Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1802 March 13
Scope and Contents
John Randolph sent self Henry’s (St. George Tucker) letter on subject of change to take place in St. George’s family (marriage of Anne Frances Bland Tucker to John Coalter). Moderate and thriving circumstances more friendly to happiness than affluence. Fears it not in own power to be present on occasion. Sends best wishes to niece and Coalter. Sorry for death of Campbell. Regrets that St. George likely to be sufferer by his benevolence to Campbell and family. Received notice of unpleasant affair at College of William and Mary. Concern at necessity for exercise of authority. Knowing reluctance of St. George and any of professors for severe means, satisfied expectations of students unreasonable. Received own information from Doctor George Logan of Senate. Has impression he informed self had son at Williamsburg college and wished him recommended to St. George’s notice. Logan wishes young men would pay more respect to their praeceptors. Sorry for sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) indisposition. Sends love to her, Fanny, Henry, Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and Charles Carter. Happy that Polly (Mary Walker Carter) hearty again. Friend Mann ? Page left this place this morning. Melancholy alteration since self saw him before. J. R. late. Indisposed with tooth.
Dates
- Creation: 1802 March 13
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