Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1803 May 18
Scope and Contents
Mr. Brown, ingenious mechanic who is boring waterpipes for this place, is a curious creature. Lives in woods in small cabin of planks and with many animals and plants, a Noah’s ark place. Family came up in a wagon bringing Lombardy poplars and many other animals. Doing fairly well in Frederick and Jefferson courts. Has charged fees of $300. Exchanged one law book for another. Asks when they are coming to Staunton. Forwarded with note by St. G. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker to Mrs. Tucker.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 May 18
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