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This series is currently being added to the Box/Folder List section of the finding aid. Please check back periodically for updates. This series contains the correspondence of St. George Tucker, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington Coleman, and Nathaniel Beverley Tucker. The series is arranged in chronological order.

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Vessel she wrote by last went to West Indies instead of Virginia. Regrets he had disagreeable trip from Philadelphia to Virginia. Samuel Stone reported seeing him in Norfolk. Death of grandmother Frances (Tudor) Tucker. Henry Tucker ill since return from New York. Captain John Bruere, Pendock and Charlotte Bruere sailed for London in brig Porgy by way of Carolina. Thanks him for sugar he sent children.

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Received your epistle from Philadelphia. Received letters from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) and Natty (Nathaniel Tucker). Mr. Henry Tucker has been ill, sister very distressed. Spent a fortnight in town, company every day, took a ride to the Ferry when weather permitted, christening at Mr. Randles, a dance at the Doctor: the Governor gave us a ball. Our poor old Grandmother died.

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Our situation has altered, we are deprived of every comfort in this world, house, Negroes. We are living with our poor old Aunt. Everything dull, no amusement  this winter.

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Our good old Grandmother died very suddenly a fortnight past. Impatient to hear what Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker) determined after your dispatches concerning Norfolk. His practice seems to be daily increasing in Charleston S. C. My prospects are gloomy, but I must endeavor to reconcile myself to my fate

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Your letter afforded me pleasure. The scene of dullness before me is not an object of inspiration. My dear Harry is a fine boy. Your old friend sailed for England with his sister Charlotte and brother Pendock.

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I commend your punctuality in so readily complying with your part of the engagement entered into by us to a constant communication to each other of the little occurences of life and our sentiments. Mr. Daniel Hunt is with us. The gazing multitude was struck with him, the ladies captivated. He has a noble fund of good nature.

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Forster Bascome was married last Sunday. He had no wedding because his wife's brother, Henry Parker, was dead. We are through going to Wright. After Papa came home he took us away. We were through a third of Virgil. Now were learning cipher from Papa. Next navigation. Tudor is going to sea in a vessel that is being built below the house. I hear you have the barber to you every morning.

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My mouth watered when I had the pleasure of reading your letter about the adorable Miss Auchmuty. I envied your happiness. We are through with school and Papa is teaching us navigation. He is building a vessel. I shall take a small voyage likely to Virginia.

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By this conveyance you will receive a letter from your brother in Charles Town S. C. and one from Harry Tucker. Have not heard from Bermuda since your departure. My famly is all well.

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Glad that you like Virginia. Your Grandmother died February 14 very suddenly.

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Pleasure to hear you are so well settled at the College and your connection with the Blair Family. Father went to Gloucester and expects to call at Williamsburg on his way back.

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Tried to procure a small bill for you, but failed. A small bill can be found for you at the Court about the end of this month. I will be in Williamsburg next week. Glad to hear by Doctor Blair that you have lodgings in the College. Our respects to Mr. John Blair.

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Received letters by Captain Roberts. Wrote by Captain John Seymour. Sister Fanny (Tucker) Tucker  been in town six weeks. Miscarried at Governor Bruere's. Fears his stay in Williamsburg will be longer than anticipated.

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Have you heard from Tommy (Thomas Tudor Tucker). We are anxious to hear what he has decided. Sister Fanny miscarried about six weeks ago. Doctor Forbes desires his compliments.

Scope and Contents Wrote last by Captain John Seymour who had rough passage. Mentioned death of Grandmother Frances (Tudor) Tucker on February 14. Received his letters by Captain Roberts. Is amazed at cost of education in Virginia. No higher at London in the Temple. Reverend Gwatkin good tutor but high. Had not expected St. George to undertake such academical education. Little logic, rhetoric, and small notion of mathematics all necessary for study of law. He mentions three-year stay here. Discussion of...

Scope and Contents Gilchrist is set out for Virginia. If matters do not mend soon, to lose all patience. Uneasy for Natty's (Nathaniel Tucker) sake as well as own. Afraid will be much longer before Natty can prosecute plan (of going to Scotland). 1772 February 24, letters from Bermuda gave news of death of grandmother. Henry Tucker at meeting of General Assembly in Bermuda. Sister Fanny (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker), Sam Howe tells them, miscarried at governor's. Takes this opportunity of thanking Dr....

Scope and Contents Received his letter by Gilchrist. Wrote him of determination not to quit Carolina. Gilchrist told them he saw St. George before leaving Virginia. Brother Thomas Tudor Tucker has had little practice. Despairs of his being able to assist self in prosecution of studies. Friends and family little able to support self. Postage very high. Suggests he convey messages by way of Bermuda or by itinerants. Brother and self have invitation to Lord Charles Greville Montagu's, (governor of South Carolina)...

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Rebukes him for not writing.Sister Fanny is on her way home. My Fanny has been ill. The Governor and Mrs. Bruere beg their compliments.

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No news from Bermuda except the death of your Grandmother. A most uncomfortable winter here. There are parts of the world, I think, more desirable than New York. I can almost fancy Bermuda one of them. Have you heard of the Princess Dowagers death or of the Queen of Denmark's supposed incontinency.