Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1803 August 4
Scope and Contents
Nephew Richard J. Tucker arrived here through Norfolk and Alexandria from Charleston. He was confined with bilious fever. Suffered anxiety about him, especially since self was in public house where he could not have family attentions of private house. He is to proceed from Alexandria to New York to seek passage for Bermuda. Richard would have visited St. George, Bermuda. Richard would have visited St. George at Williamsburg, but doubtful of finding him at home. His brother John Tucker must have left Norfolk for West Indies. regrets Fanny’s (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) health not reestablished. Hopes that by not nursing infant (Frances Lelia Coalter) and taking benefit of springs she will soon be well. Account that St. George gave of John Coalter and connections delights self. Rejoices in prospect of sister’s (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) outgrowing old complaints. Remembrances to Polly (Mary Walker (Carter) and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Letter of sister St. George sent had pleasing contents, especially relating to niece and brother Nat (Nathaniel Tucker). Transmitted St. George’s letter to John Randolph to Farmville after receiving one from him dated Fredericktown, Maryland.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 August 4
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