Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1816 September 24
Scope and Contents
His favor relieved hm from concern occasioned by enfeebled state of beloved sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker. Rejoices at great improvement in her progress. Received packet from Bermuda for friend George Tucker and brother. Nephew Richard J. Tucker informed they were powere authorizing attorney to sign on their behalf titles to sister for house at bridge. Richard anxious should be no longer delay. Urged George Tucker to return papers to be forwarded to Bermuda. Has not heard from him lately. Requests St. George to write to stimulate him to exertion. Also to get him to send power from brother. Letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker). Her son (James J. Tucker) recovered. To go to St. John's College, Oxford. Miss Sarah and Margaret Dashiell much gratified for all his kind remembrance. They and mother Mrs. Wilson always present respects. Pleased that Nathaniel Beverleyi Tucker delighted with situation. Has not heard lately of Henry St. George Tucker. Tenderest affections to dear sister and amiable daughter (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell). Delighted Cabell getting better. Includes 1816 November 15 memo by St. George Tucker.
Dates
- Creation: 1816 September 24
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