Box 11
Contains 258 Results:
Tucker Jennings and Company, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 4
This will be given you by Captain George Robinson, who comes on a trading voyage to Virginia. Should he need your advice or assistance, please oblige him. We are sending you the three first issues of the Bermuda Gazette.
Joshua Humphreys, Manchester to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 6
Your horse broke open the stable and escaped. As yet, I have not been able to find him.
Frs. Cayeau, Annapolis in Maryland to Etienne Molgolfie, Montreal, 1784 February 9
During sojourn here has made acquaintance with Thomas Jefferson. Letter on subject of arts and sciences. Written in French.
Duncan Rose to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 11
Captain Thomas Thweatt levied an execution on a replevy bond that I was security for John Nicholas due to Messrs. Mathews and Hogins for the sum of £127.10.11 3/4. They seized on my house servants, bay horses, household furniture. Mr. Nicholson was away. As you are the attorney that prosecuted the suit, please ask Captain Thweatt not to sell my effects until I have the opportunity of raising the money.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Matoax to Edward Wy,t, Sheriff of Dinwiddie, 1784 February 12
Please postpone the sale of the effects of Duncan Rose until after the next court day.
Alexander Strackan, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 15
I have sent you a few accounts. I don't want suits unless people refuse to pay or give bond with good security on demand.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Springfield to Frances Bland Randolph Tucker, 1784 February 21
Taxes owed. Mr. Clay will go down for the money. Gift of Norman Peyton Tucker, 1974.
Henry Armistead, Fredericksburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 24
I am glad you took the pains in obtaining the papers respecting the Brig Sally Van. Captain Dean has arrived. I have made out an affidavit. if I don't get the money, I am going to France.
James Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 25
I am glad you arrived safely. I was afraid you might be frozen on the road. If Mr. Booker can not pay you my fee, get him to assume or accept and we will use coercion. The books have been removed.
R. Armistead to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 26
Sylvia Coleman is bound to Robert Roe. She was bound by Trop Field and Peter Jones. She appears to be 22 years of age.
Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 2
Bought you a box of sugar at 60/. Received the key to my trunk.
Walker Maury, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 3
Imagines visitation now called is to make provision for Indians that General Clarke is to send down as well as to secure the Brafferton estate. Proposes Indians be taken into Capitol. Mr. Bracken absolutely refuses that compromise. There will be little doubt if Tucker brings Colonel Banister and James Innes to his side. Thinks Bracken might change.
Forrest Farmer to Colonel St. George Tucker, Chesterfield County, 1784 March 8
Arther comes down with the account of taxes on your one and on the estate of Mr. Randolph's in Cumberland County. I want another work horse.
James Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 10
Observe by Colonel Digges' public notice that you are cited to appear at the College on the 25 of March. Make it a point of honor to attend. The interests of our friend Maury require your attention on that day - The spirit of the FHC, I trust, is not dead.
Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, per Colonel Seuf ?, 1784 March 13
Thanks him, sister (Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) and Richard Randolph for kind favors. Much mortified to hear of his disappointment of going to Bermuda. Planning trip there next month. Self hopes St. George to contrive to meet him there. Marquis Fontenelle ?, Colonel in French service, and Mare go with Colonel Seuf.
Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 14
Preston is bringing up my horses and will deliver them to you.
Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 14
William Call, Mecklenburg to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 March 15
I understand you finished Mr. Baker's business in Amelia. There was a suit Field and Call against Chat. Hamlin and Dudley. Also one against Wm. Irby on a bond. If the money is recovered, please give it to Mr. Richard Taylor at Petersburg.
William Call, Mecklenburg to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 March 22
Concerning Hamlin and Dudley's suit, I have found something like a state of that matter settled. Until I can examine my books, I wish nothing to be done.
Joseph Pretlow, Nansemond to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield County, 1784 March 24
Write me concerning the affair of J. Jenkins. I am in want of the money.
Nathaniel Nelson, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 28
Please inquire how much can be had for a bill of exchange in Petersburg. it is drawn by Colonel Corbin and Mr. Wormeley executors of the Robinson estate in England in favor of the heir to that estate on Mr. Wakelin Welch merchant in London. The amount is £188.
Donald Campbell, St. George's, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 29
Arrived here yesterday. Have seen your brother and wife and your sister Bets. They are well. Your mother is well. Am setting out for my father's.
John Ball, Baltimore to St. George Tucker, Petersburg, 1784 March 30
I was directed by Donald Campbell to write Captain Daniel Morgan a letter, under cover to you. This is my first opportunity.
Elizabeth Tucker (1747-), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 April 3
Aunt Campbell died March 31. Mama is sending you by Captain Gilbert Father's sword and ink stand. We had a letter from Natty in September.
Josiah Parker, Portsmouth to St. George Tucker, 1784 April 5
Mr. Young would like to purchase Mr. Hall's lot. I give up my preference to him. If this is not all right, I am willing to pay the £600 cash for it. (Enclosed letter from Hugh Young to St. George Tucker same date).