Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1818 December 28
Scope and Contents
His bad state of health aggravates own crime of silence. Sent his letter to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to post office. Henry St. George Tucker here for some time. He is so far recovered should scarcely perceive had been sick. Enclosed letter from sister Elizabeth Tucker to give melancholy satisfaction. Nephew Henry Tucker has been in Philadelphia. His funds evidently exhausted. Advised him to return to Bermuda. Requested friends (E. & J.) Perot to supply him with loan he requested. Discouraged his proposal of coming here. Has gone to New Bern (N. C.) Pursing course calculated to destroy respectability. Of Darien, no longer hears word. Apprehensions great. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Dashiell much gratified by his kind remembrances. Mrs. (Sarah Dashiell) Stone in great affliction. Remembrances to dear sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), her daughter (Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) and other friends. No letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) for some months. Not yet informed if last remittance received. Account from nephew Richard I. Tucker, Jr. of death of his dear sister Betsy. Enclosure not present.
Dates
- Creation: 1818 December 28
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