Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 17
Scope and Contents
Writes on subject which has given him disturbance. Asks what he makes of Nathaniel Tucker. In dark with respect to sources of extraordinary information. Nathaniel desired him to communicate it to no one. Wrote him for fullest explanation of wonderful discoveries with source where derived. Self acknowledges superintendence of divine power. Supposes He acts by laws contrived to effect happiness of sentient beings. 1788 June 13. Received long answer from N. with account of what happened to him accompanied with Swedenborg's books. Finds he sent them also to St. George and friends in Bermuda. Sister B. (Elizabeth Tucker) sent them to self also by Daniel Tucker. N. says she reads them with intelligence. Requests his sentiments upon extraordinary change. N. goes on with business with better prospects than formerly.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 April 17
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