Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1825 August 3
Scope and Contents
Believed own lilfe prolonged by resorting to bleeding. Concern at infirmities of health St. George complains of. Suggests trying bleeding sparingly. Suspects slight touch of gout which may go off by wearing soft glove. Also may be rheumatic affection. Glad St. Geroge saw Harry (Henry St. George Tucker) and his son. Would have given self pleasure to see Dr. Philip Barraud's daughter on way to New York. Hopes sister (Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and St. George to be benefitted by change. Also that Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and wife Mrs. Eliza Naylor Tucker) enjoy health after fatiguing journey and John Coalter's family will pass summer without sickness. Sends regards to Joseph and Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell. Mrs. Sarah Dashiell Stone and Margaret Dashiell present regards. William Wirt and family well. Wirt gone to Baltimore when self last called. Mr. and Mrs. Rush returned and give pleasing accounts of nephew (Henry St. George Tucker ?) and family. They say Mrs. T. (Jane Boswell Tucker?) one of handsomest ladies they saw in England. She is school mistress to all her daughters who are well educated. St. George will receive herewith letter from Henry. His book on finances of finances of India is in Rush's luggage. Also letter from Mrs. Dickinson who seems to be in unhappy situation which self does not understand.
Dates
- Creation: 1825 August 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