Box 15
Contains 19 Results:
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), 1789
Extract taken from the New Annual Register about the falling of the old oak tree at St. Mary Magdalen's College, Oxford.
Beverley Randolph, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1789 January 9
Sorry it is inconvenient for you to pay Fretwell's order. I have tried to obtain the money from Banister's executors. I will suffer every inconvenience before I will press you on the subject of money.
Neill Buchanan, Battersea to St. George Tucker, 1789 January 19
Booker's father will not be his security for a single shilling. I have not delivered his letter to Prentis. Mrs. Banister and Miss Blair have returned from Amelia.
W. Clark to Colonel St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1789 January 20
I left a proved account against the estate of William Dobbie. Have you recovered the debt? I served with you in General Lawson's brigade.
Thomas Griffin Peachy, Blandford hill to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1789 January 24
Please send me a state of your account against Wilkinson's executors and any balance which may be due you. Sam desired to know the value of the clerkship of this district. I desire the job for about two years and then plan to resign it to him.
Robert Turnbull, Whitehill to St. George Tucker, 1789 January 24
Thanks for your kindness while I was in your city. Take Charles under your eye and advise him as you would your own. Please inform me at what terms a house maybe rented for three years in Williamsburg.
Neill Buchanan to St. George Tucker, 1789 January 26
I have been confined to my bed. I will send the wood saw by Miss Blair. Am enclosing a narrative for the governor.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Brunswick to St. George Tucker, 1789 January 28
This will be delivered by Charles Jones, son of speaker of the Senate. He is candidate to bench for clerkship of Brunswick district. Self recommends him highly.
Henry Lee (1756-1818), Dumfries, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 2
Against usual custom, recommends Colonel Simms, because of his peculiar merit, his pecuniary circumstances and growing family, as clerk of court of this district. Asks Tucker to consider him.
Spencer Roane, Essex County to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 6
Catesby Jones is a candidate for the clerkship of the district court held at Northumberland. I think him competent for the job.
John Page (1743-1808), Rosewell, Gloucester county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 7
Returned Wednesday from long tour. Successful in electioneering. Goes to York to see Sally Nelson. Will visit sister Burwell tomorrow. Lost but 23 votes in 3 counties. Has a great ? in Northern Neck. Must set out for New York in ten days.
Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), Cawsons, Prince George county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Judge of General Court, Williamsburg, Hond. by Mr. Chas. Jones, 1789 February 8
Robert Turnbull, Whitehill to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 8
My friend desires to know the precise terms concerning the house. As to Charles, it was his mother's wish to have him in your family.
John Cocke, Surry to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 12
You promised me a letter of introduction to Bermuda to your acquaintances for my son. Please return this by the bearer.
John Jennings, Charleston to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 16
I sailed from Bermuda on Christmas day. I am here to collect payments for myself and friends. I recommend that you present said bill of Mr. Daughty's without loss of time. We have a new governor in Bermuda by name of Hamilton.
Neill Buchanan, Chesterfield to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1789 February 17
Sorry to hear you scalded your leg. I have not been able to receive a single shilling on your account. Timberlake promises daily. Colonel Bland leaves home today for the northward. Colonel Banister's Negroes, furniture etc. will be sold early in April. Colonel Cary and his Lady are at Battersea.
Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 17
Acknowledges bills of exchange on London. Feels with infinite tenderness his new situation. Wishes him comfort and happiness in it. Suggests wash of tea or weak solution of white vitriol or sugar of lead for Fanny's (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) eye. Elected to seat in House of Representatives of the United States.
Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1789 February 19
Expected to see you here. St. George is with his friends in Bermuda. Enclosing a letter from one of the boys.
Folder 11: Correspondence, 1789 January-February
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.