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Box 15

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Contains 246 Results:

Mallory Todd to Jos. Harding, 1788 February 1

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240031
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Your letter came with £130.12. You were to keep the freight of Mr. Hill's corn. Am enclosing an order for the amount. Please obtain it. (Note: 1788 February 14, , received of St. George Tucker £431.1.8 left in his hands by Captain John Dill of Bermuda).

Dates: 1788 February 1

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 2

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240032
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With whole soul sympathizes with him in dreadful misfortune. Has letters mentioning desperate situation of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Dares not encourage ray of hope. Speculations on nature of life and death. Wrote to his son Richard Randolph. Knows not if posts certain.

Dates: 1788 February 2

William Davies, Blandford to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 February 5

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240033
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I would like to be a candidate for the clerkship of Petersburg district.

Dates: 1788 February 5

Phil. Pendleton, Berkeley to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 8

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240034
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I would like to be a candidate for the clerkship of the District of Winchester.

Dates: 1788 February 8

Gilchrist Dickinson, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 10

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240036
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Messrs. Richard and John Jennings and Henry Tucker of Bermuda have given me power to settle their demands on the house of Messrs. Bass Tanner and Company of Virginia. Have you brought the parties to any terms?

Dates: 1788 February 10

Henry Skipwith, Hors du Monde to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 12

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240037
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I am concerned that any man connected with me should distinguish himself as a brute towards you. These seizures were made in 1786. I have asked Lee to postpone the sale, I will be your security for the payment.

Dates: 1788 February 12

Thomas Davis, Northumberland to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 February 14

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240039
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Please give your favor to Thomas Edwards of this county as clerk for the district of Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, and Richmond.

Dates: 1788 February 14

J. Smith, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 14

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240040
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I am a candidate for the clerkship of the District of King and Queen. Your favor will be appreciated.

Dates: 1788 February 14

John Page (1743-1808), Rosewell, Gloucester county, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 February 16

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240041
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Sympathizes with him on his loss (death of wife, Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker). Tucker in December had prepared him for sad news. Hopes to be with him soon after election.

Dates: 1788 February 16

John Woodson, Cumberland to Beverley Randolph, Richmond, 1788 February 18

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240042
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The three Negro men from Mr. Tucker arrived at N. Creek. After working two days; two of the three ran away.

Dates: 1788 February 18

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 19

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240043
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Received your letter on my return from Williamsburg. Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope to be with you before next month. Will send your letters to Bermuda.

Dates: 1788 February 19

Duncan Rose, Battersea to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 February 19

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240044
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Please send the bundle of papers relating to the purchase of the lands of Mr. Meade.

Dates: 1788 February 19

William Whitlock, Northumberland Court House to St. George Tucker, 1788 February 20

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240045
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I am a candidate for the Clerkship for the Northumberland district. Any thing you can do will be appreciated.

Dates: 1788 February 20

St. George Tucker, 1788 February 21

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240046
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Certificate appointing St. George Tucker a Judge of the General Court. Signed by Edmund Randolph.

Dates: 1788 February 21

Beverley Randolph, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 February 22

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240047
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I am enclosing Mr. Woodson's letter see: 1788 February 18 John Woodson to Beverley Randolph concerning the runaway slaves. Give me your idea.

Dates: 1788 February 22

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, per Formicola ?, 1788 February 28

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 2
Identifier: id240048
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Sympathizes upon death of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Considers it but temporary separation from truly estimable friend. Thanks for affectionate favor of Richard Randolph. Regards to friend Maria Rind.

Dates: 1788 February 28

Jesse Browne, So Ampton to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1788 March

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240049
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Please recommend me as a clerk for one of the district courts.

Dates: 1788 March

William Coleman, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 5

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240050
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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.

Dates: 1788 March 5

Beverley Randolph, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 5

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240051
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Will the bad weather impede your Cumberland trip? The governor wishes to hire your man.

Dates: 1788 March 5

Benjamin Harrison, Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker of Matoax. Mr. William Wiseham, 1788 March 6

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240052
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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.

Dates: 1788 March 6

David Meade Randolph (1760-1830), Presque Isle to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 6

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240053
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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?

Dates: 1788 March 6

Arthur Lee (1740-1792), New York to St. George Tucker, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1788 March 8

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240054
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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.

Dates: 1788 March 8

Duncan Rose, Battersea to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 March 8

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240055
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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.

Dates: 1788 March 8

Richard Lee, Lee Hall to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 11

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240056
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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.

Dates: 1788 March 11

Will Russell, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 March 13

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240057
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I am offering myself as a candidate for the clerkship of this district. I hope you will favor me.

Dates: 1788 March 13