Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1819 June 27
Scope and Contents
Judge Holmes brought very beautiful seal for which he thanks father. First he ever had. Only bought a good watch eighteen months ago. Judge Holmes says spectulation in Richmond is causing distress. Lots sold for $6,000 and then $22,000. Adam Smith correct in saying spectulator and projector were great enemies of society. Banks here prevent speculation and distress. Valley Bank will never divide more than 6%. Advises father to withdraw stock from Farmers Bank of Alexandria. All banks there are suspect and considered worthless. Merchants and Farmers were swindling establishments. Notes of Mechanics Bank are so low, other banks will not accept them. Old Alexandria and the Potomac are considered best, the Farmer's Bank is unsuspected and the Union is still in credit. Hopes to take family to Bedford. Would prefer White Sulphur and Sweet Springs, but journey is unpractical.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 June 27
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