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Box 14

 Container

Contains 20 Results:

Folder 7: Correspondence, 1787 July 2-30

 File — Box: 14, Folder: 7
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: 1787 July 2-30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14

Hall and Dickinson, Bermuda to Colonel St. George Tucker, 1787 July 2

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239769
Scope and Contents

Your note under long premise of discharge to Captain Mallory Todd remains unpaid. He will wait on you in person to get the money.

Dates: 1787 July 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Hector McNeill to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 3

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239771
Scope and Contents

I have sent Mr. Douglass for the deed. Please send a note as to how the blanks are to be filled.

Dates: 1787 July 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Archibald Robertson, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1787 July 4

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239773
Scope and Contents

I am sending about 200 bushels of oats. You only asked for 100, but if you need the other hundred you may have it.

Dates: 1787 July 4
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Harrison Allmand, Suffolk to St. George Tucker, 1787 July 6

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239774
Scope and Contents

If Aaron Allmand's testimony is necessary, I shall be glad to get a commission to take his deposition. He is in a poor state of health.

Dates: 1787 July 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Hector McNeill, Petersburg to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 6

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239776
Scope and Contents

I have sent Mr. Glen to Carolina and Williamsburg. I am also sending to Colonel Fleming and Mr. Lyons.

Dates: 1787 July 6
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George's, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1787 July 8

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239777
Scope and Contents

Repeats news of father's death on April 30. Buried at Mr. Tudor's. Wife lost eldest brother, lieutenant governor last summer. Now lost brother, Richard Bruere, in East Indies. Sends this by Mallory Todd. Also small turtle of 36 pounds. Lost whole stock last September. Season for catching them just beginning. Hal (Henry St. George Tucker) arrived at Bengal. Geordie (George J. B. Tucker) had trip to continent. Tom Tudor (Tucker) goes to England next month at invitation of Uncle Tod.

Dates: 1787 July 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Colonel John Banister to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 10

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239778
Scope and Contents

The accounts can easily be adjusted. E. Pegram's tobacco was delivered me for a bill on Mr. Turnbull. The estates tobacco came very late to market. I paid Constable's draft last week for £24.

Dates: 1787 July 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Elizabeth Leigh to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 12

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239781
Scope and Contents

I return my thanks and acknowledgments to you and Mrs. Tucker for your benevolent inquiries. I hope to see you tomorrow at the Glebe.

Dates: 1787 July 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

William Pennock, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 14

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239782
Scope and Contents

I am obliged to go to Goochland court and this prevents me from waiting on you.

Dates: 1787 July 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Matoax, Chesterfield county, 1787 July 14

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239784
Scope and Contents

Accompanied Richard Randolph to Princeton where two brothers (Theodorick and John) met him. Jack (John Randolph) shed tears of happiness at meeting. Richard met Doctor Witherspoon's examination in Greek and Latin satisfactorily. Witherspoon thinks Jack has best genius and better application than brothers. Self much pleased with Princeton and its agreeable situation. Advanced £6.4 to Richard and paid for Mrs. Tucker's gown.

Dates: 1787 July 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Richard Randolph (1770-1796), Princeton to St. George Tucker, Matoax, Petersburg, Virginia, 1787 July 15

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239793
Scope and Contents Wrote by Mr. Turnbull. Now sends account of expenses of trip totalling £11 odd. Wine and dinners on trip were expensive. Also six days in Philadelphia. Took several days to find Mr. Blair and Mr. Pollard. Unlike Virginia hospitality, the people do not know the name of their next-door neighbor. Mr. Randolph kindly lent him a horse to go see Mr. Gray's walks and gardens. Mr. Corbin and Doctor M'Clurg, Mr. Blair, Miss Gibbon and Mr. Lyons were kind. Also Mr. Pierce. Has recovered from...
Dates: 1787 July 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Colonel John Banister to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, circa 1787 July 18

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239795
Scope and Contents

I have the money ready for you. You have two barrels of corn ready.

Dates: circa 1787 July 18
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

D. L. Hylton to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 20

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239798
Scope and Contents

I am expecting a ship from Jamaica. From the laws of our country the tonnage money is to be paid before the ship is admitted. Can you assist me in paying this?

Dates: 1787 July 20
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Joseph Prentis, Williamsburg to Colonel Theodorick Bland, Cawsons, 1787 July 22

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239800
Scope and Contents

My last letter informed you of the state of this business. I am sending a copy of an order of the court to be published. The claim will be contested by Barrett and Company of Richmond. If this business is considered by you as having been unnecessarily delayed and the estate likely to suffer, I regret that it was placed in my hands.

Dates: 1787 July 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Donald Campbell a Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1787 July 23

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239804
Scope and Contents

Will forward your packet to Bermuda. The rats have eaten 5 of the hams. The other 7 will be sent to Bermuda.

Dates: 1787 July 23
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Gray Briggs, Office to St. George Tucker, circa 1787 July 24

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239805
Scope and Contents

I could not trust Nicholas to comply with your memo. Your suits against Bromley and Harwell's executors both stand upon plea of payment and issue.

Dates: circa 1787 July 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1787 July 25

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239807
Scope and Contents

(Copy of letter of 1787 May 18 which see) on way from Barbados to Norfolk, in care of Donald Campbell, the papers mentioned in last letter, of which above is copy. Uneasy over unsettled situation with Cowper. Answer care of D. Tucker, New York will reach him. Last session passed bill removing seat of government from St. George's to ?.

Dates: 1787 July 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

St. George Tucker (1752-1827) to Colonel John Banister, 1787 July 25

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239810
Scope and Contents

Please pay William Bennett a former overseer on Mr. Randolph's estate £58.9.9. Charge this to the estate.

Dates: 1787 July 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence

James Innes, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1787 July 30

 Item — Box: 14, Folder: 7
Identifier: id239813
Scope and Contents

Will you urge Mr. Turnbull, on whom Starke's order was drawn, to pay immediately. I will leave for Williamsburg shortly. If you receive the cash, transmit it by the first opportunity.

Dates: 1787 July 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 14 / Folder 7: Correspondence