Box 11
Contains 10 Results:
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1784 November
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.
John Campbell, York Town to St. George Tucker, 1784 November 1
I am in need of my money. I hope you have been able to get it. Why does your court keep men dragging along in a law suit for two years.
Peterfield Trent, Weir Hall to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 6
Was any judgment obtained this day against me. Was a writ levied on my property?
Joseph Pretlow to St. George Tucker, 1784 November 10
Captain Thomas Stowe informed me you were going to Bermuda shortly. I am afraid I will loose my debt from Jenkins. If I owe you anything I will pay you.
Preeson Bowdoin, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 15
I am enclosing an account against George Walker, deceased. I understand William Withers of Dinwiddie, is his executor or administrator. Please apply to Mr. Withers for the amount.
John Page (1743-1808), Rosewell, Gloucester county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, of Matoax, Chesterfield county. Favored by Master Randolph., 1784 November 17
Is not yet well enough to reply to request about astronomical question in letter by Master Randolph. Long discussion of astronomy, stars, eclipses, etc. Believes Herodotus did not invent story Tucker mentioned, though he was fond of telling lies. Sally thanks him for remembering her. Wife and self in bad health. Is not yet able to consider Tucker's solution of Egyptian phenomenon.
Robert Innes, Gloster to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 26
I wish I could see you before you leave for Bermuda. Mrs. Page is in poor health. I wish to hear about Yates.
Preeson Bowdoin, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 27
Am enclosing Randel Rowell and Caleb Davis' account. I hope you can recover them.
Chr. McConnico to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 29
I am sending an open account against James Turnbull, deceased. I wish you to bring suit. James Campbell, Andrew Hamilton, and John Baird, Jr. are the executors.
Beverley Randolph (1744?-1797), Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 29
Anxious for final settlement of account. In case of Tucker's death, his executors might dispute the award of friends Hardy and Monroe. Tucker may draw bonds as he sees fit. Asks for small supply of cash as he owes a British merchant £128.