Box 3
Contains 15 Results:
Henry Tucker Jr. (1743-1808), St. George's to St. George Tucker, 1776 July 2
We are afflicted at the account you give us of my poor dear mother's health. Fanny and I will see her day after tomorrow. I am delivering the wheat.
James Gilchrist, Ship Dunmore to St. George Tucker, 1776 July 6
I hear I am likely to lose my namesake in Bermuda if so, suppose we shall hardly see her again in Virginia. Please present my compliments to Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Gilchrist (or whatever other name she now may have adopted).
Henry Tucker Jr. (1743-1808) to St. George Tucker, 1776 June 24
I bought father a cask of wine. We have sold all of the rice. Lewis has promised to take care of a tierce ? of wheat for my mother. We are happy to hear she is better.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Mr. John Page, 1776 September 1
I am enclosing you a letter to our friend Colonel Nelson. It is on a subject of importance to my worthy friend Doctor Alexander Campbell. Permit me to request your interest with Colonel, Mr. Jefferson, and Mr. Wythe to obtain some consideration for the loss. The enclosed letter to Mr. Morris of Philadelphia, being on the same subject, please forward to him by post. (On back on letter to Colonel Thomas Nelson, same date.)
Doctor George Riddell to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1776 September 15
I received a letter from Mr. Jacquelin Ambler, who on account of disturbances here resides at present at New Castle, Hanover County, advising me that you have recieved payment of Mr. McAllster's bill for £ 32.12 which could not be negotiated here. Mr. Ambler has received your sundry favors. Please convert the balance in your hands into a good bill of exchange and send to William Innes of London, a merchant.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Mr. M,thew Phripp, Norfolk, Virginia, 1776 September 20
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St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Mr. Josiah Young, 1776 September 20
I take the liberty of requesting your care of 2 hogheads of rum shipped by me on board the Dick Cole, John Seymour master, and consigned to Mr. Matthew Phripp, merchant in Norfolk. Should you go to any other part of the continent, would you please dispose of the rum for me and remit the proceeds to Mr. Phripp. (Enclosed in copy of letter to Matthew Phripp, same date.)
John Page (1743-1808), Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1776 September 28
Reverend Robert Andrews, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1776 October 2
Sends 2nd letter by Captain Tucker who sails immediately, informed by John Page. Brother fell in unfortunate affair on Long Island. Lost five-day old infant. Betsy (Ballard) Andrews, wife ill. 3 or 4 vessels from Bermuda lately.
John Blair, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1776 October 2
Vessel brought salt from Bermuda and returns with cargo which self hopes will be beneficial. Salt in demand here. Hear accounts of Battle of Long Island, New York, and other battles. Mrs. Blair recovering from illness. She, Nancy and Jeaney send regards.
Archibald Cary, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, 1776 October 14
Sends papers by Mr. Weekes, bearer. 3,000 men, Yankees, fled from Howe at Turtle Bay. Weedon, of 3rd Virginia Regiment, attacked with greater honor. Writes at request of planters, firm of Bermuda to advance them sum up to £10,000. Asks Tucker to communicate with them.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Messrs. Edward and John Blake, 1776 October 24
Enclosed is an invoice and bill of loading 2 hogsheads of rum, which I am shipping to you and request you to dispose of it to the best advantage on my account. Please retain the net proceeds at the Reverend Mr. Robert Andrews in Williamsburg. (Letter to same October 29, 1776 on the same page.)
St. George Tucker, Bermuda to John Page, Williamsburg, 1776 October 24
Prospect of selling salt, rum, sugar, and dry goods to Page. Virginia Pilot Boat gone into the West End. The Major, the Professor owe letters. Lord Dunmore has perused my letters. (Original in the Morristown, New Jersey National Park Library.)
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Bermuda to Messrs. Edward and John Blake, 1776 October 29
I am sending you 2 hogsheads of rum Please dispose of it in the same manner as directed in my letter of October 24. (On letter to same under date of October 24, 1776.)
Folder 9: Correspondence, 1776 July-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.