Box 15
Contains 21 Results:
Jesse Browne, So Ampton to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1788 March
Please recommend me as a clerk for one of the district courts.
William Coleman, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 5
There are seven fees in your account which belong to Mr. Richard's private account. I am sorry I have not been able to offer you this balance sooner.
Beverley Randolph, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 5
Will the bad weather impede your Cumberland trip? The governor wishes to hire your man.
Benjamin Harrison, Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker of Matoax. Mr. William Wiseham, 1788 March 6
The bearer hereof waits to see if he and Tucker can agree on ? of Tucker's sons (Randolph boys estate). Self will be answerable for Wiseham's compliance.
David Meade Randolph (1760-1830), Presque Isle to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 6
Asks him to draw up a proper deed of conveyance from Roan. At next court will give him the necessary voucher for Johnson's judgment?
Arthur Lee (1740-1792), New York to St. George Tucker, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1788 March 8
Informed by Pollard that Tucker had paid him the first installment for his land and reserved remainder to discharge his bond to self. Asks whether money is paid or when he expects it to be.
Duncan Rose, Battersea to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 8
Edward Clarke is going to Granville County to have the deed from Mr. Meade to Mr. Banister proved. He brings you the deed from Mr. Meade and Mr. Banister's power of attorney to his son.
Richard Lee, Lee Hall to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 11
Recommends Thomas Edwards for office of clerk of district court for counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland. Judge Parker is acquainted with him. Edwards has a large family.
Will Russell, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 13
I am offering myself as a candidate for the clerkship of this district. I hope you will favor me.
Samuel Dew, Hanpshire to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 15
I am a candidate for the clerkship of the district court of the counties of Ohio Monogalia. I hope you will favor me.
R. Rutherford, Berkeley County to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 17
I recommend Mr. John Peyton to you. He is an inhabitant of Winchester.
Samuel Hollingsworth, Baltimore to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 21
My brother Stephen Hollingsworth of Richmond informed me you had refused to carry on my suit against Stratton's executives in Chancery. He reported that you said you had not received any money for your services in the matter. I am enclosing an account of John Campbell's where I am charged with £9.4 which he paid you.
John Smith, Frederick to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 24
John Peyton is a candidate for the clerkship for the district of Frederick. He is well bred to the business.
Beverley Randolph to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 25
Thomas Drew and Michaux were elected by a great majority. If Mr. Gilliam will purchase Godfrey, I will very willingly sell him for the same.
R. Waller, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 25
I am a candidate for the clerkship of the district court which will set in Williamsburg. I hope you will recollect me.
Lett. Savage, Accomack to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 26
I recommend my deputy William Gribb as a person for the clerkship of the district of the Eastern Shore.
James Innes, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 27
I have tried to pay you a visit. I have tried to write you, but in vain. Please remain with me during the court.
N,h. Russell, Charleston to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 27
Would you settle a matter of business between David Ross of Richmond and the estate of Abraham Livingston? Messrs. Ross, Shore and Company, Sengrove and Constable, Adam Stewart and Abraham Livingston purchased 74 Negroes in this state. 23 are in Mr. Livingston's hands and are hired to David Ross. The executors have not received any money for them. List of Negroes included. Enclosure.
Edward Blake, Charleston, South Carolina to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 29
I am recommending Nathaniel Russell of this city to you. I will appreciate any service you can render him.
Paul Carrington, Charlotte to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 29
I cannot attend court until the 7th day. I put the records of White v. Letcher and Goode v. Jones in your hands.
Folder 3: Correspondence, 1788 March
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.