Box 30
Contains 23 Results:
William Wirt (1772-1834) to Judge St. George Tucker, 1810 October
Asks on behalf of young man now in town, when law lectures begin in Williamsburg, whether professor will be at general court, price of board in town, fees of professor.
Edmund Randolph to St. George Tucker, circa 1810 October
Has heard of the death of John Brown. Informs Tucker in strict confidence that he sees difficulties in resuming his former profession. He would like to be appointed to Brown's position. Requests Tucker inform no one else of this except Mr. Fleming. Randolph will communicate with Mr. Roane tomorrow. Presumes Mr. Robinson has attached himself to a mercantile life.
George Tucker, Pittsylvania to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 1
Introducing Mr. Walter Coles of this county who comes to Williamsburg to attend the lectures at William and Mary.
John H. Allison to St. George Tucker, now in Richmond, 1810 October 1
Asks where Tuckers will be on the 10th of this month. Will set off for Lancaster through Richmond or Williamsburg, route to be determined by Tuckers. Family has been very sick.
Alexander Campbell, London to St. George Tucker, circa 1810 October 2
43 days aboard? ship. Landed at Southampton. Had to obtain passport from Alien Office due to late regulation. England different from wilds of America. Political soothsayers predict downfall of England now its 2 commercial pillows are removed. Mr. Bell, on whom my bills are drawn, hung himself, late melancholy and capture of shipments to Europe.
George Tucker, Danville to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 2
My counsel in the suit of Izard and wife against me has suggested that the Assembly of North Carolina has been passing laws allowing further time for the registry of deeds which have run out of date. Will you examine the deed I have sketched?
Mrs. Taylor, circa 1810 October 7
Request to attend her funeral at the house of Mrs. Bennett Taylor.
Richard M. Scott, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 8
You might be able to purchase 100 or 150 shares in the Bank of Alexandria. If you decide to buy stock in any other banks here, I can handle the business for you.
Mary Monroe (Cary) Peachy to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 8
Please give the enclosed note to Mr. Wirt. I hope you will instruct him.
Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D.C. to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 9
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848), Winchester to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1810 October 12
Thanks him for selling stock. Sent Judge Holmes his check for $1066.67. Evelina still well. Children well. Mrs. Ambler's children well. They have no carriage and thus have not been out. Mrs. Ambler has called only once though his wife called frequently on her. R. Brent is in town and looks fat and hearty. Many losses in money have happened lately in the mail.
John Health, 1810 October 13
Request to attend his funeral from his late place of residence.
William H. Fitzhugh, 1810 October 17
Letter to St. George Tucker.
Alexander Campbell, London to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 17
Alteration in my course of study. Edinburgh school lost its reputation. Professors are either superannuated or youngermen, sons of former professors, offices are hereditary. London has the most learned men. difficulties of credit at Bell House.
Evelina Skipwith, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1810 October 21
Am preparing for my journey to Louisiana. We plan to leave here on the 28th and take a vessel from Norfolk. Have not heard from Mr. Skipwith since September. Thank you for your letter to Bolling Robertson.
George Tucker, Woodridge to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 21
We have a new little daughter called Lelia. Harry will stay the winter with me. He plans to pursue his medical studies in Philadelphia. I have paid $2500 to $3000 of my debts in the past two years. Maria was looking for her mother and sisters, but Mr. Carter had an attack and they have to go to Sulphur Springs in Berkeley. Washington Carter paid us a visit. Walter Coles was my only pupil and I took great interest in him.
Margaret (Lowther) Page, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Richmond, 1810 October 21
Is placing boys with Mrs. Byrd until self can move. Gregory Page is ill. Encloses $175 for his amiable lady who will supply her sons till self returns. Wrote Robert Page yesterday. Endorsed: Answered November 4 & enclosed a check no. 214 for $175 payable to her order.
Richard M. Scott, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 22
Am sending Mr. Jamieson's bill for two half barrels of pilot bread and one half barrel of crackers. If we obtain a charter for the Farmers Bank I will obtain shares for you. Sold all of my Virginia Bank stock at 132. Includes a list of the directors of the new bank.
Richard M. Scott, Alexandria to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 24
$210,000 was subscribed for the new bank principally by the wealthy farmers in the counties west of us. Thoma?s Swann, George Carter, and I are very interested.
Thomas Tudor Tucker (1745-1828), Washington, D. C. to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 25
Evelina Skipwith, Williamsburg to St. George Tucker, Richmond, 1810 October 26
Have received $3000 for my property here. Mr. Saunders is drawing up an act of sale. I expect to embark by next Thursday. I will return the deed to Colonel Skipwith.
Henry St. George Tucker (1780-1848) to St. George Tucker, 1810 October 28
Thanks him for letter and $40. His son born on Tuesday. He is a good henchman for a Douglass. All well. Mrs. Ambler called to see Evelina. Birth of son is sufficient news for a letter.
Folder 5: Correspondence, 1810 October- November
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.