Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), New York to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1799 December 10
Scope and Contents
Found St. George’s favor after own absence from Philadelphia. Concern at rapid decline of their young friend Mrs. Tucker. Sympathy with her mother and husband. Concern at Doctor Philip Barraud’s health. Acknowledges St. George’s favor received from Messrs. Perot. Pleased at John Randolph’s election. Shocked to meet T. Shore in so low state. Self lost interest amounting to about $5400 in Philadelphia Canal. Had it been properly managed, public and private benefit promoted. Other matters have not turned out well. Concern at removal of St. George’s neighbor Mrs. D. Also at departure of Doctor Barraud. Remembrances to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker), Henry (St. George Tucker), Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Polly (Mary Walker Carter) and Charles Carter. St. George has no doubt heard of George Tucker's arrival at Antigua. Requests him to apply sum received from Ross to reimbursement of himself and to Greenhow’s and Moore’s bills.
Dates
- Creation: 1799 December 10
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