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Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1787 December 28

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 14
Identifier: id239985

Scope and Contents

Enclosed letter intended by Colonel Grayson. Saw his sons (Richard, Theodorick Bland and John Randolph). Inform him sister (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) getting better. Hopes for her recovery and birth of child (Elizabeth Tucker). Not states enough yet to make congress. Sees no reason to doubt constitution's being approved by at least nine states. Its operations to leave but shadow state government. President will be monarch in office. Will have power to continue in office for life. Election and power of senate and other house. Objects of judicial department numerous. State laws will fall into contempt. State debts will never be paid. Civil lists not long to be supported. Has not heard line since St. George was in New York. 1787 November 21 letter enclosed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1787 December 28

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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