda made free port unconfirmed. Miss Evans' brother (George Evans) sailed for Bermuda. Lewis returns with Shore. Requests remembering him to Colonel Beverley Randolph, Hilton, and Doctor Hall.

Dates

  • Creation: 1784 April 12

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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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