John Hartwell Cocke, Bremo, Fluvanna County, Virginia To St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1815 March 12
Scope and Contents
Reeves and self intended setting out for Williamsburg day they received notice of peace. Jackson's victory afforded cause for joy. Is happy at getting back to family and plow. Is commemorating history by planting an orchard. Is waiting for some from Prince of Long Island. Officers of corps stationed in Williamsburg appreciated hospitality. Henry St. George Tucker intended visit impossible. He returns to Winchester. Visited by Joseph Cabell and Poll (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell). Former goes to Corotoman. William Cabell and John Coalter advised self nto to attempt a crop of corn there this year. Self thinks epidemic in Nothern Neck has disappeared. Others do not know of ease which which corn grows in light soil there. Must refuse invitation of Dr. Philip Barraud this spring. Has received and planted marrowfats (peas).
Dates
- Creation: 1815 March 12
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