John Page (?-1838), Williamsburg, Virginia to St. George Tucker at Warminster, Nelson County, Virginia, 1826 July 19
Scope and Contents
Met mother (Margaret (Lowther) Page) and sisters in York on return from Hampton. Mrs. Basset went to New Kent to Mr. Macon’s. Town celebrated Fourth of July. Judge Semple read Declaration of Independence, Journal of Convention, Bill of rights, and preamble to the state constitution. Beverley Browne gave oration to which was added a very respectable band of music. Recommended resolutions written by James Semple, Jr. in relation to Jefferson.- $200 subscribed before we heard of his death. Subscription will be stopped as late governor (Thomas Mann Randolph is able to support himself). Grandson Thos. Thomas? J. Randolph is said to be rich. Disgust at Randolph for writing to stranger so soon. Wm. Waller, family and Miss Eliza left for New York. Dr. Smith received appointment and will move. Mrs. Peachy went to Goshen to see last of her daughter, Mrs. Copland. – Mr. Galt of Lunatic hospital expected to die. Charlotte Dixon went to Mrs. Faulkson’s. Mr. Saunders better. Judge Brown’s family left town.
Dates
- Creation: 1826 July 19
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