Nathaniel Tucker, Hull, England to St. George Tucker, Matoax, near Petersburg, Virginia, 1788 August 1
Scope and Contents
Letter of 1787 May 29, not received until 8 or more months later. Encloses what self did not forward because waited to see whether tutor for St. George's children could be sent to him as he requested. Not likely one should be had here. Loss of father (Colonel Henry Tucker) probable came to his knowledge sooner than to own. St. George's loss (death of Mrs. Frances (Bland) Randolph Tucker) pressing for consolation. He may say one who never possessed jewel does not know what it is to lose one. Nevertheless St. George is little judge of own sad experience in this. Brother Harry's (Henry Tucker of St. George) son George with self lately. He is going to Bermuda. Hopes Harry (Henry Tucker, brother of George) doing well in India.
Dates
- Creation: 1788 August 1
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