Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1807 September
Scope and Contents
Concern at feeble state of brother's (Nathaniel Tucker) health. Evident that mind of his wife (Mrs. Jane Tucker) and probably his own mortified by unmerited success of rival. Sorry for unplesant alterations of duty imposed on St. George by legislature. Detests illiberal policy for public officers. Afraid they shall conquer liberty as French have done by starving out those in public service. Sorry Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter) so unwell. Hopes it is effect of nursing. (Elizabeth (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) derived benefit from journey. Sends regards to her, Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell), Henry St. George Tucker, Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and John Coalter. St. George will notice Swedenborg not only given up by N. and Mrs. J. Tucker but considered dangerous. Pleasure that Charles (Carter) recovered health. Deposited St. George's packet to Skipwith in James Madison's office to be forwarded. Influenza prevailed here. Self had it.
Dates
- Creation: 1807 September
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