Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), New York to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1794 March 16
Scope and Contents
Vessel just arrived from Bermuda with account of Henry Tucker's (of Scrogham's Point) death. Hopes sister's (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker) fortitude to support her on this occasion. Poor Nancy Tucker over 6 months in distressing condition. Sister Elizabeth Tucker almost fatigued out of life. Account of Nancy's illness. Thrown into convulsive fits by slightest noise. Arrival of sister (Mrs. Frances (Bruere) Tucker, from Edinburgh) comforting. Brother (Henry Tucker of St. George) anxious about her. Parent (Mrs. Anne (Butterfield) Tucker) as well as could be expected. Rejoices St. George, sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and children well. Goes to Charleston to fix on some plan. May go to Norfolk if obliged (reluctantly) to resume profession (practice of medicine). Probably shall send Harry (Henry Tucker) to St. George, especially if there is war. Self greatly straitened. In Bermuda nothing thought of but privateering. Old Mrs. Mary (Jennings) Tucker died since her son.
Dates
- Creation: 1794 March 16
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