Scope and Contents Obliged for his letters and interest. Her boys do need assistance. Have grown idle and troublesome for want of a tutor. St. George Tucker's absence and large family makes it impossible for her to give them necessary attention. Cannot give satisfactory answer about finances. There is no account about crops, payment of taxes, kept by Mr. Osborne or anyone else. Puzzled about property. Always believe it wrong not to have annual settlement. As she is on plantation will prevent embezzlement here...

Scope and Contents The enemy moved up day before yesterday to Goochland's old Court House with the purpose of destroying the stores at this place. This makes it necessary that you join me immediately as there is not a field officer with the 300 militia here. The Amelia men with Major Overstreet have joined its Marquis. The Brunswick men will join tomorrow. Order all the militia from Prince Edward Court House to make a forced march to this army. I am going to Carter's Ferry immediately at the request of the...

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A return of the Regt. of militia commanded by Colonel Tucker 1781 June 8th.  Signed, J. Wagnon, adjt.

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Baron is retreating from Point of Fork to Prince Edward Ct. House. She must move out of way at once. Leave Phill and Hercules at Bizarre. Send for horses from Bermuda Forrest & Randolphsville. Mr. Marsden will deliver this letter -- to inquire as to road at James Fretwell's Ordinary.

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Syphax arrived a three o'clock. His news alarmed them. Were setting out but knew not where. Arrival of Guy relieved them. Much fatigued. Child (Henry St. George Tucker) has been cross and unwell. Syphax brings his trunk, mattress and noggins. Affections from children, Mrs. Hall and girls. The Doctor writes. Young Aura folded last night after working up in the wagon.Published: Coleman, p. 60.

Scope and Contents Glad she did not set out before Guy reached her. The Baron took leave yesterday. The Militia halted here and the Regulars marched to Roanoke. Enemy had not crossed at Carter's Ferry yesterday a.m. General Lawson now at Court House. Will try to get his permission to visit her. Is enclosing a few lines from General Scott. Exchange of prisoners in southern department arranged between General Greene and Cornwallis. They will arrive at James Town on board Flags on 15th. Hopes to see his Brother...

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Rhyme, 11 June 1781, in answer to their joint letter in answer to their joint letter noting their arrival at Roanoke. Written on blank page dated June 1781 addressed to Col. St. George Tucker with Gen. Lawson's Brigade fronm James F. Armstrong. Letter signed by 7 names above in James F. Armstrong's handwriting.

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Wrote to her by Syphax at 1 o'clock. Now informs her no immediate necessity of removing. Eneemy not at Buckingham Ct. House nor have they crossed James except at P t. of Fork. Only about 100 strong there. If emergency arises she will be warned and must take route pointed out.

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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.