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Box 11

 Container

Contains 10 Results:

Folder 11: Correspondence, 1784 November

 File — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id216780
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 1784 November

John Campbell, York Town to St. George Tucker, 1784 November 1

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231833
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1784 November 1

Peterfield Trent, Weir Hall to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 6

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231834
Scope and Contents

Was any judgment obtained this day against me. Was a writ levied on my property?

Dates: 1784 November 6

Joseph Pretlow to St. George Tucker, 1784 November 10

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231835
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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.

Dates: 1784 November 10

Preeson Bowdoin, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 15

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231836
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1784 November 15

John Page (1743-1808), Rosewell, Gloucester county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, of Matoax, Chesterfield county. Favored by Master Randolph., 1784 November 17

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231837
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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.

Dates: 1784 November 17

Robert Innes, Gloster to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 26

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231838
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I wish I could see you before you leave for Bermuda. Mrs. Page is in poor health. I wish to hear about Yates.

Dates: 1784 November 26

Preeson Bowdoin, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 November 27

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231840
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Am enclosing Randel Rowell and Caleb Davis' account. I hope you can recover them.

Dates: 1784 November 27

Chr. McConnico to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 29

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231842
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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.

Dates: 1784 November 29

Beverley Randolph (1744?-1797), Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 November 29

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 11
Identifier: id231843
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1784 November 29