Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1803 November 30
Scope and Contents
Wishes with St. George it was in power to aid relative and friend George Tucker. Is told office in question given to Hay. Self went to James Madison with letter Major Gibbon wrote Gabriel Duval, Comptroller, who is his brother-in-law, on same subject. Madison said he would mention Tucker to President Jefferson. He had not then heard of N.’s death. Read St. George’s letter to John Randolph with horror and indignation at wretch Bailey who dared attack St. George’s character. Baseness like his impossible to wound. Paltry sum mentioned gives lie to assertion. Told of probability of St. George’s being elected to Court of Appeals. Letter from nephew Richard Jennings Tucker informs of heal of friends in Bermuda. Governor Bruere still absent and brother (Henry Tucker of St. George) oppressed with public business without additional emolument. Sent Henry St. George Tucker copies of St. George’s pamphlet. Uncertain of this finding St. George at Richmond. Remembrances to John Page and family, George Tucker and his lady, sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1803 November 30
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