Henry St. George Tucker, Richmond, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1821 February 22
Scope and Contents
University bill, Coalter's protégé, is struggling for existence. James River bill is yet undecided. Will vote for oth but little zeal for either. Fears venerable patron Jefferson is only satisfying a scheme of his heart. Disapproved of building ten expensive houses for professors before a single professor. Should expend money on present, not future, needs Florida treaty ratified, Missouri kept in suspense. Mr. Monroe, after 2nd election, solicited to appoint Mr. Hay commissioner under the Spanish treaty. This appointment is but beginning of other p;atronage which is shameful. Coalter is contemplating the following (legistative bills?): fuel saving salt boiler, nameless machine, plan for working boats up sluices, etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1821 February 22
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