Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1804 February 17
Scope and Contents
Surprised Pritchard has not sent the books or that Cousin Jack Tucker has not delivered the profiles which cost him so much exertion in sitting still. Father should employ Mr. Wilson as bank agent. Has been given some unprofitable and laborious business at Jefferson court where Ellzey left suddenly. Griggs, settled there, will give him stiff competition. Thanks mother for poetry a new circulating library has opened here. Must brush up on rhyming or he will not be a match for Judge Nelson. Have plenty of water. Inhabitants are still not healthy. Encloses note from Bob to his mother. Was awakened last night by Bob (slave?) Dreaming of his mother. Realizes both white and black suffer from homesickness.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 February 17
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