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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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Received his of this date. His (St. George's) idea of judge's determination in case of Harvey and Smith is certainly just. Discussion of the legal points of the case. Will be glad to discuss case with him in town on Sunday.

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Man of war tender burnt at Hampton, another here, Kingfisher. Many people moved possessions out of town. Self suffered in gale on 7th. Self unloaded and loaded one vessel just three days before port closed. Wrote Mr. Campbell.

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Wrote last by Captain Wells. Convention formed a military establishment. Attorney Davis is captain, also G. Nicholas. Bermuda and Bahamas considered W. India Islands and no supplies permitted them. Vessels from there admitted. Hopes Mrs. Campbell has arrived there. Self will follow few vessels sailing but believes ports will not be closed long.

Scope and Contents No vessels in harbor except victims of gale which were allowed in. Many blue ensigns on river from Gosport to Town Point: Mercury of 24 guns; Otter and King-Fisher of 18 each; Governor's present palace (Fowey?) of 10 and others. Convey under Lane's armed sloop gone to St. Augustine for 14th regiment. Attorney John Randolph here on way to Britain. Robert Christian, banished from Baltimore, is here on way to England. Captain McCartney superseded on Mercury by John Sampson by complaint of Lord...

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I know you are enjoying tranquillity and a serene climate. Here we are in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. In a region of political darkness. Not knowing what to fear or what to hope for.

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You may at all times call for papers from the clerks office, agreeable to your own convenience, and shall have them duly granted. The terms you propose for payment of office fees are very satisfactory to me.

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Has not heard yet whether he has arrived in Bermuda. Letters lost by Negro. Little girl (Nancy Tucker) fat and pretty. All escaped fever. Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) ship arrived safely in England. No letters, as packet either brought none or Captain does not choose to deliver them. Troublesome times, but plenty of provisions.

Scope and Contents The Scorpion sloop of war and a transport arrived here yesterday from Boston, they have orders to stay here or to proceed to Carolina. I dined yesterday at the Governor's with one of the Lieutenants. He says there has been no action since that of June 17 in which the Regulars had 92 officers and 1,000 privates killed and wounded. The loss of the provincials was at least double. He did not know either of the Governor's sons particularly except Dick, who is likely gone home. Obliged to leave...

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I am desirous of serving Mr. Roberts on this occasion. I ought to take every measure to convey his money to him. Suppose you should interfere in the dispute between him and Mrs. Dickinson as a friend to both parties.

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Lord Dunmore frightens out old women who are afraid of cannon. He lets no boats pass from Hampton to Norfolk since his vessels were fired. Fears this will be a garrison town. Hears South? Carolina has taken Governor Martin and officers prisoners. Northern provincials happy under their officers. Troops are raising according to ordinance.

Scope and Contents Pleased to hear of his arrival in Bermuda. Doctor Blacklock ready to receive him. Self's visit to Scotland. Praises of Scotland. Doctor Hill's (relation of Mr. Miller's) daughters unparalleled in mental abilites and excellency of disposition. In London, self hears of men who struggle for liberty abused. Spirit of England entirely anti-American. British says effects of Association not felt. New trades sources to Russia. Spirit of resentment and animosity of Civil War increases. Self prepares...

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Extract of a letter from Bermuda. A letter explaining how the conflict between Britain and America affects Bermuda. The Bermudian legislature passed a law in May prohibiting the exportation of any kinds of provisions until all obstructions to supplies from America should be removed.