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John Coalter (1771-1838), Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 January 14

 Item — Box: 24, Folder: 6
Identifier: id256128

Scope and Contents

Wrath at Citizen Grainger ? for late arrangement of post. Not? heard sentence from Williamsburg or Richmond since General Brown and Cajah left latter place. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker in office at work. He tells them understands Tucker resigned professorship. If so Tucker has nothing to do but sell house and lot in Williamsburg and remove to Staunton. If get Cincinnati funds to Washington Academy, Tucker might command $1000 per annum as professor of law. Mentions observation in case neighbor appointed to Court of Appeals. If Tucker appointed he ought to remove to Staunton or Richmond. His two children already settled in upper country and third destined for same place will give preponderance in favor of Staunton. Johnson has told Tucker how beautiful Frances Lelia Coalter has grown. She sends kiss to grand-pa, grand-ma (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), Aunt Pol (Mary Walker Carter) and Uncles Henry (St. George Tucker) and Charles (Carter).

Dates

  • Creation: 1804 January 14

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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