Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons, Prince George county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Judge of General Court, Williamsburg, Hond. by Mr. Chas. Jones, 1789 February 8
Scope and Contents
Informed by Tucker's man Tony that Tucker despaired of being present at appointment of clerk at Richmond. Acknowledges invitation to participate in three of best things in life, sensually speaking: eating, drinking and sleeping. Conversation is on mental plane. Other has puzzled philosphers, physiologists and philologists to class it. Will forego pun as he is writing and not talking. Results from five counties give total 619 votes for self, 27 against. The 27 are divided among 8 or 10 candidates. Counties not heard from are Sussex, Greensville, Mecklenburg, Cumberland, and Powhatan. Will probably be one of the sachems. Sachem would be good name for representatives and cacique (French, Indian chief)for senators. Had gout since return from Assembly. Mind going in direction from Prince George to Amelia, to Brunswick to Lunenburg, etc. considers being candidate for chair of representative. Six poems at end of letter.
Dates
- Creation: 1789 February 8
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