Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Hall of Congress, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 June 13
Scope and Contents
Doctor Johnson not yet returned. Daniel Tucker arrived here from Bermuda. Friends in Bermuda engaging extensively in fishery. 15 or 16 vessels intended for that employment. Decision of South Carolina in favor of new constitution. Should be glad to know how his convention going and prospects. People in interior of South Carolina much opposed to it. Import appears almost only good to experience for some time. To deprive several states of chief resource for support of local governments and payment of public debts. Remember him to young gentlemen and children, Miss Maria Rind, Miss Carlos and friends. Expectation of seeing Richard and Theodorick Randolph made him less particular in writing. Division of this state to be 19 for and 46 against constitution.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 June 13
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