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Tintype of H. Tudor Tucker

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Two letters, Nathaniel Beverley Tucker to James McHenry, undated [1860?], and James McHenry to John Fuller, December 17, 1860. Tucker gives advice on handling government contracts. McHenry gives instructions to Fuller on acting for him. Talks about Belknap and sale of muskets between George Law and the Sardinians. Mentions Beverley Tucker interviews with George Peabody. It is marked "private." The Tucker letter is an enclosure to the McHenry letter. Accession 2003.08.

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Letter written by Franklin Pierce from Oxford, England to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, consul at Liverpool regarding Pierce's travels in England and his inability to accept Tucker's invitation.  25 July 1859. Accession 2003.29.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley (1784-1851) in Franklin, Missouri, to Littleton W[aller] Tazewell. Memorial presented to U.S. Senate by Tucker and others. Tucker believes he was slandered by Senator [David] Berton, one Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands, who implied that Tucker is seeking a grant of land. Western politicians are familiar with fraud and theft. Accompanying memo not present.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890] in [Charlottesville], Va., to his wife in Richmond, Va. Writing to his wife from the University of Virginia expressing his love for her. Will take stage to Staunton. Time for managing children is that in which they are most neglected.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890] in Columbia, Va., to Jennie [Jane Shelton (Ellis) Tucker] in Richmond, Va. Expresses his love to his wife, attended church that day; Sunday sermon was about the test of Job and efficacy of prayer; his life has been tumultuous in worldly matters. Rode out to see what is to be his little home.

Scope and Contents Tucker, Maggie [Margaret Nimmo], in Richmond, Va., to father [Nathaniel] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890], in Washington, D.C. Tells her father that she will read fast by the time he comes home. She will keep a locket containing his likeness close to keep herself from whining. Going with Aunt Lizzie’s children and Sanity [?] to see Tom Thumb. Mr. Ringold just arrived and sends his love. Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Richmond, Va., to husband [Nathaniel] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890], in...

Scope and Contents Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Greenwood, to husband [Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 1820-1890]. Regarding her husband’s acceptance of the position of editor of the Washington Sentinel. Strong support of husband’s editorial endeavors; pending visit to Carybrook, Va. to visit Lizzie Bryan; Ned Tidballs letter regarding coming wedding; moving with family to Richmond; hopes Tucker will spend some time away from Washington, D.C., Tucker boys enjoy “Pa’s paper”; Fannie Bland [Tucker, 1852-1855,...

Scope and Contents Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley, in Washington, D.C., to Franklin Pierce, President of the United States. Calls President Pierce’s attention to Tucker’s editorial in which he denies a charge by the “Rochester Democrat” that he supported the President’s veto of the River and Harbour Bill in exchange for “executive favors.” Tucker’s denial acquits any department of the government of the Rochester Democrat “attempting to bribe Tucker’s paper, the “Washington Sentinel.” He asks that Pres. Pierce...

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890], in Washington, D.C., to Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, in Washington, D.C. Identical to letter from Tucker to President Franklin Pierce (folder 6). Includes envelope.

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Tucker, Jane S[helton (Ellis)], in Montpelier, to “my beloved children”. Baby Fannie Bland (Tucker, 1852-1855, her daughter) exceedingly ill; wishes sons to pray for sister; news of children; flood in Winchester, UK; hopes family in Winchester avoided the flood damage; hopes oldest sons Jimmy [James Ellis Tucker 1844-1924] and Bevy [Beverley Dandridge Tucker 1846-1930] are not forgetting studies; appeal to sons to remember “God’s eye is always upon you.”

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Ellis, Charles, in Red Sulphur Springs, to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker]. Mentions summer without family illness; hopes to meet his niece in Richmond; writes of family news at Springs, praiseworthy of Spring water; extensive description of scenic views near Virginia Springs.

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[Tucker, Nathaniel] Bev[erley, 1820-1890], in Richmond, Va., to his wife Jennie [Jane Shelton (Ellis)], in Washington, D.C. Waiting to receive letter from Allan Caperton but doubts can do anything “even in Washington.” Family news.

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Munford, Lizzie, in Richmond, Va., to “sister” [Jane Shelton (Ellis) Tucker], in Liverpool, England [where husband Nathaniel Beverley Tucker was consul]. News of family and Virginia relatives and friends, including Mat Taylor’s wife, McRae, Munfords, Bollings, Pegram, Powell, Magill, Parker, Binford.

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[Ellis, Charles] in Richmond, Va., to his sister “Jennie” [Jane Shelton (Ellis) Tucker], [Liverpool, England]. Heard from Beverley Tucker that the family had moved into home in Liverpool; relative Powhatan [Powhatan Ellis of Richmond, Jane S. Tucker’s father?] went to Mississippi regarding land and labor for clearing; various family members’ news.

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Ellis, Thomas H. in Richmond, Va., to his nephew Charles Ellis Tucker, in Liverpool, England. Lengthy description of Christmas in Richmond, Va. with extensive family including servants; the snowfall; detailed gifts for adults and children; Rev. [Charles F.E.] Minnegerode of St. Paul’s Church and his Christmas visit to female orphanage bringing tree and gifts; family partying; poetry reading and decorated church.

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Ellis, Charles, to his sister Jane S[helton (Ellis)] Tucker, in Liverpool, England. Sheet 1 (4 pp) missing. Visit of Dr. and Sally Davis en route to Alabama, family news, erection of George Washington equestrian statue and other statues by Crawford in Richmond, Va. Talk of “pressure and panic” and “trouble in making small change” since the banks “suspended special payments.” Taking daguerreotypes.

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28 Jan. 1858 Ellis, Charles in Richmond, Va., to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker], in Liverpool, England. Health and family news, news of parties, describes in detail attendance to duets, plays, and a musical and theater programme (“tableaux”) directed by William Ritchie with patriotic and religious overtones. Includes envelope.

Scope and Contents Tucker, [Nathaniel Beverley, 1820-1890], in Liverpool, England, to “my dear Dick”. Remarks of the recipient’s illness, comparison of England to United States regarding drinking before dinner and particularly descriptive of House of Commons behavior in comparison to U.S. House of Representatives; reference to family back in U.S.; recent visit to Paris; his disgust with American politics and the “trade and traders” in this “once dignified and admirable vocation”; opposed to his sons going into...

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Ellis, Powhatan, in Richmond, Va., to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker] in Liverpool, England. Admonished niece for not writing; describes trip to Louisville and Cincinnati; news of extended family; [Rev. Charles F.E.] Minnegerode to leave to visit his father; news of Willie Munford, Robert Nimmo [?], and the volunteer regiment for Richmond at encampment; news of coming marriages; references to sale of plantation in Mississippi and buying a plantation in Virginia.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890] in Washington, D.C., to [John] Slidell. Appeals for the assignment of Marshall of the District of Columbia; refers to his expenditures and loyalty to James Buchanan; notes friends of Buchanan never repaid for his loans; his financial indebtedness and he is “poor and broken down and broken up.”

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Ellis, Ch[arles] to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker]. Mr. Kent and Mr. Pegram are traveling to Liverpool, England and as an army officer, Pegram will observe powers contending in South of Europe; Will B[yrd?] Harrison of Upper Brandon has married [Miss Ellen?] Randolph, daughter of Jefferson Randolph; “Mt. Vernon tableaux” put on by Mrs. Ritchie; Virginian food delicacies and two visiting circuses.

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Ellis, Charles in Richmond, Va., to his niece Mag [Margaret Nimmo Tucker], Liverpool, England. Family, social, and Richmond news including parade of Knights Templar; urban renewal in city; Episcopal efforts for African American church and other church buildings; reference to Rev. Richard Wilmer, Bishop John Johns, and Rev. Henry A. Wise and reference to the Virginia way of life.

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Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley [1820-1890], in New Orleans, to his daughter Maggie [Margaret Nimmo Tucker], in Richmond, Va. Many happy returns to his daughter on her twentieth birthday. Praiseworthy of his daughter as a “confessed Christian” and “idol of her brothers.”

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[Roget, T.H.?] in New Orleans, to [Nathaniel?] Beverley Tucker [1820-1890?] Confirmation that the sender has received $3,000 from Tucker to be invested in cotton for shipment to Havana.