Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. George, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1792 May 5
Scope and Contents
Gilchrist did not call for self's last letter. Congratulations on marriage to Lelia (Skipwith) Carter. Marriage of Natty (Nathaniel Tucker in England) a surprise. Hal and Geordie (Henry St. George Tucker and George James Bruere Tucker) now in India. Geordie has ensigncy in 77th regiment under Lord Cornwallis. Late Financier-general of Bengal partial to both. Tom Tudor Tucker the sailor, now at Ostend after trip to China. Nannette (Anne Neal Tucker) goes to England to Aunt Tod. Mother will accompany her. When Thomas Tudor Tucker visits St. George after adjournment of Congress, tell him his children Nancy and Harry are well. Young Richardson, his old friend the parson's son, took second prize in classical examination at Cambridge and first prize last year. Ask him to show civilities to B. Goodwile ? should he visit Williamsburg.
Dates
- Creation: 1792 May 5
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