Box 18
Contains 228 Results:
William T,ham, Richmond to Judges of the General Court, 1793 November 18
Solicits the privilege of publishing a report of the case of Kamper v. Hawkins. Case an important barrier against the Enemies of our Liberty: as a just counterpoise against that assum'd omnipotence to which self sufficient legislatures are ever to prone. If the judges permit him to publish the case, he would like transcripts of their respective opinions.
Samuel Burke, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 November 19
Please send me an account of the cost you have paid on that suit William Hall v. Hunter Banks and Company.I have been to New York.
John Barnes, Philadelphia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 November 21
John Randolph gave me James Brown's draft on Edmund Randolph. Mr. Randolph will take it to the attorney general at German Town. I have enclosed a copy of the attorney general's answer.
James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 November 28
Mr. Randolph refused my draft. When I had money you partook of it and I never charged you more than actual interest and commission.
D. Call, Petersburg to Honble St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 November 29
This will introduce Archibald Thweat, son of John Thweat of Prince George county, who wishes to attend William and Mary university. Has already studied at seminary in Whitehaven. Law is main interest, but wishes advice on other lectures to attend. Self considers him young man of application and discretion.
John Blair, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1793 December 2
Sends Tucker a draft for 145 dollars on the Treasury of the United States and a bill for five dollars on the Bank of Pennsylvania. Requests Tucker to repay it as soon as possible.
Samuel Myers, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1793 December 2
I have your order on James Brown of Richmond for £8.4.6.
John Coalter (1771-1838), Staunton to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg. Favour of Mr. O'Neal, 1793 December 5
Mr. O'Neal, Rector of Academy here, is on visit to Bishop to obtain orders. Will appreciate Tucker's attention. Army have gone into winter quarters. Self has given up visit to South Carolina mentioned in last letter by Miss Hornsby. Business has increased due to vacancies at bar, viz.: Captain Bowyer and Mr. Holmes. Would like to exchange venison for oysters. Mr. Heiskell got up six bushels of oysters by wagoner from Richmond.
William L,ham, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 12
I am sending you one of my subscription papers. Please send me your arguments soon, I shall produce a valuable book especially for students of law.
James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 22
Banks and Hatcher have agreed to take your tobacco. A loan of a few hundred pounds will be acceptable.
James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 26
We will honor any of your orders.
William Cole to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 27
Captain Todd has asked me for my accounts with him respecting the tobacco paid you on account of his order on me.
James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 30
Your draft on the Treasury will be brought to your credit as will as the 300£ from Banks and Hatcher.
Archibald Freeland, Manchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 30
I hear you have disposed of the crop of tobacco of J. Randolph's estate. I hope you will enclose an order on Messrs. Banks and Hatcher for the amount owed me.
John Marshall, circa 1793 December 31
Decision that the wheat growing on Colonel Thomas Mann Randolph's land should pass to the devisee.
John Osborne, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1793 December 31
I will buy your lots on Blandford Hill. Please let me know your price.
James Davis, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1794 January 4
The draft on me is not due til Feb. 15. You will pay me when you can.
James Brown, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1794 January 5
Your draft will be honored. This week I will have the sum you can draw upon me. I am sending £45. Send your wheat to Philadelphia or New York.
Henry Banks, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1794 January 8
Enclosed is an order of Henrico Court appointing you guardian to Miss Ann Randolph.
John Barnes, Philadelphia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1794 January 12
I have assured Mr. Brown of Mr. Edmund Randolph's promise to pay a third draft. Ship your wheat in a good vessel.
St. George Tucker, Williamsburg to John Page, Philadelphia, 1794 January 12
Page's disposition of their model of the telegraph. He wishes it had been thought of as a memorial of his attachment to the United States. No doubt Page judged right in depositing it where it will be regarded as a curious trifle rather than an useful invention. Giles' motion respecting titled nobility becoming citizens. Approves of Page's, Giles' and Madison's speeches. Don't lose this amendment to the Constitution. Enclose an epigram which he thinks deserves a place in Oswald's paper.
William Nelson Jr., York to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1794 January 17
I cannot make you a payment immediately. I will be in Williamsburg on Monday.
Don Fernandez to Madame, St. George Tucker, 1794 January 27
Self is charged with letter of recommendation from Fulwar Skipwith concerning Monsieur Tascher of Martinique. He is to be place in Catholic college. Affairs with Skipwith compel his return. Has remitted letter to him to Mr. John Mason of this town. In letter of John Mason. Written in French.
John Mason, Georgetown to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1794 January 27
Remits letters from Fulwar Skipwith, Don Fernandez and bill on Gurdeon Bacchus. Monsieur Tascher placed in Catholic college here (Georgetown University). Refers Tucker to Judge Blair and C. Griffin of Williamsburg for references of self. Brother Thomas Mason, merchant in Richmond, will offer convenience for forwarding drafts. Enclosure.Encloses Fernandez' letter, 1794 January 27. Skipwith's letter filed 1793 September 22.
Samuel Booker, Prince Edward to Colonel St. George Tucker, 1794 February 6
I find it out of my power to purchase your land.