John Coalter (1771-1833), Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 February 4
Scope and Contents
Postscript in letter giving hopes that Tucker will spend summer with them prized. Self is attorney for British house for whom Thomas Gordon of Petersburg is agent. Exposed to sale debt for which Bowyer’s property extended. Property consists of house and lots in town where widow and McCleneehan ? live. Modes of sale proposed are for gross sum or annual sum paid as rent until debt discharged. Self made Gordon offer to pay £750 in gross, he taking smithshop and lots at £250; £300 to be paid next Christmas; and £200 succeeding Christmas. Also to take property at $150 per year rent until debt discharged. Requests Tucker’s advice. Believes Coleman wishes he had taken own offer. Sends love to Mrs. (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter) Tucker, Pol (Mary Walker Carter), and Charles (Carter). Poppet (Frances Lelia Coalter) finest boy or girl in United States notwithstanding young Master Cocke. Asks Tucker to let Doctor Barraud? know this. Includes note to Tucker from Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter dated February 18.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 February 4
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