Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 February 7
Scope and Contents
Cold is disappearing. The hurly-burly in a tavern during the session of assembly is amazing. Table was filled with dram, glasses, sugar, combs, brasses, etc. Met Mr. Harrison at New Kent Court House. Harrison wrote young Mr. Briggs, enclosing money, thinking that Briggs would spend the winter with Tucker. Letter was sent by a young Mr. Armistead, perhaps the one who lived with Colonel Travis. Did not meet Major Holmes in Richmond. Dined with Peyton Randolph. Performers changed play from School for Scandal to Promise of Marriage. Three good actors were Mrs. West, Jr. (now Mrs. Bailey), Mr. Rutherford and Mr. Hopkins. Latter is good in farce. Afterpiece was tolerably performed. Mrs. Hays and Cousin George went with him. Then visit at Mrs. Hays. Negligence of barkeeper and servants kept him from going on early. Pities father that he will have to go to Moss’s. At Hanover Courthouse was overtaken by Mr. Rootes and the Chief justice (Marshall?) They discussed France, literature, and colleges. Went with him to Fredericksburg. Reached here Sunday. Old man (Mr. Bush) agreed to board him for $170 per annum for self and boy exclusive of washing, wood and candles. Greetings to all. Encloses Pritchard’s receipt and hopes books have arrived.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 February 7
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