Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Staunton, Virginia, 1808 August 19
Scope and Contents
St. George's favor delivered by William ? Wirt before his departure. Packets came in time to go by public vessel Hope. Encloses letter of sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. Her trials severe. She inclines to provide for eldest son (James Jennings Tucker) in army. Self regrets unless prospect of friendly intercourse between countries. Concern at thought of sons of brother Harry (Henry Tucker of St. George) being enemies. Richard (J. Tucker) also in military line and likely to come to Halifax. Hopes sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) benefited by journey. Wrote to Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter). Hopes she, John Coalter and children (Frances Lelia and Elizabeth Tucker Coalter) well. Also Henry St. George Tucker, wife (Mrs. Anne Evelina (Hunter) Tucker), child, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Enclosure not present.
Dates
- Creation: 1808 August 19
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