Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to Honorable? St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1788 May 2
Scope and Contents
With respect to his arrangements about sons, informs that Doctor Johnson gone eastward for several weeks. Received letters from friends in Bermuda by J. Tucker Jr. son of J. Tucker of Somerset. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) and sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) had colds. It is said Maryland already adopted constitution by great majority. Letter from Governor of Rhode Island informed of that state's rejection. Understands in St. George's state majority of delegates friends to new system. Suspects same true of Carolinas. Except Rhode Island, not state but this (New York) seems doubtful of accepting constitution. Federalists trying to swell votes in city to make it appear that majority of inhabitants are federal. Believes they are encouraging citizens of other states to votes here, also those not citizens. Regards to Richard and Theodorick, Johnny and rest of friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 May 2
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