Box 20
Contains 12 Results:
Archibald Campbell, Norfolk, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Honored by Colonel Byrd, 1798 February 1
Received his of Jan. 16th. Forwarded no. 1 for London in ship James & William; no. 2 in St. Tammany, Captain Dangerfield; will forward no. 3 by ship Hazard. Mr. Adier forwarded letter for Bermuda by a British ship. Hackley had sold corn for which draft was on, on sixty days credit and would pay then. Self paid Tucker's order in favor of Colonel Otway Byrd for £20.11.8.
Thomas W,kins, Chesterfield to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 3
Remembering his friendship for late Mr. Leigh self writes in regard to his son, now seventeen. Has been under care of Needler Robinson. Self considers sending him to William and Mary. Wishes Tucker's advice.
William Wilson, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1798 February 6
I made a mistake, I bought 15 shares for you at $187½. Only 11 have been transferred to you.
Jeremy Belknap (1744-1798), Boston, Massachusetts to Hon. Judge St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 8
Last September sent him Morse's Gazetteer at $3. Now sends 1st vol. of Judge Minot's Continuation of History of Massachusetts at $1.25. Will send others when printed. 2nd volume of own American Biography is ready for press. Annotated by Tucker: February 8. Coldest day which we have had this winter. Thermometer at sunrise stood exactly at 0.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg to M. L. Weems, 1798 February 14
Plan of an American edition of Blackstone's Commentaries.
M. L. Weems to St. George Tucker, 1798 February 14
Tucker agrees to let Mr. Weems publish his edition of Blackstone's Commentaries on the following terms. May print 2,000 copies. He will pay Tucker $5,000.
John Allison, Cabin Point, Surry county to Honble St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 16
Son born on 15th. Fanny (Mrs. Frances Allison) will write when able. Son has red hair and black eyes. Note on back signed J. A.: Tucker will inform D. Barraud that self read his postscript, but could not wait on him as it was Prince George court day.
William Fitzhugh, Alexandria, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 17
Is informed Page's land is worth $4 or $5 an acre. Gaieties here would benefit Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. They live a very busy life.
Gamble and Temple, Richmond to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 24
This is first opportunity to send firkin of butter. Can now furnish flour which comes down from back country. William? Temple. Endorsed: Gamble and Temple. Endorsed on back: 1797 February 14.
St. George Tucker (1752-1827), Williamsburg, Virginia to John Page, 1798 February 24
A relation, William Page, had offered Page £2,000 for his interest in Frying-pan estate. Self offers Alexandria bank shares and loan certificates equal to £2,500. Wishes to buy only if Page can find no better or equal offer. Self goes to Norfolk on Wednesday for week or ten days. Attached are two sheets of figures concerning bonds, etc. for this tract.
Hugh Nelson Jr., York Town to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 February 28
Encloses copy of record with petition for a writ of certiorari. Cause stands on award of a writ of inquiry at the Rules in the clerk's office. Many precedents at district court of Williamsburg indicates the situation of the suit is no bar to its removal. Sends this by brother as self is busy as trustee for creditors of William Reynolds. Enclosure not present.
Folder 13: Correspondence, 1798 February 1-28
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.