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In obedience to his request offers particulars relative to suggested reduction of Bermuda. Describes dangers of coast of Bermuda and means of avoiding them.Tucker's writing (not signed.)

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All were frightened to see Syphax without him. Sometimes has fit two days together. Now sleeps in sister's crib (Anne F. B. (T.) C.). Fears he can not bear sight of clapboard porch and smoky halls. All his teeth are pulled. Is passing his Concords. Is too sick to say more. (Enclosed with letter of Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, this date). Undated but written prior to October 12, 1781.

Scope and Contents Syphax reached home this morning with his letters. Will send him off tomorrow with his and brother's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) things. Drawers are perfect emblem of Bizarre. Sukey made the coarse thread stockings. Sends $9 and three pieces of gold. Begin to want salt, sugar and spirits and spices. Dick and Theodorick (Randolph) have no paper to write. Jack (John of Roanoke) has and she writes for him. Has written with the gold pen for lack of a quill. Paper or music book still serves but is...

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Return of Captain Patterson's Company Chesterfield militia. Total 51.

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We are about two miles below York. Day before yesterday Tarleton crossed the river in the night and made an excursion in Gloucester with 200 horses and 400 infantry. They were repulsed by Duke de Lauzun. Lord Cornwallis has shown his weakness by giving up his advanced works. I think nothing but the intervention of a superior providence can save the British army in York. My brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker) is doing duty at the hospital in Williamsburg.

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Prevented from visiting Bizarre by order from General detaining him on duty. Straitened for clothes. Lacks servant. Asked brother (St. George Tucker) to allow Syphax to escort Simon to him. Regards to Miss Maria (Rind) and Miss (Patty) Hall and young gentlemen and little pair. Lists linen, shirts, etc. sent by Syphax. Also articles wanted: shirts, coats, stockings, shoes, etc.

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Knows he will recognize enclosed letter entrusted to her care by the Adonis to whom he gave it. Has no opportunity of forwarding it to Bizarre so returns it to him. Has something to tell only him. Asks him to call on his return from York.

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I know you are pleased with the arrival of your brother in Virginia. I rejoice with you on General Green's success in South Carolina. Our itinerant cabbage and myself met in the street when he was in town.

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Been here three days visiting new acquaintance. Cannot presume to call her friend. Necessary to have disposition not exactly opposite person whose friendship one solicits. Jack and Hal (John Randolph of Roanoke and Henry St. George Tucker) have fever. Other children are well. Colonel Morris not yet reached Bizarre with his letters. Syphax brought only his letter of introduction. Will send token down by Colonel Holcomb tomorrow.

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Deserted from General Lawson's brigade. Very arbitarily dated; probably incorrect.

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Weekly return of the 2nd Regiment of General Lawson's Brigade commanded by Colonel Tucker, October 12, 1781. Signed: J. McAllister, adjt.

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By Brigade major ordered 200 men immediately for duty. Asks Tucker to countermand that and order 400 to parade at 5 o'clock and march into trenches. The Governor wishes Tucker to take command of this party.

Scope and Contents Has written frequently. Friend (James) Madison rode out today from Randolphsville and returned to dinner. Regrets lack of talent for writing. Life there is dull. Fan (Anne F. B. (T.) C.) calls herself Nancy. Sammy Ben Tottis. Is fat and lively. Love to St. George (Tucker) if he is with him. Brother (Thomas Tudor Tucker?) shall be equipped with shirts when he comes up. Has not heard from him since Syphax came up. Anxiety increased. Heard batteries had been some time opened. Hal (Henry St....

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Saw the warm attacks last night. Wishes to know fate of friends. Sight was grand and awful. Self felt strong composure and insensibility which now vexes self.

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Tuesday evening our works were opened on the enemy. Our works which are erecting within 200 yards of theirs will probably be opened this evening. We have now possession of two redoubts which command the river. By means of red hot balls we burned the Charon, a forty four gun ship, the Guadaloupe a twenty eight and four and five other vessels. St. George (Tucker, Jr.) was here, he is on his way to Bizarre.

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Congratulates on successful attempt on two redoubts. Happy he suffered no material injury from shell. Hopes to see him in day or two if business does not press too hard. St. George Tucker and George Evans ? desire to be remembered.

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Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Crouch, who is on his way to South Carolina. I have delivered my dispatches to Congress and am happy to find that our bloody efforts meet with their approbation. The British fleet have sailed from New York. Published: Magazine of American History, 7 (December 1881), 431-445.

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Will not wait for him as Mrs. Skipwith has never received letter as to his own safety and is very uneasy. Would be with him only as far as Petersburg anyway as Nancy is at Eppes'. A different route from one to Bizarre. Mentions Major Cocke. Inside of letter Tucker has written notes concerning possible capture of Bermuda, circa October 1781.

Scope and Contents Joy to you on the surrender of his Lordship. The news was received with a much greater spirit of Whigism than I could have imagined. The Quakers did not choose to illuminate their houses, therefore, they were almost torn to pieces before they would put up one candle. My maid has smallpox. When I heard your friend Captain Pierce was on his way here, I expected to hear a few lines from you. Please send me your poem on the battle of Prince Town. Captain Pierce will give you the particulars of...

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Enclosed is a certificate for four beefs taken for public use at Buffalo plantation. I have not received a return from Colonel Nashe's mill. I am just setting off for the mountains.

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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.