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Box 17

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Contains 18 Results:

W. Plume, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg. With 1 side harness and 1 do side bridle, 1791 July 25

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240781
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Sends 1 side harness leather £1.10.0 and 1 side bridle at 14s. Total £2.4.9. Has no sole leather can recommend at present but hopes to furnish it by next packet, both sole and upper.

Dates: 1791 July 25

Ann Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter, Corotoman to St. George Tucker, 1790 July 28

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240782
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Vacation draws near. Mrs. Currie will send for Master Elyson. Mrs. Carter is not going up to country. Expects brother Tudor almost through Pheadrus. Ben is trudging in Corduroy. Mrs. Currie downstairs. Miss Fanny left on Saturday. love to Mammy Dee, Pol and Charles Carter.

Dates: 1790 July 28

Ann Frances Bland Tucker, Corotoman to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1791 July 28

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240783
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Time of vacation drawing near and Mrs. Currie sending for Master Elyson so taking this opportunity to write. Mrs. Carter is not going up the country and she knows he will come and waits with great impatience for the 20th of next month. Do not forget to bring Brothers and sister Betty. Tell Tudor she expects to hear by Master Elyson that he is almost though Pheadrus and that Ben is trudging along in Cordroy. Mentions brother The ? and Mammy Dee.

Dates: 1791 July 28

John Page, Rosewell to St. George Tucker, 1791 July 30

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240784
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Read your sprightly criticism on my translation of Voltaire's Epigram. Am submitting another Epigram for your examination on the way Webster says we pronounce wound.

Dates: 1791 July 30

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1791 July 31

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240785
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The plank has been ordered. Will probably pay you a visit next month. Jack Gilchrist may come down in the stage if he wishes. Enclosing Campbell's bill.

Dates: 1791 July 31

John Page, Rosewell to St. George Tucker, 1791 August 2

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240786
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I think your translation of Voltaire's Epigram superior to the original. I thank you for your praise.

Dates: 1791 August 2

Donald Campbell to St. George Tucker, 1791 August 5

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240787
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By Captain Ellis you will receive your plank. Pay him 5£ for the freight. He cannot bring the shingles and laths. Note: Sam. Ellis received of St. George Tucker 5£ for freight.

Dates: 1791 August 5

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1791 August 18

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240788
Scope and Contents Concerned that cannot convey tidings of poor, sick Theodorick's (Bland Randolph) recovery. Account of Theodorick's health. He is preparing to go out in sedan chair. Fears little to be done by medicine or change of climate. Shall leave island in about month, perhaps in brig of Company bound to New York by way of Tuck's Island. Theodorick may return with self if health permits. Thinks St. George should be prepared for worst regarding his situation. Mother (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) at...
Dates: 1791 August 18

Maria Rind Coalter, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Fredericksburg, 1791 August 26

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240789
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Henry is mending very fast. All the other children are well. Peter Randolph is better although Doctor McClurg and Doctor Innis are with him. The workmen on the house are as industrious as they can be. Doctor Barraud is very ill.

Dates: 1791 August 26

Elizabeth Tucker (1747-), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1791 August 29

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240790
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Our brother Tommy is with us. We are anxious over your son Theodorick. I hope your union will be blessed. Give my respects to Mrs. Carter. Theodorick has great confidence in Tommy. We will do every thing we can for him.

Dates: 1791 August 29

Henry Tucker (1736-1793), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia. Favor of W. Hall, 1791 August 31

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240791
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Received his letters of June 21st and 24th with news of case with Messrs. Cowper and the health of Theodorick Randolph. Better than when he arrived. Cared for by Thomas Tudor Tucker. Will write before next trial (case with Cowper?) Mr. Fiveoak is arrant lying scoundrel. Copy in handwriting of St. George Tucker. Includes letters of 1791 October 30, and 1792 July 21.

Dates: 1791 August 31

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1791 July

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240774
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The featheredge and flooring can easily be had here. Have had many turtles this season. The weather has been very hot.

Dates: 1791 July

John Page (1743-1808), Rosewell to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1791 July 15

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240775
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My people have twice borrowed my boat without letting me know they were going to Williamsburg. I hope you are well. Mrs. Page was pleased with young Bates' poem.

Dates: 1791 July 15

Donald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1791 July 17

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240776
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Engaged the plank for you. This is to introduce William Law who has just arrived from Grenada. He intends to go on to Boston to see the continent.

Dates: 1791 July 17

Doctor Archibald Campbell, London to St. George Tucker, 1791 July 21

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240778
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I have been here 14 months and am still in bad health. I intend to return to Bermuda this fall. I have been to several watering places without receiving much benefit. I have heard from Nathaniel Tucker several times and he has been sick. This state ranks very high among the European powers. It is said that a Mr. Harroman is appointed Ambassador to the American states.

Dates: 1791 July 21

John Gilchrist, William and Mary College to St. George Tucker, 1791 July 21

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240779
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Asks for three or four dollars. . Addressed: Dear Cousin. Endorsed: Sent 20/

Dates: 1791 July 21

James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, circa 1791 July 23

 Item — Box: 17, Folder: 5
Identifier: id240780
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I am sending you 50£ by Mr. Gibbons.

Dates: circa 1791 July 23

Folder 5: Correspondence, 1791 July-August

 File — Box: 17, Folder: 5
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: 1791 July-August