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Box 23

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Contains 263 Results:

Joseph Prentis to St. George Tucker, 1802 October 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253366
Scope and Contents

Our term has been lengthy and troublesome. Campbell was found guilty of murder. Shannon has been sent for further trial.

Dates: 1802 October 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Daniel C. Brent, Washington to St. George Tucker, 1802 October 15

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253370
Scope and Contents

Mr. Dearborn, son of the Secretary of War, intends to finish his studies at William and Mary. I received your subscription paper.

Dates: 1802 October 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Charles Carter to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, circa 1802 October 15

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253373
Scope and Contents

I have finished the four first books of Euclid. I shall resume Cicero.

Dates: circa 1802 October 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Dumfries, by Johnny, 1802 October 15

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253374
Scope and Contents Anthony brought his letter. Received three from him recently. Also letters from Mr. Cocke and Cousin James Tucker who was called to Bermuda by his father. Peyton Skipwith and wife passed through Williamsburg. She will pass the winter at Prestwould and he will return southward. His business prospects are dreary. Glad father will meet Uncle Tucker at Dumfries. Is making progress in Blackstone. Captain Bent has had sore eyes. Grim and Silvers are at work. Have fitted up the paling and now are...
Dates: 1802 October 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Robert Randolph, Fauquier to St. George Tucker, 1802 October 16

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253376
Scope and Contents

Introduces William Chapman, who wishes to attend the College.

Dates: 1802 October 16
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1802 October 22

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253377
Scope and Contents

Henry A. Dearborn, who takes charge of this, is son of Secretary of War General Henry Dearborn. He goes to Williamsburg to prosecute his studies. Recommends him to St. George’s attentions.

Dates: 1802 October 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

David Briggs, Falmouth to St. George Tucker, 1802 October 27

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 9
Identifier: id253380
Scope and Contents

A certain Captain Alevell formerly of Fauquier county has lost his senses? His children wish to get him in the hospital at Williamsburg. Do you think he could be received.

Dates: 1802 October 27
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 9: Correspondence

Virginia Court of Appeals Judges to Judges of the General Court, 1802 November

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253382
Scope and Contents

Invitation for dinner. In hand of Judge Pendleton.

Dates: 1802 November
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Joseph Teaball to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 2

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253385
Scope and Contents

Mr. Tingle would like to apply for the clerkship in the Morgan Town district. He is a worthy person.

Dates: 1802 November 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 5

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253388
Scope and Contents Glad for his letter from Hicks and his news of Corotoman. Is alone in parlour before a fire. Mother’s provisions are holding out well. Dinner and breakfast are same except for coffee. Amblers invited him to dine with them. This court has been unprofitable. No opportunity for speaking. Regards Major H. as a friend, but has given him no opportunity to speak in court. Young Mr. McMechin who is about to leave the Berkeley bar has offered him two small cases. Mr. McCormick has never called for...
Dates: 1802 November 5
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

William Tingle, Sign of General Washington, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 10

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253389
Scope and Contents

I would like to obtain the clerkship of Monongalia District. I need the job badly.

Dates: 1802 November 10
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1802 November 11

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253392
Scope and Contents Tomorrow goes to Staunton and sister (Anna Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter). Returned from Jefferson last night where he had several law cases. Only Mr. Rootes ? paid him so far. Declined a case from Mr. McAlister. Mr. Ambler offered him a good case. Mr. McKormick was in town but did not call for Johnny. Was glad for that when he saw McKormick’s slaves hand-cuffed and chained. Was glad he had destroyed the deed for Johnny? Will send him to Mr. E. Smith. Asks to be remembered to Mother and...
Dates: 1802 November 11
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Joseph Prentis, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 12

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253393
Scope and Contents

I had hoped to meet you and others at the present term? of the General Court. Our friend Nelson will be absent because of the calamity in Charles City. I have made an agreement with Carrington; he will take my circuit in Prince George and I will take his in Williamsburg.

Dates: 1802 November 12
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 17

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253397
Scope and Contents Glad sister’s (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) health improved. Also that St. George received agreeable accounts from Fanny (Mrs. Anne Frances Bland (Tucker) Coalter). Received from Wilson 11 certificates of Alexandria bank shares. Shall transmit them to St. George by post. Enclosed one of St. George’s subscription papers to Lincoln, requesting him to put it into such hands as would pay attention to it. Henry St. George Tucker informs he expects to go to Williamsburg in December...
Dates: 1802 November 17
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Anne (Blair) Banister to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 19

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253401
Scope and Contents

Mr. Rose asked me to apply to you. I need some money to take me to Norfolk and to wipe off a few debts. I hope my son Monroe will be able to attend your lectures.

Dates: 1802 November 19
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1802 November 20

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253402
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Encloses 11 certificates of shares of Bank of Alexandria. Learned from James Tucker that friend Tuder is no more. Hopes this will meet St. George, sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) and family in perfect health. (Lacking).

Dates: 1802 November 20
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Colonel E. Carrington, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 22

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253404
Scope and Contents

I received the bank note for $5.00. You will receive $0.78.

Dates: 1802 November 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Staunton to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 November 24

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253408
Scope and Contents

Just returned from court. Sister Fanny A. F. B. (Tucker) Coalter has been indisposed. Others Beverly Tucker, Mr. Coalter, Mrs. Davenport and Miss Polly (Mary Carter?) are all well. Court of Chancery been in session ten days. He has not appeared before it. Heard that Mr. Blackburn (whom he does not know) said of him that he was an “indifferent young man” and he is irritated and his pride is hurt.

Dates: 1802 November 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851) to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1802 November 24

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253412
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Did not know of opportunity to write by Mr. Stuart. Regrets father felt neglected. Had not intended to be negligent.

Dates: 1802 November 24
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Robert Taylor, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 25

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253414
Scope and Contents

I have a writ from the District Court of Suffolk. Please make the proper endorsements to hold the defendant to bail. Please return the writ by post.

Dates: 1802 November 25
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Archibald Thwe,t, Petersburg to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 26

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253416
Scope and Contents

I procured 24 subscribers for your edition of Blackstone’s Commentaries. I recommend that Messrs. Ross and Douglas, Booksellers of this town call in and receive all the subscription papers south of the James River and receive and distribute the books accordingly.

Dates: 1802 November 26
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

M,hew Harrison, Dumfries to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 29

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253420
Scope and Contents

This is to recommend Mr. Harrison who comes to your city to receve your instructions and lectures.

Dates: 1802 November 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Theo. Armistead, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 30

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253424
Scope and Contents

I would like to lease the house belonging to the Campbell estate. Let me know your terms.

Dates: 1802 November 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Abraham Small, Philadelphia to St. George Tucker, 1802 November 30

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 10
Identifier: id253426
Scope and Contents

I will be in Williamsburg in a few weeks and we can discuss the type of the book fuller. Let me know how many subscriptions you have obtained. Discusses kinds of type.

Dates: 1802 November 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 10: Correspondence

Joseph C. Cabell, Raleigh Tavern to St. George Tucker, circa 1802 December 1

 Item — Box: 23, Folder: 11
Identifier: id253430
Scope and Contents

I arrived here in the stage and the weather prevents my paying you a personal visit. I am on my way to Norfolk to take passage for Bordeaux. I will travel through France and part of England.

Dates: circa 1802 December 1
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Tucker-Coleman Papers / Series 1: Correspondence / Box 23 / Folder 11: Correspondence