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Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1798 August 18

 Item — Box: 21, Folder: 2
Identifier: id248995

Scope and Contents

All happy and well here. Boys study Latin and French under him. Beverley reads Tacitus and in French reads Voltaire's History of Louis XIV. Self reads Rollins' Ancient History borrowed from Mr. Taylor. Does not study as much as when at home. Being with brother Jack and teaching the boys prevents that. Jack went to Roanoke but will return to take Judy and Fanny to Amelia. St. George Randolph knows father as tall man who gave him the cards and wears a white cap. He is a strange child, and thought lightning beautiful. Heard Mr. Madison preach one Sunday as he passed through. Needs breeches and shoes but has not one dollar of money left. Has enough shirts, coats, and stockings. Will be down on the 28th of September.

Dates

  • Creation: 1798 August 18

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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