Mrs. A. F. B. (T.) Coalter, Elm Grove, near Staunton, Virginia to Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1805 April 11
Scope and Contents
Henry St. George Tucker left Monday. Johnson prevailed on him to assist him in cause before district court. John Coalter resigned office as clerk. Caja (Micajah Coalter) appointed in his stead. Grieved at account of Tudor Randolph and Maria Ward? Brother John Randolph must rather add to distress than afford consolation. Husband would not hear of self going to sister (Mrs. Judith (Randolph) Randolph in own present situation. Mentions mother (Mrs. Frances Davenport), Polly (Mary Coalter), (Frances Lelia Coalter), Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Coalter has been talking about his house to man recommended by Colonel Breckinridge. Thinks Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker’s reasons for not suffering Polly (Mary Walker Carter) to visit Maria (Ward) unanswerable. Hopes Mrs. Tucker wearing gown from Miss Hoy with pleasure. Gratified that butter reached her. Asks about slaves and gives information for relatives of own servants. Tyler spent most of his time with them. He is most agreeable gentleman. Peter Randolph has hand still in sling and looks handsome. Hopes Mrs. Fitzhugh’s fair prospects to be realized.
Dates
- Creation: 1805 April 11
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
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