Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1814 September 9
Scope and Contents
Wrote St. George fatal 24th of August. Few hours later self became a wanderer. City in hands of enemy and public buildings in flames. Has no longer country or government that can speak of with pride. Ruins excite horror and indignation. Believes U. S. possessed means of compelling in year or two honorable peace. Mrs. Wilson and daughters Sarah and Margaret Dashiell suffered destress in endeavoring to save their all and find shelter in remote places. At length got together again here. They send regrets that St. George's visit so short and at so unfortunate crisis. Mrs. Smyth and they hope he will repeat visit. Did not see Henry St. George Tucker, when passed through this place. He wrote self from camp near Baltimore. He is appointed Brigade Major to General Douglass. Hopes St. George reached Warminster without accident. Remembrances to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker, Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell and other friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1814 September 9
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