Box 3
Contains 16 Results:
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1775 June - July
Needs major editing: inclusion of items, re-numbering that will affect rest of collection, etc.
Richard Washington, Frederick County to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 3
Thank you for taking care of my box. If you go soon to Bermuda, remember me to all. Though affairs in Bermuda are circumstance I think, they must soon be in a distressed situation, they should have attended to the fishery and become a flourishing people. I commend your prudence in your political silence.
Doctor Robert Innes, Carters Creek to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 8
Mr. Burwell told me you are leaving for Bermuda for twelve months. When you arrive, I hope you will not forget your friends in Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 10
Acknowledges the receipt of Tucker's letter. Admits the situation of Bermuda is difficult. Feels that a realization of the American position would benefit both. Will do all he can, but feels somebody in public office could better convince the Congress that the people of Bermuda would enter the American association.
Peyton Randolph, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 12
I have read the case of Bermuda which you have sketched but find it too difficult to give a dependable opinion on. I suggest that the Island send deputies to the Continental Congress. A proper representation of the advantages to be drawn from the connection you propose are sure to receive serious consideration.
St. George Tucker, Bond to Alexander Purdie and John Dixon, 1775 June 12
Know, all Men, by these __ , that I St. George Tucker of the Island of Bermuda, am held and firmly bound unto Alexander Purdie & John Dixon of the City of Williamsburg in Virginia in the just and full Sum of Twenty Four pounds …
Thomas Tudor Tucker, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 14
Regrets his difficulties. Self has increasing family and brother Nathaniel Tucker dependent. Friends desire St. George not to stay long in Bermuda. Relates his motives for no longer recommending St. George moving to Georgia. July 22. Sending Esther (Evans) Tucker's letters by post too expensive. Mentions little daughter Nancy. Esther promises to make a good country wife.
St. George Tucker and Archibald Campbell, Bond to Daniel Prentis, 1775 June 14
Know all men, by these ____ that we, St. George Tucker of the Island of Bermuda, at present residing in the Colony of Virginia and Archibald Campbell of the Borough of Norfolk in the said Colony Merchaint (?) are held and firmly bound unto Daniel Prentis of the City of Williamburg in the said Colony Gent: in the just sum of forty two pounds ...
Doctor W. Colthart to St. George Tucker, 1775 June 22
I wrote before that your cousin wanted to go to Bermuda. I cannot live with her, please take her to her relations. Her temper is such that I am unable to get into any business. (Tucker's answer to this letter on back.)
St. George Tucker (1752-1827) to Doctor W. Colthart, 1775 June 22
I am unhappy to hear of your situation with Mrs. Colthart, but I conceive it to be utterly inconsistent with my character to interfere in any domestic broils. On back of Colthart's letter to Tucker.
St. George Tucker, 1775 July 21
Certificate of the Admission of St. George to practice before the Courts of Common Law and Equity on the island of Bermuda. Signed by George James Bruere, Governor.
Mrs. Esther (Evans) Tucker, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1775 July 22
Wanted to send him letter by post but Thomas Tudor Tucker told her too expensive. Wrote journal. Hopes St. George is safely arrived in Bermuda. Wanted him to see their little girl (Nancy Tucker). Hopes brother Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) arrived in England. Sister (Polly Evans) with them.
Samuel Adams to Elizabeth Wells Adams, circa 1775 July 24
Miss you and the children. Am busy doing important things in the Continental Congress. Included with copy of letter by Adams to James Warren. Attached to the subsequent item.
Samuel Adams, Philadelphia to James Warren, 1775 July 24
Complains of failure of Congress to get more done. 7,000 weight of powder has arrived. Will send some to Warren. Asks about the situation in Massachusetts. Including copy of letter by Adams to his wife (circa 1775 July 24). Tucker's endorsement: "Intercepted by Captain Wallace." Attached to previous item.
Henry Tucker (1736-1793), Somerset, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1775 July 25
C. Stiles informs self his stores would sell in Charles Town. Asks his opinion about sending enclosed anonymous letter to Mr. Savage. Either forward or suppress letter. Stiles reported that Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) was well in Charles Town. Enclosure not present.
John Esten, St. George's to St. George Tucker, 1775 July 30
Understanding that Captain Frank Dickinson lives in your neighborhood, I have taken the liberty to enclose you a bill on him which I should esteem it very kind if you would be so obliging as to present for acceptance.