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Box 5

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William Black, Chesterfield to St. George Tucker, 1779 February 5

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226319
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Mr. William Hardiman comes to consult you about a land purchase. I ordered a suit in Prince George against John Sykes who was overseer for me last year at Dutchy Hill for embezzlement. B. Hughes comes to court today to employ a lawyer.

Dates: 1779 February 5

Robert Innes, Gloucester to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1779 February 14

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226320
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If you want to purchase the property you had better come down. Buckner is offering his property for 12,000£. I hope you are well by now. The reports on your health varied so I can't tell.

Dates: 1779 February 14

William Hall, Bermuda to David Anderson, Norfolk, Virginia, 1779 February 15

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226321
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When Anderson was in Bermuda, self gave him some directions about selling his Portsmouth lot. Has now directed David Ross of Petersburg who wishes to buy it, to St. George Tucker. Wishes Anderson and Tucker to agree. See Letter to Tucker of same date.

Dates: 1779 February 15

William Hall, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, near Peterburg, James River, Virginia, 1779 February 15

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226322
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Last December David Ross of Petersburg wished to purchase self's lot in Portsmouth to pay in specie ? of the country or bills of exchange. Self leaves its value to Tucker but will not accept less than £500 Stg. Can give title. Will send Tucker power of attorney. Annie (wife?) and son Durham send greetings.

Dates: 1779 February 15

Henry Tucker, Bermuda to Messrs. Wills Cowper and Company, 1779 February 15

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226323
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Received your letter of December 7. Captain John Matholin comes to North Carolina in search of provisions for this island.

Dates: 1779 February 15

Pierre Texier, Bordeaux to St. George Tucker, 1779 February 21

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226324
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Written in French. Translation and copies included.

Dates: 1779 February 21

Henry Tucker (1713-1787), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1779 February 24

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id226325
Scope and Contents I have very little encouragement to write to you as you have not for near two years answered any of my letters. Two brigs from here were taken last summer by the Americans. We had about 1,000 Stg. worth of Spanish indigo on board. We are in want of provisions. The governor has granted vessels to go in quest of supplies for the Country. Captain John Seymour tells me you are married. The whole business of the country is carried on by people who are making money privateering and a few Scotch...
Dates: 1779 February 24

Pierre Texier, Bordeaux to St. George Tucker, Yorktown, 1779 February 21

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id229445
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Forwarded by D. Pauly on 1779 July 21.  Translation included.

Dates: 1779 February 21

Thomas Pleasants Jr., Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1779 March 15

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id226327
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I cannot come to Matoax to see you at this time. I am engaged this afternoon in Town on business. Tomorrow I return home by way of Shirley. On Monday at Henrico Court and detained in Richmond for a few days.

Dates: 1779 March 15

Samuel Beall, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1779 March 20

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id226328
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I am closing my books and wish to have your account of the tobacco received of that sold you at Smithfield.

Dates: 1779 March 20

James? Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1779 March 20

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id226331
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I guess by now you have heard of the death of Burwell. I was with him the day before he died. He retained his senses most perfectly to his last moment. I am glad you have recovered. What has become of Yates?

Dates: 1779 March 20

Container-229461, December 1779

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 11
Identifier: id229461
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: December 1779

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1779 January - February

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: id229438
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 January - February

Folder 2: Correspondence, 1779 March

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 2
Identifier: id229449
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 March

Folder 3: Correspondence, April 1779

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 3
Identifier: id229450
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: April 1779

Folder 4: Correspondence, May 1779

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 4
Identifier: id229452
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: May 1779

Folder 5: Correspondence, 1779 June

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 5
Identifier: id229454
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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.

Dates: 1779 June

Folder 6: Correspondence, 1779 July

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 6
Identifier: id229455
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 July

Folder 7: Correspondence, 1779 August

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 7
Identifier: id229457
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 August

Folder 8: Correspondence, 1779 September

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 8
Identifier: id229458
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 September

Folder 9: Correspondence, 1779 October

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 9
Identifier: id229459
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 October

Folder 10: Correspondence, 1779 November

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 10
Identifier: id229460
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1779 November