Letter from Barthelemi Tardiveau to St. John de Crevecoeur, 9 December 1788

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Description

Tardiveau gives friendly updates and formalities regarding Crevecoeur's family. Mentions that he is stuck in Philadelphia at least until the wagons come. Inquires about Crevecoeur's daughter, Fanny. Relates a description of one Mr. Wharton, a cousin of Mme. de Bardois, who is moving to France soon. Tardiveau wishes to know more about Crevecoeur's position, as it's causing some uneasiness for him.

Creator

Tardiveau, Barthelemi

Source

Manuscript Collection, Filson Historical Society

Date

1788-12-09

Rights

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Relation

bmf0072

Identifier

Mss. C T

Coverage

18th century

1780s

Collection

First American West, 1750-1820

Citation

Tardiveau, Barthelemi, “Letter from Barthelemi Tardiveau to St. John de Crevecoeur, 9 December 1788,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed May 11, 2026, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5184.

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