Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1815 March 22
Scope and Contents
Shall relieve St. George from anxiety about sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in England and children. Mentions St. George's supplying her with bounty over-proportinate to his circumstances. Self remitted billw for £100 stg. Sent St. George's two letters to Richard J. Tucker in New York to be forwarded by different vessels. Presumes sister has small income of own as well as annuity from nephew Herny Tucker ? in Calcutta. Shall send bills for £100 purchased fortnight ago. Mrs. Wilson and daughter packed clothes and St. George's piece to send away for safety during British invasion of Washington. Self knew paper was safe. Rush was ill and confined months. Self thinks piece interesting but unable to judge what stage effect would be. Rush delighted with it and will take to Philadelphia to show friends. Self wanted to show it to President James Madison and Alexander James' Dallas. Concern at Henry St. George Tucker's health. Remembrances to sister Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas and others of family visited Mrs. Wilson some months. Mrs. W. and daughters reciprocate St. George's congratulations on peace. They remind him of promise to pay another visit in summer. March 23. Letter from sister Elizabeth Tucker informs of loss of child of late nephew John Tucker, sister's Mrs. Frances Tucker Tucker, son.
Dates
- Creation: 1815 March 22
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