Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1819 March 10
Scope and Contents
Reached home after absence of three months. Encloses Dr. Barraud's letter to father. Was deeply fond of the Barrauds and their daughter. Will help their son Otway who is only 17 and too young to begin professional studies.. Winchester is in backwoods but not free from dissipations though it furnishes few facilities for advancement in sciences and general literature. Society is intelligent but not literary. Good situation for a law student. Agrees with idea of finishing a young man's education away from home. self helps by leaving home. Beverley attained state of manhood only when he broke his brother's leading strings and went to St. Louis. American's require transplanting. Dr. Barraud's son (Otway) young to have passed college course. Frank Gilmer comes to bar with good mind. Surprised at hint in Dr B's letter. Is candidate for State Senate so he can remain closer to home. Will take a western trip this summer and again next winter. May see Beverley in St. Louis.
Dates
- Creation: 1819 March 10
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