Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1787 April 8
Scope and Contents
Received his letter from New York. Daniel Tucker to sail for Bermuda. Account of injury in duel with Ralph Izard. Dispute occasioned by Izard's political harangue to prevent election as representative. Succeeded by sending overseer to engage votes for another party. Izard attended by General Pinckney. Glaze accompanied self. Lay at Mrs. Postell's ? for 8 or 10 days. Candidate again in opposition to Ralph Izard Jr., cousin of other. Appointed delegate to Congress. Profession often disappoints him. Still straitened in cash. Will endeavor to visit Bermuda. Father Colonel Henry Tucker recovering from severe illness proceeding from jaundice. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) tolerable well. Brother Nat (Nathaniel Tucker) better satisfied with prospects. Regards to sister Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker and young folks. Remembrances to Maria Rind, Betty and friends. Wrote to correspondent Richard Randolph.
Dates
- Creation: 1787 April 8
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