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Box 11

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Contains 258 Results:

Tucker Jennings and Company, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 4

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230263
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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.

Dates: 1784 February 4

Joshua Humphreys, Manchester to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 6

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230264
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Your horse broke open the stable and escaped. As yet, I have not been able to find him.

Dates: 1784 February 6

Frs. Cayeau, Annapolis in Maryland to Etienne Molgolfie, Montreal, 1784 February 9

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230265
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During sojourn here has made acquaintance with Thomas Jefferson. Letter on subject of arts and sciences. Written in French.

Dates: 1784 February 9

Duncan Rose to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 11

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230266
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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.

Dates: 1784 February 11

St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Matoax to Edward Wy,t, Sheriff of Dinwiddie, 1784 February 12

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230267
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Please postpone the sale of the effects of Duncan Rose until after the next court day.

Dates: 1784 February 12

Alexander Strackan, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 15

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230268
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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.

Dates: 1784 February 15

Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Springfield to Frances Bland Randolph Tucker, 1784 February 21

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230269
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Taxes owed. Mr. Clay will go down for the money. Gift of Norman Peyton Tucker, 1974.

Dates: 1784 February 21

Henry Armistead, Fredericksburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 24

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230270
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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.

Dates: 1784 February 24

James Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 25

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230271
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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.

Dates: 1784 February 25

R. Armistead to St. George Tucker, 1784 February 26

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: id230272
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Sylvia Coleman is bound to Robert Roe. She was bound by Trop Field and Peter Jones. She appears to be 22 years of age.

Dates: 1784 February 26

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 2

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230464
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Bought you a box of sugar at 60/. Received the key to my trunk.

Dates: 1784 March 2

Walker Maury, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 3

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230465
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 3

Forrest Farmer to Colonel St. George Tucker, Chesterfield County, 1784 March 8

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230466
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 8

James Innes, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 10

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230467
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 10

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, per Colonel Seuf ?, 1784 March 13

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230470
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 13

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 14

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230471
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Preston is bringing up my horses and will deliver them to you.

Dates: 1784 March 14

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 14

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230478
Scope and Contents When Billy Hall planned Captain Daniel Morgan's voyage, it was intended he should bring back the amount of Smith's bill. As Captain Morgan wants flour, try giving Smtih's bill to Banks and Company. If nothing can be done, I would advise selling the lots at Vendue. Colonel Parker has offered £600 for it. I am sending you a trunk which contains my father's papers. I am leaving a power of attorney here with Mr. Burke. I have nominated you, Mr. Burke, and C. Calvert as our attorneys. I plan to...
Dates: 1784 March 14

William Call, Mecklenburg to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 March 15

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230481
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 15

William Call, Mecklenburg to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield, 1784 March 22

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230483
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 22

Joseph Pretlow, Nansemond to St. George Tucker, Chesterfield County, 1784 March 24

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230486
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Write me concerning the affair of J. Jenkins. I am in want of the money.

Dates: 1784 March 24

Nathaniel Nelson, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1784 March 28

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230490
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 28

Donald Campbell, St. George's, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 March 29

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230491
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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.

Dates: 1784 March 29

John Ball, Baltimore to St. George Tucker, Petersburg, 1784 March 30

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3
Identifier: id230493
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I was directed by Donald Campbell to write Captain Daniel Morgan a letter, under cover to you. This is my first opportunity.

Dates: 1784 March 30

Elizabeth Tucker (1747-), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1784 April 3

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4
Identifier: id230495
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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.

Dates: 1784 April 3

Josiah Parker, Portsmouth to St. George Tucker, 1784 April 5

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4
Identifier: id230500
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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).

Dates: 1784 April 5