Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove near Staunton, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1804 March 7
Scope and Contents
Asks if Poll’s (Mary Walker Carter) voice recovered melody. Supposes piano has not mended as no one in Williamsburg who can tune instrument except old Bassarier. Supposes Mama (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) would not think of his assistance as he must carry himself and perhaps Tuxy ? Account of health of child (Frances Lelia Coalter), mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport) took medicine and has been bled. Polly (Mary Coalter) has cold. Account of John Coalter at Edmondson’s dinner and ball. Johnson gained applause by oration in Staunton. Polly at ball and oration as was Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Polly wishes S. Carter would go home. Sent Ned with treaty (concerning plan to purchase property) to Coleman. Sister (Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph writes that unfortunate St. George Randolph kicked on head by horse. Henry St. George Tucker will be with them in 14 days. Mentions Mrs. Greenhow, Bassett, Charles Carter, cousin T. and her sister.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 March 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