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Had to leave London because of Ruth's health. Mr. Charles Carter saw the place here. Have seen Colonel John Tucker. I hope the box gets there.

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In bad health and worse spirits. Wishes to read good novel or poem. Wisdom of the embargo. Gift of Mrs. Laura Tucker Fletcher.

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I did not know where you were until I received your letter from Warminster. We have had a healthy society here all summer. Mrs. Banister crossed to Hampton today on her way to Williamsburg. Mr. Gray has gone to Baltimore.

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I hope you are better. Little Maria has had a swelling on her throat. We were surprised to see Peggy Page's marriage in the papers. At August Court my receipts in actual cash barely defrayed my four or five days expenses. I hope to see you in Richmond during the Federal court session.

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Tribute to the memory of John Page written by St. George Tucker.

Scope and Contents Charles Carter is now with his uncle in Warwickshire. I will visit them tomorrow. I was on board the Hope bound for Washington. We stopped at the Isle of Wright for our Government messenger from London. I was arrested and put in prison because a law process instituted against me by a Mr. William Duncan formerly of Fredericksburg for the recovery of a considerable sum of money received by me. I was on my way to Washington to petition Congress for indemnification for the loss of property...

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Received word of the death of Mr. John Page. I believe your lastest illness was an infection of the kidneys. Avoid fatiguing exercise and exposurer to cold. In case of another attack lose a little blood.

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Mrs. Blackburn's fee you may remit to me or pay when you return. Fees of professors have increased to $20 at late meeting of visitors. Mr. Allmand is not returning to college. Must obtain lodging elsewhere. Need a steed and other appendages.

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Has not heard from father. Regrets mother is unwell. Busy at district court. Had for five days a land cause removed from London which was typical of the Red House? dockets. dinner given by the bar to the fraternity. Mr. Ambler revived at seeing his sons, two of whom came in recently. Asks if Judge Lyons will sit at court and decide Doctor Mackey's case. Evelina gone to her family. Sends greetings.

Scope and Contents Sends letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. She has met with no new affliction. With assistance of friends she got on tolerably well notwithstanding heavy expenses from sickness of children and death of one. Appears to have extraordinary merit. B. Harrison appointed successor to invaluable friend John Page. Major Gibbon mentioned W. Taylor to self. Knows not which of them was person alluded to by St. George. Sends best wishes to Mrs. Margaret (Lowther) Page. Also love to sister...

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After consulting with J. H. Cocke, I have written Robertson offering him one twelfth of the net proceeds of the crop, shop, and mill. I think he will take the offer. Cocke and I are off to the races at New Glasgow.

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Requests loan of $100 which she will repay on 12th of January.

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Self thought boarder Sandy (Alexander Campbell) should have a separate bed apart from Albert. Self purchased a bed with other necessary furniture and additional sheets. Self supposed a bed for Sandy would have been sent from Norfolk. Self praises Sandy especially his ambition and diligence. Sandy is going "in the French" and self will not insist on "the requisite attention to the Latin."

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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.