Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, Va to St. George Tucker, 1817 June 3
Scope and Contents
Glad his health improved. What doctor could recommend to him at 65 copious bleeding, cold water and vegetable diet. Glad Dr. Barraud has eathen too much green fizz and drank too much Madeira to agree. Enough for self at 37 to abstain from wine and spirits but father need not. Self also was victim of quacks who injusred arm. Disposed not not to trust doctors. Has decided to give up all country courts except his own and to practice chiefly in superior and chancery courts. So much a Tucker that lands and Negroes are only a hindrance. Cost of living has increased and he wonders why. A friend of Mr. Cabells in Philadelphia, Mr. Clure? thinks it due to great increase in luxury. Patient, economical industry lacking in the country. Are copying England too closely. Sandy (Campbell) and wife may visit them. Had ti not been for injured arm self would have gone out to see Beverley.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 June 3
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