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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.

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Begs favor of him to spend the evening with him on Thursday next at the House of Mr. William Elbersen. He expects to be honored with the company of a set of most agreeable young ladies.

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Present separation disagreeable. May be long before sees St. George again. Affection for him sincere and unalterable. St. George to go to Virginia. Has not least doubt of his arriving at great degree of perfection in profession. Endorsed: Received per Captain Dickinson, 1771 June 21.

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Received his favors by Captains Young and Sawyer. Obliged to omit writing to Mr. Tucker ? and sisters Elizabeth Tucker and Frances (Tucker) Tucker. Hopes this finds him preparing for Virginia. St. George can finish studies in England. Compliments to Colonel Henry Tucker? and family and Slater.

Scope and Contents Uncertain where this may find him. Cannot enjoy each other's company for some years. Anxious to hear he has begun plan of studies. To initiate knowledge of profession, Virginia may be as proper as more considerable place. Hopes not necessary for St. George to continue long there. Have most indulgent of fathers Colonel Henry Tucker. Cannot judge of own encouragement here. Not fewer than 35 practitioners of physic in town. Made small beginning with few Bermuda Negroes. St. George's wishes in...

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Regrets hearing by Tony of John Randolph's (1742-1775) illness. Judge it is bilious. Medical advice.

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Will, bequeathing to son Thomas Rives Rosser, son of Bathia Rosser alis Rives, wife, his plantation; bequests to daughters Judah Rives, Elizathen Warthin, Ann Burge, daughter Mary Adam's children Julian Oliver and Hanna Rosser. Admitted to Prince George county court, 1772 February 29.

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This may reach New York before he does. Nathaniel Tucker left for Charleston, S. C. Mr. Hunt and son Daniel arrived and took possession of own house. Brother and sister (Henry Tucker and Frances (Tucker) Tucker? talk of leaving tomorrow.

Scope and Contents Afraid this will not get to hand before he leaves New York. Sailed from Bermuda about five days after St. George left. About 10 days on water. Brother Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) practice here small and almost entirely among Bermudians. This colony seems thriving. Town increasing daily. Inhabitants hospitable. Men are brown and women not very fair. Has seen no beauties but many agreeable ladies. Good houses in different parts of town. Several public buildings. No great communication...

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Happy to hear of safe arrival in New York. Considers uncertainty of their ever being settled together. Source of happiness to have Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) with him. Their business at present almost nothing. Sometimes feels their plan may be subverted. Hopes in time they will pursue first intention. Should be glad to hear Washington attended him to Virginia.

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Rebukes him for not writing. Mother worried because she has not heard from him. Reported Tudor (Thomas Tudor Tucker) is married to an older woman in the West Indies.

Scope and Contents This goes by Captain Obediah Morgan with whom P. Trott takes passage. Should meet him at Norfolk. Hopes St. George will introduce him to Doctor Campbell and aunt. Sent his Box of books to Doctor Campbell. Have not heard from brother Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) nor of Natty's arrival in Charles Town. St. George is now settled alone in a new country. Advises him to adhere to honor and virtue. Avoid letting sallies of wit get the better of prudence. Gaming is an introduction to ill habits....

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Chronological records of "money received", transactions in both Bermuda and Virginia currency, etc. Unidentified author.