St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to The Honourable the Speaker, and the Members of the House of Deleg,es of Virginia, 1803 November 26
Scope and Contents
Tucker’s petition concerning the court that he and Joseph Jones held in Stanton in September. They found Robert Bailey, a notorious gambler, guilty of keeping and exhibiting a Faro-bank. Robert Bailey made a direct charge of corruption and misbehavior against St. George Tucker to Philip Grymes, one of the members of the Council Philip Grymes, one of the members of the Council of State. Annexed are extracts of letters from. Robert Bailey to Philip Grymes, 1803 September 13, and 1803 November 6. Also a notice from Tucker to Bailey saying Bailey had told that he, Tucker, accepted a bribe. Affidavits from people in Staunton concerning the base character of Bailey. 43 pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 November 26
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