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Box 15

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Contains 246 Results:

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Hall of Congress, New York, New York to Honorable? St. George Tucker, Matoax near Petersburg, Virginia, 1788 April 17

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240093
Scope and Contents Received favor by Colonel Carrington. Distress at account of present situation. Hopeful had not additional misfortune of straitened pecuniary circumstances to affliction of being deprived of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker. Knew of his appointment as judge of General Court. Told by James? Madison salary was 500£ per annum. Own circumstances extremely doubtful. Rejoices dear Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) better. Thanks for letters of good friends Richard and Theodorick Randolph....
Dates: 1788 April 17

Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 17

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240094
Scope and Contents Writes on subject which has given him disturbance. Asks what he makes of Nathaniel Tucker. In dark with respect to sources of extraordinary information. Nathaniel desired him to communicate it to no one. Wrote him for fullest explanation of wonderful discoveries with source where derived. Self acknowledges superintendence of divine power. Supposes He acts by laws contrived to effect happiness of sentient beings. 1788 June 13. Received long answer from N. with account of what happened to him...
Dates: 1788 April 17

Samuel Donaldson, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 18

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240095
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I have received payment from C and Rucher's bill on Colonel Banister. The house in Williamsburg which you inquired about is in the hands of Mr. Dean's creditors in New York. Mr. Patrick has promised me that you shall have the preference of the house when it can be disposed of.

Dates: 1788 April 18

Arthur Campbell, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 19

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240096
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Andrew Russell is a candidate for the clerkship of Washington district. I am recommending him to you.

Dates: 1788 April 19

Hector McNeill, Petersburg to Colonel St. George Tucker, 1788 April 21

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240097
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Your boy Innes says he is for hire. Please let me know your terms.

Dates: 1788 April 21

William Davies, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1788 April 22

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240098
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I would appreciate an appointment of clerk in any district contiguous to this one. The debt due Patty Hall was from Samuel Davies and not from the company.

Dates: 1788 April 22

Wills and John Cowper to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 23

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240099
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"We shall take deposition of Thomas Fiveash on May 13, 1788." You will please attend.

Dates: 1788 April 23

John Page (1743-1808), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 April 23

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240100
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Had self known Ambler and Bracken were not going down in stage on Tuesday, would have spent another day at Matoax. Asks to be informed by Rober?t Nicholson in Williamsburg when self should bring up papers and when will be convenient for him to come to Matoax. Is in haste to leave place where he feels in awkward situation.

Dates: 1788 April 23

St. George Tucker Jr. to St. George Tucker, 1788 April 29

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 4
Identifier: id240101
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I am sending Muir's letter. Sorry to hear your disorder is worse. The time approaches when I must bid adieu.

Dates: 1788 April 29

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1788 May

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240102
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The New York packet has not arrived . The boys will still be able to take it. My father is better.

Dates: 1788 May

Isaac Hall, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 2

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240103
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Thank you for the trouble you have taken with my certificates. Your deafness troubles me. If your cough persists you must be bleed. I think it advisable to take an emetic.

Dates: 1788 May 2

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, New York, New York to Honorable? St. George Tucker, Richmond, Virginia, 1788 May 2

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240104
Scope and Contents With respect to his arrangements about sons, informs that Doctor Johnson gone eastward for several weeks. Received letters from friends in Bermuda by J. Tucker Jr. son of J. Tucker of Somerset. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) and sister Bet (Elizabeth Tucker) had colds. It is said Maryland already adopted constitution by great majority. Letter from Governor of Rhode Island informed of that state's rejection. Understands in St. George's state majority of delegates friends to new...
Dates: 1788 May 2

St. George Tucker Jr. to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 4

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240105
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I hope to see you when you leave Richmond. Have you heard anything from Donald Campbell? I want to know when he plans to sail.

Dates: 1788 May 4

David Meade Randolph (1760-1830), Presque Isle to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 May 5

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240106
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Would like answer on demand from John Holcombe sent by Mr. Blodget. Two Negroes left by father (Richard Randolph) are increased and he would like affair settled in ensuing Court of Chancery.

Dates: 1788 May 5

Thomas Griffin Peachy, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 7

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240107
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The proceedings in the suit Robertson v. Wilkinson's executors came yesterday. Holmes had given the papers to Henry Randolph for conveyance.

Dates: 1788 May 7

Samuel Griffin, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 8

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240108
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Thank you for your information relative to your success in the case of the Cyrus. Your letter was sent by Mrs. Blair.

Dates: 1788 May 8

St. George Tucker Jr. to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1788 May 12

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240109
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Glad you have recovered your hearing. Please loan me 40£. I will send it to you by Donald Campbell or will leave my horses to be sold for that purpose.

Dates: 1788 May 12

Thomas Fiveash, 1788 May 13

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240110
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Deposition of Thomas Fiveash concerning the case of Tucker v. Cowpers.

Dates: 1788 May 13

William Robertson to St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 May 17

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240113
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I feel myself under the necessity of requesting a little indulgence on the order you have on Mr. Turnbull. Mr. Turnbull assures me he cannot make advances for me.

Dates: 1788 May 17

Francis Goode to Colonel St. George Tucker, Matoax, 1788 May 18

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240115
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I am enclosing an order on Mr. W. Callum for 35 £.

Dates: 1788 May 18

Arthur Lee (1740-1792), New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 18

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240118
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Received bill he remitted on account of Mr. Pollard's bond. Has sent it to Philadelphia for payment. When paid, will discharge Pollard's bond and remit Tucker balance due. Thanks him for his punctuality.

Dates: 1788 May 18

Robert Turnbull, Petersburg, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1788 May 21

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240119
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At last furnishes money Tucker had drawn for. Sorry he had been disappointed. Will send cash up to Woodson if Tucker wishes and will inform him where Woodson may be found.

Dates: 1788 May 21

St. George Tucker Jr. to Abraham Keen, Mecklenburg, 1788 May 31

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240120
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Am enclosing an order on Colonel Tucker for the amount I owe you.

Dates: 1788 May 31

Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker, Hall of Congress, New York, New York to St. George Tucker, 1788 June 13

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 6
Identifier: id240122
Scope and Contents Doctor Johnson not yet returned. Daniel Tucker arrived here from Bermuda. Friends in Bermuda engaging extensively in fishery. 15 or 16 vessels intended for that employment. Decision of South Carolina in favor of new constitution. Should be glad to know how his convention going and prospects. People in interior of South Carolina much opposed to it. Import appears almost only good to experience for some time. To deprive several states of chief resource for support of local governments and...
Dates: 1788 June 13

Thos. Shore, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Present, 1788 June 14

 Item — Box: 15, Folder: 6
Identifier: id240123
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If a meeting of the partners of Pleasants, Shore and Company should be requested during his absence will thank Tucker to represent him.

Dates: 1788 June 14