John Page (1743-1808), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1795 February 13
Scope and Contents
Received his of 23 and 30th. Wife's brother died. Swift glad to correspond with Tucker. Will get Tucker's Hints to Congress printed. Carriage tax and other taxes continued. House voted to keep up military establishment (5,792 men), to continue fortifications, to have militia of over 100,000 men in field 20 days every year. Voted to pay off debt. President proclaimed thanksgiving. P.S. Will send him report published by Colonel Fathan. Tucker's Hints get better circulation in newspaper than in pamphlets. If newspapers think them too long, will try Fatham or Mathew? Carey. Will gladly furnish Tucker facts about self and General Nelson for biographies. French colonel who came with Mr. Andrews to Rosewell thought self had been a Tory. Recounts self's part in war, mentions Mecklenburg forces. General Weeden, General Choisy. Advises Tucker to write his own biography.
Dates
- Creation: 1795 February 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