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Box 23

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Contains 263 Results:

Ann Cary Randolph Morris to St. George Tucker, circa 1801 December

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252670
Scope and Contents

Judy has been sick so my time has been filled with domestic duties. I have been to Albemarle. I came home with a firm resolve to accompany Judy at all events.

Dates: circa 1801 December
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 3

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252674
Scope and Contents Mind in state of confusion upon entering business (Treasurer of United States) totally new to self and of which has not smallest knowledge. Received letters from friends John Randolph and George Tucker. Also from William Nelson dated Williamsburg, November 27. Signed bond which awaits signature of J. R. Rejoices in St. George’s and Henry’s (St. George Tucker) improved health. Also in recovery of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) Heart bleeds...
Dates: 1801 December 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 7

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252676
Scope and Contents Received letters from John Page and Doctor Philip Barraud offering their services. Page adds proffer of like office from Anderson. Asks St. George to enable self to recollect who he is. Encloses letter to William Nelson for St. George to supply residence. Imagines it to be Gloucester. Encloses letter of sister. Missed boat at bridge so disappointed in seeing Polly (Mary Walker Carter) at Alexandria. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker)...
Dates: 1801 December 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas R. Rootes, Fredericksburg to St. George Tucker, 1801 December 8

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252678
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Letter of introduction for John Yates who wishes to attend Tucker’s lectures.

Dates: 1801 December 8
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

John Allison, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1801 December 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252680
Scope and Contents

I hear you are allotted to this district next spring. I will expect you to stay with us. Miss Eliza Westwood is getting married. Fanny is busy getting ready for the wedding.

Dates: 1801 December 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1801 December 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252681
Scope and Contents

Hope Harry’s cough is better. Hope to meet with you on the 17th.

Dates: 1801 December 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 12

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252684
Scope and Contents Letter from sister Elizabeth Tucker by New York. Friend John Randolph in Georgetown before own last letter. to go with him tomorrow to visit Polly (Mary Walker Carter) at Alexandria. President’s (Jefferson) message will add to his popularity. He comes at fortunate time for reduction of taxes. Acknowledged letter from Doctor Philip Barraud on subject of bond. Hopes St. George’s and Henry’s (St. George Tucker) health improved. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker), niece...
Dates: 1801 December 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

William Nelson Jr., Westover, Charles city county to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1801 December 13

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252685
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Found daughter Evelyn ill, which prevented self from attending (meeting of Visitors?) at College. Received banknotes from Alexander. Wishes to have others. Letter from Richmond has not come when he left. Sent up today for an answer.

Dates: 1801 December 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 14

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252688
Scope and Contents Account of visit to Polly (Mary Walker Carter) Learned from her that Henry (St. George Tucker) had return of fever. Interested in election in which (John ?) Page is a candidate. Wishes St. George would encourage Page to dispute if he thinks there is just ground. His friends think it may be done by petition with proper documents. Does not believe Page out to be received into House. If can set aside election, supposes he has good chance of being chosen. Sends love to sister (Mrs. Lelia...
Dates: 1801 December 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Archibald Campbell, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1801 December 15

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252690
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Sorry of the error in the account. I will try to send you the candles. Samuel Ship has signed the lease, but has not paid the rent.

Dates: 1801 December 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 19

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252693
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His letter of November 23rd received. She over-emphasized her pecuniary distresses in previous letter. Her chief disquietude is age and (mental) situation of her son (St. George Randolph). Cannot accept his invitation. Only pair of horses she has are in Washington with her brother John Randolph of Roanoke. Good health enjoyed by brother John and Doctor Thomas Tudor Tucker.

Dates: 1801 December 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 19

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252696
Scope and Contents Sorry for sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and Nathaniel Beverley’s Tucker's indispositions. Polly (Mary Walker Carter) told herself her mama had whitlow. Hopes Henry’s (St. George Tucker) health to be confirmed. Characters of both St. George’s sons and own niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) uncommonly promising. Pleasure to self that St. George lessened grief at Henry’s settlement at Winchester by purchasing house in Winchester for spending summers with him. John Randolph...
Dates: 1801 December 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

William Ludwell Lee (1775-1803), Green Spring, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 25

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252700
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Ordered cask of malmsey wine from Maderia intending to send him half. Received only a hogshead but will send him half of that. It cost £33 stg per hogshead. Endorsed in St. George Tucker’s writing: Answered December 30. Will cheerfully accept if he can get a proper container.

Dates: 1801 December 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Doctor Philip Barraud, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1801 December 29

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252701
Scope and Contents

Came here from Washington. Hope to leave for Norfolk on the packet tomorrow. Took letters from Mr. Monroe to the President and Mr. Gallatin. I took your brother by surprise. I had a bed in his room. The business of the hospital will be a tough job. Gallatin declines throwing it into the hands of the state government.

Dates: 1801 December 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Rufus Low, New York to Benjamin Stoddert, Sec. of Navy, 1801 December 29

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252705
Scope and Contents

Was sailing-master on Essex.Captain Preble assured him of a warrant. Is now discharged without warrant. His servant Cerville Felice reduced from $13 to $10 on ship’s book. Asks for restoration of servant’s wages. (Copy enclosed in letter of Rufus Low to Thomas Jefferson, 1801 June 5)

Dates: 1801 December 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1801 December 30

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 1
Identifier: id252706
Scope and Contents Received St. George’s favor by Doctor Philip Barraud. Heard by him that St. George, Henry St. George Tucker, Nathaniel Beverley Tucker and sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) recovering health. Also that Fanny (Anne Frances Bland Tucker) and Charles (Carter) well. Barraud saw Polly (Mary Walker Carter) in Alexandria. He is to proceed from Alexandria in packet for Norfolk. Hopes this will find St. George happy in this agreeable Williamsburg society enjoying Christmas and New Year’s...
Dates: 1801 December 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 1: Correspondence

William Ludwell Lee (1775-1803), Green Spring, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1802 January 1

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252710
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Received his of 30th. Intends parting with only half a quarter cask and wishes it removed as soon as possible that he may bottle remainder. Is agreeable to him if Tucker does not wish to take this quantity of malmsey wines. Sends him a quarter of venison.

Dates: 1802 January 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

George Tucker, Richmond to St. George Tucker, circa 1802 January 7

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252712
Scope and Contents

I forwarded Mr. Brown’s letter of attorney to Mr. Wilson of Alexandria. I lately passed a happy fortnight with my little charmer. We will be united sometime between now and May. I have engaged a house. I shall leave for Washington in ten days.

Dates: circa 1802 January 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

William Wilson, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1802 January 7

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252714
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A dividend has been declared by the directors. $9.00 per share on the old stock and $6.00 on the new. No stock has been offered for sale.

Dates: 1802 January 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Henry Tucker (1743-1808), St. Georges, Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1802 January 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252717
Scope and Contents Sent his message to Captain Kelly and Mr. Fitt, who referred him to their attorney Colonel Hamilton-Hal (Henry St. George Tucker, son) appointed attorney general of Bengal with salary of 50,000 rupee or £6000st. Is financier of government. Recommended by Marquis Wellesley. George (James Bruere Tucker) on Romney with Sir Home Popham on secret expedition. Is bridge-major. Jack (John Coulston Price Tucker) has got a company. Charles (Charlton Brown Tucker) was cornet of dragoons. Richard...
Dates: 1802 January 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Robert P,ton and Company, Fredericksburg to St. George Tucker, 1802 January 13

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252721
Scope and Contents

Your order for £100 on account of Edward Carter shall meet due honor.

Dates: 1802 January 13
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

John Osborne, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1802 January 14

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252725
Scope and Contents

One of the Smiths ask me to inform you of the death of old Jemmy. Shall they go on as usual?

Dates: 1802 January 14
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Mary Walker Carter, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, circa 1802 January 17

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252726
Scope and Contents

Cousin Fitzhugh has persuaded Mrs. Cooke to let us read history. Last Wednesday we had 15 pages in Grecian history. We will start drawing maps soon. I had to pay a fine for not speaking correctly.

Dates: circa 1802 January 17
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Mary Walker Carter, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1802 January 28

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252730
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Mamma’s letter gave me much pleasure. I will be glad when August comes and I will get to come home. Mrs. Cooke expects a drawing master and I wish to know if you wish me to be taught. Cousin Meade is much better.

Dates: 1802 January 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1802 January 28

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 2
Identifier: id252732
Scope and Contents Three bleedings in 24 hours enabled self to keep out of bed. Now pretty well recovered from indisposition. Regrets St. George’s weakness of eyes. Self subject to inflammation of eyelids, scaliness and falling of eyelashes. Recommends apply strongest West India spirits with camel hair brush. Also used strong tea and kind of camphorated water not known in medical practice. Sorry for indispositions of sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and niece (Anne Frances Bland Tucker). Self knows...
Dates: 1802 January 28
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 2: Correspondence