Papers, 1773-1822.

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Papers, 1773-1822.

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A small collection of papers of the Tudor family of Boston, the bulk of which are letters between William Tudor (1750-1819) and Delia Jarvis (later Mrs. William Tudor) during their courtship from 1773-78. She was a reluctant participant in his courtship efforts (although she married him in 1778) which he largely wrote while Judge Advocate of the Continental Army under Washington. In addition to his personal feelings, often manifested as concern for her personal safety in Boston during the siege, Tudor commented on news from the field, particularly from New York during the siege in 1776 and from Washington's headquarters in New Jersey. The collection also includes two letters from William to his father John from N.Y. (1776) and a series of letters from Delia Tudor to her son William (1779-1830) mostly concerning family matters.

2 narrow boxes.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Tudor, Delia Jarvis, 1753-1843

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Tudor family (Boston, Mass.)

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Frederic Tudor (1783-1864) was the successful "Ice King" of Boston, who sold ice in tropical climates. His brother Henry James Tudor (1791-1864) studied law and worked for a while in Frederic Tudor's ice business. Another brother William Tudor (1779-1830) was a merchant, legislator, author, and diplomat. Their father William Tudor (1750-1819) was a Boston lawyer and political figure. From the description of Tudor family additional papers, 1772-1922. (Harvard University). WorldCat re...

Tudor, William, 1750-1819

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William Tudor (1750-1819) was a lawyer in Boston. He also served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and in the State Senate, and was secretary of state for the Commonwealth. He acted as attorney for many Tory sympathizers during the Revolutionary War. From the description of Guarantee of financial support for student James Savage, signed by William Tudor and John Cooper, July 25, 1799. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 589272698 ...

Tudor, William, 1779-1830

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William Tudor was a merchant, legislator, author, and diplomat. He was the American consul in Lima, Peru (1823-1827) and chargé d'affaires at Rio de Janeiro (1827-1830). From the guide to the William Tudor letters from various correspondents, 1802-1857., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...

Tudor, John, 1709-1795

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John Tudor was born near Exeter, Devonshire, England, in 1709, the son of William and Mary Tudor. He came to Boston with his mother in 1715 after the death of his father and married Jane Varney in 1732. A baker by trade and also a church deacon, he kept a remarkable diary of events in Boston from 1732 to 1793. Tudor died in Boston in 1795. From the description of MHS Collections Online: John Tudor (Massachusetts Historical Society) ...

United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...