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Family affairs. Henry's (Henry St. George Tucker) daughter born Saturday last. (July 29).

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I can not obtain a degree at Edinburgh. I would like to return to the continent. I have been uneasy about you and my father. I think that you will enjoy our relation Mrs. Skipwith. I had to pay 40£ for my lodging while in Edinburgh.

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Shall be at home ready to receive him by the first of September. Sandy surprised them by his arrival. Left Martinsburg today.

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Family well. Johnsons have daughter and Nancy has gone to Louisa from which her brother will take her to Tennessee. Sends flour, bread, salver, etc. Included on letter of John Coalter, this date.

Scope and Contents Received letter from sister (Mrs. Jane Tucker) in London. Does not know whether St. George in Williamsburg or in upper country as usual at this season. Niece Ruth Tucker much better. Sister abandoned intention of placing James J. Tucker in army. Has not heard from sisters (Mrs. Frances (Tucker) Tucker and Elizabeth Tucker) in Bermuda. Knows not what distresses they suffered from differences between nations (France and England). Amicable termination seems remote. Self directed articles sent...

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Arrived home (from Cabells). To Mr. Reeves' the first day, then via Lovings gap to top of the mountain, and to Elm Grove the 3rd day. Map of travels. Johnsons have daughter. Wants money from Brown and company. (Includes letter from Mrs. A. F. B. T. Coalter).

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My wife has had a fever. Our town is healthy. Mr. Cocke writes that Nancy is ill.

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Your letter to Captain Shadforth was sent by the American ship Ann Eliza. The other one went by his Majesty's gun Brig Contest.

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Family affairs, health, etc.

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James is in a good school about eight miles from town. Mr. and Mrs. Evans live there so he can visit them. Ruth is a governess. If my brother does not receive the letter I wrote him, please send him this one.

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For my mother's weakness in the lower extremities I would advise cold bath. Was astonished that tobacco in Virginia only brings $3.00 per hundred. In London, it was ten pence half penny per pound. Glad Mr. Coalter was promoted to the Bench. Have received your bill for 100£.

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Am sorry you were troubled by advancing money for me on Coleman's account to Mr. Jones. Received your kindness through Colonel Gamble. I have drawn on you for $300 which is due Coleman.

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Is in much better health. Rides every day. Pleased at gifts, especially fruit. Gives children almonds and raisins when lessons are good. Tomorrow will visit Mrs. Madison, mother of Mrs. Peyton. Servants send greetings. Self sends greetings to Mrs. Ambler and to Cabells.

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When I leave here, I go to Pittsburgh and then down the Ohio and Mississippi. I have to attend to my lands at Baton Rouge. I have left my family at Germantown. They will leave there by sea for Williamsburg. I hope to be there by next May.

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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.