St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Matoax, Chesterfield county, Virginia to Theodorick Bland, 1784 December 24
Scope and Contents
Reached Matoax last night and learned death of Mr. Bland. Self has different opinion of Father's (Theodorick Bland, Sr. will. Discussion of legal aspects of will. Yates, an executor, said Bland said he had £1,400 due him, exclusive of Loan Office certificates. More than requisite for payment of demands against estate. Thus self thinks specific legatees have right to receive legacies without waiting for settlement of debts. Suggest mode of divison by choosing gentlemen to whom they can confide value of Negroes and then casting lots. Peggy and Paul should have choice of masters. Suggest Mr. Pride as one of the gentlemen. Self makes no claim to Jack and Ursula. Pair worth no more than £5. Jack and Arthur should be present at division. Self and wife glad to concur in any measure of his convenience.
Dates
- Creation: 1784 December 24
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