Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1826 April 4
Scope and Contents
Hopes use of Austin’s remedy to stop return of St. George’s complaint. Common magnesia may answer for costiveness. Recommends Anderson’s pills which gave Robert. Forwarded tale of Folger’s assassination to niece Betsy. Sister (Elizabeth Tucker) retains faculties well for advanced stage of life. Grieves for Richard’s (J. Tucker) loss of sight. Satisfaction that sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) well again. Glad that Polly (Mrs. Mary Walker (Carter) Cabell) enjoys health. Remembrances to Mrs. [Margaret (Lowther)] Page and daughters, Mrs. Campbell and daughters, and Doctor Philip Barraud when St. George writes. Nephew Robert left yesterday. Gave him letter to John Coalter. Mrs. (Sarah (Dashiell)) Stone and sister Margaret Dashiell never fail to mention St. George with respect. Hopes Henry St. George Tucker will get over affliction (death of son) in little time. General Clark tells self Nathaniel Beverley Tucker is able to attend to business again.
Dates
- Creation: 1826 April 4
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