Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1785 April 21
Scope and Contents
Acknowledged favor by Captain Carnes by few lines to him in Bermuda. Hears by Captain Jones and Quintana he and sister (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) intended setting out for Bermuda. Not yet certain if can meet him there. Has doubtless heard of arrival of parent (Colonel Henry Tucker) in Bermuda. Latest accounts of Nat (Nathaniel Tucker) from father. Loss of parent (Colonel Theodorick Bland Sr. of Cawsons) must have been affliction to sister. Requests remembering him to sister, niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker), big and little nephews (Richard, Theodorick Bland, and John Randolph; Henry St. George Tucker, Theodorick Tudor and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, St. George Tucker? Jr. and Miss Maria Rind. Major Washington has been in Bermuda and West Indies for health. Enclosed pamphlet own production. Well received by plain Republicans. Enclosed Gazette to inform him how far it had desired effect. Has done better than expected by connection with Doctor Chanler. For some time yet, must suffer inconveniences. Inquires about St. George's law business and planting interest. Tobacco must be profitable. Obliged to St. George if can dispose of his fillies. Asks about his horses. Enclosure missing.
Dates
- Creation: 1785 April 21
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