John Page (1743-1808), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1796 January 31
Scope and Contents
Carey admires pamphlet of Tucker's which self will send. Published also in Remembrancer. House should decide whether treaty Jay's treaty, 1794 is constitutional before President proclaims it. Levingston (Edward Livingston) of New York will call for consideration of treaty tomorrow. Better to come from another state than Virginia which is degraded in eyes of aristocrats. Persons who before revolution tried to make Virginia hate New England states now tries to make northern states hate Virginia. Pleased with Tucker's remarks on treaty. Brother's (Thomas T. Tucker) oration excellent. Indications that England would make peace. Judge of this state, Doctor Redman, caught stealing money.
Dates
- Creation: 1796 January 31
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