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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1809 January 14

 Item — Box: 28, Folder: 14
Identifier: id269365

Scope and Contents

All well. St. George (Tucker) is ill from teething. Report that legislature may make judges of chancery court the judges of common law also. Also that another judge for court of appeals will be appointed. Evils come from men's desire for office. Legislative term too short to attribute to it all the advantages of representative democracy. Believes he and father have no personal interest, only love of country.

Dates

  • Creation: 1809 January 14

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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