Box 11
Contains 25 Results:
Folder 10: Correpondence, 1784 October
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.
Edward Charlton, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Petersburg, 1784 October 10
I spoke to Mr. Baker about a debt due me from Mr. Robert Kennon's estate. He said he would tell you to bring suit. What have you done.
Major Francis Muir, Bailios to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 10
I am sending you a copy of the omissions of record pointed out by you in a letter to Edmund Randolph. Also a letter to the attorney.
George Wythe to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 10
Has read Tucker's comments on commerce and liked them. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Agrees that a reform of the courts is necessary, but uncertain as to how to go about it.
Walker Maury, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 11
Theodorick Randolph may decline Greek if Tucker wishes. Not worth while to start French if he leaves for Bermuda soon. Boys' division of pocket money was based on Mr. Banister's suggestions. Sorry for cause of Jack's (John Randolph) voyage. Health good except for eruption about head caused by eating too much butter. Will substitute Gibbons for reading if Tucker wishes, but does not like to make exceptions.
Stephenson Davies and Company, London to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 12
We are sending a small box containing some plates per your invoice. We will be happy to render you further services.
Walker Maury, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 12
Asks what allowance boys should have from sum in his hands.This is season for laying in provisions, so asks Tucker for money due in August. Should be paid in advance.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons, Prince George county, Virginia to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 13
Cyrus informs that news of Father's (Theodorick Bland, Sr. death was announced to her by same means. Self sets out tomorrow for old home. Will stop for her at Battersea (Banister home). Mrs. Martha (Dangerfield) Bland prevented from going by illness. Will call for her at Hardwicke instead of Battersea if more convenient to her. On page 2 is epitaph of Theodorick Bland, Sr. On cover: Colonel Banister is earnestly requested to forward this letter this evening. Wednesday.
Thomas Shore, London to Mrs. Frances (Bland) Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 13
I have sent the articles you wanted by Captain Sargeant. I hope the coffee ? urn and milk pot are all right. You can settle with Mr. McConnico for the amount. Articles listed: 1 candlestick, 1 cream jugs, 1 tablespoon, 1 punch ladle, 1 pr. snuffers, 3 dessert spoons.
William Y,es to Colonel St. George Tucker, 1784 October 13
To inform you that I have just closed the eyes of our mutual friend Colonel Theodorick Bland. He expired about half after four this morning. Latin poem included.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Matoax to David Ross, 1784 October 14
At the last payment to Pleasant, Shore, and Company, December 21, 1782, the balance due was £247.4.8 with interest to be added. McConnico said you were to discount £300 with him on account of Morgan's bill. This sum with what I have paid leaves a balance of £250 due. I left money to pay this. I have no occasion to discount Pleasants, Shore and Company's bill against the other. Pleasant, Shore and Company shall allow you credit for the amount of their protested bill.
David Ross, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 October 14
I hope to do something with my affairs with Pleasant, Shore, and Company. If you think proper to put your bill and protest in my hands, tis probable I may make all of it. If I do and can obtain proper credit for it. This will oblige me to allow you the amount of it out of the money you are to pay me for your bill intended for Morgan.
Donald Campbell, Grenada to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 15
I will not return to Virginia until spring. My father will receive the money I left in your hands. Included receipt for six hundred pounds payable January next, signed by Archibald Campbell, 1784 December 7.
Samuel Burke, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 19
The only vessel here going to Bermuda is one commanded by Captain Stow, it will sail in three or four weeks. Andrew Ronald expects a warrant will issue in November for the sale of his property here as confiscated. Robert Farmer observed that Doctor Campbell's property stands on the same footing. Put the matter off until Doctor Campbell arrives.
David Ross to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 19
The bill will be wanted immediately if I am to negotiate it. If you send it to me, I will return the bill on Monday or pay you in ten days. The bill drawn by Morgan is settled with McConnico.
A. Blair, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1784 October 20
The Governor objected to granting the certificate you wanted. I am sending you a copy of the extract from the Pennsylvania Act relative to notaries. It appears that their law is expressed in general terms as the act of our assembly. By examining the table of fees, I doubt that it would be to our advantage if the assembly adopted them. At present we have 10/ for every thing we do. The Pennsylvania charge is loss.
St. George Tucker, Matoax to David Ross, 1784 October 20
I am glad Morgan's bill is settled. If you come to any settlement with Pleasants, Shore, and Company, I authorize them to credit you for the amount of their protested bill. I will not send you the bill. You may obtain a credit on a settlement by a jury which may be prejudicial to my own interests as one of the house of Pleasants, Shore and Company. After your dispute is settled, I will make the payment.
Robert Farmer, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1784 October 21
Preeson Bowdoin, Fredericksburg to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 October 24
I have received Harison's and Taylor's accounts. Harison's account is taken from books that are on the Eastern Shore.
A. Bass to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 October 25
I am sending accounts for arrears of taxes, one against the estate of John Randolph and the other against you. Please pay or give an order on Colonel Robertson.
Ryland Randolph to St. George Tucker, 1784 October 27
John Braxton, a Negro of his, with a wife and children at Tucker's, has made off with money and supplies. Asks permission for bearer, Thomas John Pearman, to return them from Tucker's place if he is there.
James Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 October 28
Since my last letter I have been very ill. I will lend you Wood.
Walker Maury, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax. pr. Toney., 1784 October 28
Will attend to Tucker's requests. Wishes he would not take Richard Randolph to Bermuda as he wanted him to enter University next fall with some degree of credit. He is contracting a studious turn which voyage will interrupt.
Thomas Roberts, Milners to St. George Tucker, 1784 October 28
I asked Captain Thomas Stow about hiring his cabins for your trip to Bermuda. He is not certain of going to Bermuda. I do not know of any leaving now. Captain Bill is heading for Virginia and if so I will inquire of him.
Davis J. Stokes Jr. to Colonel St. George Tucker, Amelia Court, 1784 October 30
I can not be present today. If the suits are called, pray take judgment and order execution on them.