Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Williamsburg to Henry St. George Tucker, Staunton, 1803 November 28
Scope and Contents
Disappointed he did not return with his father. Never worried that injury to reputation would result from father’s business at Staunton. Alice and Mrs. Hunter dying. Names large party that was at Colonel Cary’s. Beautiful Miss Smith Duncan ? attends marriage of Miss Nicholson in Richmond. Her engagement to Frank Page is at an end. Dined with nearly the same company at Mr. Bassetts a few days ago. Sent for belles and beaux to dance, most of them, except for Nat Nelson, were of the new set and she thinks them an indifferent pack. Enjoyed his poem, but thinks his absence has made him forget imperfections. Note by St. George Tucker: wrote We require the tailor at Richmond to honor his orders for clothes. Asks Grymes at Richmond to make certificate of receipt of letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 November 28
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