Box 9
Contains 170 Results:
Doctor James McClurg, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, circa 1782 January 15
I have been informed by Mr. Beall that the business between Page and you is to be settled by his arbitration. He also has your order to receive whatever money may be due from Page on that account. Please send me an order on Mr. Beall for the portion of it that belongs to me.
William Foushee, 1782 January 22
Affadavit that St. George Tucker took the oath of fidelity as a Privy Councillor. Original in the Virginia State Library.
St. George Tucker to William Foushee, 1782 January 22
Affadavit that St. George Tucker took the oath of fidelity as a Privy Councillor. Original in the Virginia State Library.
William Withers to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1782 January 24
Not hearing from Mr. Stark before Monday, I ordered Thompson and Phil to the Court House. I inquired of Captain Walker, if he knew that Gentlemen's determination about the purchase of those two Negroes. Mr. Stark delivered him a letter for me the day before he sent to church. The Negroes were hired very low and if they had been set up for sale, I do not think they would have reached the price you asked.
Thomas Pleasants Jr., Four Mile Creek to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1782 January 30
A meeting of the partners of Pleasants, Shore, and Company wil be held in Richmond the 15th to settle that unfortunate business. (On back "The Progress of Cornwallis - An Ode."
Major William Pierce Jr., Head Quarters, Ponpon ?, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1782 February 6
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1782 February 18
Reports of peace. Have received King of Great Britain's speech from West Indies. Are in doubt about final signature of preliminary articles. Sends today's paper. Asks if Doctor Foushee delivered his certificates. If sheriff took the officers list, self would like to obtain money on the civil list certificate. Asks about his land. (Enclosed papers lacking)
Theodorick Bland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, circa 1782 March
David Ross, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1782 February 20
I have enclosed you an order on Mr. Neilson. The poverty and distress of the trades is beyond your conception. Here there is not a sufficient sum to pay drayage and other common expenses. I have not a single dollar in the store.
William Withers to St. George Tucker, 1782 March 11
At the last court I set Thompson up at public sale, but no more was bid than 102£ which was far short of your price so I sent him back to the plantation. Mr. Stark wants to hire him for 2,000 pounds tobacco till next January. Phil may be hired next court day if you approve. We are so busy I cannot make any more shoes this year. Your wheat is badly hurt with weavils.
Doctor James McClurg, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1782 March 16
I have written you on the Page affair. I was supposed to get £250 and I have only drawn out £125 to purchase the 1/2 share in Gooseley's Company. I will be glad to get his matter settled.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Richmond, Virginia to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, 1782 March 23
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1782 March 24
Congress just now informed of general peace by corvette which arrived last night detached from Count d'Estaing's fleet at Cadiz at request of Lafayette. Sailing of that fleet countermanded. Cessation of hostilities and friendly aid to all British vessels. America has obtained everything that can be wished. Poem. The work is done.
J. Holcombe, Prince Edward to Colonel St. George Tucker, circa 1782 March 24
William Withers to Colonel St. George Tucker, by Syphax, 1781 November 5
Rejoices with happy event at York. Regrets not seeing him at Sappony where self needs advice. Engaged Hosea Tarpley for next year at same terms Thrift now serves. Will settle with Thrift but expects altercation. Thompson returns to plantation, said Tucker had secured his releases at Yorktown. Will send Tucker mare and colt.
Virginia House of Deleg,es, 1781 November 30
Resolution appointing members to the Privy Council. Appointment of Beverley Randolph, Thomas Lomas, Sampson Matthews, and St. George Tucker as members of the Privy Council.
Benjamin Harrison, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1781 December 1
Request Tucker to attend immediately. (Enclosing resolution of the appointment of Beverley Randolph, Thomas Lomax, Sampson Matthews, and St. George Tucker as members of the Privy Council, 1781 November 30)
William Pennock, Virginia to John Smith Jr., Island of St. Thomas, 1781 December 1
Articles of copartnership for the establishment of a house of business in Virginia (13 articles).
James Innes, Randolphsville to St. George Tucker, Bizarre, 1781 December 3
Henry Tucker (1736-1793), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1781 December 13
(Complete copy of letter dated 1781 December 13, (1782 December 13) Sends complete copy of letter of above date, lest original sent by Wag of St. Thomas under care of Mr. Crew not be received. This comes by Captain Towle who commands flag for Portsmouth. Wishes answer concerning Cowper's debt. Regards to Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) if he is with St. George Tucker. His children and Miss Evans (sister-in-law) have had measles. Self has new daughter.