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Box 2

 Container

Contains 16 Results:

Folder 10: Correspondence, 1774 July - August

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id225323
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1774 July - August

Frances Montresor, Belle Isle to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 3

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222218
Scope and Contents

I have been packing and unpacking preparing for Mr. Montresor's several jaunts. One to Crown Point, one to Philadelphia, and now to Boston. I am sorry I didn't let you know sooner of Bell's (Auchmuty) marriage. I have another little boy, Thomas Gage. Cousin John Tudor is visiting here.

Dates: 1774 July 3

Beverley Dickson, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222219
Scope and Contents

I have received by the packet the three pair of colored silk stockings. I would gladly change them, but I have no white ones. The day that you left town, I sent the breeches to Mr. Prentis, but after learning you had gone I disposed of them.

Dates: 1774 July 14

David Finlayson to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222220
Scope and Contents

Received from Guthry the poems from Maury. I can't get the stockings because I lost the key to desk. Innes and I spent part of Tuesday evening with Gilchrist at the Raleigh and according to custom we drank to great access. I am sorry you will not see your brother Nat (Nathaniel Tucker) on your trip to Charleston. Purdie and Dixon sent the poems to the ferry a week ago.

Dates: 1774 July 14

Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222221
Scope and Contents

Has married Esther Evans. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) has gone to Bermuda. Requests account of success of Bermudian. Could dispose of all but two dozen copies St. George sent here. Requests advice whether to print "Hermit" immediately or wait until Natty gets to Edinburgh. Received letter from father (Colonel Henry Tucker) by way of West Indies. (Includes note from Mrs. Esther (Evans) Tucker to St. George Tucker.

Dates: 1774 July 20

Journal to Charlestown Typescript, 1774 July 24

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id225345
Scope and Contents

4 pages typed.  Typescript only.  No name.

Dates: 1774 July 24

Elizabeth Tucker (1747-) Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222223
Scope and Contents

I am pleased with those poems of Grays which you sent me. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) is here with us. He brought us the news of Brother Tommy's (Thomas Tudor Tucker marriage. Natty is also writing you.

Dates: 1774 July 30

Doctor George Forbes, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 31

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222224
Scope and Contents I thank you for the trouble and pains you have taken to serve me in the affair of Roan. The critical situation of America at present must engage the attention of every individual settled there. From late proceedings of Parliament, the ministerial chains are forged, and partly reveted in the Boston Act. The inquisition of Spain and Portugal can not be attended with more tremendous consequence. The indiscretion of the mob at Boston destroying the India company's tea, gave Lord North a handle...
Dates: 1774 July 31

Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 July 31

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222225
Scope and Contents Sends this by Captain Tatem. Received his by Captain Seymour and Mr. Baldwin. Suggests he return to Bermuda rather than to Petersburg or to Norfolk. If northern colonies pursue plan of non-exportation and non-importation, ruin of Little Country (Bermuda) can scarcely be avoided. Entirely supported by trade, chiefly to Americas. Trade from salt at Tortugas and Turks Island. Thinks colonies should  hazard everything if England remains obstinate. Submission would be slavery. Supposes St. George...
Dates: 1774 July 31

Henry Tucker (1736-1793), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 1

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222226
Scope and Contents Encloses interrogatories for Captain Benjamin Newbould who sails to Norfolk. Burch sent his dedimus to two Norfolk magistrates who should take Newbould's evidence. Self is interrupted in suit as administrator to Watkins. Has just seen paper he sent by Cox. Pleased that colonies, particularly Virginia and Maryland, embarked in cause. Norfolk papers full of acrimony. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) is here and will stay until October. Perhaps St. George should return to Bermuda. Received his letter...
Dates: 1774 August 1

Nathaniel Tucker, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 1

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222227
Scope and Contents Wrote letters by Captain Cliffe and Captain Peaton enclosing copy of "Paramythia." Also informing of intended excursion to Bermuda. Captian James Cox brought packet of newspapers from St. George. He told them St. George was at Norfolk. Sorry disturbances in America retarded his plan of practicing at courts. Wishes Lord North at devil before tea scheme entered his noddle. Agrees with quotation from Churchill's poem called "Night." Passage to Bermuda only 7 days with John Conyers. Tom's...
Dates: 1774 August 1

Governor George James Bruere, St. Georges Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222228
Scope and Contents

Received his favor by Mr. Balwin who now lodges at Mr. Corbuseir's house at the Flatts. His brother (Harry Tucker) has another boy. Requests the inclosed letters be forwarded to George Bruere? to Philadelphia.

Dates: 1774 August 2

Anne (Butterfield) Tucker, The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222229
Scope and Contents

Received his letters by Captain Tucker and Wood. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) surprised them with visit a fortnight past. Told of Thomas Tudor Tucker's marriage to Esther Evans. Frances (Bruere) Tucker has son. Will be named Nathaniel Butterfield or Thomas Tudor. Polly Gilbert has son. Uncle Frank a daughter. Uncle Darrel died.

Dates: 1774 August 2

Henry Tucker Jr. (1743-1808), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222230
Scope and Contents

Cox has arrived from Virginia and no word from you. My Fanny presented me with another boy, June 29. I intend to call him Thomas Tudor after his uncle and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) will stand in for him as godfather. Natty has been with us a fortnight.

Dates: 1774 August 2

Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Virginia, by Captain Thomas ? Tucker, 1774 August 5

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222231
Scope and Contents

Wrote by Captain Tatem who may go to Turks Island first. Surprised at St. George's reported trip to Charles Town. Would have been more considerate and economical to come to Bermuda instead. Hopes he has asked Mr. Nelson for position if vacancy occurs. Will write again by Captain Outerbridge.

Dates: 1774 August 5

Henry Tucker (1713-1787), The Grove, Port Royal, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1774 August 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: id222232
Scope and Contents Informed by Sam Smith that St. George had been in Charles Town. Regrets stopping of courts gave him leisure. Americans seem inclined to stop non-importation and non-exportation to Great Britain. If so, county courts will stay closed. St. George should return to Bermuda. Has not been able to remit b30 pounds to Doctor Campbell. Thinks him extravagant to have bought horse. Self has no money. Received his letters by Messrs. Baldwin. Regrets Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) is not there to introduce him...
Dates: 1774 August 14