Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Shawnee Town, to St. George Tucker, 1816 June 7
Scope and Contents
Within 170 miles of journey's end. Embarked in family boat. Horses and carriages into another two being lashed together to make a square of about 25 feet. Worked with two oars. Bought boat from Monroe of Caroline. Observed among his Negroes Mr. Coalter's Barry. Lost his life the very next day in street of Washington, being run over by a wagon. Lashed to large boat loaded with timber. Traveled 300 miles in four days. After leaving limestone, traveled 600 miles in eight days.
Dates
- Creation: 1816 June 7
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