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Box 16

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Contains 16 Results:

Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), 1789 November 5

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240431
Scope and Contents Will. Bequeaths to Robert Bolling of Petersburg, Benjamin Harrison of Brandon, Peter Eppes, Jerman Baker, St. George Tucker, Thomas Griffin Peachy and Doctor Jerade Hall, in trust 2 acres of ground fronting the church on Blandford Hill, a street 100 feet wide to the East and one 60 feet wide to the south on which the public may erect a college for the education of youth. If not done within 15 years, the land shall revert to nephew Robert Banister. To wife Martha (Dangerfield) Bland residue...
Dates: 1789 November 5

Charles Graves, Kingsmill to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1789 November 10

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240432
Scope and Contents

I can't send the straw that you requested today, I will send it tomorrow. I expect Mr. Tazewell means to furnish you with the fodder from the other plantation.

Dates: 1789 November 10

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1789 November 15

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240433
Scope and Contents

Arrived here yesterday after a passage of 20 days. Sending you some letters from our friends in Bermuda. Brought you two turtles.

Dates: 1789 November 15

Maria (Rind) Coalter, Chesterfield to St. George Tucker, 1789 November 15

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240434
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Received by Doctor Brachan his letter telling her not to come to Williamsburg till she is well. All are recovered except Betsy. Will come when she has conveyance. Encloses Mr. Shore's account.

Dates: 1789 November 15

St. George Tucker, Richmond to Thomas Randolph, 1789 November 15

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240435
Scope and Contents

Richard Randolph (his stepson) tells him that Thomas Randolph has given his consent to the nuptials between his daughter Judy and Richard. As Richard's guardian had hoped that he would attain full age before taking this step. Takes liberty of asking Mr. Randolph if he intends making any provision for his daughter on her marriage or at any future period. Richard is unappraised of the subject of this application.

Dates: 1789 November 15

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1789 November 28

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240436
Scope and Contents

Hope you are better. When may I expect to see you.

Dates: 1789 November 28

Addison Lewis, Abingdon to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 1

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240437
Scope and Contents

Hearing that you are leaving for New York. I want to remind you of the bond which you promised me the last time I saw you. (Poem on back: "Cautiously avoid all Sin")

Dates: 1789 December 1

Alexander Falconer, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 3

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240438
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I have seen your advertisement in Davis' last paper. I wish that my proficiency could be given without my presence in Williamsburg. I believe you will be pleased with my credentials. Please inform me of the salary, how many scholars attend, and the number of candidates.

Dates: 1789 December 3

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 11

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240439
Scope and Contents

Arrived here four weeks ago. Have not heard one word from you. If you can (can't?) come here I will come to Williamsburg.

Dates: 1789 December 11

Neill Buchanan, Chesterfield to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 17

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240440
Scope and Contents

Richard was here for three or four days. He got himself furnished with every thing necessary. I am happy to hear Mrs. Banister and the boys are well. I am glad Maria was not hurt when the accident happened at the Ball.

Dates: 1789 December 17

Henry St. George Tucker, Calcutta to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 17

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240441
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Will you take charge of forwarding my letters to Bermuda. To whom shall I direct my Bermuda letters?

Dates: 1789 December 17

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 18

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240442
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Glad you are better. A vessel arrived yesterday to my address. Several vessels here to sail for Bermuda in several days.

Dates: 1789 December 18

John Whitlock, Lunenburg to Christopher McConico, 1789 December 20

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240443
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I would like to rent your plantation where I now live. I will give you 1,200 wt. of Petersburg tobacco (note on back from Christopher McConico, 1789 December 22 ), I have sold the land on which you live to Colonel St. George Tucker.

Dates: 1789 December 20

Samuel Beall, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1789 December 23

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240444
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Mr. Page misinformed you. I am sending you the old accounts. I would like to close the account and I am ready when you have been satisfied.

Dates: 1789 December 23

Jerman Baker to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1789 December 30

 Item — Box: 16, Folder: 3
Identifier: id240445
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If the petition for appeals in the case of Mr. Knox is with you, I will be pleased to receive the order by the bearer. My application for a court of admiralty waits.

Dates: 1789 December 30

Folder 3: Correspondence, 1789 November-December

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 3
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: 1789 November-December