Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1815 February 14
Scope and Contents
Rumor of peace here since last evening. Report that express arrived at President's Madison informing that young Carroll of this place, secretary of American mission, bringing dispatches from ministers and preliminary articles of treaty signed December 24th. Although no express arrived at President's. Letter from credible authority informed that it was fact. By tomorrow St. George will probably get in papers confirmation or contradition of important report. Congratulates St. George on their success at Orleans which sooths pain of disgrace here. His letters to sister shall be attended to. Has not seen Monroe since late illness. Remembrances to sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker).
Dates
- Creation: 1815 February 14
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