Henry Tucker (1713-1787), London to St. George Tucker, 1784 August 21
Scope and Contents
I have sent the papers of the Sally Van to Mr. Texier, but have not heard from him. There have been so many bankruptions at Bordeaux that I fear he may have. Mr. Brickwood is sending you the books that you desired. I am sending by Captain Cargeant a small picture of me. I can not afford a first rate portrait. I have sent my miniature to Mrs. Tucker. It is done by a lady who is one of the first hands at this sort of painting. The miniature is set to wear either round the neck or as a bracelet. It is very seldom and then only in full dress that the ladies wear bracelets on both wrists and then never two portraits but some other device in hairs. I am sending your eldest daughter a locket of my hair. I hope to leave here early in October. I have sent you a seal of our family arms. I have assumed the motto of "Auspice Tencio." Mrs. Montresor is at their country house 50 miles of Burton. Mrs. Auchumity lives only 3 miles from Downs, where I intend to take a ship. Mrs. Goodrick and family are now at Bristol. Natty (Nathaniel Tucker) is trying to acquire a character as a dramatic writer. I shall bring with me home "Columbinus" and "The Queen of Jewry."
Dates
- Creation: 1784 August 21
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository