Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1803 September 21
Scope and Contents
Hopes return of July would bring same pleasure lately enjoyed visit of St. George Tucker. Mama’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) wish to stay at her sweet home appears fondly indulged. Informed his spring curcuit to be Williamsburg, et cetera. Received John Coalter’s letter by Carr. Weaned child (Frances Lelia Coalter) from self. Return of Peyton to Staunton brought letter from poor Henry St. George Tucker to Poll (Mary Walker Carter ? filled with ill news. None of it relates to himself or Charles (Carter). Mama says brother John Randolph spoilt business by leaving fair enslaver at Cartersville and going to Bizarre. Polly doubtless of same opinion. Next Tuesday fixed on for wedding. Enquiries about arrival of bridegroom. Mentions Mrs. Otway Byrd, Giles and party, Mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport), Polly (Mary) Coalter, L. Mercer, Patton, little Mary Mercer? and uncle Thomas Tudor Tucker.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 September 21
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