Box 27
Contains 16 Results:
Burwell Bassett (1764-1841), 1807 February
Printed circular, addressed "Fellow citizens," stating his views on proceedings of last session of Congress and asking for new election. Comments on poltical subjects.
John Page (1743-1808), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 4
Appreciates kindness to son Francis Page and wife Margaret (Lowther) Page and loan of money. Discusses Mexican situation.
Elizabeth Tucker (1747-), Bermuda to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 7
I rejoice to hear Henry has been married. We drank to Miss Mary Walker Carter's health and happiness on January 1. Thank you for your supplies last summer. Thank John Randolph for his kind remembrance.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 7
Evelina happy in having mother and sister Dandridge with her. Mr. Dandridge returned to Martinsburg. Sandy arrived the 20th. Is writing in midst of circle of friends near the fire. Very cold here. Has something to tell him which he must postpone. Hopes to see him in Richmond on the 10th of March.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 February 8
Finds lack of servants and attendance not so great as had expected. Surprised that sister is still at Williamsburg. Had not intended to omit mother from greetings in previous letter. Has not yet received a cent for business. He does prefer a mattress to a bed.
Ann Cary Randolph Morris, Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 10
Fan, Frances, Polly Bush, and little Kitty visited me this morning. My Brother has settled every thing he could on me. D. M. R. volunteered to get me a comfortable apartment. It was filthy and the walls so wet that I caught cold. I only stayed four days.
Henry W. Tucker to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 15
Thank you for the interest that you and Mrs. Tucker have taken in my situation. Pardon me not accepting your invitation.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 February 16
Has little to communicate. No news. Expenses been higher than he expected. Regrets he has made no money. Mentions brothers and sisters.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851), Bizarre to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 February 17
Frank Watkins, Jr., told him that Tucker's land in Lunenburg county has been preempted by a certain Gilbert Reiks who had taken possession of and was injuring land.
Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 21
Sends letter from brother Natty (Nathaniel Tucker). Hopes St. George and sister (Mrs. Lelia (Skipwith) Carter Tucker) well. Treaty concluded with Great Britain pleasing circumstance. Friend George Tucker departs this day. Prisoners discharged this morning. Aaron Burr surrendered himself.
John Page (1743-1808), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 24
Thanks him for letter by Cabell. Speaks of Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page's operation. Self has cold. Must soon take permanent farewell.
Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 25
Your London letters are in the Collector's hands. Would like to visit you now. Preston has raised a riot among us. We have been burying dear old Plume. Am in want of money. Would you like to buy a pipe of wine.
Ann Cary Randolph Morris, Hay Market to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 26
Mrs. Booth's avarice has completely imprisoned me. Mrs. Randolph of Wilton and Mrs. Singleton came to see me some days ago. Does Mrs. Booth have a right to the money advanced her? I have a room and closet.
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker (1784-1851), Charlotte Court House to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, 1807 February 28
Friend Leigh sent him some work. Regrets his expenses and being a burden. House is costly but there was no other. Five barrels of corn at $5 was bargain. Discusses expenses. Bought hat for $5. Country hat instead of London hat for $8. Contributed $5. to poor preacher. Seldom hears from brother Henry St. George Tucker. Is very lonesome here.
Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1807 February 28
Sent a letter to my daughter when she was with you. Will you get it and pay the postage on it?
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1807 February
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.