Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 February 9
Scope and Contents
Changes in local society mentioned in his letter interesting and melancholy. Trusts sister (Lelia Skipwith Carter Tucker) soon to be restored to health. Believes her sensibility to noise effect of weakness after morbid excitement. Suggestions for her convalescence. Loss of friend Mrs. Frances Davenport must be severely felt by John Coalter and children. Remembrances to Mrs. Skipwith and Mrs. Page. Regards to Joseph and Mrs. Mary Walker Carter Cabell. Hopes favorable prospects of Beverley in new country to be realized. Learned his purchase promises a great profit. Henry St. George Tucker appears esteemed for talents. Has no doubt of his being distinguished member of Congress. Herny's wife (Evelina Hunter Tucker) returned with two children. Anne is lovely child. No news from sisters (Elizabet Tucker and Frances (Tucker) Tucker) in Bermuda. Sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) alarmed by illness of daughters. Archibald T. Campbell here with wife. Requests remembering self to his mother (Mrs. Archibald Campbell). Secretary assented with respect to payment of St. George's salary.
Dates
- Creation: 1816 February 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