Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1809 March 2
Scope and Contents
Returns Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page's account with Auditor's remarks. Benjamin ? Harrison paid and received sum due from commencement of quarter. Auditor will be satisfied with St. George's certificate that friend John Page died on October 11th though self thought it was evening of 10th. Also that Mrs. Page executrix. Death of Mrs. Page's sister misfourtune. Hopes St. George relieved from effects of boil. Corrects his spelling of "boil." Also hopes relieved from apprehension of nephritic complaint. Does not mean calculous or gravelly. Enclosed bill for £70 in letter to sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) hastily purchased at 12½% premium besides commissions. They fell soon after. At loss about nephew's (James J. Tucker) education. Did not encourage sister to expect further aid until adjustment of national differences. Pain at idea of St. George being under necessity of spending more than income. If this case, offers aid since own circumstances much improved. Congratulates on Nathaniel Beverley's Tucker marriage to Mary Coalter. Sends love to them, sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and friends in Williamsburg. Henry (St. George Tucker) left this place yesterday. Enclosure not present. Endorsement by St. George Tucker concerning remittance of papers necessary for Mrs. Page.
Dates
- Creation: 1809 March 2
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