Mrs. Jane Tucker, Newington, England to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1808 September 6
Scope and Contents
Appreciated his sympathy after death of husband (Nathaniel Tucker). Also second bill he sent lest first should not come to hand. Mrs. Charlotte Bruere Tod approves own plan to take small farm. She thought house self now in would suit her sister who is widow with three daughters. Requests St. George's approbation. Wishes to get James Justus Tucker into St. Paul's School. He is intended for military life. Colonel John Tucker promised that he or brother would place him in that line. Her children well. Ruth Tucker has spitting attacks, but hopes she will outgrow weakness. Regrets Mrs. (Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter's ill health. Wishes to be presented to both his sons (Henry St. George and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker). To write to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker). Heard but once from sister Elizabeth Tucker. When receives another letter from her, shall hear of sister, Mrs. Fanny (Frances (Tucker) Tucker). Has not seen Mrs. Anne Neale (Tucker) Lauzun and Nancy ? Captain Henry William Lauzun ordered to Portugal. Mrs. Lauzun's sufferings great in consequence of death of father (Henry Tucker of St. George, Bermuda). Charlton Tucker with his sister at Hythe. Colonel George Tucker at Portugal. Also his brother or Captain Nathaniel Tucker. Captain Tod mentioned that James might be got out as cadet to East Indies. Tod has three sons in India doing well. Mrs. Tod spoke highly of Henry Tucker. She expects his assistance for self and family from letter she wrote him upon death of Nathaniel Tucker. He allows sister, Mrs. Lauzun ? £200 per year. Mrs. Tod has had her infant twin daughters with her. Nancy promises to be handsome.
Dates
- Creation: 1808 September 6
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