St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to Alexander Campbell, 1811 May 31
Scope and Contents
Recommend you do not go to France. Existing clouds of the good faith of the French government towards ours. I have not a friend or acquaintance in France. Difficulty of supplying you with money while you're there. But Secretary of State will write to Mr. Purviance ?, London and he will aid you in getting to France. Enclosing a letter Mr. Cabell wrote to Mr. Rennolds in London regarding you, and a bill of exchange for £250 which I purchased from Theodorick Armistead. Should you cross the Channel the enclosed letters from Mr. Cabel to D. B. Warden and Mr. John A. Moreton will help. On your arrival there, inquire for Charles Carter. Do not go unless is ascertained there will be no political obstacle to intercourse between this country? and France.
Dates
- Creation: 1811 May 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