Abel Parker Upshur, "Vaucluse," Northampton County, Virginia to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia

Containers:
Box 49, Folder 11
Scope and content:

Cannot give an opinion on Tucker's idea of a bank. Thinks better of Tyler than Tucker does. Thinks he will continue with Harrison's people. Given up hope of selling land. Money is scarce. Starts circuit tomorrow week . Brother's child very ill. May avoid war with England. Will embark on his circuit. "I have much enjoyment in the society of my friends on the w. shore. (western shore). . . ." She (England) is too wise to force a war with her best customers in peace & a very troublesome customer in war." Pickens' report. He is small man to make such a noise.

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College of William and Mary
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