Box 1
Contains 11 Results:
Folder 2: Correspondence, 1768 January -1769 October
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.
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.
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.
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.