Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1817 May 30
Scope and Contents
Prays St. George's and sister"s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health to improve. Covered his letter to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. Pecuniary embarrassments of unfortunate sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) greater than apprehended. Happy his remittance arrived in time. Observs that most virtuous are those whose sufferings most frequent. Asks how can believe in God and not in future state. Request remembering him to St. George's beloved wife, Polly
Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell, and Joseph Cabell. Never thinks of packets in writing to London. Other conveyances numerous and equally safe.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 May 30
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