Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1804 March 28
Scope and Contents
This will be delivered by Benjamin Crowninshield from Massachusetts, who goes to prosecute studies at College of William and Mary. He is nephew to worthy member of Congress of same name (Jacob Crowninshield) who has been in same house with self all session. J. Crowninshield is decided republican. Requests St. George to introduce young Crowninshield to Bishop (James Madison) and other friends. Bassett informs self St. George went to Norfolk after calamitous fire there. Satisfaction at his account of improved health of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Concerned at injury of friend, George Tucker. Smith agreed to print St. George’s poem. As John Randolph did not give sanction to it, returning it to St. George. Refers him to John Randolph for his observations. Has procured several publications St. George desired but afraid Crowninshield cannot take them all. Sends love to sister Polly (Mary Walker Carter), Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and other friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 March 28
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