Box 1
Contains 158 Results:
William Berkeley, 1664 April 30
Land patent to Elias Webb for 130 acres of land in Westmoreland County.
Henry Soane, James City County, Virginia to William and John Soane, 1675 December 6
Deed selling to brother William and John Soane land on which Henry Soane is now situated lying on the Chickahominy River in Willington parish, James City County.
William Randolph, 1680 April 1
Indenture: Captain William Randolph, Francis Epes and Joseph Royall inhabitants of Henrico county have equal joint charge of 580 acres of swampy or sunken land on the south side of the James (Captain Martin's swamp)
Joseph Royall, 1681 February 20
Indenture: Joseph Royall to Samuel Knibb 145 acres of the swamp or sunken land known as Captain Martin's swamp.
Henry Coleman, New York, 1701 October 17
Copy of a mortgage to John Tudor, Jr.
Francis Coleman, 1703 October 23
This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.
Stephen Fouace, Gravesend, England, to Lewis Burwell, Farlow's Neck near Williamsburg, Virginia, 1734 January 17
Typescript made April 26, 1967, from a handwritten copy. Details on location of original letter included in typescript. Letter from Fouace, a clergyman and a trustee of the College of William and Mary, advising his godson Burwell on conducting himself as a "resolute observer of eternal laws of equity, justice, charity, Godliness, rightousness and soberness". Fouace also addresses a previous accusation against Burwell but does not specify what it is.
English Journals of the House of Assembly, 1737 September 7
Extract from the Journals giving Sir John Willis and Sir Dudley Ryder's opinions relative to the operation of acts of Parliament made since the settlement of Bermuda.
Courts, 1748
An Act for altering the method of holding Courts in the counties of Brunswick, Fairfax, Lunenburg, Frederick, Albemarle, and Augusta.
Anthony Cole, William Ballard, 1753 September 17
Recognizance of Indebtness. Anthony Cole and William Ballard acknowledge their indebtedness to William Gray to the extent of £169 3s. 6d.
Francis Fauquier, 1761 August 7
Grant of fifty acres of land to John Hightower.
Untitled document fragment, 1761 November
Document fragment. No visible author or title. Calculations and short descriptions of historical events.
John Tuder, New York City to John Tuder, Port Royal, 1763 May 30
Appointing his son John Tudor of Bermuda his attorney.
David Crawford ? to Sheriff of Amherst County, 1764 June 20
Commits to the Amherst County jail Peter, a Negro man belonging to Andrew Reed accused of murdering Sarah Reed, until he shall be discharged by due course of law.
List of signatures, 1765 November 4
Document fragment. List of signatures and dates ranging from 1761 June 1 to 1765 November 4. Last signed by Matthew Tucker.
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Edinburgh. Scotland to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1768 January 10
His favor by Captain Banden arrived lately. Account of university here in answer to St. George's inquiry. Discusses building, professors and subjects, classes, students, tutors, degrees and requirements, regulations as to attendance and behavior, examinations.
John Blair to John Harvey, 1768 April 7
Appoints John Harvey to prosecute case on behalf of the crown in the Amherst County court.
Henry Tucker Jr., London, England to St. George Tucker, 1768 May 12
Circumstances of voyage to England. I was very sick the greater part of the passage and your friend Billy was too. Most extraordinary passage, twelve days after we left Bermuda, we were within 200 leagues of the English Channel, but due to contary winds four weeks before landing at Dover. Compliments Captain and vessel.
Thomas Tudor Tucker, Edinburgh, Scotland to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1768 July 9
St. George's last letters contained variety of entertainment. Brother Harry (Harry Tucker) can satisfy him better than self in a letter. Glad to know of theatre there (Bermuda). Had assemblies for long time. Little expected importation of players. Thanks for seeds he intended sending.
Thomas Tudor Tucker, London to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1768 November 12
His favor by Captain Jones very acceptable. Account of Edinburgh and country about it. Scotland deficient in trees. Numerous small rivers. Letter shipwrecked; enclosed later with 1769 February 28.
Mary Jones to Fanny, Frances Bland Randolph Tucker, 1769 February 28
Received her letter by Daddy. Would like to see the wedding. Arrival of brother John and wife and friends prevents her from preparing best bib-and-tucker. None of her maids of honor or guests wishes her any more joy than self does. Mr. Jones sends respects to Mr. Randolph.
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1769 February 28
Enclosed letter dated 1768 November 12 in answer to favor received by Captain Jones and this intended by him in return. Vessel shipwrecked. Letter brought to Doctor Tucker. Now sends it a second time.
Mary Jones, Buckskin to Frances Bland Randolph (Tucker), 1769 April 10
For want of safe conveyance have not written in a long time. Would have been at Cawsons Wednesday evening had not my Aunt Walker disappointed me. Will be with you the first of May.
Mary Jones, Broomfield to Frances Bland Randolph Tucker, 1769 May 10
Experience will teach Fanny that cares of a family prevent finding time for correspondence. Does not desire to make a splendid appearance but does wish to make abode agreeable to friends when they think it worthwhile to visit. Compliments to Mr. Randolph.
Mary Jones, Broomfield, Virginia to Frances Bland Randolph Tucker, 1769 October 15
Regret that they are to be separated by so great a distance. No news. Mrs. Broadnax has a fine girl. Mr. Jones sends best respects.