Scope and Contents The two armies are now almost in sight of each other. Preparations are making on both sides for a general action. Our whole army consisting of about 20,000 men are drawn up in Battalia. We are determine to conquer or die, tomorrow will probably be the fatal day that may determine the fate of America. The next time you hear of me, I expect to be happy in the arms of victory or in the world of spirits. Our arms are still victories in the northern department. Mr. Burgoyne has lately met with...

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Had no partaker in her grief. Good Papa (Theodorick Bland, Sr.) has repaired his loss by connection with Mrs. Elizabeth (Randolph) Yates. She is now their mother. Gives her that title with pleasure because of tenderness received. Surrounded by set of errant madcaps. Parted with servant worth £50,000.

Scope and Contents We arrived here night before last after an agreeable ride through a fine country. We were bounded on the west by the Blue Ridge. It is certainly fertile country. The inhabitants of this well built little town are Dutch, they carry on all kinds of manufacturing. They delight? in good houses. The houses are of brick and a few of beautiful blue stone which the country here abounds. Here I met with Colonel Lloyd of Annapolis who retreated here. Mr. Izard of South Carolina and his Lady are here....

Scope and Contents Has written frequently. Her last letter now in his baggage. In last letter gave opinion of her tutor. Endeavored to get one for her boys. Bad one worse than none. Minds will not want if bodies be invigorated with exercise and manners watched with prudent care. Paltry jargon of schools constitutes smallest part of a gentleman's accomplishment if rightly understood. Patsy (Martha (Dangerfield) Bland) has been near the scene of action. Father (Theodorick Bland, Sr.) happy once more in a...

Scope and Contents Mr. Howe kept us upon the pad so continually that I have not been able to return you my thanks before this. "You have had an acct. of the Battle of Brandywine, on 11th 7 ber; I need, therefore only mention that though we were forced to leave the Field, the Enemy had little Reason to boast of their Victory; their Loss being 1,500 killed and wounded, whereas ours was only between seven and eight hundred killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. I am happy in informing you that our Arms at the...

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I have not heard from you since you left Carolina. Write me about yourself. I think what a situation I must be in to have my children around the world at this time of calamity.

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I wrote to you this morning. I would like to hear from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and his tender babes. I am afraid his distress and grief will return his disorder.

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Mama's health is affected by her spirits. Brother Harry and his family spent the last fortnight with us and during that time Mama was free from complaints. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) writes that he has his eyes on a young lady with a fortune of 2,000 per annum.

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We seldom have the opportunity of hearing from you or conveying a letter to you. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) mentions settling in York. This makes my heart heavy although I wish him success. All of your friends here are well.

Scope and Contents We are on the verge of famine. Our ports have been closed for more than 6 months and no supplies arrived until a small vessel with about 1,000 bushels of corn. Unless much greater quantities arrives soon, the people will be in want as there was so little expected from the ground owing to a great drought the last summer. The Governor has been applyed to by the people, Council, and Assembly to agree to some way of procuring provisions, but to no purpose. The country sent an address to the King...

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Your mamma is much as when your brother left her. I shall say nothing about Captain T.'s voyage except  we are sure you will do what you think best. All we recommend to you is that if he arrives either in Europe or the West Indies, we would have all his cargo lodged for us except what will purchase a load of salt as money in America is of little value to us.

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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.