Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, circa 1804 January 27
Scope and Contents
Vexed that Tucker did not get letters. This letter drain to writing materials Heavy snowfall. Dined at Stuart’s and McDowell’s. Account of child (Frances Lelia Coalter) Brother Jack (John Randolph) writes congratulations on Tucker’s appointment (to Supreme Court of Appeals) He is as usual in bad spirits. Sister Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph wrote from Amelia where she was with Maria (Ward). She seems wretched. Supposes Henry (St. George Tucker) left them. Suggestions for Mama’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) care of fowls. Fowls scarce here. Has pheasant for dinner. Mentions mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport), Charles Carter, Polly (Mary Walker Carter), Polly (Mary Coalter) and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Aunt Kate (slave) sends love to them. Self sends love to servants, particularly old Granny. Mrs. Burges recovering. Includes note from John Coalter to Tucker this date.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1804 January 27
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