Scope and Contents Has extensive view of Edinburgh and environs. Account of his surroundings. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) continues great favorite with Doctor and Mrs. Blacklock. Induced to suspect his (Thomas Tudor's) letters opened at post office and withheld on account of political information. Great Britain glorious country. If letter written to father at London arrives safe, St. George will find they had short passage to London. Encloses account of little flurry in style of Bath Guide. Printer so stupid...

Scope and Contents Rejoiced at St. George's safe arrival in Bermuda. Received lines he committed to Bishop James Madison. He had not reached London when self left it. Stuart tells self Madison was antediluvian figure in old-fashioned hat and coat. Self stumbled on St. George's friend Kit Watson in London. Watson's father with family and Reverend Samuel Henley fled from America. Lodged few doors from self. Not long before waited on professor Henley. Burton was to be at metropolis day after self left. Spent week...

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Mama is very ill with fever and pains. Uncle prescribed jalap and velerian. There is none to be had in the shops, she would appreciate it if you could furnish her with some.

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I thought you were dead, since I hear you are not, I shall be glad to see you soon.

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I have not heard from you. Your excuse that you have been so engaged in a routine of pleasure will not do. I will be in Williamsburg next week. The poor dollar has fared the same fate with the twenty shilling bill. If you or James have a fresh recruit send me over ten or twenty shillings.

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Please send my box and bag by the first opportunity to Colonel Carlyle so that on my return from Lord Fairfax's, I may have some old clothes to wear. This is a pleasant part of the country. At present I am at a very hospitable mansion of Warner Washington's.

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An unexpected accident prevented my coming over. A long absence would cause my practice to suffer. I must ask you to transmit the whole affair for us both. A covered carriage ought to be ready on our arrival to set out immediately. Am enclosing the measurement for a ring which I beg you will procure. When you have everything ready for the excursion, please inform me.

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I was in hopes I should be enabled to give you a satisfactory answer. However on my application to a person of whom I expected to receive a much larger sum, I find he will not be able to pay me one shilling. This puts it entirely out of my power to comply with your request.

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Does not wish him to settle in Georgia which has proved fatal to most Bermudians. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) left five weeks ago. Fanny (Tucker) Tucker has another son. Henry and Frances (Bruere) Tucker have house in town which Tom Smith had. Thanks him for necklace made of his hair. Grandmother Butterfield broke her arm. Sends this by George Tucker. included.

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I have not heard from you in some time, I am inclined to think you have been to Georgia or some other place with a view to practice as we understand the courts are still shut up in Virginia. George Tucker talks of setting out for Virginia about the middle of next week. Sister Fanny was delivered about five weeks past of a son. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) left Bermuda about five weeks ago.

Scope and Contents Soon after self wrote by Captain Williams, his letters came by Doctor Clayton and Captain Musson. As courts are closed, cannot imagine why he stays on continent idle. Paid his debt to Saltus and advanced money to George Tucker for Doctor Campbell. Shall answer Page and Burwell's letters by George Tucker. Doctor Clayton lived only short time after arrival here. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) left five weeks ago. His poem met with universal approbation, but little profit. Frances (Tucker) Tucker had...

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His cousin George Tucker put into island to repair brig. King's speech not as severe as expected. Have hopes of action of parliament. Fear New Yorkers. Believes a reverend friend had some interest in a late political publication. Deserves rough usage he received. Defection of New York would be blow to American colonies.

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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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Our Assembly is now sitting, I am therefore neccessarily engaged in public business. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) I hope is safe with his Brother in Carolina, he left us the latter part of January. Have you seen the critiques on The Bermudian. We have heard from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker). The Captain says they are increasing their family. He is gaining ground and I hope will soon be ranked amongst the first of his profession. We have supplied George Tucker.

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Wrote by Captain Seymour. Writes now by his Cousin George (Tucker). Hopes he is ready to set sail for Bermuda. Captain Kirk Patric with whom Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) sailed arrived safely in Charlestown. Thanks him and and Mrs. Gilchrist for necklace made of his hair.

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Received his letters by Captain Musson and Doctor Clayton. Wrote by Captain Seymour. Doctor Clayton died. Affairs managed by James Briggs. Wrote to Page and Burwell. Thinks he should have accepted Nelson's deputation, even through small. He refused to return to Bermuda and sends no information. Money scarce. Believes Conyers did not give account of all money Cooper had as mate. Natty's vessel arrived in 14 days.

Scope and Contents Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) arrived safely in Carolina after a fortnight's passage. Donald Campbell did not make a conquest of my heart. We went to plays. Some young gentlemen and ladies under the tuition of one Mr. Holt, a schoolmaster lately from England. Entertained the public three or four evenings during the last Christmas holidays by acting the "Tragedy of Cato." They exhibited at the Lane. The playhouse scenes were much of a piece with those we had there before. Matty was anxious to know...

Scope and Contents His letter to brother Tom (Thomas Tudor Tucker) came to hand. Finds Mister Purdie disappointed St. George in collection of subscription. This is of piece with rest of his behavior and gives self unfavorable impression of him. Not certain whether can embark for Europe in spring. Has heard of his scheme of trying fortune in Georgia. Hopes approaching accommodation of American affairs will render unnecessary his quitting country for which has conceived attachment. Accounts from England seem to...

Scope and Contents Thanks for his letter by post. His letter via Philadelphia not yet received. Sorry St. George could not succeed in taking up money they wished. Would have enabled St. George to discharge debts and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) to set out for Edinburgh with support for year. Unlucky that his bookseller (Purdie?) deceived him. To endeavor to get £100 stg here for Natty. Objections to St. George's going to Georgia. Viriginia courts may open in few months. They must do so in 2, 3 or 4 years. Self...

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George Tucker detained. Received his by Captain Jones and Captain Wells. Regrets his expectations of Virginia failed. Thought him too sanguine and dependent on Nelson. Encloses letter he wishes forwarded to Washington. Hopes he knows Virginia delegates to Philadelphia convention well enough to mention Bermuda's troubles to them. Hopes Bermuda can exchange salt for provisions.

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Received his letter by Captain Wells. Believes George Tucker has not sailed. Hopes he will come home instead of going to Georgia. Will be glad to welcome Aunt Campbell here.

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Received his of March 12 with news of intended visit to Georgia. Will be glad to see Aunt Campbell and Mr. Gilchrist. Have another baby boy since last writing. Fan is pleased with book he sent. Will be obliged to send her to parson in town to school.

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Doctor Clayton died shortly after his arrival here. Thank you for paying my annual subscription. I am repaying you by the bearer. Some of the people here are greatly alarmed at the resolutions of the American Congress, while others flatter themselves that the Mother Country will pursue conciliating measures.

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Thank you for your kindness in acting in my unhappy daughter's affair. She will behave herself as to gain the good esteem of all her friends, that it may in some measure atone for her past unhappy misconduct.

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I am obliged to you for your kindness in visiting my unhappy sister and bringing matters to bear at last. Bermuda is a dull insipid place. Not one ball this winter, no gentlemen for partners, everybody out of town, the Doctor on his island and Mr. Randle at Belle View. The Governor has little or no company.