Box 28
Contains 12 Results:
George Robertson, Corotoman to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 2
Have sent a horse suited for a carriage. Mr. Cabell left here yesterday. The Negroes do not behave well.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Richmond to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 3
No news yet from Evelina. Goes home on Thursday. Has had no part in making bad laws as he was always in the minority. Was so on the execution bill and was one of about thirty that considered the interference with deeds of trust as unconstitutional.
Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Farmville, Virginia to John Randolph, in Congress, Washington. Mail., 1808 February 5
No mail from city on Monday. Expect one every week. Doctor Thomas and Mrs. Robinson have returned. Has not seen them. Told road is hardly passable on horseback. They still determined to move to Petersburg. Boys not yet gotten bedding from Richmond.
Edward Waddey, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 5
The contents of your letter will be attended to. You can have the rum at 85 cents. The money I receive from rents due will be placed to your credit in the Bank of Virginia.
Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 6
You will receive one number of Mr. Pennock's bill for 43633/4 livres. You will be in time for the government vessel.
Judith (Randolph) Randolph, Bizarre, Farmville, Virginia to John Randolph, in Congress, Washington. N. Orleans mail., 1808 February 9
Concerned over his dreadful accident (fall). Pleased that Theodore Randolph was informed by (James M.) Garnett. Nathaniel Beverley Tucker passed on way to Richmond. Pleased that Johnny (Negro servant) proves a good nurse. Had no doubt of his fidelity and attachment.
William Waller Hening (1767/8-1828), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 10
Sends notebook by Mr. Semple of Williamsburg. Intended by Judge Nelson, but missed him. Legislature has authorized self to publish statues at large. Governor authorized to subscribe for 150 copies, to furnish one copy to each county and supply public officers. Will prosecute work diligently, but must depend on the friends greatly. Welcomes material prior to 1769, and suggestions.
Doctor Philip Barraud, Norfolk to St. George Tucker, circa 1808 February 11
Two packet for England will sail this month. Pennock is in love. Nancy will be home by the last of March.
John Page (1743-1808), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 11
Thanks him for his and brother's (Thomas Tudor Tucker) pictures. Discusses world situation, England's hatred of colonies and her attack on Denmark. Gave his Rosy Epigram to Ritchie.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Martinsburg to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 12
Arrived home and found that he had a son. All are well. Had unplesant journey home. The young man, who is the first and only grandson, sends his regards.
Charles Carter, Paris to St. George Tucker, 1808 February 15
I continue busy in my medical pursuits .Mr. Randolph has written St. George. I hear Beverley Tucker is about to be married. I have received all the money which Mr. Main had in his hands.
Folder 1: Correspondence, 1808 February 2-15
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.