Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1802 June 22
Scope and Contents
1802 June 22. Should have acknowledged St. George’s favor but for his intended absence from home. Trusts Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) has committed herself to protection of John Coalter. Grief at sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) severe indisposition. Want of practice lessens own confidence in medical advice. Laments that Williamsburg does not possess wholesome air. Otherwise, it is pleasant spot with delightful little society. If sister’s complaint has nervous appearance, bleeding must not be resorted to, but with considerable caution. Recommends tincture of castor with red spirit of lavender in water, wine and water, or chamomile tea. Also 4 or 5 grains of rhubarb. Trusts more to change of place than medicine. Regrets cannot leave business to meet St. George at Fredericksburg. Own mind slow in comprehending all parts of official duty (Treasurer of the United States). Requests remembering him to sister, Polly (Mary Walker Carter), Henry (St. George Tucker), (Nathaniel) Beverley (Tucker) and Charles (Carter). Promises self happiness of seeing them all on their way to Williamsburg. Brent and self hoped St. George would travel this way to Winchester. He and Mrs. Brent gone on account of her health. Brent’s son informed of St. George’s wish that self should meet him at Chatham. 1802 June 28. Letter from sister Fanny Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker has not heard from friend John Randolph hopes he, sister Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph and children John St. George Randolph and Theodoric Tudor Randolph.
Dates
- Creation: 1802 June 22
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