Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1802 January 28
Scope and Contents
Three bleedings in 24 hours enabled self to keep out of bed. Now pretty well recovered from indisposition. Regrets St. George’s weakness of eyes. Self subject to inflammation of eyelids, scaliness and falling of eyelashes. Recommends apply strongest West India spirits with camel hair brush. Also used strong tea and kind of camphorated water not known in medical practice. Sorry for indispositions of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker). Self knows Henry’s (St. George Tucker) extraordinary merits from own observations as well as those who know him. Sorry for Miss Carlos’ late illness. Requests St. George to apologize to John ? Page for self’s not acknowledging his last favors. John Randolph with self this morning.
Dates
- Creation: 1802 January 28
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