Box 12
Contains 214 Results:
Robert Tucker, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1785 October 5
Thomas Tucker wants to buy a house of mine in Bermuda. He asked me to send you a power to give him a bill of sale. When you return to Virginia, can you bring the money with you? Including a poem.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790) to Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker, Bermuda, 1785 October 12
Received their letters dated August 12th telling of safe arrival. Ague and fever in the land. Self has lost roses in cheeks and gained white hairs.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons to St. George Tucker, Bermuda, to the care of Mr. Samuel Burke and Company Merchants, Norfolk, 1785 October 12
Received his favor via Alexandria dated August 20th. Glad of their safe arrival in Bermuda. Has had gout, fever, and ague for 14 days. Was in Norfolk during severe hurricane which drove on shore near 30 vessels. Wrecked others in the bay. Among them was Captain Smith who spent some time with Sergeant at self's house last winter. Also Tom Bolling and other Virginia gentlemen.
Oster, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1785 October 13
Written in French.
Frances (Bruere) Tucker, St. George's, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Port Royal, Bermuda, 1785 October 14
Letter in verse. Will send sister Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker her cloak and gloves by first good opportunity.
James Allason, Norfolk to ?, 1785 October 17
I have not had a letter from Mr. Coleman time out of mind. This will be given to you by Mr. Patrick Parker ? nephew to Mr. Ritcheson.
David Ross, etc., Richmond, Virginia to P,rick Henry, Governor of Virginia, 1785 October 18
Thanks him for sending communication from Mr. Jefferson. Because of hazardous and uncertain trade conditions, they can supply tobacco to the Farmers general of France only upon commission. Trade will be of advantage to both countries. Signed: David Ross, Nelson, Heron and Company, Thomas Pleasants, Jr.
George Reid, Williamsburg, 1785 October 20
Will. To brother William Reid £200. To wife Eve Reid all remaining property for her lifetime. £300 to brother if wife remarries. Benjamin Waller to advise her. Produced in Hustings court, Williamsburg, August 6, 1792. Sworn to by David Miller and Alexander Kevan. William Lightfoot of Sandy Point and Wyatt Coleman of Williamsburg as securities for Eve Reid, executrix.
John Darrell to St. George Tucker, 1785 October 31
Please postpone the suit against Ca. Lucus in Virginia until you hear from me. Am enclosing some letters from Virginia.
Hall and Dickinson, C. Lane to St. George Tucker, Port Royal, 1785 October 31
We have Mallory Todd's receipt for some money lent you by Captain John Wills. We hope you can pay.
Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George's to St. George Tucker, circa 1785 November
In two hours after we parted with you, we landed at St. George's. I am sending you the silk you desired.
Thomas Tucker, Harinbay to St. George Tucker, 1785 November 1
If nothing happens I will see you in the morning. We are sending you a dozen liten lamarnes.
John Smith, St. George's to St. George Tucker, 1785 November 2
Would you transact some business on your return to Virginia for me. It regards my affairs with Mr. Pennock of Richmond.
John Smith, St. George's to St. George Tucker, 1785 November 4
I am glad you will handle my business. I enclose the accounts which are due me, £13,296.2.5. The business with Pennock is explained.
John Smith, St. George's to St. George Tucker, 1785 November 5
I now will give you particulars about the accounts which Pennock owes me. I will also give you some of my recommendations.
John Smith Jr., Bermuda to William Pennock and Company in Richmond, 1785 November 7
Order to pay 1,200 Spanish milled dollars to St. George Tucker and place same to account of self.
John Smith Jr., Bermuda to William Pennock and Company, Richmond, 1785 November 7
Order to pay 1,200 Spanish milled dollars to St. George Tucker and place same to account of self. Copy of Document Signed. Testimony of St. George Tucker before Archibald Blair, notary public, on 1785 December 12. Document Signed by Blair. Seal.
John Tuder, 1785 November 12
Certificate of birth from the Church Book of Warwick Parish saying John Tuder was born on 1730 September 19 and was baptized on September 27.
Virginia House of Deleg,es, 1785 November 14
Resolutions relating to commerce. Resolutions calling for congressional regulation of commerce. 1 Bound with other printed and manuscript material.
Bermuda Gazette and Weekly Advertiser, 1785 November 19
Printed in St. George's, Bermuda. No. 97.
William Davies, Blandford to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1785 November 20
I thank you for your attention to my note from Chesterfield. I do not remember whether you were employed to defend us at the suit of Barr or not. Banks is taking pains to procure documents from the general court office to prove that Barr has sued here.
Joseph Prentis, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Prince George, 1785 November 20
Please give Mrs. Tuel's bond your attention.
Henry Tucker (1713-1787), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1785 November 25
We miss your company. Your mother has been indisposed. The Assembly met and proceeded to choose a speaker. Mr. J. Tucker would have carried it, but neglecting doing it until the next morning. A majority was in favor of C. Stiles.
Beverley Randolph to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, circa 1785 December
I congratulate you on your return. In your absence I took a liberty in the direction of your affairs. I wrote Captain Holcombe requesting him to let me have 10,000 weight of your present crop of tobacco. He brought it to the inspection at Manchester. The sale of the Negroes will be on the 21st of this month. I have prevailed upon my creditors to wait for their money. I hope you will eat New Year's dinner with us.
Colonel John Banister to St. George Tucker, 1785 December 4
Happy to hear of your safe return from your voyage. Would like to have the estate's crop this year. Ask Mrs. Tucker to send an account of what clothing she wants purchased. The crop at Roanoke and your plantation is good.