Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, 1787 November 21
Scope and Contents
Colonel Grayson furnishes opportunity of informing of arrival here on way to New York. Loss of parent (Colonel Henry Tucker). Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) and friends well. Colonel Grayson informs St. George expecting addition to little flock. Expects to see sons (Richard, Theodorick Bland and John Randolph of Roanoke) at Princeton. Critical period of American politics. Popular enthusiasm strong. Has not been at leisure to study proposed scheme of government. Constitution seems replete with danger. Asks his opinion and likely decision of state. Virginia so situated as to be able to disjoint whole business South Carolina legislature not to meet until January. In Charleston most people pleased. Regards to sister (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker), children, Maria Rind, kind patroness Betty. Enclosed with 1787 December 18 letter.
Dates
- Creation: 1787 November 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