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Box 23

 Container

Contains 10 Results:

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 5

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252740
Scope and Contents Thanks for St. George’s favor accompanied by letter of friend. Henry Tucker of St. George. Rejoices at prosperity of Henry’s sons who seem to inherit merits of parent whose character is among most perfect of human race. Laments their remote and scattered situation. Happiness impossible from very nature of human life. Satisfaction that sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) recovered. John Randolph well a few days ago. Asks when heard from Polly...
Dates: 1802 February 5

Peyton Skipwith Jr., Cumberland Island, Georgia to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 6

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252742
Scope and Contents

This is to introduce Mr. Lide from South Carolina. He comes to Virginia to buy a number of Negroes.

Dates: 1802 February 6

Robert Farmar, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252746
Scope and Contents

I received a letter from Tudor Hinson enclosing an account against the estate of Donald Campbell. He says there is a large balance due the estate of Doctor Campbell for rent, et cetera. Mrs. Hinson was to receive half of Doctor Campbell’s estate. Inform me about this.

Dates: 1802 February 10

John Brown, Moorefield to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 11

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252750
Scope and Contents

This is to introduce George Bullitt. He has been reading law in Maryland. He comes to Williamsburg to complete his studies.

Dates: 1802 February 11

Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 22

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252753
Scope and Contents

Poor Archibald Campbell died on Saturday. If I can take any steps for you please let me know. Stories are told of College affairs that mortify and provoke me. If they are true I hope the doors will be closed for all future time. I hope the authorities will not yield to a set of mad-headed boys. Nancy Byrd and her daughters are with us.

Dates: 1802 February 22

George Beale, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 22

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252754
Scope and Contents

This is to inform you of the death of Archibald Campbell. He has been living with me for the past 2 years. If I can be of any service to you, let me know.

Dates: 1802 February 22

Benjamin Reeder, Morgan Town to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 23

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252757
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Major John Williams the present clerk of the district court told me he intends to resign. I would like to be appointed in his place.

Dates: 1802 February 23

Robert White Jr., Winchester to Joseph Jones, 1802 February 27

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252758
Scope and Contents

William Tingle gave me the resignation of John Williams as clerk of the Morgan Town District Court. He would like to fill the vacancy.

Dates: 1802 February 27

James Ogilvie, Stevensburg to St. George Tucker, 1802 February 28

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 3
Identifier: id252764
Scope and Contents

I am sending a pamphlet recently published by me on education.

Dates: 1802 February 28

Folder 3: Correspondence, 1802 February 5-28

 File — Box: 23, 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: 1802 February 5-28